Muriel Flanders Park and the Diamond Head Scenic Byway (mauka side) and semi-wilderness area is a community-led biocultural restoration site within the Lēʻahi (Diamond Head) landscape. Through the DLNR Division of State Parks Adopt-A-Park Program, the Diamond Head State Monument Foundation, Kapiʻolani Community College Sustainability and Service Learning Program, and the CERENE Resilience Program work alongside community volunteers to support ecological restoration, fire mitigation, cultural learning, and ongoing care for this special place. Please join us for our upcoming workday to continue this awesome effort!
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We are excited to invite you to our volunteer Lēʻahi (Diamond Head) 🌳 Community Biocultural Forest Restoration Work Day!
RSVP HERE: : http://go.hawaii.edu/W82
Please RSVP for this event each time so we have a head count for food, or email us at cerene15@hawaii.edu to be invited to the Google Calendar for our regulars.
Site Focus : Muriel Flanders and Scenic Byway at Diamond Head State Monument
When? Second Saturdays for Student Events, Fourth Saturdays for Community Days!
Time: 9am to Noon
See detailed schedule and carpool info below
What to bring:
✅ 🧢 Hat – Stay shaded!
✅ 🕶️ Sunglasses – Protect your eyes!
✅ 💧 Reusable Water Bottle – Stay hydrated!
✅ 🧴 Sunscreen (SPF 50+ recommended) – Shield from the sun!
✅ 👟 Closed-Toe Shoes – For safety & comfort!
✅ 🍎 Light Personal Snack – Keep your energy up!
**Gloves and tools are optional if you would like to bring your own
🍽️🥗🥪 Lunch will be provided at noon! Compliments of the Diamond Head State Monument Foundation. Mahalo DHSMF! 🙂
Location (if meeting at park): https://maps.app.goo.gl/NDuoUgp9NCZ1rQuf6
***Note: if it is your first time to the park you can meet us on campus at 8:30am to caravan over to the site. We meet at Olona 115 (and will be there until 8:55am).
Schedule:
8:30 AM – 8:55AM: Meet for Carpool / Caravan (if needed)|
Participants gather at Kapi’olani CC, meeting at Olona 115 for Carpool
Carpool departs from campus at 8:55
9:00 AM to 9:15AM: Arrival and Registration (if no carpool)
Check-in
Waiver forms
Tools / Gear distribution
9:15 AM: Opening Circle
Welcome, Oli Holo & Introductions
Safety briefings, and overview of the day’s activities.
Distribution of tools and group assignments.
11:30 AM: Wrap-Up and Tool Collection
Collection of tools and feedback from participants.
Brief discussion on the achievements of the day.
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM: Lunch on Campus
Lunch and celebrate!
This mele, inspired by the legendary places surrounding Kapi‘olani Community College, is chanted for setting off on a journey and used at graduation. It is also chanted to introduce the area and people representing the College. It was written by Nawa’a Napolean and is our oli we share to open the space and greet Lēʻahi at the start of our workdays.