Our Impact
Educate
4th Annual “We Trees!” art contest for grades K through 6th highlighting the benefits of trees. Through children and art TFHF, along with Healthy Climate Communities, brings attention to our hardworking arbor friends. Pivoting to hold this event virtually is fitting during this time when people are increasingly appreciating nature and the value of trees, particularly in urban areas.
Act
One way we’re acting is through community-based Trees for Kaimukī project in cooperation with EnVision Kaimukī, SmartTrees Pacific, and the National Park Service’s Rivers, Trails, and Conservation Assistance Program. Milestones to date:
- Assisted Better Block Hawaii by placing trees in planters that double as tables. A perfect place for outdoor dining; includes tree tags that educate/engage.
- Mapped 1,446 trees — 99% complete; thus far identifying over 130 potential planting locations
- Stepped in to help save drought-stressed trees along Ft. Ruger Pathway at Diamond Head State Monument
- Produced “Secrets of Kaimukī Parks” virtual program
- Collaborated with City to improve 18 tree wells in central Kaimukī business district along Waialae Avenue
Engage
Website traffic up year over year, reaching thousands of unique visitors.
Started a new Twitter account and YouTube channel, reaching thousands more through Facebook and Instagram.
Advocate
Made trees and the many benefits they provide a part of the community discussion through candidate surveys, opinion pieces, and Made trees and the many benefits they provide a part of the community discussion through candidate surveys, opinion pieces, and articles.