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 Department of Parks & Recreation Honolulu Botanical Gardens - Foster Botanical Gardens: This botanical garden has many different gardens that incorporate microclimates. Located in downtown Honolulu, many of the plants are rare endemic Hawaiian plants as well as plants from around the tropics. There are many different activities for people at the garden including volunteer opportunities. Foster Botanical Gardens contact number is (808) 522-7060 Hanauma Bay Education Program Hawaii Sea Grant: The Hanauma Bay Education Program (HBEP) is a volunteer-based program whose mission is to enhance appreciation and promote understanding and stewardship of the marine and coastal environment. HBEP provides on-site orientation and field experience for groups on an education permit to the bay. These experiences typically cover Hanauma Bay’s human and natural history and emphasize the necessity for the reef conservation. Outreach includes speaker programs, class presentation, and community events. 100 Hanauma Rd, Honolulu HI 96822 Phone: (808) 397-5840 Fax: (808) 395-0468 Ducks Unlimited: Ducks Unlimited (DU) is a membership/volunteer organization dedicated to wetlands conservation. In Hawaii, DU protects and restores many wetland habitats will be necessary for the full recovery of Hawaii’s native and endangered water birds and also provide wintering habitat for migratory waterfowl and shorebirds. DU national program offers educational programs for all age groups. DU is in the process of creating a wetlands educational program, called the WIN (Wetlands Information Network) this will be an interactive website and a place where information on Hawaii’s wetlands and water birds is shared. Western Regional Office 1151 Punchbowl Street, Room 323 Honolulu HI 96813 Phone: (808) 522-8230 ext. 122 Fax: (808) 522-8236 Pae Pae o Heeia: Volunteers will work to help remove mangrove that is eroding the fishpond wall. Volunteers will help in establishing a healthy fishpond including predator control (catching barracuda) and pulling invasive seaweed from inside and around the fishpond. To volunteer with Pae Pae o Heeia you can contact them at (808) 277-2313 Kawainui Marsh: Volunteers work in various parts of the largest wetland in the Hawaiian Islands. Volunteer work will include pulling invasive species, habitat restoration for native water birds, planting native plants, or maintenance for the heiau in the area of Kawainui. To volunteer at Kawainui Marsh contact Chuck Burrows at (808) 595-3922 Waimea Valley Audubon Center: Welcomes individuals and groups to help care for, restore, and create botanical, cultural, and educational sites. Volunteering opportunities include: Trail improvement and maintenance, vine and weed removal, stream bed and stream bank clearing, docents to interpret plant and cultural tours, and to provide for general safety and information, also volunteers are needed for community programs and outreach. Experience is not required, and training is provided! Call Kelly Perry Volunteer Coordinator at (808) 638-9199 or e-mail kperry@audubon.org Heeia State Park- Friends of Heeia: Friends of Heeia creates environmental education programs for local school groups. They occasionally look for interns who will help facilitate these educational programs. Also you can volunteer the second and fourth Saturday of every month by doing conservation work at the park. This includes stream restoration, native out-planting, and alien plant removal. To volunteer contact (808) 247-3156 Division of Forestry and Wildlife (Wildlife): Volunteers would work with the states wildlife division removing vegetation from wetland and hunting areas. Volunteers will help control the spread of mangrove and other noxious plant species. Other projects include Wedgetail Shearwater monitoring (once a year), and possible native out-planting on coastal islets. Call Ethan at (808) 295-5896 Moanalua Gardens Foundation: The Moanalua Gardens Foundation is a non-profit organization which specializes in educational programs on the culture and environment of Hawaii. They accomplish this through television and school programs. In addition to this, they give occasional educational walks on the weekend which incorporate cultural history into the hikes. If interested either in participating in one of their programs or volunteering your services, call (808) 839-5334 The Nature Center: The purpose of the Hawaii Nature Center is to educate people of all ages concerning the environment surrounding us here in Hawaii and to encourage an appreciation for the unique land in which we live. The HNC runs a variety of programs to accomplish this, including many hands on programs and hikes for people of all ages. If interested in volunteering call (808) 955-0100. Na Ala Hele Trail and Access system: Work with the states trail staff on some of the most beautiful trails in Hawaii. Volunteer work includes: clearing trail, grubbing trails, building steps, building bridges, and other types of trails upkeep. Contact Ryan at (808) 286-9101 /collected from http://www.ponopacific.com/conservation3.html/ |
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Last Update: January 13, 2006 |
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