Pali Lookout Native Garden Restoration

 

Kāwelu (Eragrostis grandis) is a native Hawaiian grass part of the love grass family. According to Oli (chants) and Moʻolelo (stories), Nuʻuanu valley and it’s mountains were known have an abundance of the Kāwelu. KMWP has worked with volunteers since 2014 to take out weeds and planted native plants, including Kāwelu to give residents and visitors alike a glimpse of a healthy native forest with trees, shrubs and an understory of ferns and grasses. By restoring this garden in an accsessible area, we hope to inspire others to support and join in efforts for watershed protection. 

 

What to expect

We will be using small hand tools, including sickles, trowels and spades to remove weeds and plant in the native garden area. If plants are available, we will plant several species of native plants including Kāwelu grass. The work area is steep in some areas, and muddy at times, so please be prepared to get dirty on this trip! All participants must wear closed toed shoes. No Shoes No Work!

 

Workday Plan (tentative)

8:30 - meet at Pali Lookout garden area, sign volunteer waivers, Introductions

8:45 - Moʻolelo (stories) of Pali Lookout and Wahi Pana (storied places) of Koʻolaupoko

9:00 - Workday and safety briefing, pass out gloves and tools and start weeding areas

10:15 - Planting until pau! We should be done before lunch.

Pack 

Waterbottle, snacks, sunscreen, hat, rain jacket, sun glasses and medications

*All tools and gloves for work will be provided by KMWP. We also carry first aid kits in case of emergency.

 

Please note: There are no bathrooms at the lookout. Participants would need to trek in the bushes or drive to the nearest bathrooms at Nuʻuanu Park. There are many bees flying around the area as well; please make sure you have medication if you are allergic.

 

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