Learn & Revive Heʻeia Wetlands
by Kākoʻo ʻŌiwi
Disclaimer: This site is following COVID-19 protocols which are updated with the Hawaii State Department of Health and may restrict certain activities.
Historically, Heʻeia was one of the most productive wetlands on Oʻahu — a thriving agricutltural landscape, producing volumes of kalo, a nutrient-dense dietary staple for Hawaiians, while providing habitat for native plants, birds, and fish.
Land use changes led to a proliferation of invasive species that displaced native flora and fauna and disrupted the natural flow of water. Kākoʻo ʻŌiwi, a non-profit caring and restoring the nearly 405 acres of the Heʻeia wetland is restoring the wetland through Native Hawaiian management practices so that not only native species thrive in this area once again, but the community as well.
Highlights
- Learn about the ahupuaʻa system and Native Hawaiian management practices
- Help to restore habitat
- Learn about native plants and birds
- Get dirty and have fun
Know Before You Join
- 14 years and older
- Depending on what the task might be, participants must be comfortable in both wet and warm conditions
- Ability to perform tasks such as weeding for an extended period of time
- If volunteers have any open cuts, it is advised they stay out of the water
- no drop-ins, please use the calendar link above to join
COVID-19 Guidelines
- We ask that volunteers be vaccinated or show proof of a negative COVID test. We also ask volunteers to wear a mask when they are working.
