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Saving Koke‘e’s Native Flora

By Léo Azambuja

Anyone can make a difference alone, but when you gather the support of the community and bring in the right partnerships, that difference can reach thousands of acres.

Almost a quarter century ago, a woman started a volunteer-based program to preserve Koke‘e’s native flora. Today, nearly 13,000 acres of Hawai‘i’s most beautiful and important state parks would have looked much different if it weren’t for the efforts of tens of thousands of volunteers who joined Kaua‘i Resource Conservation Program along the years.

“The natural resources of Hawai‘i contain magnificent ecosystems that are unique in the world, and include culturally valuable plants, and need protection immediately,” said KRCP founder Katie Cassel, adding the program works on the ground to preserve the upland forests of Koke‘e, while involving the community in natural resource conservation.

Cassel started KRCP in January 1998, under Hui o Laka/Koke‘e Natural History Museum. In those days, when she used to work for the museum, Hui o Laka would offer volunteer training series for hiking guides, which would involve a workday in the forest pulling invasive weeds.

“I saw that everyone really enjoyed the workdays, being in the forest with like-minded people even if they didn’t like pulling weeds in their yards at home,” Cassel said. “Even visitors enjoyed the interactions with local people and helping to preserve the beauty they came here to see.”

Cassel knew invasive weeds were gaining a big foothold in Koke‘e, threatening the survival of some of Hawai‘i’s most unique and endangered plants. She thought the volunteer workdays should become a regular program where people would give back to the community and preserve the native forest.

“She took a grant writing course, she wrote a grant to do weed control up in Koke‘e, and she got her first grant. So, with a $10,000 grant and her little car, she just started the program, and we are where we are today,” said Matt Dery, KRCP Field Technician Crew Leader.

Cassel said the program grew “amazingly well” because it addresses a critical need, which is preserving the unique biodiversity of Koke‘e. And this can only be achieved by keeping pressure on invasive species.

The work of KRCP is mostly invasive weed control to prevent habitats from becoming completely dominated by invasive species, according to Dery.

An invasive species is something that was introduced to Hawai‘i, either intentionally or unintentionally. Dery said invasive species originally come from areas with heavy competition for survival and propagation, so they naturally evolved to handle this intense competition. Once in Hawai‘i, those plants don’t have much competition, and therefore their aggressiveness for survival makes them really successful against native plants. Left unchecked, invasive species can create areas that are called monotypic stands – plantings dominated by a single species.

“When you go to a native forest, we have a large diversity of plants; we have a canopy, a sub canopy and an understory,” Dery said. “We don’t find that when we get to a strawberry guava forest; all we find is strawberry guava.”

KRCP founder Katie Cassel, fourth from left, is seen here with the field crew and volunteers on this undated photo.

Monotypic stands are considered poor models for rainwater to properly percolate into an aquifer – a body of porous soil saturated with groundwater Spencer Kashiwa that eventually resurfaces through springs or wells. If rainwater goes The kolokolo kuahiwi (Lysimachia hillebrandii) is an endemic through an area populated by a shrub found on Kaua‘i, O‘ahu, Molokai, Lana‘i and Maui. single plant species, the soil will likely erode. But if there are mosses, ferns and other vegetation layers typically found in our native forests, the water will eventually make its way down to the ground, slowly percolating through the soil and into the aquifer, Dery said.

Loss of native flora affects more than the aquifer, it also affects native fauna. For example, Dery said, the native ‘i‘iwi – a bright red honeycreeper fairly common in Koke‘e – evolved to suck the nectar of the cyanea flower. While feeding on the cyanea’s nectar, the top of the bird’s curved beak touches the flower’s pollen, carrying it to next flower, and becoming the plant’s major pollinator. Both species ensure the survival of each other.

All non-native plant species are targeted for removal by KRCP when they work in a given area – there are more than 130 non-native plants in Koke‘e – and a few of them can cause quite some damage. In Koke‘e, some of the most troublesome “habitat modifiers,” as KRCP Field Operations Manager Spencer Kashiwa called them, are the Himalayan ginger (Hedychium gardnerianum), strawberry guava (Psidium cattleianum), Australian tree fern (Sphaeropteris cooperi), sawtooth blackberry (Rubus argutus), and a handful of grass species (i.e Guinea grass, vasey grass, bushbeard grass, broomsedge, molasses grass, etc.).

“For Koke‘e State Park specifically, the butterfly bush (Buddleja madagascarensis) is a growing concern and difficult to manage. This sprawling vining species is overtaking understories and canopies and it is starting to spread into new areas,” Kashiwa said.

The northwestern region of Kaua‘i has the oldest forests in the Main Hawaiian Islands, and there are numerous species that are unique to these forests (single-island endemics), according to Kashiwa.

“With the uniqueness, there are also many species that are federally listed as threatened, endangered, or critically endangered, and their rarity makes encounters very special, and it is sad to think that I may be the last generation to see some of these species,” said Kashiwa. He added there are some species teetering on the brink of extinction, and others only known to occur in a very limited area.

“Finding or seeing something new always drove me to push a little further and knowing that there is still more uniqueness to be found and seen. The collectiveness of all the flora and fauna species is what make these forest overwhelmingly unique,” Kashiwa said.

One of KRCP’s main challenges, Cassel said, is picking which areas they will work.

“We gradually realized that we should choose areas that were still primarily native, which allowed us to save more acres. It was also important to choose areas that included endangered plants in order to save them, and areas that were accessible for locals to access their culturally valuable plants,” Cassel said.

Dery said it’s important to prioritize right. One plant he thinks is a big threat is bushbeard; a sedge that looks like a big grass clump. This invasive species is spreading through the Nature Loop in mile marker 8 and threatening native plants such as the iliau.

“That just grows uncontrollably because the amount of seed dispersal, and then the herbicides that we currently have and the tools that we’re currently using aren’t extremely effective on it,” said Dery, adding that as the bushbeard matures and seeds, it turns brown. You may think you have killed it, but it’s just seeding.

Also, clearing an area riddled with invasive species doesn’t necessarily mean it will be quickly overtaken by native species.

“When we attack a big thicket of ginger, we do get some native regeneration, but a lot of what comes back is ginger, and we need to go back again and work on it,” Dery said. “Complete eradication is a big effort.”

To deter invasive species from coming back on a cleared area, the KRCP field crew – Dery, Makamae Compoc-Dela Cruz, Amaya Simao and Kupu intern Jorell Hancock – is pushing hard for out-planting native species.

“The crew that’s out right now, they’re doing weeding as well as outplanting. So, not only are they removing the invasive plants, but they’re putting in native plants that were once found in the area,” Dery said of his field crew.

The work may seem endless, but KRCP has had a lot of help over the years.

Since 1998, KRCP has cleared more than 12,650 acres in Koke‘e, all with the help about 33,000 volunteers who pulled Spencer Kashiwa nearly 14 million weeds during 180,000 The koki‘o ‘ula ‘ula (Hibiscus saintjohnianus) is a hibiscus hours of field work. native to northwestern Kaua‘i. In early Hawai‘i, it was These numbers reflect the core of used for medicinal purposes – to purify the blood, as a Cassel’s vision for KRCP: its volunteer laxative and to strengthen a weakened child. program.

“The strategy of experiential education, where volunteers learn by going out in the field and working side-by-side with experienced and knowledgeable field staff along with passionate local citizens, offers a win-win opportunity for all,” Cassel said. “This approach has proven to be one of the most effective and reliable methods for raising public awareness of and appreciation for the remaining and highly fragile ecological resources of the island.”

This is because volunteers make deep personal connections with the land they help to protect and with each other as co-workers, according to Cassel. Field staff and naturalists, she said, share the gratification of passing along vital knowledge and practical skills concerning invasive weed identification and eradication.

The relationship between staff and volunteers benefits the entire region as more people become part of the solution, joining as active partners in native forest conservation, she said. Usually, local residents account for 60-70 percent of the volunteers, but during the pandemic, the local volunteers swelled to 85 percent. Many volunteers are schoolchildren on field trips.

Volunteer work usually focuses on invasive weed control in selective forested areas. But Kashiwa said projects can also include work in their native nursery, out-planting of native species and trail maintenance.

“Mahalo nui loa to our many volunteers both individuals and groups as well as our conservation partners that have volunteered and continue to support KRCP. They are the heart of this program, and we are grateful for their generous contribution of time and hard work,” said Cassel, who retired a couple years ago but still remains an integral part of the program, assisting the staff with some project planning and helping with a few volunteer groups coming to Koke‘e.

KRCP operates under their fiscal sponsor, the Garden Island Resource Conservation & Development, Inc. The program is funded through donations and contracts with several organizations, including the Hawai‘i Department of Land and Natural Resources, State Parks Division/Division of Forestry and Wildlife, The Nature Conservancy, USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service and the Natural Area Reserves System.

Visit www.krcp.org for more information on how to volunteer or to donate. Donations can also be made by check via mail to P.O. Box 1108, Waimea HI 96796.

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Obon Celebration at Kaua‘i Soto Zen

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The Kaua‘i Buddhist Council (all eight temples) has cancelled the summer 2022 Bon Dance season. There is still the uncertainty of the COVID-19 virus and its pandemic restrictions. In addition, the nature of the festival gathering and the close contact in the dance ring lead to crowded spaces. These factors were weighed, hence, there will be no Bon odori (dancing), no Friday or Saturday night gatherings.

However, each temple will celebrate Obon in their own way, through memorial services, fundraising and other related activities on the calendar date published by the Council.

Kaua’i Soto Zen Temple will still honor and celebrate the folk, cultural, and religious traditions of Obon, without the Bon odori. The temple will host exhibitions, food and game booths, cultural performances, and workshops on folk dancing and its significance.

The public is encouraged to learn, participate, and experience the spirit of Obon.

The event will span five days, from Wednesday June 15 through Sunday, June 19.

Visit www.kauaisotozen.org for updated information. Please join us.

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The Spirit of Obon

The Origins of Obon The story of Obon goes back to India and the time of the Buddha, over 2,500 years ago.

Mokuren, a disciple of the Buddha, discovered that his deceased mother was suffering. In Buddhist cosmology, Mokuren used his supernatural powers and saw that his mother had fallen into the Realm of Hungry Ghosts. She was unable to eat and was always hungry and thirsty. Disturbed, Mokuren went to the Buddha to seek answers.

The Buddha instructed him to offer food for the monks who were to complete their summer retreat on the 15th day of the 7th month. Mokuren carried out the task and saw his mother’s release. In doing so, he began to understand the nature of his mother’s past unselfishness and sacrifices that were made for him.

So happy that his mother was not suffering, Mokuren danced with joy.

Léo Azambuja Taiko drummers at Hanapepe’s Kaua‘i Soto Zen Bon Dance.

From this dance of joy comes “Bon odori” or “Bon dance,” a time when ancestors and their sacrifices are remembered and appreciated. Buddhism spread to China and other parts of Asia and eventually reached Japan. In the Heian period (794-1185 AD), the Bon odori evolved from a popular Buddhist chant (called the OdoriNembutsu), and by the 1600s it became widespread and popular throughout Japan, especially in the rural communities, where it provided a break from the monotony of farm life.

When the Japanese immigrants emigrated to Hawai‘i to work on the sugar plantations, it is no wonder that Obon was celebrated, so much so, to become an integral part of Hawai‘i’s rich cultural folk tradition.

Obon is a Gathering of Joy The main focus of the festival is the Bon odori. This folk dancing is performed outdoors around a yagura (raised platform), where dancers form concentric circles. Traditional kimonos, light summer yukatas, or the less formal happi coats are worn. A tenugui (thin plain-weaved cotton towel dyed in a pattern) is used as a dress accessory, a headband or sweatband, and a dance implement. The music has a

happy melody with a distinctive beat.

Chochins (lanterns) hang from the yagura forming a canopy of color over the dance ring. Everyone is welcomed and encouraged to join the dance.

The festival also includes memorial services at the temple that honor loved ones who have passed. Buddhist traditions commemorate the deceased by reading out their names in remembrance. The temple services Maile Taniguchi, left, and Faye Tateishi at Kaua‘i Soto Zen’s are held on Friday and Saturday and precede the dancing. At Soto Zen, pink Bon Dance in 2015. lanterns remembering a loved one are strung around the temple each year at the Bon festival. Other lanterns of different colors, decorate the dance ring, bell tower and temple grounds. These hanging lanterns have become colorful symbols of the Bon tradition.

Food is a main ingredient of the festival and must be consumed to enjoy the full flavor of the Obon experience. The following festival foods blend traditional Japanese flavors with American or Hawaiian, to give a distinctive island taste: Flying saucers – like a pita pocket Sloppy Joe sandwich, grilled into shape with a pie iron; this popular Bon fare is unique to the island of Kauai Pronto pup – a hot dog dipped in a tasty pancake-like batter and deep fried Andagi – an Okinawan style sweet, deep fried buns of dough, like doughnuts Mochi – a sweet Japanese rice cake molded into shape and stuffed with bean paste manju – a type of Japanese confection, cookie-biscuit like, baked like a pastry stuffed with sweet bean paste or other types of filling Yakitori – chicken pieces marinated in teriyaki sauce, grilled on a skewer Teriyaki beef – thin slices of beef marinated in teriyaki sauce and grilled on a skewer Saimin – Hawai‘i’s own noodle dish with Chinese and Japanese origins Shave ice – _Hawai‘i’s version of snow cones, with a rainbow of tropical flavors Musubi – a rice ball that can be plain or wrapped with seaweed called nori Plate lunch – the local version of the Japanese bento, starting with two scoops of rice, a main dish, and a side For children, the most traditional festival game booth is the fishpond. For a modest price, a child can fish for a prize that is hooked to a clothespin, on a line attached to a bamboo pole.

Cultural exhibits and art displays may be featured such as ikebana (flower arranging), bonsai (miniaturized tree forms), sumie (brush painting), shodo (calligraphy), ikebana (flower arranging) or martial arts.

Lastly, the festival is a time when families and relatives gather, when friends meet other friends, and when connections among each other are once again affirmed.

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The summer Obon season have been a fixed part of the island calendar, it seems, forever. During the months of June, July and August the nine Buddhist temples on Kaua‘i showcase a colorful folk festival of cultural and religious significance that have evolved in Hawai‘i for over five generations.

It is said that during Obon, the spirits of the deceased return home to visit their families. Offerings of food are placed on family altars and gravesites. Lanterns called chochins or small bonfires light the way so the spirits can find their way home. At the festival, the spirits also join in the dance. When it is time to leave, the spirits are sent off with another bonfire. In some places, small lanterns are released down river or into the sea. It is a joyous time when the spirit of life is celebrated.

Hence, Obon is a time to honor and to extend our deep gratitude to departed loved ones and ancestors.

It is also a time to reflect upon our journey in life and to appreciate the people who are part of that journey.

During this time, it is traditional to offer memorial dedications to departed loved ones, fill our thoughts with remembrances, and in turn fill our hearts with joy. We express gratitude for the many blessings bestowed on us by those who came before.

This is a universal theme and is the spirit of Obon.

Brian Howell A dance group at a Kaua‘i Soto Zen Bon Dance.

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Shaka The members of the Kaua‘i Soto Zen Temple in Hanapepe share their aloha in this picture, left to right, Linda Oshiro, Shirley Matsuo, Phillip Price, President Gerald Hirata, Penny Dusenberry, Ed Goka, Sherrie Orr, Diane Nitta and Roy Miyashiro.

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Alakaina May Spotlight: Lawai‘a Naihe Executive Director, Ho‘akeolapono Trades Academy and Institution

By Char Ravelo Build it and they will come.

As a youngster growing up in Anahola, Lawai‘a Naihe faced many challenges. He credits his coaches for bringing out his natural talent and abilities to play football in high school, which became his ticket to college for a chance at making changes in his life.

Equipped with a masters degree in Educational Leadership, Lawai‘a began working with at-risk students in Chiefess Kamakahelei Middle School, followed by Deputy Director at Kanuikapono Charter School. He volunteers coaching youth football and has helped over 30 studentathletes to go to college.

Today, Lawai‘a wants to offer the same helping hand to underserved youth who are not ready for college or choosing not to go. He noticed this group of less than 20 percent of the population falling through the cracks by not receiving guidance on how to navigate life after graduation.

With passion driving his hardworking ethics, Lawai‘a found the perfect synergy between his love for education and construction – to create a trade school where young people can become carpenters, plumbers, electricians and more. Already in short supply, the increasing need for these professional services across the islands became a crisis during the COVID-19 crisis.

An inspirational educator and motivational coach for youth, when Lawai‘a has a clear vision of how to fix a problem, there is no stopping his magnetic energy. “Why not grow our own,” he said.

The Ho‘akeolapono Trades Academy and Institution opened is less than a year old and has made significant positive changes for 14 students in Anahola, five interns, and 20 students in Hilo on Hawai‘i Island. They have touched many lives who use the classrooms, decks, window frames, and doors constructed or fixed by these students and interns. They increased self-confidence, uplifted self-esteem; developed coping skills with clarity and understanding of life’s lessons revealed in problem-solving, collaboration, teamwork, and relationships formed in non-traditional, place-based, project-based educational programs.

The academy curriculum prepares students for a career in the building trades through a combination of classroom theory and hands-on work experience; including building and construction basics, OSHA safety, estimating, blueprint reading, standard trade tools and equipment operation. They will work with various construction materials including lumber, panel products, cement, metal, roofing materials, fasteners, etc.

Cohort Rallies Lawai‘a gives credit to his Leadership Kaua‘i class of 2020 for showing him how ideas can come together on a big scale through group planning and collaborations. His classmates are rallying around the Ho‘akeolapono mission with resources from financial to eco-waste removal, and to post-secondary education support. They believe this school will be built in the very near future.

Classmate Frankie Harriss of Kaua‘i Community College recently met with Lawai‘a and was impressed. “Ho‘akeolapono Trades Academy and Institute have been partnering with Jeremie Makepa and his ‘Aina Alliance group to form a really amazing project in Anahola (Lawai‘a is also spreading his trades academy to multiple sites including on the Big Island). I was amazed at the work they have accomplished in just one year.” said Frankie.

This first year’s success was made possible through the support of the Mochary Foundation and County of Kaua‘i Innovation Grant, plus many others who see the need for trades education and believe in the Ho‘akeolapono vision. The coming year will focus on programs and fundraising for the next phases.

When it is all said and done, Lawai‘a would like to feel he had made a difference in Hawai‘i’s educational system for Kaua‘i’s youth and communities. This visionary leader has already made a difference by raising the bar for leaders, to step up and do more to fill the gaps in the systems.

Email lawaianaihe@hoakeolapono.org for more information.

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Volunteer Week Kaua‘i 2022

By Tommy Noyes Kanu Hawai‘i partnered with more than 90 local organizations to celebrate Volunteer Week Hawai‘i 2022.

From Sunday, April 17 through Saturday, April 23 there were 120-plus volunteer events taking place across seven Hawaiian Islands. Check the listings at KanuHawaii.org for ongoing volunteering opportunities around the state.

The spirit of Volunteer Week Kaua‘i 2022 got energized by the Monday, April 18 E Kanikapila Kakou Hawaiian music and culture program. Carol Yotsuda, the Garden Island Arts Council’s executive director, coordinates EKK. She asked performer John Mahi of ‘Oiwi to send her his set list.

“I so sorry but we don’t have one we usually just go with how the crowd feels. I hope that’s OK,” Mahi replied.

It was not only “OK”; it was stellar!

‘Oiwi went with the crowd and had everyone up on their feet dancing hula, dancing kachi-kachi, and shaking out those nasty pandemic-infused cobwebs that had stiffened our joints and dulled our brains. It was just what the doctor ordered. It was truly impossible to resist the urge to get up and dance with all the rest of those happy gyrating bodies. Thank you, ‘Oiwi!

Kumu Puna Kalama Dawson conducted her traditional E Ala Ē chanting ceremony at Earth Day’s dawn, Friday, April 22, makai of the Hikina‘akala Heiau, for about 40 participants.

Next came blessing the awesome inclusive playground at Lydgate Beach Park. Mayor Derek Kawakami expressed his gratitude to the 150 people in the audience for their sustained community service, and introduced Danielle Sagum, director, business development, for Inspired Play, the contractor that designed and built this amazing new facility.

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County of Kaua‘i’s Department of Parks and Recreation collaborated with Leadership Kaua‘i’s Inclusive Playground Service Project cohort in developing the inclusive playground. Kaija Eastman, Frank Cruz, and Alejandra Sanchez represented the cohort, and five students from the Chiefess Kamakahelei Middle and Kaua‘i High Schools’ Special Olympics Unified Champion School (UCS) program shared their appreciation.

The UCS program promotes social inclusion through intentionally planned and implemented activities affecting systems-wide change, and equips young people with the tools and training to create sports, classroom, and school climates of acceptance where students with disabilities feel welcome and are routinely included, and feel a part of, all activities, opportunities and functions.

David Braman, an eighth-grade student at Chiefess Kamakahelei Middle School, spoke about the Unified concept; “Our goal as a team is to spread inclusion around our community.”

Josh Melchor summed up the students’ commitment to positive change, saying, “Thank you to all who helped create this playground. We look forward to a lot of fond memories being made here.”

The Friends of Kamalani resumed their annual celebration of Earth Day in Lydgate Park 2022 with a community workday.

“It was great weather and a lot was accomplished,” event coordinator Tom Worthen said. “We can’t do it without our volunteers, and the 300 of you who came to work in the park make it all happen.

“I spoke with Bob Leathers, the architect who designed the original Kamalani Playground. Leathers told me that these wooden structures typically have a 20-25 year lifespan, and then they are usually demolished. He noted that at 28 years old, Kamalani Playground is already several years beyond what would normally be a wooden playground’s effective lifespan. He couldn’t see any structural issues, and said that in all his experience, he had not seen a • Tommy Noyes is Kaua‘i playground this old in such great shape.

Path’s executive director, “We can expect many more years of enjoyment, a League of American all thanks to you dedicated volunteers – the repair Bicyclists Certified crews and everyone who keeps this Playground and Instructor and active with Lydgate’s beach area so pristine. Mahalo!” the Kaua‘i Medical Reserve Corps.

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