Each trip focuses on removing high-threat invasive plants that, if allowed to spread, would threaten the healthy native forests that are the “sponge” that captures our island’s fresh water. By removing invasive plants from the lowlands, we prevent them from “jumping the fence-line” into the native forest communities at higher elevations. As a volunteer, you will help remove incipient, invasive plants that are found only at Lyon Arboretum. Your help will contribute to the long term goal of completely eliminating these species from the island before they have a chance to do harm and become a permanent problem in the island’s landscape.
When:
Cancelled until further notice due to the COVID-19 Outbreak. We plan to resume activities as soon as the crisis passes and hope thatʻs sooner than later. For more updates on COVID-19 and how to protect you, your family and community…visit: https://hawaiicovid19.com/
Where:
Lyon Arboretum at 3860 Manoa Road. Meet in the Lyon Arboretum parking lot at 9:00am.
What to bring:
Daypack, water (at least 2 liters), insect repellent, lunch, sturdy hiking shoes and rain gear. Long pants and long-sleeved shirt are highly recommended.
RSVP required!
The RSVP link will close when the trip is full (12 people maximum). If you have questions, please contact OISC at oisc@hawaii.edu or (808)266-7994 or (808) 286-4616.
Mission:
We will focus on the removal of two invasive plant species – Ardisia virens and Stromanthe tonckat. Lyon Arboretum is the only known location in the state where these species are found; which means with your help we can work toward completely eliminating them from the island so that they are no longer a threat!
Note:
Volunteers will be hand-pulling plants and hiking off-trail in moderately steep to steep terrain with exposure to sun, rain, mosquitoes and muddy conditions. Volunteers should be physically fit for strenuous activity. Participants will be required to sign a waiver and provide emergency contact information.
Minimum age is 12 years of age. Children ages 12-15 must have an adult accompany them for the duration of the trip. Children ages 12-17 yrs. must have parent/guardian signature. Please call 808-266-7994 or email oisc@hawaii.edu with any questions.
