Niuhelewai - Kapālama, Kona

Niuhelewai - Kapālama, Kona

Counts for up to 4 hours of service-learningREGISTRATION REQUIREDSign up for this activity via the MINA Activity RegistrationImportant: At the site, connect with MINA Staff to record MINA hoursACTIVITY DESCRIPTIONLoʻi Kalo Mini Park was once part of a vast network of taro patches that covered Kapālama. The area toward the mountain was called Niuhelewai after a now-diverted stream that was fed by a collection of springs in the area. Water from the springs now flow directly to the ocean through Kapālama Canal. According to oral histories, Hawaiian royalty once gathered at Niuhelewai for healing ceremonies. It was home to Haumea, the Hawaiian goddess of fertility and childbirth.Once part of a network of over 45 loʻi kalo, Niuhelewai is the last remaining as the other loʻi have been filled in to build present-day Honolulu Community College and urban Kalihi. Niuhelewai was once overcome with weeds, but since 2015, Robert Silva, his family, and his students from HCC have been helping to restore the wahi pana. Community workdays are hosted every first Saturday of the month.Tasks may include weeding, planting, harvesting, and working in the ʻauwai. Be prepared to get wet and muddy, and to work hard! Snacks will be provided. Learn more about the Park and our host: http://www.civilbeat.org/2017/06/one-mans-quest-to-revive-a-kalihi-park/Check out the C&Cʻs Volunteer Safety Procedures (watch the safety video online by clicking here).TO BRING/WEAR- Clothes that can get muddy- Slippers are fine (we will mostly be barefoot in the loʻi), but tabis are great if you want extra protection- Sun protection: hat & sunscreen- Towel and change of clothes- FILLED reusable water bottle- Mess kitDIRECTIONS1243 Loʻi Kalo Place. To get there if driving Leʻahi (Diamond Head) bound on School street, pass through the Houghtailing traffic light and 3 buildings on the right side of the road down you will see Mexico restaurant. Turn right into the lane immediately after the restaurant. It has a street sign saying Loʻi Kalo Place. (The driveway is across the street from Helena’s if you know the area.)Questions on the way: CALL Ulla 808 330 1276 - do NOT text (:COORDINATORSSite: Robert SilvaMINA: Aree Ellis

📍 1243 Loi Kalo Pl, Honolulu, HI 96817, USA

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