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Saturday, July 5
OISC service project - Kalihi Valley
8:00am-3:00pm
OISC is going back to Judd Trail to remove the remaining chandelier tree! We
will be controlling Medinilla magnifica, which is in the
Melastomataceae family along with miconia, along the Judd Trail in Nu‘uanu.
It is an evergreen shrub or epiphyte that can grow to 3 meters tall that
is native to the Philippines. Medinilla is an escaped ornamental
dispersed by seed and probably distributed by birds. The Judd Trail
traverses through primarily bamboo, ironwood, and eucalyptus forest.
This trail connects with Nu‘uanu Trail about midway along the loop. We often work in this area
controlling miconia, and noticed Medinilla naturalizing
throughout the area. Our hope is to remove the population before it
becomes more widespread! This is an intermediate hike. Take along more
water than you think you will need--at least 2 quarts. Please
bring gloves, sunhat, sunscreen, mosquito repellant, long pants, long
sleeves, and sturdy walking shoes. No slippers allowed. Pack a
hearty lunch and snacks because we will be working hard! Please RSVP by Thursday, July 3rd to Julia Parish at oisc@hawaii.edu or
286-4616. All participants will be required to sign a waiver. |
Sunday,
July 6
Kamanaiki Ridge
5mi/Moderate/Ridge/Kalihi
Not for those uneasy about heights. We'll ascend a steep ridge that
divides Kalihi Valley and see native
forest with nice views. Gwen Sinclair 753-0528, asst. Jean Fujikawa |
Saturday,
July 12
Ala
Wai Boat Harbor Cleanup
Meet at 8:00 am at the Harbor Master's Office, between the 3rd and
4th row of boats behind the Ilikai Hotel. Park in street stalls or
public lot ewa of Hilton lagoon. Wear sturdy shoes with gripping soles
and bring a hat, thick rubber gloves, sunscreen, and water. All
participants under 18 must have a waiver signed by their legal guardian
to participate. Please contact the leader for the waiver. NO SLIPPERS,
closed toe shoes only. Deborah Blair 955-4168 |
Sunday,
July 13
Sandy Beach Cleanup
1 mi/Easy/Shoreline/East Oahu
Meet at 8:30 a.m. at Sandy Beach bathroom at eastern side of beach
park. Cleanup along highway and coastal areas until 10:30. Call Tred
(394-2898) for information. Bring water, hat and sunscreen. Bags, gloves
provided. All participants under 18 must have a waiver signed by their
legal guardian to participate. Please contact the leader for the waiver.
Closed toes shoes only. NO SLIPPERS. Deborah Blair 955-4168;
asst. Emma Yuen |
Sunday,
July 13
Hawaii Loa Ridge Sierra Seminar
3mi/Moderate/Ridge/East Oahu
Reservations required. This lovely trail features a surprising array of
native plants. Randy Ching 942-0145, Sherine Boomla |
Sunday, July 20
Waimano Ridge
15mi/Strenuous/Ridge/Pearl City
7:00
a.m. meeting time. This trail was built in the 1930s by the Civilian
Conservation Corps and offers rewarding views at the Koolau Summit. The
upper portion of the trail is almost completely native forest. Randy
Ching 942-0145; Asst. Jean Fujikawa |
Sunday, July 27
Poamoho
6-8 mi/Strenuous/Ridge/Helemano
RESERVATIONS REQUIRED. Permits are required for each 4WD vehicle (the
only kind allowed) 2 weeks in advance. The number of participants is
limited by the number of 4WD vehicles we have. 7:00 a.m. meeting time.
This is a beautiful trail to the Koolau Ridge, offering incredible views
along the way. There are lots of native plants and maybe even snails to
be seen on this amazing trail. Ed Mersino 223-5765 |
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Green Drinks 13
co-hosted by: The Sierra Club
(Tuesday July 1, 2008)
at E&O Trading Company sponsored by "American Clay", "Hawaii Conservation Alliance" and "Envision Hawaii" Green Drinks begins at 5:30 p.m. and goes till whenever. Meet young & young-at-heart progressive folks from business, non-profits, enviro groups.
We are thrilled to partner with the Sierra Club Hawaii to co-host Green Drinks as we begin our second year. The Sierra Club is thrilled too ;-) In their words: "Because Sierra Club Hawaii Chapter has over 5500 members, it only makes sense for Sierra Club to join Green Drinks in co-hosting the monthly social event. The Sierra Club's Beer Night will now happen every first Tuesday!" |
Oahu Group executive
committee meeting
(Thursday, July 17)
6 p.m. in room 306 of the
Richards St. YWCA.
(1040 Richards St.)
All members are welcome. |
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