Kaʻala Boardwalk Rebuild

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Sitting at over 4,000 ft, Kaʻala is home to native endemic Hawaiian plants and animals, such Hawaiian honeycreepers, kāhuli (tree snails), pinao (dragonfly), orchids, and lobelias. It is the tallest puʻu (peak) on Oʻahu and can be very difficult to traverse on via public hiking trail. In continuation of the first NPLD workday in September, this workday will focus on completing the rebuild of the boardwalk. Participants will be tasked to complete final touch ups to the boardwalk and some invasive weed control. At the end of the day, participants will have an opportunity to explore the boardwalk and and native species in the area.

Event Date and Time

Saturday, November 15, 2025

8:00am to 5:00pm

Location

In-Person Event
located at Kaʻala

Event Address:

1480 Higgins Road (Building 1595)
Wahiawa, HI 96786
United States

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Contact Information

Jenna Patague

Army Natural Resources Program, Oʻahu (ANRPO) Outreach and Volunteer Program Specialist

outreach@oanrp.com

(808) 352-4372

1480 Higgins Road (Building 1595)
Wahiawa, HI 96786
United States

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Event details

Participants will be able to access the sign up to this event on our website: www.oanrp.com on the National Public Lands Day (NPLD) tab on Monday, September 15 at 12pm HST. Due to our remote locations, we will only have a few spots open (20). If you do not get a confirmed spot, please sign up for the waitlist and we will get in contact with you before the event if any spots open.

This workday will run from 8am - 5pm. All participants must meet at our East base yard 1480 Higgins Road (directly across Wheeler Army Airfield by the Waihiawā (Sgt. E. Smith) Community Garden. Tools (small hand tools, raingear, gloves, buckets) will be provided. Please pack lunch, water, and snacks.

Tentative Schedule:

8:00 - 8:30am: Morning brief (ANRPO introduction; Daily Risk/Safety/Plan Brief; Gearing Up)

8:30am - 10am: Drive up to Kaʻala

10:00 - 10:15am: Kaʻala Introduction/Welcome Brief

10:15am - 12:15pm: Boardwalk Rebuild

12:15pm - 1pm: Lunch

1pm - 2:30pm: Boardwalk Rebuild

2:30pm - 3:30pm: Explore boardwalk

3:30pm - 4:40pm: Drive back to baseyard

4:30pm - 5pm: Clean Gear

Learn more at: oanrp.com/