Trees for Honolulu's Future

Honolulu Community Gardens 50th Anniversary Celebration
2025-09-13 10:00 - 14:00 (Pacific/Honolulu) | Foster Botanical Garden, 50 N Vineyard Blvd, Honolulu, HI, United States
Free Admission!
GARDEN EDUCATION ACTIVITIES, TOURS, COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS, ENTERTAINMENT, FOOD TRUCKS
For more information: communitygardens@honolulu.gov

Community Crop Swap!
2025-09-15 16:00 - 16:30, 2025-10-15 16:00 - 16:30 | Pālolo Valley District Park, 2007 Palolo Ave, Honolulu, HI, United States
Share your homegrown produce and connect with neighborhood friends and gardeners. On the 15th of each month at the stroke of 4 pm.
Location – next to Rec Center – click here for map. For more information call Kaleo at 808-724-2677.

Hamakua Marsh Wildlife Sanctuary Forest Restoration
2025-09-15 16:00 - 18:00, 2025-09-22 16:00 - 18:00, 2025-09-29 16:00 - 18:00, 2025-10-06 16:00 - 18:00, 2025-10-13 16:00 - 18:00, 2025-10-20 16:00 - 18:00, 2025-10-27 16:00 - 18:00, 2025-11-03 16:00 - 18:00 | 268 Hamakua Dr, Kailua, HI, United States
Except holidays and storms – drop in to help mālama the native community forestry planted on the watershed. Wear covered shoes and bring a water bottle. Drive through the open gate immediately adjacent to 268 Hamakua Drive, Kailua 96734 and park inside.
All welcome. Organized by Healthy Climate Communities.
Questions? Contact info@healthyclimatecommunities.org

Kuli`ou`ou Ridge Trail Restoration: Aloha Tree Alliance
2025-09-20 08:00 - 11:30, 2025-10-18 08:00 - 11:30 | Kuliouou Ridge Trail, 120 Kuliouou Rd, Honolulu, HI, United States
About the Project
The Kuli'ou'ou Ridge Trail is in desperate need of restoration. One of the most beautiful hiking trails in east O'ahu, Kuli'ou'ou valley is a beautiful watershed that once boasted of native trees, shrubs, plants, birds and snails. Today because of overuse and misuse, switchbacks have been deeply cut, killing trees, plants and causing erosion that eventually kills coral and damages Maunalua Bay.
Come out to one of Aloha Tree Alliance's work days held on the third Saturday of every month and learn how to remove invasive species, plant native plants and become a steward of the land!
RSVP HEREQuestions? Contact info@alohatreealliance.org

Diamond Head State Monument: Trees for Kaimuki
2025-09-20 09:00 - 12:00, 2025-10-18 09:00 - 12:00
For more information and sign-up, please email: MyTree@treesforhonolulu.org
Join Diamond Head State Monument and Trees for Kaimuki to help keep the trees and other native plants at Fort Ruger Path happy and healthy. This includes mulching trees, pulling weeds and trimming up the tree canopy.
This event occurs every third Saturday of each month from 9 am to about 12 am.
Bring shoes, long pants, long sleeved shirt, sunscreen, reusable water bottle, a hat, and a positive attitude.
Tools, gloves, ice water and snacks will be provided.

Conservation Service - Native Plant Restoration at Wāwāmalu Beach
2025-09-21 09:00 - 12:00, 2025-10-19 09:00 - 12:00 | Sandy Beach Park Fishing, 6241 Kalanianaole Hwy, Honolulu, HI, United States
Conservation service led by Sierra Club O`ahu Group. Repairing damage by decades of off-roading. Planting costal natives and removing invasives.
Limited to 24 attendee/volunteers. Help return Wawamalu Beach to its native/natural state after years of off-road abuse and inattention. Natives planting, seed collection and sowing, as well as removal of invasive plants on tap. Personal pickaxes welcome and encouraged. Work gloves provided. Interpretation of course. Bring flask, cool water refill available.
Signup Instructions: Contact Reese Liggett, reservation required from Reese at wliggett@twc.com. Limited to 24 participants due to fragile nature of plant regeneration.
Bring: Closed-toe shoes/boots. Gardening .gloves, sunscreen and water flask (iced refill available, no plastic water available). Pick ax and power saw welcome
Signup Restrictions: Limited to 24 volunteers/attendees. Must have confirmed reservation from Reese at wliggett@twc.com. Must be 18 years old or accompanied.

Uluniu Workday
2025-09-27 08:00 - 12:00 | University of Hawaiʻi – West Oʻahu, 511 Farrington Hwy, Kapolei, HI, United States
Join Niu Now and Kaulunani’s Community Coconut Project caring for this special Uluniu (coconut grove) at UH West Oʻahu, the first planted by Niu Now!
With 12 niu poko and 7 ʻulu, this Uluniu is a space to learn, grow, and mālama alongside others passionate about cultural food security: Kupu ka niu kupu ke kanaka. When coconuts grow, humanity flourishes.Questions? Contact:Aunty Manu – Niu Now@UH West Oahu manulani@hawaii.edu Dianna Hill (Ula) – Uluniu Club@UHWO dhill24@hawaii.edu lndrajit Gunasekara – Kaulunani Project indrajit@lhawaii.edu

LAU HALA Workshop (pre-registration required)
2025-10-04 09:00 - 14:00 | Hāmākua Marsh Wildllife Sanctuary (Pu‘U O ‘Ehu), 170 Hamakua Dr, Kailua, HI, United States
E kō Oʻahu, experience LAU HALA, a free weaving workshop! Come learn about Hala, talk story about its history, stories, uses, resources, and get hands-on weaving experience!
To register, please email Unalahala@gmail.com
You will receive a confirmation email for the reserved spot and more details. 15 spots available per workshop date. (Repeats Oct 18)
Brought to you by: Hui ʻAla Hīnano & Waianuhea o ka Pua Hala, in collaboration with Healthy Climate Communities & Kaulunani

Ola Nā Kini -- Leeward O'ahu restoration efforts
2025-10-11 09:00 - 12:00, 2025-11-08 09:00 - 12:00 | various – must register, see below for link
Join Mālama Learning Center as together we strive to heal the land & sea through restoration efforts in Leeward Oʻahu.
https://signup.com/go/yqimhEk
This link includes a general description of MLC’s Laulima Workday events. You’ll also find individual event dates with details specific to each month’s location. NOTE: registration typically opens/unlocks about a month before each event date.

LAU HALA Workshop (pre-registration required)
2025-10-18 09:00 - 14:00 | Hāmākua Marsh Wildllife Sanctuary (Pu‘U O ‘Ehu), 170 Hamakua Dr, Kailua, HI, United States
E kō Oʻahu, experience LAU HALA, a free weaving workshop! Come learn about Hala, talk story about its history, stories, uses, resources, and get hands-on weaving experience!
To register, please email Unalahala@gmail.com
You will receive a confirmation email for the reserved spot and more details. 15 spots available per workshop date. (Same one on Oct 4)
Brought to you by: Hui ʻAla Hīnano & Waianuhea o ka Pua Hala, in collaboration with Healthy Climate Communities & Kaulunani

Terns and Trees Walk at Mālama Kapiʻolani - sign up (below) required
2025-10-18 10:00 - 12:00 | Kapiʻolani Community College, 4303 Diamond Head Rd, Honolulu, HI, United States
Two Terns & Trees Walks led by KCC Undergraduate Research Students. The Terns & Trees walk will highlight the importance of urban trees to White Terns/Manu-o-Kū.
Please register at Mālama Kapiʻolani Walks will be offered at 10 am and 11 am. The Mālama Kapiʻolani runs from 8 AM to NOON.
These events celebrate the Year of Our Community Forests and are funded in part by a grant from the Kaulunani Urban and Community Forestry Program of the DLNR Division of Forestry and Wildlife.

Ulunui Workday
2025-10-25 08:00 - 12:00 | University of Hawaiʻi – West Oʻahu, 511 Farrington Hwy, Kapolei, HI, United States

Mau'umae Nature Park Work Day!
2025-10-25 09:00 - 11:00 | Mau’umae Nature Park, 1544 16th Ave, Honolulu, HI, United States
This Trees for Kaimuki initiative is about preparing the park to be Fire Safe by clearing brush/invasive species.

Bring gloves, and tools such as rakes, pruners, large dust pans, and saws, if available.
Refreshments will be provided.
Parking is where you can find it in the area.
No restrooms are available.
A liability form must be signed by all volunteers.

Please RSVP and feel free to reach out for more information:Lot Lau, Volunteer Coordinator Lotlau1940@gmail.comorLori Yamada, EnVision Kaimuki ek.loriyamada@gmail.com

‘Ulu: Food Ethics and Cultural Narratives - sign up (below) required
2025-10-25 10:30 - 12:30 | Kapiʻolani Community College, 4303 Diamond Head Rd, Honolulu, HI, United States
Learn (and taste) new ways to cook ‘Ulu with Culinary Institute of the Pacific Chef Alan Tsuchiyama. Discuss the ethics of food with Philosophy Professor Kuan-Hung Chen.
Sign up here. Space is limited, so register today!
These events celebrate the Year of Our Community Forests and are funded in part by a grant from the Kaulunani Urban and Community Forestry Program of the DLNR Division of Forestry and Wildlife.

Forest Bathing Walk - sign up (below) required
2025-10-25 14:00 - 15:30 | Kapiʻolani Community College, 4303 Diamond Head Rd, Honolulu, HI, United States
Take a mindful stroll through the campus’ natural spaces and experience Shinrinyoku — the Japanese practice of “forest bathing.” Led by Dr. Miku Lenentine (ANFT Certified Guide) and Mahi La Pierre, Park Interpretive Center Coordinator at Diamond Head State Monument, educator, and artisan, this guided experience invites you to slow down, reconnect with nature, and celebrate the Year of Our Community Forests. Ground yourself in ʻāina, uplift Native Hawaiian values, and restore balance and well-being.
Sign up here. Space is limited, so register today!
These events celebrate the Year of Our Community Forests and are funded in part by a grant from the Kaulunani Urban and Community Forestry Program of the DLNR Division of Forestry and Wildlife.

Reforestation -- Volunteer drop-ins at Hamakua Marsh
2025-11-01 09:00 - 11:00 | Hamakua Marsh, Kailua, HI, United States
REGULAR EVENTS Open to the public every Monday 4-6pm and the first Saturday 9-11am each month. All ages welcomed. Children 14 and under need to be accompanied by an adult.
SCHEDULE YOUR OWN EVENT Groups of 8 or more can schedule a special event if another time is preferred. Email info@healthyclimatecommunities.org
Where: Chain link gate immediately adjacent to 268 Hamakua Drive will be open. Parking available inside.
Bring: Water bottles, covered shoes and sun protection. Long sleeves and pants recommended. We provide gloves, but you can bring if you have.
For waivers and to sign up, visit: Volunteer – Healthy Climate Communities

The Beginning of the Garden - historical reenactment
2025-11-08 14:00 - 15:30 | Foster Botanical Garden, 50 N Vineyard Blvd, Honolulu, HI, United States
2, 2:30 and 3 pm performances.
This annual treat shares the lives and times of three important figures in the history of the Foster Botanical Gardens: Dr. William Hillebrand, Mary Robinson Foster and Dr. Harold Lyons. The reenactors do wonderful portrayals of these historic characters.
Call or email the Friends’ office with your desired day and time. One does need reservations to attend, but there is space in all three performances on 11/8 and 11/9 until each is filled!
Call 808-537-1708 or friendsofhbg@gmail.com

The famous Mālama Mānoa "1000 Tree Giveaway"
2025-11-09 08:00 - 11:00
Check website for details: https://www.malamamanoa.org/
