KWP Past Events

September 13, 2015—We have a ton of keiki trees just waiting to be planted! Due to the abundance of rainfall lately, it’s the ideal time to do more planting in the makai Pelekane Bay watershed. Last week, the volunteer team planted over 580 trees in just a few hours...can we beat that this time? Let’s find out!

Meet at The Kohala Center (65-1291A Kawaihae Rd) at 11 a.m., and we will carpool to the work site. Bring along a sack lunch and water bottle, and wear boots or sturdy shoes. We will provide tools, gloves, plants, snacks, and extra drinking water. We will finish up and return to Waimea by 4:30 p.m.

It can get really hot and the terrain is steep, but the work is otherwise appropriate for people of all ages and abilities, so bring along keiki, friends, and neighbors. Please click here to RSVP by Thursday, September 10.

The beautiful Lantana camara was introduced to Hawaii in 1858 as an ornamental shrub, and by the early 1900's was recognized as a noxious pest plant as it spread into pastures and forests across the Hawaiian islands. 24 different insects from its home range in Central America were introduced to Hawaii as biological control agents, and a few decades […]

October 28, 2015—Join us in our joyful work to reforest a slice of the Kohala watershed with native trees and shrubs. We will be planting in the Koia'a Corridor restoration area, adding hundreds more baby trees to the ongoing efforts. We will be planting pilo, mamane, kolea, and a'ali'i, all grown from Kohala seed by the KWP crew here in Waimea.

December 5, 2015—The best time to plant a tree?  TODAY! Join us in the Koai‘a Corridor Restoration Area for a fun day restoring native trees to their ancestral homes. Appropriate for all ages and abilities.

December 19, 2015—Our last volunteer day of 2015 will be in one of our favorite places, and provide an opportunity to plant some of Kohala's less common native species. Our State DOFAW partners have collected and propagated rare native plants, and we are helping out by returning these plants to this sanctuary in their home range.

July 16, 2016—Spend the day in the beautiful Koai‘a Corridor helping young native trees settle into their new home along Luahine Stream. Meet at The Kohala Center’s offices at 8 a.m. and bring along a water bottle and sack lunch. Boots or sturdy shoes are required. Be prepared for any kind of weather: hot or cold, sunny or cloudy, windy or calm, wet or dry...knowing Kohala, probably all of the above! We provide tools, gloves, plants, snacks, and cold drinking water. We’ll work, hike, explore, picnic, and then work a bit more, returning to Waimea by 3 p.m.

July 30, 2016—Become a “Ginger Ninja” for a day! Help established native trees survive and thrive by clearing invasive ginger from the forest understory. Meet at The Kohala Center’s offices at 8 a.m. and bring along a water bottle and sack lunch. Boots or sturdy shoes are required. Be prepared for any kind of weather: hot or cold, sunny or cloudy, windy or calm, wet or dry...knowing Kohala, probably all of the above! We provide tools, gloves, plants, snacks, and cold drinking water. We’ll work, hike, explore, picnic, and then work a bit more, returning to Waimea by 3 p.m.

November 11, 2016—Become a “Ginja Ninja” for a day! Help established native trees survive and thrive by clearing invasive ginger from the forest understory. Meet at The Kohala Center’s offices at 8 a.m. and bring along a water bottle, sack lunch, and snacks. Boots or sturdy shoes are required and rain gear is highly recommended. Be prepared for any kind of weather: hot or cold, sunny or cloudy, windy or calm, wet or dry...knowing Kohala, probably all of the above! We provide tools, gloves, and cold drinking water. We’ll work, hike, explore, picnic, and then work a bit more, returning to Waimea by 3 p.m.

December 2, 2016—Join us on an expedition into the Koai‘a Corridor to plant native trees and shrubs such as koai‘a, wiliwili, and ‘ākia. Outplanting provides volunteers of all ages and abilities with an enjoyable combination of work and play, breathtaking scenery, and time with old and new friends. At the end of the day you’ll be able to step back and actually see the positive results of your efforts!

Meet at The Kohala Center’s offices at 8 a.m. and bring along a water bottle, sack lunch, and snacks. Boots or sturdy shoes are required and rain gear is highly recommended. Be prepared for any kind of weather: hot or cold, sunny or cloudy, windy or calm, wet or dry...knowing Kohala, probably all of the above! We provide tools, gloves, and cold drinking water. We’ll work, hike, explore, picnic, and then work a bit more, returning to Waimea by 3 p.m.