6/8/19 Manana Trail Workday

FOR DETAILS AND TO SIGN UP VISIT: http://koolauwatershed.org/event/6-8-19-manana-trail-volunteer-workday/

Deadline to signup is June 5th.

Mānana Trail is located in the ahupuaʻa of Mānana. Completed in 1969 by Hawaiian Trail and Mountain Club, the six-mile trail ends at the summit of the Koʻolau Mountains. In upper elevations the trail winds through forests of koa, ʻōhiʻa, and other native Hawaiian plants, however the majority of the trail is dominated by non-native and invasive shrub and trees species such as Paperbark, Strawberry Guava and Manuka. Mānana has experienced multiple wildfires over the past few decades, which have allowed fire-adapted Paperbark and other invasive species to spread rapidly along the ridgeline. Since 2014, KMWP volunteers have been caring for a 10-acre project site at Mānana — removing these invasive species and replacing them with native koa, ʻākia, lonomea, ʻōhiʻa, lovegrass, and other plant species. Since volunteer work has started, the native species have begun to establish and spread naturally, helping to restore the forest’s ecological balance, improve watershed recharge, and reduce wildfire fuel load.

What to Expect:
2 hours of hiking round trip. The hike is moderate along uneven terrain with some short, narrow spans along trail. We will be eating lunch during the hike. We get all kinds of weather on Mānana trail; please make sure to have sun protection as well as a rain jacket or poncho. Must wear covered shoes for this workday. No Shoes, No Work.

*SIGN UP IS REQUIRED, PLEASE SIGN UP ONLINE AT THE LINK POSTED ABOVE*