Saturday, March 8
OISC service project -- Ihihilauakea Crater
8:00am - 3:00pm
We will be working in ‘Ihihilauakea Crater to control weeds and help maintain a fire break around a highly endangered endemic fern, Marsilea villosa. M. villosa, also known as `ihi ihi or `ihi lau, resembles a four-leaf clover and was federally listed as endangered on June 22, 1992. The fern is restricted to low elevations that are characterized by irregular flooding, areas which are now typically dominated by invasive alien vegetation. The Koko Head site is a nature preserve dedicated to protecting `ihi ihi. In spite of its endangered listing and subsequent protection, the total cover of M. villosa has shrunk to 1% of its coverage just a decade ago. The major threats to Marsilea villosa are destruction of natural hydrology; development; habitat degradation and resultant competition from invading alien plant species; off-road vehicles; fire; small population size and fragmentation; and trampling and other impacts from humans and introduced mammals.
What to bring: Hopefully, the weather will be nice, so please make sure you bring sun protection! Take along more water than you think you will need--at least 2 quarts. Please bring gloves, sunhat, sunscreen, rain jacket, long pants, long sleeves, and sturdy walking shoes. No slippers allowed. Pack a good hearty lunch because we will be working hard! If you want, bring a pair of binoculars, because there may be a chance to do some whale watching during lunch.
Where to meet: Meet at the Church of the Crossroads parking lot.
Please RSVP by Thursday, March 6th to Julia Parish at oisc@hawaii.edu or 286-4616.  All participants will be required to sign a waiver.  Thank you as always for helping us protect O‘ahu from invasive species!
Arlene Buchholz 988-9806

Sunday, March 16
Old Pali Road Late Hike
4 mi/Moderate/Contour/Nuuanu Pali
Meet at 1:00 p.m. in the parking lot at Pali Lookout.  Do not meet at Church of the Crossroads.  We’ll hike to a cascade between the Likelike and Pali Highways.  Sherine Boomla 527-8034

Sunday, March 30
Diamond Head Reef Exploration
Explore and enjoy Diamond Head reef.  All participants must be able to swim.  Bring tabis or reef walkers or boat shoes, swim suit, towel, snorkeling mask or goggle.  Sherine Boomla 527-8034

Gov Lingle and Turtle Bay
(Tuesday, March 4)

Governor Lingle will appear at Kahuku High School on Tuesday night, March 4, at 6:30 p.m. to discuss the State's possible purchase of the land around the Turtle Bay Resort. The North Shore community, Keep the North Shore Country, Defend Oahu Coalition, Surfrider, Sierra Club – Oahu Group, will be there to show our support for the Governor's proposal.

We would leave town at about 5 p.m. on Tuesday to reach Kahuku by 6:30 p.m. If you would like to attend, please email Randy at oahurandy@yahoo.com or call him at 942-0145. The alliance is thinking of picking up people along the way and ensuring a big turnout from all parts of Oahu to support the governor's proposal. WE NEED YOU!

Green Living Expo
(March 15-17)

Blaisell Center.  For more information:
http://www.thegreenlivingexpo.com/honolulu.htm

Oahu Group executive
committee meeting
(Thursday, March 20)

6 p.m. in room 306 of the
Richards St. YWCA.
(1040 Richards St.)
All members are welcome.