Usually the last Saturday of the month (9am-1pm).
This is an Adopt-A-Park partnership with the Pūpūkea-Paumalu State Park Reserve on O‘ahu’s North Shore.
Each trip focuses on surveying trails for devil weed (Chromolaena odorata) and pulling it out when we find it to prevent it’s further spread. Devil weed is listed as one of the 100 World’s Worst invasive species. It’s a severe agricultural pest, invasive crop and ranch lands and it’s toxic to livestock. It smothers forest edges and native vegetation. Its high oil content in leaves and its dry stems and dry habitat make it a fire hazard. These trail surveys will remove plants before they mature, preventing hitchhiking seeds from being spread via hikers and bikers.
Volunteers will be hand-pulling plants, and hiking along easy to moderate trails. Expect exposure to sun, heat, rain and mud, mosquitoes, and some steep trail areas. Volunteers should be physically fit and able to hike up to 4.5 hours at a moderate pace.
WHEN:
- Last Saturday of the month. Next available trips are listed on the RSVP Link below.
WHERE:
Pūpūkea-Paumalū State Park Reserve on O‘ahu’s North Shore.
WHAT TO BRING:
Daypack, water (at least 2 liters), insect repellent, lunch, sturdy hiking shoes. Closed-toed shoes are required. Long pants and a long-sleeved shirt are highly recommended to protect from mosquitoes and scratches.
RSVP Required:
Space is limited. Once signed up you’ll receive a confirmation email with details. If you have questions, please contact OISC at oisc@hawaii.edu or call/text 808-286-4616
Mission:
We will conduct trail surveys for devil weed (Chromolaena odorata) and pulling it out when we find it to prevent it’s further spread. The goal of these trail surveys is to remove plants before they mature, preventing long-range introductions by hitchhiking seeds being spread via hikers and bikers.
Note:
Volunteers will be hand-pulling plants, hiking along easy to moderate trails. Expect exposure to sun, heat, rain and mud, mosquitoes and some steep areas of trail. Volunteers should be physically fit and able to hike 4.5 hours at a moderate pace. Participants will be required to sign a waiver and provide emergency contact information. Children ages 12-17 yrs. must have parent/guardian signature. Children ages 12-15 must have an adult accompany them for the duration of the trip. Please call 808-266-7994 or email oisc@hawaii.edu with any questions.
*This is an Adopt-A-Park Volunteer partnership with OISC.
