NOTE: Our April 19th event has reached capacity. Please consider joining us at a future Community Work Day or Aloha Friday Watering event!
Once beloved for its native trees, shrubs, plants, birds and snails, the Kuli‘ou‘ou Ridge Trail is in desperate need for restoration. Today, due to overuse and misuse, the meager remaining native forests struggle to survive against erosion from shortcuts, aggressive invasive species, and droughts. Downstream, the runoff from degraded forests kills coral and pollutes Maunalua Bay. Restoring Kuli‘ou‘ou Ridge Trail and the surrounding forest is a massive undertaking, but it is necessary for the health of our community, native forest ecosystems, and the ocean.
Please join us in our efforts to restore this native forest. Youʻll learn how to remove invasive species, plant native plants and become a steward of the ʻāina. Check out our volunteer opportunities below!
Community Tree Planting
- Held on the third Saturday of each month from 8-11:30am.
- Activities include:
- removing invasive species
- digging holes
- planting native trees
- watering restoration areas and carrying gallons of water
- creating natural barriers to block shortcuts
- Tree planting will occur during Hawaii's rainy season (October - April). During the off season, ATA switches its focus to maintenance.
Aloha Friday
- Volunteer to help water keiki native trees and shrubs.
- Activities include hiking up to 1 mile over uneven terrain with up to 2, 1 gallon jugs. Each jug is around 8lbs.
- Please bring a backpack, drinking water and good hiking shoes.
Every volunteer must complete the following waivers to participate
***ATA policy states that every minor (unaccompanied and accompanied) must have a parent or guardian sign a waiver prior to their arrival. Any volunteer participant that does not have a signed waiver may be asked to leave the event.
Restoration activities might not be for everyone. We encourage you to listen to your body and only participate in activities you are comfortable with. There will be accessible opportunities at the base of the trail for those in need.
Parking and Facilities:
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If you arrive 10-15 minutes early, an ATA volunteer wearing a green shirt will meet you at the yellow gate at the end of Kalaau Pl. You may park behind the gate during volunteer events only.
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There is extra street parking in Kalaau Pl., but please be mindful of neighbors and driveways.
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The yellow gate will lock at 12PM. Please do not wander off and hike after the event is over, or else your car may be locked inside the gate.
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There are no restrooms at the Kuli‘ou‘ou Ridge Trail. The closest restroom is located at Kuli‘ou‘ou Neighborhood Park.
Additional Reminders:
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Please come appropriately dresssed in covered athletic shoes, long pants, and sun protection for your comfort and safety.
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Please bring plenty of water and insect protection.
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Snacks will be provided!
We hope you will join us to meet incredible people, and become a steward of this crucial watershed. Mahalo!
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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 State and Private Forestry, branch of the U.S. Forest Service, Region 5.
USDA is an equal opportunity provider, employer, and lender.
