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Welcome to the O`ahu Group

Our mission statement is..."To explore, enjoy, and protect the wild places of the Earth; to practice and promote responible use of Earth's ecosystems and resources; to educate and enlist humanity to protect and restore the quality of the natural and human environment..."

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Remind yourself why we're so lucky to live Hawai'i! Join us on a Sierra Club O'ahu Group outing! For more information on any of the hikes listed below, visit our Outings Schedule.

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Upcoming Outings

    • Sunday, May 6
    • Sandy Beach Cleanup (S)
    • 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. 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 toe shoes only. Deborah Blair 955-4168
    • Sunday, May 6
    • Beginner hike: Judd Trail (F)
    • Meet at Church of the Crossroads at 9 a.m. Wear closed-toe shoes with good traction. Bring a liter of water, snack, raingear. Sunscreen, hat, insect repellent recommended. For those who have not hiked in a long time or would like an easy hike. Randy Ching 942-0145, asst. Roxanne Villanueva
    • Saturday, May 12
    • Manoa Falls Trail project (S)
    • Help improve one of Oahu's busiest trails and make it a showcase for hiking in Hawaii. Tasks include trail graveling and widening, soil top dressing, removal of old boardwalk and rock work. We can accommodate only 20 people per work day.
    • RSVP required. Send email to restoremanoa@gmail.com and include your phone number and the dates you wish to participate. Gwen Sinclair
    • Saturday, May 12
    • Sierra Seminar: Kaunala West (E/F)
    • 5 mi/Moderate/Contour/Pupukea
    • Native plants are the highlight on this trail, with beautiful views of central Oahu. John Shimogawa 227-9925, Stan Oka, Clyde Kobashigawa, asst. Susan Tom
    • Sunday, May 13
    • Wailupe Valley Hike (F)
    • 4 mi/Strenuous/Valley, Ridge/Wailupe
    • A pleasant walk along an easy valley trail is turned on its head when we ascend two difficult ridges, one of which, Kului, is rarely hiked. Expect to see unusual views and explore barely used trails. Rich Bailey 723-2213
    • Saturday, May 19
    • Kahuku Beach Scavenger Hunt (F)
    • 2 mi/Easy/Coastal/Kahuku
    • Meet at 9:00 a.m. at the Kahuku municipal golf course. Join us for fun, education, and environmental awareness as we pick up stuff on the beach. Prizes for the best scavengers! Gwen Sinclair 753-0528, sinklair808@earthlink.net; Ed Mersino
    • Sunday, May 20
    • Photography hike: Waimea Valley (E/F)
    • 2 mi/Easy/Valley/Waimea
    • Reservations required. The pace of photography hikes is extremely slow. Bring a lunch for a day of fun. Nominal entrance fee required. Botanical Garden with native plants, colorful flowers and foliage. Stan Oka 429-9814, Clyde Kobashigawa, John Shimogawa, Marie Laberge
    • Saturday - Monday, May 26-28
    • Manuka, Big Island (S)
    • We will be working with NARS for the long weekend at Manuka, the largest reserve in the State's system. Our accommodation will be at a ranger station a few miles from South Point. This trip requires a Friday evening departure. Leader to be announced. For info, contact Deborah Blair 955-4168 deborahblair1@mac.com
    • Sunday, May 27
    • Manoa Falls Trail project (S)
    • Help improve one of Oahu's busiest trails and make it a showcase for hiking in Hawaii. Tasks include trail graveling and widening, soil top dressing, removal of old boardwalk and rock work. We can accommodate only 20 people per work day.
    • RSVP required. Send email to restoremanoa@gmail.com and include your phone number and the dates you wish to participate. Colleen Soares
    • Sunday, May 27
    • Judd-Nuuanu-Pauoa Flats-Puu Ohia (F)
    • 5 mi/Moderate/Ridge, Contour/Nuuanu
    • Reservations required as car shuttle will be necessary. We will be going uphill nearly the entire hike. We begin at Nuuanu stream and climb up the Nuuanu trail with beautiful views of Nuuanu Valley from different vantage points and then we exit viewing Diamond Head. Some native plants along the way. John Shimogawa 227-9925, Clyde Kobashigawa, Stan Oka

Upcoming Events

Thursday, February 16th, 5 PM

Executive Committee Meeting

Sierra Club Office

  • O`ahu Group Executive Committee meeting
  • Third Thursday of the Month
  • Call 537-9019 for more details. Members welcome.
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  • WHAT: The world famous GREEN DRINKS
  • WHEN: 5:30 PM until 7:30 PM
  • RULE: First Tuesday of every month!
  • WHERE:The Waterfront at Aloha Tower
  • HOW: Walk, cycle, bus, surf, taxi, vanpool, whatever gets you there...
  • WHO: Anyone who is working on or is interested in sustainability
  • WHY: Network, fun, education, contacts, drinks, inspiration & business
  • ONLINE: www.greendrinkshonolulu.com