Here's a way to take advantage of pleasant summer weather while doing a good deed for the environment.

The state Department of Land and Natural Resources and Hawai'i Nature Center need volunteers July 23 to make trail improvements, remove weeds and plant native species along the Makiki trail as part of a watershed awareness initiative.

Water, gloves and tools will be provided; bring long pants and long-sleeve shirt, shoes or boots, insect repellent, and lunch. Meet at the Makiki forestry base yard at 9 a.m. Call 973-9782.

FINAL WORD

"If we imagine ourselves as a big puzzle with many pieces, we may understand we can only see our whole selves by joining together one piece at a time."

Amy E. Dean | Author of "Night Light: A Book of Nighttime Meditations"

KEEP IT SIMPLE

MILDEW ADIEU

Mold and fungus tend to thrive in humid environments like the bathroom, says Jane Buckingham, author of "The Modern Girl's Guide to Life."

"To keep mildew at bay, hang your loofah, shower puff or washcloth to dry after you're done using it," Buckingham says. "Open a window or turn on the bathroom fan to get rid of humidity in your bathroom."