Kalaeloa Unit Community Work Day

Please join us for the next Kalaeloa community work day!

When: Saturday June 10, 2023 from 8:00am-12:00pm  

Where: Kalaeloa Unit,Pearl Harbor National Wildlife Refuge Complex

Workday objective: Clear weeds at endangered plant restoration sites

RSVPTo confirm your attendance,please email me at koa_matsuoka@fws.gov by Wednesday, June 7th so we have a headcount. Please include the following information in your email. 

  • Number of people in your party 
  • Preference to park inside or outside refuge gate
  • Any allergies (i.e. stinging insects)

New Volunteers: Please fill out volunteer form and bring a printed hard copy to the event to avoid sending personal identifiable info (PPI) over email.

  • DO NOT SEND FORM OVER EMAIL

  • Blank forms will also be provided the day of if needed.
Supplies to Bring:
  • Thick soled shoes (to protect from kiawe thorns) 
  • Long-sleeve T-shirt  
  • Long pants
  • Hat 
  • Sunblock 
  • Full reusable water bottle 
  • Snacks 
  • Umbrella may be helpful for shade or shelter from rain

Biosecurity: Please clean your shoes and anything you’ll be bringing onto the Refuge to prevent the spread of invasive species invasive species
An invasive species is any plant or animal that has spread or been introduced into a new area where they are, or could, cause harm to the environment, economy, or human, animal, or plant health. Their unwelcome presence can destroy ecosystems and cost millions of dollars.

Learn more about invasive species
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Refuge will provide: 
  • Water jug for refills
  • Weeding tools
  • Work gloves
  • Trash bags
  • Popup tent.



Parking: There will be limited parking so please carpool if possible. There is space outside the gates and some stalls inside the Refuge. Let us know if you would like to park inside the Refuge.  

Directions: A parking map and directions will be sent by Thursday June 8th to those that RSVP.

Event date and time
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Event location name
Kalaeloa Unit, Pearl Harbor National Wildlife Refuge Complex
Audience(s)
Conservationists
Parent
Student
Teacher
Age range
Elementary (Grades K-5), Middle/Junior High (Grades 6-8), High School (Grades 9-12), Young adult, Adult, Senior (7 and up)