Current Watershed Volunteer Opportunities

Waihee Ridge Strawberry Guava Control Trip Saturday 3-7-2015

Aloha mai kakou!

In honor of Hawaii Invasive Species Awareness Week, we invite you to join the West Maui Mountains Watershed Partnership for a Volunteer Stewardship Day on the Waihe’e Ridge Trail on Saturday, March 7 from 9:00am – ~2:00pm.  We will be controlling invasive Strawberry guava and talking story about the importance of a healthy watershed and threats to our native rainforests.  Strawberry guava has been recognized as one of the most invasive weeds in the state, so we appreciate your help!  We will hike about half way up the trail (~1-1.5 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 kindly RSVP by Wednesday, March 4 by email at outreach@westmauiwatershed.org or calling us at 808-661-6600.  We look forward to seeing you!  Mahalo!

When:  Saturday, March 7

Time: 9:00am to about 2:00pm

Meeting place: Gravel parking lot just before Camp Maluhia @ Waihe’e Ridge Trail HeadDirections: From Waihe’e town follow Kahekili Hwy (340) west, turn up Maluhia Rd.(across from Mendes Ranch) and go 0.9 mi up. On the right hand side, just before Camp Maluhia, there is a large gravel lot. Meet us there!

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

Waihee Ridge Volunteer Stewardship on 11/18/2014

We invite you to join the West Maui Mountains Watershed Partnership for a Volunteer Work Day on the Waihe’e Ridge Trail on Tuesday, November 18 from 9:00am – ~2:00pm.  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 we appreciate your help!  We will hike about half way up the trail (~1-1.5 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 kindly RSVP by Friday, November 14.  We look forward to seeing you!  Mahalo!

When:  Tuesday, November 18PublicTrip_AMW_photouseOK (14)

Time: 9:00am to about 2:00pm

Meeting place: Gravel parking lot just before Camp Maluhia @ Waihe’e Ridge Trail Head

Directions: From Waihe’e town follow Kahekili Hwy(340) west, turn up Maluhia Rd.(across from Mendes Ranch) and go 0.9 mi up. On the right hand side, just before camp Maluhia, there is a large gravel lot. Meet us there!

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)

Make a Difference Day with WMMWP and Malama Maui Nui

Aloha dedicated volunteers,
Ready to roll up your sleeves and get dirty? The West Maui Mountains Watershed Partnership is partnering with Malama Maui Nui (formerly known as Community Work Microsoft PowerPoint - Make a Difference Day flyerDay) for Make a Difference Day at Waikapu Cemetery.  On Saturday, October 25 from 8:30am to noon, we will malama the cemetery, clear away the brush, and haul away the rubbish.
Many of you may not know that way back at our beginnings, WMMWP was based in Waikapu.  The area is near and dear to us, so we would be grateful for your kokua in helping us clean it up.  See the flyer for more information.

Because spots are limited, we encourage you to RSVP now by calling us at 661-6600, emailing us at outreach@westmauiwatershed.org, or by contacting Malama Maui Nui at 877-2524.  We look forward to seeing you!

Waihee Ridge Stewardship on Saturday, May 10 and May 17

Aloha!
Come join the West Maui Mountains Watershed Partnership for a Volunteer Work Day on the Waihe’e Ridge Trail on Saturday May 10 or Saturday May 17 (or both!) from 9:00am – ~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 a water hog and one of the most invasive weeds in West Maui, so come help fight it!  We will hike about half way up the trail (~1-1.5 miles) for the control work which will involve cutting smaller 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 at outreach@westmauiwatershed.org with your full name, phone number and the date you would like to reserve your spot.  We look forward to seeing you!  Mahalo!

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A group of volunteers works together to frill this large strawberry guava tree while another volunteer stands by, ready to apply herbicide to the cuts. Teamwork makes it possible to clear strawberry guava from Waihee Ridge.

When:  Saturday, May 10 and May 17
Time: 9:00am to about 3:00pm

Meeting place: Gravel parking lot just before Camp Maluhia @ Waihe’e Ridge Trail Head
Directions: From Waihe’e town follow Kahekili Hwy(340) west, turn up Maluhia Rd.(across from Mendes Ranch) and go 0.9 mi up. On the right hand side, just before camp Maluhia, there is a large gravel lot. Meet us there!

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

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