Tuesday, April 22 is Earth Day!!

Do your part this year and join the West Maui Mountains Watershed Partnership for a Volunteer Work Day on the Waihe’e Ridge Trail on Tuesday, April 22 from 9:00am to ~3:00pm.  We will be removing invasive Strawberry guava and talking story about the importance of a healthy watershed and threats to our native rainforests.  Strawberry guava is one of the most invasive weeds in West Maui, so come help make a difference!  We will hike about half way up the trail (~1 to 1.5 miles) for the control work which will involve cutting smaller diameter trees and frilling larger ones.  We will provide all the necessary tools (handsaws and gloves) and will also be using herbicide.  WMMWP staff will mainly be the ones involved in the actual herbicide, although those that feel comfortable are welcome to take part.  Spots are limited, so please call (808) 661-6600 or email us with your full name and phone number to reserve your spot.  We look forward to seeing you!

Also, between now and June 5, let us know if you have a group (at least 5 people) that you would like to take out on the trail, and we can try to coordinate a date.  Mahalo!

When:   Tuesday, April 22
Time: 9:00am to about 3:00pm

What to bring:
Water
Lunch
Comfortable, Sturdy closed-toed footwear
Long sleeved shirt
Rain jacket or poncho
Optional: sunglasses, sunscreen, hat
Gloves if you have (we will have many extras)

WMMWP will be hosting informational booths at two upcoming Maui community events. If you have ever been interested in conservation in West Maui, please come visit us during these great local events!

Maui County Ag Festival

Date: Saturday, April 7th, 2012

Time: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM

On the first Saturday in April, Maui County Farm Bureau along with the farmers, ranchers and agricultural allies present the annual Maui County Agricultural Festival to share agriculture’s vital role in the economy, environment, and lifestyle of Maui. Held on the lū‘au grounds of Maui Tropical Plantation in Waikapū, this is Maui’s prime event to raise awareness about local agriculture on Maui.

Here’s an event to talk story with the people who grow our food and their industry allies, to discover what agriculture means to our communities and ‘aina, to taste fresh flavors, have fun. Hosted by Maui County Farm Bureau in partnership with Office of Economic Development, and supported by generous sponsors, the festival provides the one-stop experience of the wondrous impact of agriculture in day-to-day life.

WMMWP will be there from 9-4pm with information about West Maui Conservation Initiatives

Maui Nui Botanical Gardens – Ola Ka Honua, Earth Day 2012

WMMWP is working with Partners and other natural resource managers to plan for watershed protection in West Maui over the next 5 years! We are looking forward to completing these important documents and will have online versions available once they are completed.