Uhiwai O Haleakala

Conservation: fence inspections, fence repairs, seed collection, invasive plant species control and outplanting activities continued at department of hawaiian home lands, nu'u mauka, kanaio, and waiohuli project sites. Uhiwai facilitated axis deer control by ungulate management experts. Processing and propagation of seeds collected were done at 'oma'opio.

Outreach: a cultural programs liaison and a volunteer coordinator were hired to build our outreach and volunteer program. A calendar was established to participate in 5 important annual conservation-related community events and student-focused events. We resumed volunteer youth service trips and our school presentations, which included native seed ball making. Educational material for the native seed ball making activity was created in both english and the hawaiian language to engage a broader audience at schools and events. We created and installed signage to educate visitors about the natural history, ecology, and cultural significance of native species we grow and propagate on site.