Hānai 'āina Conservation Workday -- Make A Difference Day Estuary Restoration Project

This is a unique chance to be a part of our Waimea Valley Conservation Team and help to care for our sacred valley. You will be part of an exclusive conservation project in the estuary habitat near the mouth of the valley. *An RSVP is required.*

Work goes from 8:30am to 11:30am and can include: Native Planting as well as Invasive species control.

*** Please realize that when you sign up, you are committing to the entire time specified above. We do not have staff to hike down early with volunteers and you cannot hike down by yourself***

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What: This is a conservation work day, aimed at restoring and protecting the native estuary ecosystem, minimizing runoff, and creating habitats to support the native fish and waterbirds living in that area. We will be walking to the estuary to plant native Hawaiian plants, remove invasive species and participate in other conservation projects. It is an easy to moderate hike out to the site (takes about 15 minutes).

** We will provide all tools, but you are welcome to bring personal gloves**

How Many: We are looking for a maximum of 20 people for this special event. RSVP in advance to reserve your spot.

What Age: Ages 16 and up are invited to attend, but any volunteers under 18 will need to have a parent or guardian go with them to volunteer.

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***To RSVP: Please email Volunteers@waimeavalley.net or call (808)638-5855 ***

**Also, please specify which date you plan on volunteering**

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To reduce the risk of Covid, we recommend that everyone who visits here wears a mask in high traffic areas, when you are indoors and if you are not vaccinated, but as we are following state guidelines we do not require masks to be worn. We are also no longer requiring proof of vaccination to be shown for volunteers. We truly appreciate you being part of the effort to reduce the risks faced by our staff, visitors, volunteers and local community. As long as the Covid situation remains steady, we can continue with this current system, but some flexibility might be needed. If there are any cancellations or changes to the group size etc., I will send out an update to the volunteers. I appreciate your willingness to work with the uncertain nature of planning because we truly need the volunteers help here. We thrive with all of your help and aloha.

For more information:

Visit the volunteers tab on our website -- Waimea Valley Volunteers

How This Helps Our Community

This project will help us in our efforts to restore native stream habitats and reduce potentially harmful runoff flowing out to the ocean. It will also, over time, start to set seeds that can help to replenish native estuary plants in surrounding areas.