Sept 21st  — Fall Equinox Volunteer Event

Aloha No, Nā Kanaka o ka ‘Āina!

A dozen of us had the pleasure of planting 176 seedlings in Keau’ohana for Equinox this year; these were a hui of plants coming from 4 different sources. It was very exciting to come home from the Hala Festival the day before, with 75 Neleau from BIISC to add to 70 splendid mix of native seedlings from Ann’s Koa’e Nursery, Cory’s wonderful contribution of 18 ‘akia and akiohala from his Māla Lā’au Hawai’i nursery, and 13 milo from my small home nursery.

We planted Milo and Neleau in transition zones to protect the interior site from invasive species encroachment, and hopefully reverse its direction over time. The more tender varieties are nestled tight to join the others in the dance of renewal.

We have so many to thank for the ongoing restoration of this precious forest, and this clearly includes YOU! Thank you for taking the time to inform yourself of HER efforts, and offering moral support in this way; it is truly appreciated!