Koʻolau Mountains Watershed Partnership
Saturday, April 4, 2026 from 9:00am - 3:30pm
Ala Mahamoe Dryland Restoration Forest, approximately 1813 Ala Mahamoe St, Honolulu, HI 96819, USA
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*-*-*-*-*- We have two volunteer sessions to choose from. -*-*-*-*-*
You can join us for either the morning, or the afternoon, or for the full-day experience, do both!
Who: Anyone who is interested in learning about our native dryland forests and caring for this incredible site is invited to be part of the restoration project. Participants of all ages and ability levels are welcome, but only registered KMWP volunteers can join the event. You must turn in your completed volunteer application forms by March 31st to be eligible.
The 2026 volunteer forms and instructions can be found here.
We have 25 spots open for each session and they are filled on a first come first serve basis, any additional volunteers who sign up will be placed on a waiting list.
What: This service-learning day will be focused on invasive species removal to protect and support a thriving native forest and reduce fire risks for the community. There may be some seedball dispersal as well as planting, seed collection and brush clearing.
When: April 11th 2026 --- 9am to 3:30pm (Split into 2 sessions)
You can choose to join either the morning, the afternoon session, or for the full-day experience, choose both.
Morning Session: 9am - 12pm -- Check in at 8:45am at the Ala Mahamoe Street Gate.
Afternoon Session: 12:30pm - 3:30pm -- Check in at 12:15pm at the Ala Mahamoe Street Gate.
Full-day(both sessions): 9am - 3:30pm -- Check in at 8:45am at the Ala Mahamoe Street Gate.; Volunteer's Lunch break will be around 12:00pm to 12:45pm
Where: Ala Mahamoe Dryland Forest Restoration site
Park along the main road across from the Ala Mahamoe gate and walk to the site. Please be considerate of residents, do not block their driveways. Also, try to limit the number of cars taking up street parking, consider carpooling with a friend.
Why: This site gives participants a special opportunity to try their hand at dryland forest restoration and to connect with and learn about many beautiful native species and a few Polynesian introductions too. Our efforts in the area show how huge of an impact we can have on our land. With volunteers and the community on board, an invasive-dominated, fire-prone forest can be shifted to become a healthier, native habitat that would serve as a protective green break rather than a hazard. It is used as a teaching tool by our organization as well as community partners like a kumu la'au lapa'au (Hawaiian medicine teacher). People from keiki to kupuna go there for visits and service-learning opportunities. This site is being built as a resource to sustain them and as a foundation for better things to come.
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If you are not currently registered for the 2026 calendar year, your RSVP is not complete until you turn in a volunteer registration form.* The KMWP volunteer registration forms are due by March 31st.
Once you have turned in your KMWP volunteer registration, it will be reviewed. If it is filled out correctly, you will become a registered volunteer with KMWP and your spot will be reserved for this event. We will send an information packet with more details about the site and what to expect/prepare for.
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*If you have already turned in your completed 2026 volunteer forms and been accepted into the volunteer program, then all you need to do is RSVP. You can RSVP for events through this Outreach Calendar or via email, but anyone who is not registered for 2026 will need to fill out the updated volunteer application forms. (See above for a link to the waiver forms and instructions)
Incomplete or incorrectly filled volunteer paperwork will be rejected, so be sure to check the instructions before you begin. We've included directions for filling forms via computer and smartphone.
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