Join Hui o Ko'olaupoko in clearing invasive plant species from 9am-noon at the Kaha Garden, Kawainui Marsh in Kailua. Volunteers will be using small hand tools and hand pulling small weeds as we work to open and create areas to outplant native species. You must RSVP for the event and sign a waiver in advance.

Horticulturist Talia Portner will lead some light restoration work 8 am-noon in the Hawaiian section of the Koko Crater Botanical Garden, followed by a brief tour of Hawaiian plants.

First Saturday Community Work Days, held from 8am-12pm, are a Ka Papa Loʻi ʻo Kānewai tradition going back to 1980 and the revitalization of the current taro patch. First Saturdays are open to anyone in the community looking for an opportunity to experience traditional farming methods, converse with Hawaiian Language speakers, talk story with practitioners, ku‘i ‘ai, ku‘i ka imu, and enjoy the day with family and friends. No reservations are required. The lo‘i will provide light refreshments for volunteers to enjoy. Prior to starting any volunteer work, individuals must submit the appropriate Assumption of Risk and Release (ARR) form.

Learn about permaculture design and organic growing practices every Saturday from 9 am-2 pm at Kolea Farm in the North Shore. Plant local produce and trees, maintain existing permaculture systems, and harvest and learn about organic farming through community involvement. Mini food prep workshop at the end. Volunteer tasks may include garden tool use. Register on Eventbrite.

Join Protect & Preserve Hawaii from 9 am-1 pm to restore and learn about Pia Valley in the Kuliouou area. Meet at Niu Valley Shopping Center's main parking lot near 7-Eleven to carpool to Anolani Street cul-de-sac, where the short hike to the restoration site will begin. Conservation Manager Chris Wong will share a brief history of the area, the organization, watershed health, native ecosystems, and the cultural importance of ahupua'a land management. Learn more and register online.

Join the Abl Collective for this bi-monthly workday 2-4 pm at the Hawaii Kai Towne Center Community Garden to seed and replant crops, and take home a share of the harvest. You must register for the event online - go to https://www.ablcollective.com/garden.

Join Protect & Preserve Hawaii from 8:30 am-12:30 pm to restore and learn about Pia Valley in the Kuliouou area. Meet at Niu Valley Shopping Center's main parking lot near 7-Eleven to carpool to Anolani Street cul-de-sac, where the short hike to the restoration site will begin. Conservation Manager Chris Wong will share a brief history of the area, the organization, watershed health, native ecosystems, and the cultural importance of ahupua'a land management.Learn more and register online.

Join the North Shore Community Land Trust for our community workdays to mālama this special place on the second Saturday of each month from 9 am-noon at the Kahuku side of the Turtle Bay Resort parking lot, near the Paradise Helicopters helipad - meet by 9 a.m. A guide will lead volunteers on a coastal hike of about one mile to Kalaeokaunaʻoa (~20 minutes).Restoration activities include invasive species removal, native out-planting, and other dune restoration activities for a variety of ages and skill levels. Must register on Eventbrite.

Join volunteers for the monthly community workday from 8:30-10:30 am at Hoʻōla ʻĀina Pilipili, an accessible community garden at the University of Hawai'i at Manoa’s College of Education. This month’s activities focus on ‘Ike Niu (Coconut Knowledge), featuring workshops by our friends at Niu Now! and UH Mānoaʻs Coconut Rhinoceros Beetle Response Team! Come connect with kumu niu and learn about CRB detection and prevention from community experts. We will also do general māla maintenance such as weeding and watering.Potluck is encouraged – bring a dish to share, feel free to bring a dish that includes niu (coconut) to reflect this month's theme.  Space is limited so RSVP soon.

Join us for a workday at our rain garden 9-11 am at Koko Head District Park! Help weed, pick up litter, water plants, and plant natives as needed. Please email Laura Bailes to RSVP for this event.

Individuals will work 8 am-noon at the Lyon Arboretum with the Grounds Department, where you can assist in landscaping, trail restoration, invasive species removal, and more. Help keep our nearly 200 acres beautiful while receiving hands-on experience in gardening and learning about botany. You must submit an application to participate.

This service-learning day from 9 am-noon will be focused on invasive species removal to protect the native forest. There may be some trail clearing as well as seed collection and brush clearing. Only registered KMWP volunteers can join this event. You must turn in the 2025 volunteer registration forms by October 7th to be eligible* There are only 25 spots available, any additional volunteers will be added to the waiting list.

Join Hui o Ko'olaupoko in clearing invasive plant species from 9am-noon at the Kaha Garden, Kawainui Marsh in Kailua. Volunteers will be using small hand tools and hand pulling small weeds as we work to open and create areas to outplant native species. You must RSVP for the event and sign a waiver in advance.

We will be surveying the hiking/biking trails from 9 am-1pm at Pupukea-Paumalu State Park Reserve on the North Shore for the invasive plant devil weed. We will be hand-pulling plants and hiking trails. Trails are easy to moderate and weather can vary; from hot/dry to rainy and muddy. Volunteers should be prepared to hike up to 4 hours at a moderate pace.
Learn more and register online.

Join the Abl Collective for this bi-monthly workday 4-6 pm at the Hawaii Kai Towne Center Community Garden to seed and replant crops, and take home a share of the harvest. You must register for the event online - go to https://www.ablcollective.com/garden.