For the environment
Advertiser Staff
SUMMIT-TO-SEA SERVICE TRIP — Join Haleakala National Park staff May 27-29 on a hike from the top of Sliding Sands trail, through the crater with a two-night cabin stay, and out Kaupo Gap, with van transportation provided back from Kaupo; four-hour service project included. For fees and reservations, call (808) 248-7660.
TARO PATCH HELPERS — The Ho-nokohau Valley Association of Maui is restoring taro patches, with volunteers needed 8-11 a.m. Sundays. Bring water and lunch. Call 573-3250.
RECYCLING CONFERENCE — The Hawai'i Island Economic Development Board will host a recycling conference May 20 at the Mauna Lani Bay Resort and Bungalows; $35 fee includes a breakfast and lunch. For registration and information on booth space, call (808) 935-2180.
POUHALA RESTORATION — The Hawai'i Nature Center is cleaning up and restoring wetland habitat in Pearl Harbor. Volunteers are needed to pull pickleweed and mangrove at 8:30-11:30 a.m. May 20. Bring work gloves, water, hat, sunscreen, towel and change of clothes; covered footwear and long pants required. Contact Pauline Kawamata at 955-0100, ext. 18, or paulinekawamata @aditl.com.
KOKUA KALIHI VALLEY — Help the Sierra Club clear a former nursery site that is being developed into a park in upper Kalihi Valley. Call 526-3986 for more information on the May 20 service trip.
HILO COMPUCYCLE — Drop off old computers and related equipment for recycling 2-4 p.m. May 19 by public agencies and 10 a.m.-2 p.m. May 20 by the public at the Aupuni Center, across from the old County Building. Stereos, TVs, VCRs and other audio-visual equipment also accepted. Call the Hawai'i County recycling coordinator at (808) 961-8942 or (808) 961-8527.
KA IWI COAST CLEANUP — Join the Sierra Club 8:30-10:30 a.m. May 28 for a cleanup of the Ka Iwi coastline. Bags, gloves provided. Meet at the east restroom at the Sandy Beach park. Call 394-2898 or 955-4168.
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