Our Impact
Educate
Inspiring people of all ages with our Kumulāʻau card game in our schools and communities. We continually teach people how to play and make the game readily available at events and numerous public libraries.
Repeating our mantra, RIGHT Tree, RIGHT Place, Right Care, and explaining why it’s important at presentations and in interactions with the public.
Hosting read alouds with local readers to spread awareness about the critical impact trees have in our world and the many benefits they provide.
Running our 9th Annual, “We ❤️ Trees” Keiki Art Contest where, in 2025, we honored 27 keiki winners and 20 kumu winners out of a record 900+ submissions. We partnered with 8 new judges and 8 new sponsors to provide prizes for keiki and kumu winners.
Facilitate
Leading heat reduction projects at Kaimukī and Waiʻanae High Schools even after losing a federal grant, and helping the Kaimukī and Pālolo communities turn their greening dreams into reality.
Helping advance the ‘Aiea ‘Ohana Park initiative, to transform a barren field into a vibrant gathering place. The initial plan includes 50 new trees that will honor heritage, engage youth and volunteers, and restore environmental health.
Connecting residents to free City street tree planting when they agree to water the tree.
Advocate
Playing a leading role in Governor Green’s proclamation of 2025 as the “Year of Our Community Forests” through op-eds, celebrations, and outreach.
Growing our social media platform with over 184,700 views and reached 54,300 people in 2025 reaching our goal of having over 3,000 followers.
Designating Tree Champions – those in our community who contribute to growing O’ahu urban forests. Read our newsletters to discover who they are and more!
Working with policymakers to ensure urban trees get the support they, and we, deserve given the myriad benefits trees provide people and the environment.
Moving Forward in 2026
Exploring new ways for more community/government partnerships to achieve 35% urban tree canopy by 2035
Empowering people through social media posts and connecting with like-minded groups and individuals to join forces
Educating keiki (and adults!) through various activities and creating resources for at home or school learning