DatesJun 1st - Jun 7th 2008 Service ProjectPlanting native plants & removing non-native species 
Free DaysSwimming, snorkeling, hiking AccommodationsTent camping near a house with bathroom & kitchen facilities -- limited bunkhouse space Trip RatingActive : -- hot/humid working conditions LeadersFrank MacMurray Equipment |
Set in a lush tropical valley surrounded by towering peaks sculpted by eons of wind and rain, Limahuli National Garden and Preserve encompasses 1,000 acres on the north shore of Kauai'i. Flowing from the top of the valley at 3,300 feet above sea level, Limahuli Stream plummets over a 1,000 foot waterfall before coursing through the valley floor and merging with the ocean. Limahuli covers three distinct ecological zones and provides habitat for many of Hawai'i's endemic and indigenous species. Limahuli is one of the National Tropical Botanical Gardens chartered by the United States Congress in 1964 as a privately-supported, non-profit research garden. Limahuli offers an opportunity to learn about native plants as well as plants brought to the islands by voyaging Polynesians. Archaeological remains of some of the earliest known traces of the ancient Hawaiian culture were found at Limahuli. These striking features consist of ancient lava rock terraces (lo'i) where wetland taro continues to thrive as an important food crop. It was introduced and cultivated by Polynesians who arrived about 1,500 years ago. We will work with the Limahuli staff on a wide range of projects including planting native plants, clearing overgrown areas, removing non-native plants, and possibly doing some nursery work. In addition to a guided tour of the preserve, we will have one full free day to enjoy swimming, sunning and snorkeling at nearby Ke'e Beach (a 10-minute walk) or hiking on the famous Kalalau Trail along the Na Pali Coast .
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