rare dryland native tree forest where ancient wiliwili trees persist in some of the roughest terrain in Hawaii. Friends of Haleakala National Park (FHN 2/24/24P.org) & Friends of Hawaii Volcanoes National Park (FHVNP.org): Build trails, assist in wetland restoration and control invasive species on Maui or reforest slopes with native tree seedlings and clear park trails on Kilauea Volcano. 78 HAWAII PARENT May/June 2024 ly friendly fun during Saturday morning cleanups at Morgan’s Pond and larger events observing Earth Day (April) and National Make a Difference Day (October). Hawaii Island - EKF (EdithKanakaoleFoundation.org/sites.php #HaleOLono): Learn the Hawaiian value of noho papa (relationship with one’s place of residence) through generational learning, active practice and study. Projects in Hilo, Hamakua, Kau and Puna employ a traditional learning style where participants get dirty, wet and tired. Hui Kaloko Honokohau (HuiKalokoHonokohau.org): Visit the Kekaha Region of Kona to help rehabilitate Kaloko to once again be a thriving fishpond supporting healthy people, relationships, diets, fisheries and ecosystems. Hawaii Land Trust (HILT.org): Work the soil and remove invasive species from little-seen Hawaii refuges and preserves. Waikoloa Dry Forest Initiative (WaikoloaDryForest.org): Repopulate a Helpers work to revitalize Kaloko Fishpond on Kona Island for educational, archaeological, cultural and environmental purposes. Photo Credit: Hui Kaloko Honokohau HELPING HONU Releasing more than 17,000 turtle hatchlings into the wild, East Oahu’s Sea Life Park (SeaLifeParkHawaii.com) Honu Conservation Program provides ongoing education about the magnificent Green Sea Turtle and its vital role in reef ecosystems. The park has also established projects to provide specific solutions for Hawaiian Monk Seal and Native Seabirds.
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