OISC volunteer opportunities

Aloha OISC Volunteers!

Here are the details for the next OISC work trip. Please contact OISC at oisc@hawaii.edu or 286-4616 for information.

When: Saturday, November 14, 2009, 8:00 am - 3:00 pm

What: Please join OISC for our next volunteer service trip to remove an invasive plant, manuka (Leptospermum scoparium), on Waiau trail. Manuka, the New Zealand tea tree, is an ornamental shrub native to New Zealand and Australia, which grows up to 20 ft in height with small white to pink flowers and needle-like leaves. It was introduced during forestry efforts to stabilize soils and prevent erosion. Manuka is an aggressive invader, capable of crowding or shading out native plant species by developing dense thickets and producing wind dispersed fire-resistant seeds. This tree has successfully invaded some of the most pristine native ridges and valleys on Oahu. Come help OISC prevent its spread!

What to bring: Take along more water than you think you will need - at least 2 quarts. Please bring gloves, sunhat, sunscreen, rain jacket, long pants, long sleeves, and sturdy walking shoes. No slippers allowed. Pack a hearty lunch and snacks because we will be working hard!

Where to meet: Meet at 8:00 am at the Church of the Crossroads parking lot at 1212 University Avenue, Honolulu. Going mauka on University Avenue, take your first left after the King/University intersection onto Coyne St. Then take your first right onto Kaialiu Street. The parking lot is located on the right, just after the road curves.

From the HI East, exit Bingham and follow Bingham all the way to where the roads curves to the right. Before that curve is the Church on your left side. Find street parking.

Please RSVP by Thursday, November 12, by emailing oisc@hawaii.edu or calling 286-4616.

All participants will be required to sign a waiver.

Thank you as always for helping us protect Oahu from invasive species!