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HAWAI’I SERVICE
TRIP PROGRAM (H.S.T.P.) UPCOMING TRIPS
Our sister group, HSTP, an activty section of the Sierra Club,
Hawai’i Chapter has scheduled service projects. These trips
are open to anyone 16 and above, in good health and willing to
work in the great outdoors!
Cost: $50.00 - students; $100.00 - adults
Spring Break 2000
Ulupalakula, Maui or
Kalaupapa, Moloka’i
June 2000
Kalaupapa, Moloka'i
July 31-August 6, 2000
Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, Big Island
If interested or want more information, please contact Sherine
Boomla - 739-3936 or check out our web site at http://hstp.u4l.com
MAHALO "DOC"!
for 33-1/2 years of teaching at Kamehameha Schools. Dr. Chuck
"Doc" Burrows, advisor to Hui Lama, was one of the
individuals who started up, coordinated and led the High School
Hikers program. He worked closely with various private and public
organizations on numerous science and environmental projects
for our students. He instilled an awareness of Hawai'i's environment
and promoted conservation techniques to protect our island home,
for all of us, his students. Congratulations "Doc"
for a job well done!
Return to RAPA NUI
Eight students from Kamehameha's Hui Lama (an environmental
education club), under advisor Chuck
"Doc" Burrows, embarked to Rapa Nui in October 1999
to greet the Hokule'a and participate in a cultural
exchange with the local islanders. Students Dallas Carter, Christian
Kukonu, Kahaku Barrett, Auli'i
George, Yukalon Bungalao, Corin Cunningham, Tiffany Ka'eo, and
Brendt Lum conducted experiments and
gathered data from Rapa Nui. Purpose: to learn about it's past
history. Doc quoted, "Our research can
hopefully spring forth recommendations for the improvement of
the quality of life on the island."
Each student researched a separate project. Such as comparing
seaweeds from the hull of Hokule'a to those
found at Tahiti, Rapa Nui and Hawai'i; sediment core analysis
from two craters on Rapa Nui (which involved
building a raft and paddle to paddle out to the middle of the
crater); analyzing soil samples; DNA sampling
and comparison with islanders from Tahiti, Rapa Nui and Hawai'i;
and reforestation.
Also on Rapa Nui were HSH's own John Cummings and Adaline
Kam who were members of the Hawai'i
contingent lead by Kumu Hula John Keola Lake.
Adaline and John spent a day with Hui Lama constructing a
traditional Rapa Nui manawai, a circular wall of rocks to protect
plants from erosion and wind. Also assisting in the effort were
volunteers from the Chilean National Park and members of Kumu
Lake's halau. Together they completed the 30 foot diameter wall.
This
was the largest manawai on the island. Two days later, plants
and seeds from Hawai'i were given an Hawai'ian blessing by Kumu
Lake and then planted in Rapa Nui's newest manawai.
Iorana! Aloha! A wave, a smile and sometimes a "shaka"
sign from the island children greeted the Hawai'i groups everywhere
they traveled. In Hanga Roa, the main town, transportation was
primarily on foot, horse or taxi. Gas is very expensive so cars
are small and fuel efficient.
Rapa Nui has many similarities to Hawai'i. The island traditions,
the language, culture, customs, even words for the land and the
fish in the sea brought memories of home. It was most amazing
how very happy and healthy the Rapa Nui islanders are with what
little they had. All that matters is family, food, the shirt
on ones back. It made everyone think of how spoiled we are and
take things for granted.
As much as we had in common, nothing in Hawai'i could compare
to those gigantic moai (mow-I) that Rapa Nui is famous for. The
moai were carved by hand from volcanic tuft, each representing
a Rapa Nui ancestor. There are hundreds everywhere and each one
is unique. Most were 20-30' tall, some exceeded 50' and weighed
many tons.
Of course, the highlight of the trip for Hui Lama and the
Hawai'i contingent was the official arrival ceremony for the
voyaging canoe, Hokule'a. Hokule'a's arrival at Anakena Bay was
an exhilarating event. Kumu Lake, Hui Lama and Rapa Nui kupuna
began the day before sunrise to release the kapu for the safe
arrival of Hokule'a. In the chilly early morning darkness as
voices joined chanting in unison, every one in the group suddenly
felt chicken skin! In the soft orange light of early dawn the
eyes in the moai appeared to be glowing! For the arrival ceremony,
care takers had restored the lime stone and obsidianeyes to the
moai the night before and was it a sight to see! Later that morning,
we watched as crew members of Hokule'a arrived on the beach as
chants of welcome were given. Hundreds of people gathered before
the moai to see the hula, chants and blessing of stones brought
from Hawai'i.
The arrival festivities continued before an ahu built by a Rapa
Nui elder to represent the Polynesian Triangle. The Hawai'i stones
were dedicated and placed on the ahu. Then an umu (same as an
imu) was opened, food was shared and traditional Rapa Nui songs
were presented. The Hawai'ian contingent reciprocated in song
and hula. All participants were then invited to share a huge
meal of imu roasted beef, toss salad, sweet potatoes and more.
Later, some in our group swam to Hokule'a while the rest spent
time with our Rapa Nui hosts teaching each other songs, dances
and hula. What fun! We wish we didn't have to leave!
MILLENNIUM BIG ISLAND ECOLOGY CAMP
Approximately 80-100 students and advisors will converge on
the island of Hawai'i during Spring Break 2000! If you haven't
done so already and really want to go on this once in a lifetime
trip with your friends and classmates, see your advisor NOW!
Some trip highlights are visiting the lava flow from Kilauea,
going to the top of Mauna Kea, exploring Hawai'ian endemic sites,
and seeing rare native Hawai'ian birds in their native habitat.
The last Big Island trip was a blast! Everyday was a new adventure,
making new friends and having fun at the same time. So what are
you waiting for? This may be your last opportunity!
HUI LAMA DOES MOKULE'IA
by Richard Mills
Hui Lama (Kamehameha) had a terrific adventure hiking and working
with Bill Garnett of DLNR (Department of Land and Natural Resources).
He propagates and nourishes endangered plants at Pahole, a North
Shore
area on Oahu.
We began our November weekend by setting up camp at Camp Mokule'ia.
Next morning, we got up early, packed our day gear and met at
Bill Garnett's Pahole nursery in the Waianaes.
We raked koa leaf litter into piles and then transported the
litter to binds where the seeds in the litter might germinate
on their own. Talk about working smart. We were also fortunate
to help weed a hillside with many native plants.
Predominately the bidens, ko'oko'olau. Following this gardening
experience we hiked to the ridge overlooking
Makua on one side and Pahole on the other. The following day
we hiked out toward Kaena Point and stopped while Doc Burrows
pointed out some of the many unique habitats along the way. Another
Hui Lama adventure comes to an end.
KAWAI NUI HERITAGE FOUNDATION SERVICE
PROJECTS SCHEDULE 2000
(All times are 8:30am-2:30pm unless noted. See Chuck "Doc"
Burrows for information.)
- Sat. Jan. 8 - Holomakani Heiau
- Sat. Jan. 15 ? - Kapa`a Quarry Rd. Trash Pick-Up - 8:30am
-12 pm
Sat. Feb. 12 - Na Pohaku o Hauwahine
- Sat.Mar. 11 - Na Pohaku o Hauwahine
Sat. Apr. 8 - Holomakani Heiau
Sat. Apr. 22? - Kapa`a Quarry Rd. Trash Pick-Up - 8:30am -12
pm
Sat. May. 13 - Na Pohaku o Hauwahine
- Sat. June. 10 - Na Pohaku o Hauwahine
Sat. July 15 - Holomakani Heiau
Sat. Aug.. 12. - Na Pohaku o Hauwahine
WHAT TO BRING: Backpack, lunch, 1 qt. water, rain gear, mosquito
repellent, gloves.
TOOLS: Sickles, pruners, hand saws, machete, weeders.
HIGH SCHOOL HIKERS
- ACTIVITY SCHEDULE FOR SPRING/SUMMER 2000
an activity section of the Sierra Club, Hawai'i Chapter
- (TENTATIVE AS OF Jan. 2000)
DATE ACTIVITY SCHOOL
JANUARY 2000
8 - Sat. HOLOMAKANI SERVICE PROJECT Kamehameha/Hui Lama
8 or 9 KAENA PT. OR KEALIA TRAIL HIKE Castle
21-23 - Fri.-Sun. 7-DAY ADVENTIST CAMP - WAIANAE Kamehameha/Hui
Lama
21 - Fri. MOANALUA VALLEY HIKE Campbell
22 - Sat. MAKAPU'U LIGHTHOUSE HIKE/WHALE WATCHING Farrington
PALI LOOKOUT AND OLD PALI ROAD Kaimuki
29 - Sat. WAIKIKI AQUARIUM TIDE POOLS/REEF WALK (?) Kaimuki
29-30 - Sat.-Sun. MALAEKAHANA CAMP OUT & SERVICE PROJECT
Moanalua
FEBRUARY 2000
5 - Sat. MAUNAWILI FALLS HIKE Campbell
KA WAI NUI TOUR Kaimuki
19 - Sat. MAKAPU'U LIGHTHOUSE HIKE/WHALE WATCHING Kaimuki
26 - Sat. HONOULIULI PRESERVE SERVICE PROJECT Campbell
PALIKEA HIKE Kamehameha/Hui Lama
26 or 27 MARINER'S RIDGE AND MAKAPU'U (WhaleWatching) Castle
MARCH 2000
4 - Sat. WAIHE'E TUNNEL HIKE/TOUR SWIMMING POND Kaimuki
KAHUKU BEACH Kamehameha/Hui Lama
11 - Sat. NA POHAKU SERVICE PROJECT Kamehameha/Hui Lama
18 - Sat. MAKAPU'U POINT HIKE Campbell
MAKIKI VALLEY LOOP TRAIL HIKE Kaimuki
26-31 - Sun.-Fri. BIG ISLAND ECOLOGY CAMP ALL SCHOOLS
APRIL 2000
1 - Sat. KA WAI NUI TOUR Kaimuki
KAWAI NUI MARSH SERVICE PROJECT Kamehameha/Hui Lama
15 - Sat. JUDD MEMORIAL TRAIL (Jackass Ginger) Campbell
UALAKA'A/ROUND TOP Kaimuki
KAHUKU BEACH HIKE Kamehameha/Hui Lama
20 or 30 LANIPO HIKE Castle
22 - Sat. EARTH DAY SERVICE PROJECT Campbell, Kaimuki
HIKE - KAHANA VALLEY Kamehameha/Hui Lama
MAUNAWILI HIKE Moanalua
29 - Sat. ALEWA/KAPALAMA TRAIL SERVICE PROJECT Kamehameha/Hui
Lama
MAY 2000
6 - Sat. MANOA CLIFFS/PAUOA FLATS/NU'UANU or CAMP WAIMEA(?)
or Picnic/Year End Party - Midkiff Nu'uanu Estate (?) Kaimuki
7 - Sat. MANANA HIKE Kamehameha/Hui Lama
13 - Sat. PALIHUA-PALIKEA Campbell
KAWAI NUI MARSH SERVICE PROJECT Kamehameha/Hui Lama
(TBA) END-OF-YEAR BANQUET - Honolulu Country Club ALL SCHOOLS
JUNE 2000
1-17 ALASKA FIELD STUDY Kamehameha/Hui Lama
3 - Sat. KA WAI NUI TOUR Kaimuki
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