Volunteer
Activities
IN THE GARDEN:
Join a series of Hawaiian gardening days and workshops with
experts in the field. Discover
the Hawaiian coastal strand flora.
Learn the best techniques for pruning, mulching,
transplanting, and much more. Pot
and propagate plants for your own backyard.
Dates:
8/14/04, 9/11/04, 10/9/04, 11/3/04, 12/11/04
UP THE STREAM:
Help recreate a natural habitat in an attempt to bring back
our native fish. Learn
about stream restoration. Remove
alien species from our stream and prevent coastal erosion.
Pick up marine debris. Plant
and mulch native stream flora on the shore line.
Dates:
8/28/04,
9/25/04,
10/23/04,
11/27/04,
12/25/04
Additional
Information
Individuals, groups and families are always welcome.
No age restrictions!
The
Friends of He'eia is a non-profit organization whose mission is to
foster a sense of stewardship towards the natural and cultural
resources of the land and sea. The
Friends of He'eia also:
·
Offer
environmental education programs that include marine science,
ethno-botany, earth science, and Hawaiian culture.
·
Offer
lectures and organized activities dealing with current community
concerns.
·
Provide
guided tours of He'eia State Park focusing on the cultural
significance and scenic landmarks that can be seen from the park. We
explain traditional uses of Hawaiian flora.
·
Litter
clean ups quarterly.
·
Monitor
water, soil, and wildlife of the He'eia Ahupua'a through a
partnership with higher education.
·
Sponsor
community educational organizations, service clubs, and cultural
groups.
·
Provide
internships for college
students in natural science, culture, education, and recreation
management.
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