Friends of Ka`ena

Mahalo to all of our volunteers who came out to help us cleanup Kaena Point State Park-Mokuleia Section on March 28, 2015. We had 50+ people who took precious time from their weekend to haul out 900+ pounds of debris. We focused on the leftovers from numerous palette fires that have been set throughout the park, debris such as broken bottles, cans and especially the nails that held the palettes together. More than half the weight of the trash hauled out was nails.

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Volunteers came from different parts of our island and as far away as Waimanalo. We also had a family visiting from Idaho who took time from their vacation to join us. We want to thank our friends from Kokua Hawaii Foundation for helping organize the event;  the Department of Land and Natural Resources; Division of State Parks provided a trash bin, magnets for the nails and plastic buckets and bags for trash collection and the Division of Forestry and Wildlife helped with trash removal.
        

We were tired and dirty after our day but the satisfaction of doing something positive for our precious ‘aina left everyone in a good mood. We earned our sleep that night! Stay tuned for our next event. Upcoming hikes are scheduled for Saturday April 11th or May 9th.

Please email info@friendsofkaena.org if you want to sign up for a hike. Spots are limited, so reserve your spot soon!

New Chicks at Ka`ena Point Natural Area Reserve

info@friendsofkaena.org for more information.

With the impending permitted entry into the Kaena Point State Park Reserve, Mokuleia Section, beyond the end of the paved road, the Friends of Kaena look forward to an improvement in the landscape. We hope for the vegetation to return and some semblance of order in how people drive within the designated road system. These photos were taken this past Saturday 12-13-14. As you will notice there is a lot of recovery that has to take place. We have hope that with the partnerships that have been established there will be a good amount of support to Malama Kaena. We hope you can join us in stewardship activities that will benefit this wahi  pana or storied place.

Alau Gulch

The road just before the Natural Area Reserve. Auwe! We have to respect our Iwi Kupuna.                                                                                                                                   

The area just before Manini Gulch approaching from the West. The remnant rock structure is being destroyed by off-road vehicles.

Manini Gulch

Erosion directly impacts the ocean as the following photos clearly illustrate.

We hope the designated roads and the permitted gate entry will help Kaena recover.

The Friends of Kaena have resumed our monthly hikes and has moved them to the second Saturday of the month beginning this past Saturday 12-13-14. Next hike is scheduled for January 10th, 2015. Enjoy some of the photos taken while visiting the State’s Natural Area Reserve. The Moli (Laysan Albatross) have returned and are nesting. the lone Hawaiian Monk Seal pictured is named Kaena. He was born right at this spot. All photos were taken from the trail and within the required distance to allow the animals the least amount of disturbance. Please respect our wildlife.

    

   

   

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Have fun and help!

• James Campbell Wildlife Refuge/Kahuku – Partners include U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service and Kahuku High & Intermediate School Green Team
• Kailua and Lanikai – Partners include Ocean Devotion HawaiÊ»i and Kailua Sailboards & Kayaks

Our 2013 Annual Meeting has been postponed for a later date. Please check back for more information soon!