Trees for Honolulu's Future

Coqui Frogs & Coconut Rhinoceros Beetles: Why They Matter to Our Kūpuna
2025-11-12 19:00 - 20:30 (Pacific/Honolulu) | Pālolo Elementary School, 2106 10th Ave, Honolulu, HI, United States
Join the Palolo Chinese Home and the Palolo Neighborhood Board for a special Community Education Session on Coqui Frogs & Coconut Rhinoceros Beetles.
As a home that has cared for Hawai1i’s seniors for over 129 years, we understand that the health of our kupuna is closely tied to the health of our environment. Coqui frogs and coconut rhinoceros beetles may seem like small problems, but they affect quality of life in big wayswhether it’s noisy nights that disturb sleep, weakened trees that create safety hazards, or damage to the beauty of our gardens and neighborhoods. These issues impact all of us, especially our kupuna, who treasure peace, safety, and the legacy of a healthy Hawai1i for their children and grandchildren.
To RSVP email events@palolohome.org or CLICK HERE.

Native Tree Propagation Workshop - sign up (below) required
2025-11-14 10:00 - 11:30 | Kapiʻolani Community College, 4303 Diamond Head Rd, Honolulu, HI, United States
Learn several techniques to propagate a tree with Botany Professor Mike Ross. Take home your own Native tree seedling.
Space is limited, so sign up today!

Kuli`ou`ou Ridge Trail Restoration: Aloha Tree Alliance
2025-11-15 08:00 - 11:30, 2025-12-13 08:00 - 11:30, 2026-01-17 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
2025-11-15 09:00 - 12:00, 2025-12-20 09:00 - 12:00, 2026-01-17 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.

Community Crop Swap
2025-11-15 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.

Conservation Service - Native Plant Restoration at Wāwāmalu Beach
2025-11-16 09:00 - 12:00, 2025-12-21 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.

Forest Fest (details below) - celebrate 2025 Year of Our Community Forests
2025-11-16 11:00 - 15:00 | Foster Botanical Garden, 50 N Vineyard Blvd, Honolulu, HI, United States
This family-friendly event marks the 2025 Year of Our Community Forests with art, music, collaboration, and connection. Free to first 250 people with pre-reg! (Otherwise regular Foster Botanical Garden entry rates apply)
LEI MAKING – WOODWORKING – PRESENTATIONS WEAVING DEMOS – LIVE MUSIC – GUIDED TOURS

Hamakua Marsh Wildlife Sanctuary Forest Restoration
2025-11-17 16:00 - 18:00, 2025-11-24 16:00 - 18:00, 2025-12-01 16:00 - 18:00, 2025-12-08 16:00 - 18:00, 2025-12-15 16:00 - 18:00, 2025-12-22 16:00 - 18:00, 2025-12-29 16:00 - 18:00, 2026-01-05 16:00 - 18:00 and 2 more dates | 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

Ulunui Workday
2025-11-29 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

Reforestation -- Volunteer drop-ins at Hamakua Marsh
2025-12-06 09:00 - 11:00, 2026-01-03 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

Ola Nā Kini -- Leeward O'ahu restoration efforts
2025-12-13 09:00 - 12:00, 2026-01-10 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.

Community Crop Swap!
2025-12-15 16:00 - 16:30 | Pālolo Valley District Park, 2007 Palolo Ave, Honolulu, HI, United States

PLANTS + PLANNERS POP-UP
2026-01-10 09:00 - 14:00 | Mililani Town Association Recreation Center 6, 1010 Mililani St, Hilo, HI, United States
Event Features: Free event, free parking, a curated collective of plant & planner vendors, make & take activities, comfort tent, food vendors, MTA Member exclusive giveaways, mini workshop (tentative) and workspace, educational community partners, and more! Subject to change.
Plants: plants, arrangements, lei po’o, locally grown produce & grocery products, succulents & air plants, flowers, gardening supplies, plant related crafts & jewelry, demonstrations & education, hydroponics/aquaponics, natural fertilizer, and anything to do with plants!
Planners: artist brands, stationery, planners/organizers, paper goods, art supplies, accessories (bags, etc.)
Other: pre-packaged snacks, food vendors (limited)

Community Crop Swap!
2026-01-15 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. For more information call Kaleo at 808-724-2677.
