MŌHALA I KA WAI KA MAKA O KA PUA Unfolded by the water are the faces of flowers

Join the BWS and our partner, the Waiʻanae Mountains Watershed Partnership (WMWP) on Friday, October 17, 2025, for a mālama ʻāina event at Waiʻanae Kai. Participants will learn about WMWP’s work and gain an understanding of the BWS’s Waiʻanae Watershed Management Plan. 

Through this hands-on volunteer project, participants will help to maintain an important leeward firebreak in Waiʻanae Valley and learn about drought-tolerant native plants that help slow or stop wildfires from spreading. The day's activities may include weeding, removing, reducing invasive plant material to promote fuel reduction threats such as guinea grass. If the season is right, participants may also be able to collect plant seeds for propagation. 

Attire & Supplies:  

• Participants should be prepared for hot and sunny conditions.
• Closed-toe shoes with good tread are required. 
• Lightweight long pants and long-sleeve shirts are highly recommended. 
• Hats, sunscreen, and insect repellent are recommended. 
• All necessary tools, equipment and water will be provided/available at work site. 

Transportation:

• Transportation between Aulani and event locations (work site and lunch stop) will be provided for the first twenty-five (25) participants who register. 
• Participants may drive and carpool on their own. Four-wheel drive vehicles are not required.