Posted on: Monday, April 4, 2005

For the Environment

Advertiser Staff

FISHPOND DOCENTS — The Waikalua Loko Fishpond Preservation Society is seeking volunteer docents to work with school groups. Training will be provided 11 a.m.-1 p.m. today at the Kokokahi YMCA, 45-035 Kane'ohe Bay Drive. Docents will teach students about the ahupua'a of Kane'ohe, marine life, how the fishpond works, and the mo'olelo (stories) of the area. For more information, call Bob Kahihikolo at the Pacific American Foundation at 533-2836.

STOP ALIEN INVASION — The O'ahu Invasive Species Committee will conduct a survey of fireweed, an invasive plant, on the Waimano trail above Pearl City, 8 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Saturday. Volunteers should come prepared for a moderate 1-mile hike to the work site; bring long pants, hat, at least 3 liters of water, hiking shoes and lunch. Meet at Church of the Crossroads. RSVP to oisc@hawaii.edu or 286-4616.

POUHALA MARSH RESTORATION — The Hawai'i Nature Center is cleaning up and restoring the wetland habitat in Pearl Harbor. Volunteers are needed to pull pickleweed 8:30-11:30 a.m. Saturday. Bring work gloves, water, hat, sunscreen, towel and change of clothes; covered footwear and long pants required. To sign up, contact Pauline Kawamata at 955-0100, ext. 18.

KANE'OHE WETLAND PROJECT — Volunteers are needed Saturday to help the Sierra Club clear a wetland of mangrove to create habitat for endangered water birds at Marine Corps Base Hawai'i. Because the base is a secured military facility, volunteers must provide name and Social Security number in advance and bring a signed waiver. Call Annette Kaohelauli'i at 235-5431.

HALEAKALA VOLUNTEERS — The next Laulima o Haleakala drop-in work day is 9 a.m.-noon April 16. Projects include non-native species removal, weeding of planters and trash pick-up. No experience required; appropriate for age 6 and up. Meet at summit maintenance yard at 9 a.m.; wear long pants and closed-toe shoes and bring rain gear, sunscreen, hat, layered clothing, water and lunch. Reservations required for groups of six or more. For more information, call the Haleakala Volunteer Program office at (808) 572-4487 or e-mail HALE_VIP_Coordinator@nps.gov.

WAI'ANAE WEED FIGHT — Volunteers are needed April 16 to remove buddleia, blackberry and phytolacca (pokeberry) from the Wai'anae Kai burn site. Meet at 8 a.m. at the Wai'anae Kai gate at the end of Wai'anae Valley Road. Bring water, lunch, rain jacket, good hiking shoes, sunscreen, a hat, gloves and, if possible, hand saws, hand clippers and machetes. For information, e-mail hoala@hawaii.edu.

GREEN NOTES

EARTH DAY AT HANAUMA BAY — E Malama I Ke Kai, a free event celebrating Earth Day, will be from 6 to 9 p.m. Saturday at the Hanauma Bay Nature Preserve. Speakers will discuss how to get involved in protecting marine resources; with keiki activities, information tables and exhibits. Sponsors are the Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary and the Hanauma Bay Education Program.

CELL PHONE RECYCLING — The Turn Old into Gold program donates cash to Special Olympics in Hawai'i for each cellular phone turned in at The Honolulu Advertiser information counter on Kapi'olani Boulevard, First Hawaiian Bank, Sprint, TCA Wireless or Tech Zone. For every donated phone, Special Olympics will receive between $1 to more than $100, depending on the type of phone and usable parts. For more information, visit www.specialolympics.org/recycle.

For a free listing of your event, send details to For the Environment, P.O. Box 156, Wailuku, HI 96793; cwilson@honoluluadvertiser.com; or fax (808) 242-1520.