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The Honolulu Advertiser
Posted on: Monday, May 22, 2006

For the environment

Advertiser Staff

WORM COMPOSTING — Learn the basics of vermicomposting at 9:30 a.m. Saturday at Honolulu Waldorf School, Niu Valley; $30 fees includes minibin, starter colony and manual. 382-0432 or waikikiworm@hawaii .rr.com.

NATIVE FOREST PLANTING — The Maui Dryland Forest Restoration Group holds a planting trip to Auwahi native forest enclosure Saturday; meet at 'Ulupalakua Ranch Store. Hiking boots required; bring rain gear, two liters of water, lunch, sunscreen, hat. Registration required; auwahi@ yahoo
.com or (808) 572-4471.

SUMMIT-TO-SEA SERVICE TRIP — Join Haleakala National Park staff Saturday to next Monday on a hike from the top of Sliding Sands trail, through the crater with a two-night cabin stay, and out Kaupo Gap, with van transportation provided back from Kaupo; four-hour service project included. For fees and reservations, call (808) 248-7660.

KAIWI COAST CLEANUP — Join the Sierra Club 8:30-10:30 a.m. Sunday for a cleanup of the Kaiwi coastline. Bags, gloves provided. Meet at the east restroom at Sandy Beach park. Call 394-2898 or 955-4168.

WEED WARRIORS — Student volunteers can help the Maui Invasive Species Committee survey and control invasive weed populations, learn scientific protocol, and assist with conservation efforts. Cut non-native pine trees in Haleakala National Park on June 3 or catch coqui frogs at night on June 19. Reservations and parent approval required. Contact Shannon Wianecki at (808) 573-6472 or hoikeinfo@yahoo.com.

WAIKIKI BEACH HELPERS — The Waikiki Improvement Association and the Japan-America Society need volunteers for a Waikiki beach cleanup from 7-9 a.m. June 10. Meet at the Duke Kahanamoku statue in Kuhio Beach Park; continental breakfast provided by Hilton Hawaiian Village Beach Resort & Spa. Register by June 5 by calling 923-1094, ext. 6.

Send listings to: For the Environment, P.O. Box 156, Wailuku, HI 96793; cwilson@honoluluadver tiser.com; or fax (808) 242-1520.