‘AHAHUI MALAMÄ I KA LOKAHI & KAILUA HAWAIIAN CIVIC CLUB

In cooperation with the following organizations:

DLNR Division of State Parks, DOFAW, Windward YMCA

Invites you to kokua and malama the Ramsar Kawainui/Hamakua of International Importance

on our upcoming 2012 SERVICE PROJECTS

ULUPO HEIAU (Night of Inspiration) one of the first sacred temples to have been built as a "mapele" () heiau by the first people or “menehune” and dedicated to Kaneulupo. The Kailua Hawaiian Civic Club and ‘Ahahui Malama I ka Lokahi are the co-curators at this State Park heiau complex and conduct service projects every second Saturday of the month to restore the ethno-botanical and cultural features.

NA POHAKU O HAUWAHINE (The rock formation of the Hawaiian Mo`o goddess and guardian of Kawainui ) is located on the makai side of Kapa`a Quarry road about one mile in from Pali Highway. It offers a panoramic view into the "piko" of Kawainui Marsh where one can observe in tranquility the birds and marsh vegetation. ‘Ahahui Malama i ka Lokahi is the curator for this sacred site. We are planting the 12 acres with native plants to recreate a dryland forest ecosystem. Brush removal and trail construction has revealed ancient Hawaiian terraces that align the massive rock outcrops. We are also working in the marsh, to restore a wetland bird habitat. Service projects are held the third Saturday of each month.

KAWAINUI ESTUARY WETLAND BIRD ISLET RESTORATION - As part of the ‘Ahahui Malama i ka Lokahi restoration program in Kawainui Marsh, an islet located at the Kaha Park side of the Kawainui estuary has been cleared of alien vegetation and landscaped as a wetland bird habitat. Dates for this to be decided.

Meeting time for all service projects will be at 8:30 am and completed by 12:00 pm. Meeting places for Ulupo Heiau will be at the heiau parking area behind the Windward YMCA. For Na Pohaku o Hauwahine it will be on the right side of Kapa'a Quarry Rd. about one mile from the intersection of Kapa'a Quarry Rd. and Kalanianaole Hwy. For the Kawainui Estuary Islet maintainence we meet at the Kawainui Neighborhood Park.

(Dates of projects may be subject to change depending on weather or other circumstances. Check for updates at the AML blog: http://www.ahahui.wordpress.com)

1 ‘AHAHUI MALAMÄ I KA LOKAHI & KAILUA HAWAIIAN CIVIC CLUB COMMUNITY SERVICE PROJECT DATES - 2012

Sat. Jan. 14 Ulupo Heiau - Lo'i Kalo Sat. Jan. 21 Na Pohaku o Hauwahine Sat. Feb. 11 Ulupo Heiau - Lo'i Kalo Sat. Feb. 18 Na Pohaku o Hauwahine Sat. Mar. 10 Ulupo Heiau – Lo’I Kalo Sat. Mar. 17 Na Pohaku o Hauwahine Sat. Apr. 14 Ulupo Heiau – Lo’I Kalo Sat. Apr. 21 Na Pohaku o Hauwahine Sat. May 12 Ulupo Heiau - Lo'i Kalo Sat. May 19 Na Pohaku o Hauwahine Sat. Jun. 9 Ulupo Heiau - Lo'i Kalo Sat. Jun. 16 Na Pohaku o Hauwahine Sat. July 14 Ulupo Heiau - Lo'I kalo Sat. July 21 Na Pohaku o Hauwahine Sat. Aug. 11 Ulupo Heiau - Lo'i Kalo Sat. Aug. 18 Na Pohaku o Hauwahine Sat. Sep. 8 Ulupo Heiau - Lo'i Kalo Sat. Sep. 15 Na Pohaku o Hauwahine Sat. Oct. 13 Ulupo Heiau - Lo'i Kalo Sat. Oct. 20 Na Pohaku o Hauwahine Sat. Nov. 10 Ulupo Heiau - Lo'i Kalo Sat. Nov. 17 Na Pohaku o Hauwahine Sat. Dec. 8 Ulupo Heiau - Lo'i Kalo Sat. Dec. 15 Na Pohaku o Hauwahine

WHAT TO BRING: Backpack, lunch, water, rain gear, mosquito repellent, gloves.

TOOLS: Sickles, pruners, handsaws, hand cultivators.

CALL: Phone: 263-8008 or email [email protected] for more information and to let us know you are coming out for these service projects.

(Rev. 01/20/12)

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