Protect & Preserve Hawaiʻi's latest news and updates. |
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E komo mai to the first edition of our quarterly newsletter! We had an exciting start to 2024 with a glamorous gala, major milestones, and newsworthy updates on TV and radio. We can't wait to see how we'll continue to grow this year. |
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We clean up well when we're not busy restoring native ecosystems! In January, some of our core volunteers and supporters attended a gala at The Kahala Hotel & Resort, celebrating us as their new nonprofit sustainability partner. We're humbled by the opportunity to amplify our work with the 150,000 guests who stay at The Kahala each year. |
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Tyrone is officially full-time at PPH, and brought on Allison as the second full-time employee to spearhead some of our PR and communications efforts. |
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We exceeded 7,000 followers on Instagram! As a community-based nonprofit, we couldn't do any of this without our awesome conservation community. |
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Our restoration fence is here! It was flown in with the help of our friends at Kuahiwi Fencing and KMWP. |
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The ungulate-proof panels will protect 24 acres of the property, including the 10 acres of our high-intensity restoration area. It will also be a safe zone to grow and reintroduce native plant species. Did you know?💡 Invasive pigs and other ungulates are one of the biggest threats to our native forests. Therefore, fencing is an essential conservation tool to safeguard Hawaiʻi's watersheds. According to a UHERO analysis, for every $1 we invest in fences and watershed protection, we get 400 gallons of water in return. |
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Protecting our natural resources is a worthwhile investment, indeed! This project was made possible thanks to the $8M grant awarded to Mālama Maunalua and our ahupuaʻa partners dedicated to ridge-to-reef restoration. |
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We're in the News! Check out our interviews on HPR, KITV, and KGMB. |
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We hosted multiple field trips with Niu Valley Middle School, plus the final day of Tree to Sea Camp. It was a great opportunity to share our pilina in Pia Valley and inspire the next generation of ʻāina ambassadors. The students loved learning how to live more sustainably and care for Hawaiʻi's natural resources. Mahalo to Mālama Maunalua, Coral Resilience Lab, and Aloha Tree Alliance for your support on this fun and educational experience. |
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Our vision: Thriving native ecosystems stewarded by a robust conservation community dedicated to living pono and leaving a legacy of sustainability. Our mission: Embracing our kuleana to protect and preserve Hawaiʻi's fragile ecosystems through conservation, culture, and community. Our purpose: Cultivating a community that cares deeply for the ʻāina and each other. |
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When we're not in Pia Valley, our restoration events and guided hikes take us across the island. These special opportunities help broaden our understanding of the different environmental issues and ecological needs on Oʻahu. It's also a refreshing change of scenery while we give back and help our conservation partners at their respective sites. He aliʻi ka ʻāina; He kauā ke kanaka. The land is chief; People are its servants. – Mary Kawena Pukui ʻŌlelo Noʻeau No. 531 |
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We're always learning Some of our volunteers leveled up their safety skills with a day of Wilderness First Aid + CPR certification. One awesome volunteer, Bobbie Foster, took it a step further by getting certified as a Wilderness First Responder! While we always hope for smooth sailing up mauka, we love the peace of mind knowing we're equipped with these crucial skills. 🌲 |
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| | 9,592 native outplantings |
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Getting Involved Has Never Been Easier |
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Whether you're a HI resident, a thoughtful visitor, or a curious individual living abroad, there are plenty of ways you can get involved and support PPH. |
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In-person volunteer days are an interactive way to learn about our ecosystems, remove invasive species, and plant native plants. Volunteering with passionate environmentalists and other like-minded individuals is a great way to strengthen the fibers of our humble hui.
Want to stay indoors? If you have useful skills in areas such as drone photography, graphic design, website development, or UX, you can share your technical expertise. Do you have the means to give? You can participate in our Aloha ʻĀina Tree Program by sponsoring the planting of a tree. We also take one-time and recurring donations through PayPal and GoFundMe. Support by spreading the word. You can share our social media posts and mission with your friends and family. Spreading awareness is a free and simple gesture that has the potential to generate waves in cultivating this conservation community. You never know who the message will resonate with!
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It's a lengthy newsletter! The full email may have been clipped automatically by your inbox. |
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Have you volunteered with us before? Weʻre collecting volunteer feedback to refine our programs and offerings. Itʻs a short survey thatʻs totally optional, but greatly appreciated. | | |
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If you haven't volunteered with us before or haven't been getting our event invitations, be sure to sign up for our mailing lists! Visit protectpreservehi.org and scroll down to get registered. ⬇️ |
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We have a JAM-PACKED schedule planned for April as we get ready for Earth Month/Native Hawaiian Plant Month. 🌿 We couldn't wait to share this with you: Here's a sneak peek of PPH's origin video showcasing our home's stunning landscapes, incredible volunteers, and Tyrone's motivation to keep fighting the good fight. |
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Mahalo to Andrew Agcaoili, founder of Shibby Stylee, for using his videography talent to help us all mālama ʻāina. We can't thank him enough for creating this video for us. |
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And mahalo to YOU for reading our Quarterly Newsletter! We're already looking forward to sharing our next batch of updates with you. |
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