Please be prepared for outings. Bring lunch, water, rain gear, sunscreen and sturdy footwear. Hiking boots are recommended and please trim your toenails. No kidding! Hiking can cause "tennis toe." A donation of $5 ($3 for Sierra Club members) is requested of hikers over age 14. Please register early. Pre-registration is required for some hikes. Call the hike leader number shown below. The East Maui Irrigation Company (EMI) allows us to hike across their land so long as each hiker has a waiver. An EMI waiver is ABSOLUTELY REQUIRED for EMI hikes (listed below). One waiver covers all EMI hikes for this quarter. Call in your waiver request to Jackie at 579-9516 well in advance and make an appointment with her for when you can sign it. Then go to EMI's Pa'ia office at 497 Baldwin Avenue to sign the waiver. Please be considerate of Jackie's time and pick up waiver 5 days in advance whenever possible. Also, please check our web site, www.hi.sierraclub.org/maui, and click on Hikes and Activities for additional hikes and outings and/or changes which we have added after this newsletter was published. Mahalo!

Just a quick note to also say we do need new hike leaders. Being a hike leader is fun. You can pick the hikes you lead. Please call Lucienne de Naie at 572-8331 or Bob Babson at 874-1166 for more information if you are interested.

CONTINUOUS SPECIAL SERVICE EVENTS

Maui Coastal Land Trust Waihe'e Coastal Dunes and Wetlands Restoration: Be a part of restoring an ancient fish pond and other sites which have a major cultural significance and participate in a remarkable learning experience. Every Friday, 8 am to noon. No need to register, just show up. Go to Waihe'e and turn toward the ocean on Halewaiu Road. Turn left onto the dirt road marked "Maui Coastal Land Trust" and park at the parking lot overlooking the ocean. This area is called "Roundtable." For more information, please call Scott Fisher at the Maui Coastal Land Trust at 808 244-5263 and/or go to: www.mauicoastallandtrust.org and click on Waihe'e Coastal Dunes and Wetlands. MCLT also offers a free guided walk of the Waihe'e Coastal Dunes and Wetlands on the first Saturday of each month at 9:00 am. Call 244-5263 for more information and to make a reservation. Spots fill up quickly, so call early. This is not a Sierra Club activity.

Project Malama Honokowai: This is a service trip and you will be helping in an archaeological stabilization, reforestation and education project known as Project Malama Honokowai. Every Saturday from 9:00 am to 2:30 pm. A very special experience! Simply meet at 9:00 am at the intersection of Honoapiilani Highway (between mile marker 25 and 26) and Pu'ukoli'i Road at the "Sugar Cane Train" station parking lot in Ka'anapali. You don't have to register - just show up. In the mountain valley above is a three mile long valley with significant archaeological ruins where an estimated 600 ancient Hawaiian families once lived. For more information and to confirm the date, please call Ed Lindsey at 808 572-8085. This is not a Sierra Club activity.

Project Malama Hanaula: Help reforest the area around and above the Kaheawa Wind Farm above Ma'alaea. Meet every Sunday from 9:00 am to 2:30 pm. Park in the public parking lot near Carl's Jr. Restaurant at Ma'alaea. Carl's Jr. is located next to the gas station at the stop light. Then carpool 2,000' up to the wind farm where the view is incredible. Help remove alien species and replant endemic plants and learn about the area and the wind farm. The wind farm currently consists of 20 1.5 MW turbines and provides 9% of the electricity for Maui and 18 more turbines are planned. Bring your camera, lunch, water and suntan lotion. For more information and to confirm the date, please call Ed Lindsey at 808 572-8085. Also, please go to www.kaheawa.com. No registration is necessary - just show up. This is not a Sierra Club activity.

Malama Makena: First Saturday of each month, Save Makena www.savemakena.org sponsors a cleanup effort in or around Makena State Park.  Call Angie Hofmann at 357- 3134 for details on meeting time and place.

Community Work Day Cleanups: If you know places that need to be cleaned up and would like to organize it with friends or an organization you belong to, you can call Community Work Day at 877-2524 and they will provide you with trash bags, advertise your location in the newspaper to get more volunteers to help you, and coordinate having a truck come out and pick up all the trash you bag and leave along the roadside. Community Work Day is a 501c3 charitable organization and organizes these clean ups statewide five times a year. They are truly a wonderful organization!! For more information please go to www.cwdhawaii.org. This is not a Sierra Club activity.

MARCH HIKES AND ACTIVITIES

Tuesday, March 25, 4:30 to 6:00 pm at the MACC: Maui Sierra Club Board of Directors meeting. Sierra Club members are invited to attend and share their ideas. Please call Bob at 874-1166 to confirm meeting time and place.

Tuesday, March 25, 6:00 pm at the MACC: Focus Green presentation. The speaker will be Suzanne Malec-McKenna. She is the Commissioner of the Dept of Environment for the City of Chicago. She was appointed by Mayor Daley, who has earned praise as "one of the country's greenest mayors." Admission: $5.00. All proceeds benefit the Maui Coastal Land Trust. This is not a Sierra Club activity.

Monday, March 31: North Shore Historical Tour - Mama's Fish House to Maliko Gulch (approx. 9am to noon). Learn about the rich history of this scenic coastal area from ancient fishing villages to plantation days.  Route includes sand, dirt and rocky areas. Meet 9 am at Pa'ia Community Center.  Hike leader: Lucienne de Naie.  Call 572-8331 to register. 

APRIL HIKES AND ACTIVITIES

Sunday, April 6: Makapipi trail hike. Moderate 5 mile hike. Explore historic Ko'olau Ditch from Makapipi to Kopili'ula Stream. Scenic vistas, pools, waterfalls and native plant life. Water shoes are suggested. Bring lunch, water and camera. EMI WAIVER REQUIRED (See above). Meet at 8:30 am at the Haiku Community Center to car pool. Limit 18. Leader: Bob Babson. Please call Bob at 874-1166 to register.

Sunday April 13: Makena Historical Tour, 2 mile roundtrip walk explores the legendary past of the area from Puu Ola'i to Makena Landing. Meet 9am at first paved parking lot Makena State beach (aka Big Beach). Leader: Lucienne de Naie 572-8331.

Wednesday, April 16: Visit beautiful Kahanu National Botanical Garden set right on the ocean in Hana and see the largest heiau in Hawaii. $10/person entrance fee. Then, drive to Waianapanapa State Park and hike rugged coastal trail overlooking magnificent tidal pools. Swim and have lunch on the beach at Waianapanapa State Park. Meet 8:30 am at the Haiku Community Center and carpool to Hana. Bring bathing suits and lunch. Limit 18. Leader: Bob Babson. Please call Bob at 874-1166 to register.

Saturday, April 19, 10 am to 3 pm: Earth Day celebration and plant sale at Maui Nui Botanical Gardens, 150 Kanaloa Avenue, Kahului.  This will be the sixth annual Earth Day Celebration! Sierra Club Maui will be among the educational booths focusing on conservation of Hawai'i's environment, native species and the beautiful culture.  Experience old Hawai'i by participating in Hawaiian cultural activities.  Enjoy the 'ono food and great Hawaiian music.  Free admission and free parking.  Bring the family for a fun, hands-on learning experience!  This is not a Sierra Club activity.

Saturday, April 19, 10 am to 3 pm: Earth Day celebration and plant sale at Maui Nui Botanical Gardens, 150 Kanaloa Avenue, Kahului. This will be the sixth annual Earth Day Celebration! As always there will be educational booths focusing on conservation of Hawai'i's environment, native species and the beautiful culture. Experience old Hawai'i by participating in Hawaiian cultural activities. Enjoy the 'ono food and great Hawaiian music. Free admission and free parking. Bring the family for a fun, hands-on learning experience! This is not a Sierra Club activity.

Late April or May - Date not finalized yet: Sierra Club Maui Group and Kilakila o Haleakala will co-sponsor a panel discussion on the Advanced Technology Solar Telescope (ATST), which the National Science Foundation (NSF) proposes to build on Haleakala, Maui.  If you would like more information on this event which will take place in late April or May at Maui Community College, please call 572-5662.   As soon as the date is finalized, information will also be available at the Sierra Club Maui Group web site at www.hi.sierraclub.org/maui  and also the Kila Kila O' Haleakala website at www.kilakilahaleakala.org.

Tuesday, April 22, 5:00 to 10:00 pm. Come and join the fun! Sierra Club Earth Day Fundraiser at the Flatbread Company, 89 Hana Highway, Paia. We will also be celebrating John Muir's birthday. John Muir was born on April 21, 1838 in Dunbar, Scotland and founded the Sierra Club. Need theme and details, etc. Enjoy great Pizza and updates on local issues. 

Saturday, April 26: Community Work Day cleanup. Please call CWD at 877-2524 to find the cleanup nearest to you or watch for the listing of all cleanup locations in the Maui News. Mahalo for helping keep Maui beautiful! This is not a Sierra Club activity.

Saturday, April 26 and Sunday, April 27: 16th Annual East Maui Taro Festival in Hana. Come visit the Sierra Club info booth. Concerts, musicals, plays, performing arts, cultural and Hawaiian food & beverage. A wonderful festival. Please come and enjoy. This is not a Sierra Club activity.

Tuesday, April 29, 5:30 to 7:30 pm: Maui Sierra Club Board of Directors meeting at the Flatbread Company "Board Room" upstairs, 89 Hana Highway, Paia. Sierra Club members are invited to attend and share their ideas. Please call Bob at 874-1166 to confirm meeting time and place.

MAY HIKES AND EVENTS

Monday, May 12:  Huelo waterfall hike along Hanehoi stream.  Short, but challenging hike along historic Huelo stream(along state and private land by permission) to waterfall and pool. Leader:

Lucienne de Naie. Limit 12: please call 572-8331 to register.

Tuesday, May 20, 5:30 to 7:30 pm: Maui Sierra Club Board of Directors meeting at the Flatbread Company "Board Room" upstairs, 89 Hana Highway, Paia. Sierra Club members are invited to attend and share their ideas. Please call Bob at 874-1166 to confirm meeting time and place.

Saturday, May 24:  Wailea historical tour. Learn about the forgotten fishing villages of Palauea, Waipa'o and Wailea on this informative tour with two walking stops. Meet 9am at Polo Beach parking lot (downhill from Kea Lani Hotel).  Leader: Lucienne de Naie.

Sunday, May 25: Haleakala National Park - Hike from Halemauu Trailhead down to rim of the crater for spectacular views of the crater and then backtrack to the "Supply Trail" and hike to Hosmer Grove where we will look for birds. Actually see two sandalwood trees still growing in the wild! Leave one car at Hosmer Grove to take drivers back to trailhead where we began. All downhill!! 5 miles. Bring lunch, water and binoculars. Meet 8:30 am at Pukulani Terrace Shopping center at Bank of Hawaii to carpool. Park entrance $10/car. Limit 12. Leader: Ann Fielding. Assistant leader: Bob Babson. Please call Ann 572-8437 to register.

JUNE HIKES AND EVENTS

Saturday, June 7: Wahinepe'e Water Hike Moderately strenuous uphill hike in East Maui watershed with waterfalls and pools. EMI WAIVER REQUIRED. (See above). Six miles round trip. Bring water, lunch, camera and bathing suit. Meet 8:30 am at the Haiku Community Center.  Leader: Tina Dart. Limit 18. Call Bob Babson at 874-1166 to register.

Sunday, June 8: Snorkel Trip to Honolua Bay. View Honolua Bay's beautiful coral reefs and turtles. This is a protected marine reserve and is loaded with fish. Bring snorkel gear, towel, sunscreen, lunch, and water. For those who get cold in the water, please bring a "shorty" wetsuit. Meet 8:30 am at D. T. Fleming Beach Park. Limit 10. Leader: Ann Fielding. Ann is a marine biologist and will give a marine life briefing before the snorkel. Call Ann 572-8437 to register.

Saturday, June 14: Hike south from La Perouse Bay on the Kings Highway to one of the most remote and beautiful areas on Maui. Visit anchialine ponds (unusual shallow ponds with tiny red shrimp) and archeological sites along the way. Then hike further south to beautiful sandy beach where we will swim and have lunch. Bring swimsuit, lunch, water, hat and sunscreen. 6 mile roundtrip all day hike. Meet at Kihei Community Center (Lipoa Street & Piilani Highway) at 8:30 am to carpool. Leader: Bob Babson. Limit 18. Call Bob at 874-1166 to register.

Sunday, June 22: Please join us on a very interesting and educational historical tour of Haiku. Visit a number of sites that were significant to the Hamakua Loa region and hear the story of each area, including a former sugar mill in Ha'iku town that is otherwise inaccessible. There will be two bus tours, one at 10 am and one at 1 pm, as well as a side trip to Coconut Grove. Lunch will be provided. The tour is sponsored by the Sierra Club and the Haiku Living Legacy Project. The tours will leave from Haiku Elementary School, on Pauwela Road near the Hana Highway. The Haiku Living Legacy Project is a 501c3 organization and a suggested donation of $15 will be appreciated. Join us for this unique opportunity to visit places that are not open to the public and to hear talk story from local kupuna. Space is limited and reservations are required. Call Kathy McDuff to register at 572-5662.

Tuesday, June 24, 5:30 to 7:30 pm: Maui Sierra Club Board of Directors meeting at the Flatbread Company "Board Room" upstairs, 89 Hana Highway, Paia. Sierra Club members are invited to attend and share their ideas. Please call Bob at 874-1166 to confirm meeting time and place.

Sunday, June 29: Papa'aea Reservoir Trail. Moderate uphill 5 mile hike in lush East Maui watershed. Eat lunch at a beautiful pool with waterfall. EMI WAIVER REQUIRED (see above).  Bring lunch, water and bathing suit. Meet at the Haiku Community Center at 8:30 am. Limit 18. Leader: Bob Babson. Call Bob at 874-1166 to register.