Diversified Island events, from Oahu beach clean ups to free events like concerts, classes, surf for kids, volunteer opportunities and Waikiki sustainable events for everyone in Hawaii.
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|  Sustainable living is about protecting, healing and conserving our island resources for future generations. |
Sustainable Hawaii Let the unique beauty and uplifting power of Hawaii sustain endless generations All of the Hawaiian Islands are complex with fragile ecosystems that can be easily affected and altered by introduced influences and outside factors. Did you know the Hawaiian Islands have the highest number of endangered and threatened plant and animal species of anyplace on the planet? Though these islands are some of the most remote in the world, we are by no means isolated, Hawaii hosts more than seven million visitors each year, or seven times more than the resident population. Sustainable tourism in Hawaii is about protecting, enhancing and conserving these resources for the enjoyment of future residents and visitors.  The model for sustainability on the island of Hawaii and other Hawaiian Islands was already in place and practiced here for more than a millennium, well into modern times, by the first inhabitants, the native Hawaiians. They were masters at using the islands’ land and sea resources to sustain what are thought to have been populations that were as large as or maybe larger than that of today. Their fishing, farming, planting, aquaculture and methods of creative food sustainability and use of ahupuaa (contiguous land divisions which extended from the uplands to the sea) are widely regarded as the most efficient in the Pacific. The Hawaiians understood and were keenly attuned to their environment and how to keep in balance with it. The tourism community on the island of Hawaii – as throughout the world – is starting to realize the importance of adopting a sustainability ethic in its operations and activities if it wishes to survive and thrive. Travelers are demanding it, and searching out those destinations and operations that indeed embrace and practice sustainable practices. We applaud your efforts! ............................................................................ Be an Eco-Adventure Volunteer! A great way to have fun and do good while exploring the Big Island’s wild places is to volunteer for conservation work. You can sign on for an afternoon or for multi-day trips to help with a variety of projects such as trail building and maintenance, planting native plants, controlling invasive species or clearing coastlines of marine debris. Some agencies to contact: Hawaii Forest & Trail invites guests along for volun-tourism. (800) 464-1993, (808) 331-8505, www.hawaii-forest.com. The Volcano Art Center holds Forest Work Days the third Sunday of every month. No experience or tools are required to participate. Volunteers are asked to bring rain gear in case of wet weather. To register or obtain further information call VAC at 967-8222, or visit www.volcanoartcenter.org The Nature Conservancy of Hawaii is committed to preserving our plants and animals by protecting the island’s lands and waters. (808) 885-1786, www.nature.org. The Sierra Club protects and restores Hawaii’s native habitats, prevents the introduction and spread of alien species, and cleans up coastal pollution. (808) 965-5460, www.hi.sierraclub.org/Hawaii/mokuloa.html.. U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service protects birds and fish, documents cultural and natural resources, and assists with research. (800) 344-WILD (9453), www.fws.gov/volunteers.. Hawaii Volcanoes National Park protects and preserves all the natural and cultural resources within its boundries. (808)985-6166, www.nps.gov/havo/supportyourpark/volunteer.htm  | Current & Upcoming Opportunities OCEAN GIRL PROJECT
............................................................ Hawaii Early Detection Network-You be the detective! | Volunteer, Community Drop-off spots and Events ............................................................. MAKIKI FOREST RESTORATION PROJECT- The O'ahu Nā Ala Hele Trails and Access program needs volunteers to weed, pick up branches, plant, water and fertilize native plants as part of the Makiki Watershed Awareness Initiative forest restoration project. Bring long pants, long-sleeved shirt, shoes or boots, gloves, insect repellent, water and lunch; families welcome; 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., selected Saturdays monthly; meet at Makiki forestry base yard above new Hawai'i Nature Center (from Makiki Street, take a left onto Makiki Heights Drive; the entrance is before first hairpin turn); 973-9782. ............................................................. Niaulani Forest Work Day Big Island 3rd Sunday of each month 9 a.m to 12 p.m. Volunteers needed to preserve the rain forest; Volcano Art Center, Niaulani campus, Volcano Village, Big Island; 808-967-8222. ............................................................................ CHUNS REEF BEACH/ COAST CLEANUP, Last Saturday monthly begins at noon Adopt-a-Beach Hawaii and Save the Sea Turtles International 61-529 Kamehameha Highway, HaleNormal'iwa; trash bag, gloves and purified water provided; bring hat, sunscreen and beach shoes; 637-2211. ............................................................................ CITY PEOPLE'S OPEN MARKETS: 25 market sites offer weekly sale of agricultural and aqu-acultural products, ethnic and other food items; information: www.honolulu.gov/parks/programs/pom, 522-7088. ............................................................................ ........................................................................... back to top Free!! Organic mulch holds in moisture, controls weeds and reduces soil erosion, saving energy and resources. Free mulch sites include: * Ala Wai Community Garden * Ho’omaluhia Botanical Garden (Kaneohe) * Hawaiian Earth Products Windward, Ltd. (Kailua and Campbell Industrial Park) * Hawaii Kai Community Garden * Kaiaka Bay Beach Park * Leeward Community College * Makiki Community Garden * Waimea Valley * Wahiawa Community Garden For additional information, call the City's Recycling Office at 768-3200. ............................................................................
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