KAWAINUI MARSH TOURS – 2009

THE  NATURAL  and  CULTURAL  HISTORY  TOURS of  the

KAILUA  AHUPUA`A  and  KAWAINUI  MARSH

Sponsored by ‘Ahahui Malama i ka Lokahi, Kailua Hawaiian Civic Club and Kawai Nui Heritage Foundation

These educational tours of the Kailua Ahupua‘a and Kawainui Marsh are offered to inform residents and visitors about the Hawaiian archaeological, historic and ecological resources of the marsh.

The tour groups meet at Ulupo Heiau next to the Windward Kailua YMCA at 8:30 am and walk, as well as car pool, to the various sites. Return trip is usually to the Windward YMCA by 1:00 pm. A donation of $5.00 will be accepted for the tour. Donations are used to support the cultural and ecological restoration work of Kawainui Marsh. Group size will be limited to 25 persons.

2009 KAWAINUI TOURS

1. Sat. – July 11 – Ulupo Heiau Hoike (10 am – 3 pm)

2. Sat. – Sept. 5 – Cultural and Natural History Tour of Kawainui Marsh

3. Sat. – Oct.  3  – Geology of the Kailua Ahupua‘a

4. Sat. – Nov. 7 – Archaeological  & Historic Sites of Kawainui/Hamakua

5. Sat. – Dec. 5 – Birds of the Marsh (Kawainui, Hamakua & Kaelepulu)

(Dates or tours may be subject to change depending on weather or other circumstances.  Check for updates at: http://www.ahahui.wordpress.com/)

WHAT TO BRING: Backpack or Fanny-pack, walking shoes, water bottle, mosquito repellent, sunscreen, rainwear, hat or cap, sunglasses. Optional: camera and binoculars.

CONTACT INFO: Call 593-0112 for more information and to register for these educational tours, or email: email@ahahui.net or hemanumalia@hotmail.com

(There are also service-learning trips for elementary through college age students to our project sites around Kawainui Marsh. Contact us for more information.)

Service Project at Na Pohaku o Hauwahine

Please join with us on Saturday August 15th from 8:30 am – 12:00 pm to malama Na Pohaku o Hauwahine located along Kapa’a Quarry Rd. by Kawainui Marsh, Kailua.  Our restoration efforts at this site is to remove alien plant invasives and replant with endemic natives. We are also restoring a native wetland bird habitat in the marsh.  We will be primarily concerned with weeding in areas planted with natives and watering to keep the young plants alive and growing.  Wear work clothes, shoes, bring your gloves, weeding or cutting tool, water and snack.  Contact Kaimi Scudder at 593-0112 if you’re coming and for more information.  See Ahahui Malama i ka Lokahi’s website at: <www.ahahui.net>

Service project at Ulupo Heiau on Saturday August 8th

Please come to Ulupo Heiau on Saturday August 8th from 8:30 am-12:00 pm on our Community Service Work Day. We will be weeding in the lo’i kalo, raking leaves, cutting Hau and bamboo, picking up rubbish, etc. Bring gloves, water and snacks. Call Kaimi Scudder at 593-0112 or email Malia Bird Helela <hemanumalia@hotmail.com> if you can join us on the 8th. Ulupo Heiau is located behind the Windward YMCA in Kailua, Oahu. Malama ‘aina.

Use Target Field Trip Grants to visit Kawainui Marsh sites

Coming Soon: 2009-2010 Applications

Ready to get inspired? Target will award 5,000 grants of up to $800 each for the upcoming school year. So put on your thinking caps and complete an application online anytime between Aug. 5 and Nov. 3, 2009. Only one submission per applicant, please.

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Service Project at Na Pohaku o Hauwahine July 18th

Please join with us on Saturday July 18th from 8:30 am – 12:00 pm to malama Na Pohaku o Hauwahine located along Kapa’a Quarry Rd. by Kawainui Marsh, Kailua.  Our restoration efforts at this site is to remove alien plant invasives and replant with endemic natives. We are also restoring a native wetland bird habitat in the marsh.  On Saturday we will be primarily concerned with weeding in areas planted with natives and watering to keep the young plants alive and growing.  Wear work clothes, shoes, bring your gloves, weeding or cutting tool, water and snack.  Contact Kaimi Scudder at 593-0112 if you’re coming and for more information.  See Ahahui Malama i ka Lokahi’s website at: <www.ahahui.net>

Ulupo Heiau Hoike Saturday July 11, 2009

You are invited to attend the 2009 Ulupo Heiau Hoike to be held on July 11, 2009 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Service Project at Na Pohaku o Hauwahine Sat. June 20th

Please join with us this Saturday June 20th from 8:30 am – 12:00 pm to malama Na Pohaku o Hauwahine located along Kapa’a Quarry Rd. by Kawainui Marsh, Kailua.  Our restoration efforts at this site is to remove alien plant invasives and replant with endemic natives. We are also restoring a native wetland bird habitat in the marsh.  This Saturday we will be primarily concerned with weeding in areas planted with natives and watering to keep the young plants alive and growing.  Wear work clothes, shoes, bring your gloves, weeding or cutting tool, water and snack.  Contact Kaimi Scudder at 593-0112 if you’re coming and for more information.  See Ahahui Malama I ka Lokahi’s website at: <www.ahahui.net>

Service Project at Ulupo Heiau Sat. June 13th

Please come to Ulupo Heiau on Saturday June 13th from 8:30 am-12:30 pm on our Community Service Work Day. We will be weeding in the lo’i kalo, raking leaves, cutting Hau and bamboo, picking up rubbish, etc. Bring gloves, water and snacks. Call Kaimi Scudder at 593-0112 or email Malia Bird Helela <hemanumalia@hotmail.com> if you can join us on the 13th. Ulupo Heiau is located behind the Windward YMCA in Kailua, Oahu. Malama ‘aina.

Volunteers work in the lo'i kalo at Ulupo Heiau

Service Project Sat. May 16th at Na Pohaku o Hauwahine

Aloha kakou,

Please join with us this Saturday May 16th from 8:30 am – 12:00 pm to malama Na Pohaku o Hauwahine located along Kapa’a Quarry Rd. in Kawainui Marsh, Kailua.  Our restoration efforts at this site is to remove alien plant invasives and replant with endemic natives. We are also restoring a native wetland bird habitat in the marsh.  This Saturday we will be primarily concerned with weeding in areas planted with natives and watering to keep the young plants alive and growing.  Wear work clothes, shoes, bring your gloves, weeding or cutting tool, water and snack.  We begin the day’s work with a Hawaiian protocol and an orientation to this sacred site.  Contact Kaimi Scudder at 593-0112 if you’re coming and for more information.  See Ahahui Malama I ka Lokahi’s website at: <www.ahahui.net>

Mahalo,

Chuck “Doc” Burrows

No Ulupo Heiau service project on May 9th

Ahahui Malama i ka Lokahi will NOT be conducting a service project at Ulupo Heiau on Sat., May 9th due to a docent training project. We will have a service project at Na Pohaku o Hauwahine on May 16th starting at 8:30 am.