Malama `Aina

Care for the Land

Outdoor Service Project - Friday June 9 - 9am-Noon --- Cost: Priceless!

The class of '96 is going to do a service project that gets us out into Hawaii's natural beauty as well as benefits the community and the environment.

Updated Wed 6/7/06:

Because of the responses we got back, we were able arrange to do two service projects. One at Sandy's Beach and the other in Makiki Valley near the Hawaii Nature Center. The details and directions on each of the projects are below:

Sandy's Beach - Beach Cleanup

We will be cleaning up the area on the East end of Sandy's beach park. Remember that Sandy's is a little farther from town so plan to get on the road a little earlier (about 30 minutes from town). You'll likely be out in the sun for a while so make sure you protect your skin appropriately (sun block, hat, sunglasses etc). We'll be providing bottled water but if you have your own prefered drink please bring it. We don't want you getting dehydrated. Although the project is near the beach, the cleanup includes some areas that are rocky and uneven in spots. You may want to bring shoes or sturdy sandals. Trash bags and gloves will be provided.

Directions:
-If you're coming from town, drive east on the H-1 freeway.
-The H1 ends and the Kalanianaole Highway (hwy 72) begins at a stop light. Continue driving east (straight) on Kalanianaole Hwy. From here you will be driving a little more than 9 miles.
-Continue along the hwy passing a number of parks, Hawaii Kai, and the Koko Marina shopping center.
-Continue driving on the hwy up the hill past Hanauma Bay. The hwy starts to wind downward and you should pass Koko Head on you left and the blow hole (parking/lookout) on your right.
- After passing the blowhole, you should be able to see Sandy's beach.
- Drive past the first entrance to the beach park
- You will be driving along the park and pass a restroom building with a mural on you right
- Turn right into the second entrance and drive in a little.
- Look for a sign post on the left side of the road. Carefully, turn left off the main paved road here and park. You may want to drive slowly, the unevenly paved surface might not be kind to your car if you drive fast.

The cleanup area is on the East side of the entrance road and south (makai) of the highway. Look for garbage in the Naupaka bushes and such in this area East of the road and all the way down towards the traffic signal. Put your bags along the beach-side of the unevenly paved area where you parked or on the edge of the highway if you are closer to the traffic signal.

More information on Sandy's Beach

Makiki Valley - Trail Building

Although we originally had been told they needed help with the Manoa Valley trail, the Hawaii Trails program needs our help in building the trail in Makiki more so that's where we will be going. As with all hiking in the rainforests if Hawaii, wear covered shoes and bring lots of insect repellent. The mosquitoes are ever present. Although it is likely we won't be getting as much sun as the beach cleanup, I still recommend bringing a hat and probably wearing some sunscreen on exposed areas of skin. Although I'm usure if we'll need them, if you have garden/work gloves you may want to bring them along. Water will be provided.

Directions:
The Hawaii Nature Center isn't far from Punahou so I'll give directions from there.
-From the corner of Punahou and Wilder streets, drive West on Wilder.
-Turn right on Makiki Street
-Drive straight for several blocks until you meet a fork in the road
-Take the left fork and drive until you see signs for the Hawaii Nature Center.
-Park in the parking area or on the shoulder of the road and look for us.

We will be helping to build out a new portion of trail. We will be installing plastic "cribbing" in order to help improve drainage and prevent trail erosion. When we are done working, there are a number of great hiking trails in the area which we may explore depending on what the group decides.
Click Here for a Map to the Hawaii Nature Center

learn more about the Hawaii Nature Center here

Questions? For further questions please feel free to email them to Pat Chee pueo77@gmail.com or call 808-783-8068

Thanks for your participation. We are looking forward to seeing you all on Friday!

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