All events free unless otherwise indicated.

SPECIAL

TRAIL GRANT PROGRAM; the American Hiking Society is offering grants up to $5,000 to help maintain hiking trails through its 2009 National Trails Fund; apply by Aug. 15; www.AmericanHiking.org.

COMING UP

SUSTAINABLE FOOD SYSTEMS O'AHU CONFERENCE, discussions of food projects, community gardens, green roofs, and more; registration: $50 (discounts available); 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. July 31 at KEY Project Multi-Purpose Center, in Kane'ohe; David A. Santistevan of Laulima Eco-friendly Alliance of Farms, 389-1819 or www.leafhawaii.org.

BE A GREENIE

2008 HAWAI'I CONSERVATION CONFERENCE, July 29-31, seeks volunteer coordinator and volunteers to help with audio-visual, film festival, and more; volunteer orientation today. Mariza Silva, 587-0061 or silvam@hawaii.edu.

WAIMEA VALLEY GREETER; volunteers needed one day a week for 2 1/2 hours. Kelly Perry at 638-7766, ext. 203.

WEED & POT CLUB; Maui Nui Botanical Garden's Weed & Pot Club meets 8:30-10:30 a.m. Wednesdays at 150 Kanaloa Ave. in Kahului to perform beautification and maintenance work; tools, gloves and drinking water provided; wear shoes; 249-2798.

NATIONAL GARDEN HELP; protect rare plants and ecosystems by volunteering at National Tropical Botanical Garden, Kaua'i; help needed in administration, conservation, education, development, and more; 808-332-7324, ext. 228, or volunteer@ntbg.org.

Send announcements, with contact name and phone number, to: For the Environment, Island Life, The Advertiser, P.O. Box 3110, Honolulu, HI 96802; or islandlife@honoluluadvertiser.com, with "For the Environment" in the subject line. Deadline is 10 days in advance of the event.