Volunteer Opportunity Details:
| Last updated on June 10, 2010 |
Get ready to share your aloha for the `aina in KAUPA's monthly 2nd Saturday for Sustainability STREAM CLEAN-UP!
Next Stream Cleanup dates are:
June 12
July 12
August 14
September 11
October 9
November 10
December 11
KAUPA (Kalihi Ahupua'a Ulu Pono Ahahui) is dedicated to restoring the natural and cultural resources within the Kalihi ahupua'a through education, outreach and action. We are currently working on a Kalihi stream restoration project behind Kalihi Waena Elementary School. This includes cleaning up the stream, educating the youth, and starting and an edible/medicinal Polynesian garden where community members can come to plant, grow, and harvest native plants like Ulu, Kalo, Mai'a, Uala...whatevahs!
We are looking for twenty or more volunteers to pick up and bag rubbish within and along the banks of Kalihi Stream, eradicate invasive species, transplant native plants, and do some graffiti removal. Gloves, trash bags, snacks and water will be provided. Please wear covered shoes, clothes you don’t mind getting dirty in, and a hat (suggested). You are welcome to bring extra fruit from your or your neighbor’s yard to share with the community, if you’d like!
Directions: KAUPA restoration site is located behind Kalihi Waena Elementary School (1240 Guilick Ave.) From H1, take the Likelike exit. Turn LEFT on School Street, and LEFT on Gulick Avenue. Kalihi Waena Elementary School is on the right hand side.
Timeframe:
8:30 a.m. Check in & Brief orientation of KAUPA
8:45 a.m. Stream Clean-up
11:30 a.m. Pau/Finish
Note: Students under eight years of age are welcome but MUST be accompanied by a responsible adult.  This opportunity is sponsored by: KAUPA - Kalihi Ahupua'a Ulu Pono Ahahui
We need volunteers who are free at these times
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This volunteer opportunity is available to the following types of volunteers
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| Adolescents (13-17) |
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Individual |
| Adults (26-54) |
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Large Group (11+) |
| Adults (55+) |
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Small Group (2-10) |
| Children (5-12) |
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Unpaid Interns |
| Court-appointed |
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Young Adults (18-25) |
| Families |
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Upcoming Dates:
| Sep 11, 2010 |
08:30 AM - 11:30 AM |
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Address:
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1240 Gulick Avenue
Honolulu, HI 96819
(See a map) |
Directions:
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From H-1, take the Likelike exit mauka towards Kaneohe. At the first light, turn LEFT onto School St. At the second light, turn LEFT at Gulick Ave. Kalihi Waena Elementary School will be down a few blocks on your right. Turn in to the parking lot and look for our tent in the back.
Nearest Bus Stop: 1, 7 minute walk |
Web Site: http://www.kaupa4kalihi.org
Miscellaneous Information
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This is a Service Learning Opportunity
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| Last updated on June 10, 2010 |
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