PROTECT & PRESERVE HAWAI'I

At Pōhaku Sessions we continued to expand our amphitheater, pulled some weeds along the rock wall, moved some big pōhaku, and taught new volunteers the basics of weaving. Join us on the next one every 4th Sunday!

SuperChill Saturdays… • Building our community to build our legacies. Mahalo nui to our amazing local and visiting volunteers from Michigan & Cali! • Go to protectpreservehi.org to get involved • #community #conservation #culture #hawaii #kuleana #naturalresources #watershed #people #plants #aina #pilina

PPH volunteers celebrated Hawaiʻi’s Arbor Day by planting native trees in Pia Valley. Among them was Pam Adams, an Arizona resident and visiting volunteer who chose to give back to the community while vacationing in Hawaiʻi. “I think it’s very important to understand the land and the culture because we can’t just keep taking and taking,” she said. “We have to give back because, as humans, we have choices: to either be part of the problem or part of the solution. Coming here to learn about the history, culture, and land is all part of the solution.” This Arbor Day celebration also marked the fourth anniversary of PPH’s volunteer program. Over the past four years, volunteers have outplanted more than 11,000 trees and plants in Pia Valley. Arbor Day is a great opportunity to get people outside to reconnect with the land and each other. This event isn’t just about planting trees, it’s about teaching future generations how to mālama ʻāina. This project was made possible by the support of the Kaulunani Urban and Community Forestry Program of the DLNR Division of Forestry and Wildlife, and the Urban & Community Forestry Program of the U.S.D.A. Forest Service, Region 5, State and Private Forestry. USDA is an equal opportunity provider, employer, and lender. @u.s.forestservice @hawaiidlnr @oahudofaw @kaulunani • • #conservation #livepono #kuleana #malamaaina #biodiversity #arbordayhawaii #arborday #hawaiinei #getinvolved #volunteerhawaii #alohaaina #voluntourism #kaulunani #nativetrees

Mauka Missions: Hawaiʻi Loa (Intermediate) 🥾🌿Can you name some of the species you see in this video? Mahalo to everyone who joined us on today’s botanist-led hike! We learned a lot about the different native and invasive species in the southern koʻolaus, while getting some good exercise! 💪🏽 We hope you’ll join us in Pia Valley soon to continue learning about the ecosystems we’re trying to save. • • #maukamissions #touchplants #maukatomakai #ainaeducation #luckywelivehawaii #luckywelivehi #botany #nativehawaiianplants #conservation #biodiversity #getoutside #getinvolved #malamakuuhome #sustainability

We are honored to be recognized by Servco Foundation! We are truly grateful for their generous contribution.🙌🏼💚 • “ Coming from an automotive dealership background, @servcopacific is leading the industry in so many ways, from automotive excellence, being awarded one of the best places to work, to it’s efforts towards a sustainable future for Hawai’i. Knowing there are organizations out there like Servco supporting the community’s efforts motivates us to no end. Mahalo nui @servcopacific !!! “ - Tyrone Montayre Founder, President • #grateful #luckywelivehawaii #hawaiinei #volunteer #giveback #conservation #watershed #malama #aina #pono

Group Therapy!!! Kyoko sharing about their important work on the Big Island. Using dogs to not only detect invasive species, but to detect native birds too! Zephr the Labrador demonstrated some of his impressive seabird tracking skills. • Go to @conservationdogshawaii to learn more. • Go to link in bio to get involved.

Need to blow off some steam? Join us in Pia Valley for “Group Therapy”—our intermediate restoration day where we’ll wage war against guinea grass together! We’ll welcome a special guest speaker from @conservationdogshawaii who will share how their amazing dogs help protect our ecosystems. After a brief lecture, we’ll remove invasives and plant natives to restore forest biodiversity. 🐶💚 November 9, 2024, 8:30 AM – 12:30 PM HST Register on ProtectPreserveHI.org • • #linkinbio #touchplants #malamaaina #biodiversity #conservation #volunteerhawaii #voluntourism #giveback #getinvolved #malamakuuhome #mālamakuʻuhome #regenerativetourism #nativeplants #giveback #conservationdogs

You’re invited: “FOR x CHANGE” Mānoa-Pālolo Stream Restoration w/ Pa‘ēpa‘ē o Waikolu Nov 30, 2024, 8AM – 12:30PM HST Join us for a special volunteer exchange opportunity where we’ll learn about Hawai‘i’s unique native freshwater species and the effect of human influence on their populations. After the lesson, we’ll apply the knowledge to help restore the stream together. Register on our website: ProtectPreserveHI.org • • #malamahawaii #biodiversity #conservation  #volunteerhawaii #invasivespecies #nativespecies #voluntourism #linkinbio #biodiversity #watershed #paepaeonawaiekolu #nawaiekolu #protectfishpassage #sciencehawaii #808educate #808science #STEMeducation #STEMed #placebasedlearning #alohaaina

FOR x CHANGE Event w/ @wmwphawaii & @protectandpreservehawaii Doing work on a very important firebreak that will help mitigate the spread of wildfire. Cleared an entire kīpuka of invasive grasses, making room for the keiki outplantings to thrive. #aalii #wiliwili #mao #naupaka #milo #pohinahina • Get involved #linkinbio : @wmwphawaii @protectandpreservehawaii

Pōhaku Sessions on October 27, 2024. Building not only walls but relationships with people and place! Mahalo for another great session!