We will be going deep into the Wai‘anae Mountains above Mokulē‘ia. After learning about native plants, we will follow our guide David Anderson up the Nike Road, through a locked gate, to the rare plant nursery on the 685-acre Pahole Preserve. We will outplant some native species and do weed control on the hiking trail.
Participants will gather Saturday morning, August 13, at 8:30 am in the Waialua School parking lot. Bring work gloves, plenty of water, a sack lunch, sunscreen, and insect repellent. Wear good sturdy close-toed shoes, have a hat, and consider a long-sleeved shirt and rain gear. Hand tools will be provided. This schedule is dependent on several factors: rain, hiking ability of our group, and our timing. Alternative trails and service areas enable us to be flexible in our activities. The hike is scheduled to end around 3:00 that afternoon.
The hike is approximately 4 miles round trip. There are spectacular views to Mākua Valley and the coastline. All participants must turn in release forms. The Pahole Preserve was established in 1981 under the management of the State of Hawai‘i, Department of Land and Natural Resources.