"FOR x CHANGE " Wailupe ‘Elepaio Enclosure w/ DLNR DOFAW
Sat, May 04
|Trailhead at the end of Hao Street
The Wailupe ‘Elepaio enclosure was built to enclose prime habitat for our endemic and endangered Oʻahu ‘Elepaio. Wailupe Valley is one of the few remaining lowland sites with ‘Elepaio nests, so it is important we restore and protect this ecosystem.
Time & Location
May 04, 2024, 9:00 AM – 1:30 PM
Trailhead at the end of Hao Street , 1017 Hao St, Honolulu, HI 96821, USA
Guests
About the event
Since there is limited parking at the trailhead, we will meet at the ʻĀina Haina Shopping Center Food Court Seating area adjacent to Pieology (820 W Hind Dr, Honolulu, HI 96821) at 8:30 - 8:50am, then carpool to the trailhead.
Bathrooms: At the shopping center; none at the trail/restoration site.
About: (WARNING! THERE IS A 1 MILE HIKE TO RESTORATION AREA)The Wailupe ‘Elepaio enclosure was built to enclose prime habitat for our endemic Oʻahu ‘Elepaio. Wailupe Valley is one of the few remaining lowland sites with ‘Elepaio nests, so it's important we restore and protect this ecosystem. There will be a moderate hike to the site, then we'll do weed control using various hand tools and chemical control.
Hao Street trailhead: 21°17'55.1"N 157°45'23.7"W / 1017 Hao St, Honolulu, HI 96821
Since Hao Street is a residential area, please be respectful of those who live there and keep noise levels low until we get onto…
