Ka'akepa is a black sand beach. There are many coconut trees, agricultural sights and tide pools that are home to many different sea creatures. Through ALO, we had the opportunity to learn about and observe the many animals and plants that adapted to the area. According to Aunty Leila Kealoha, Ka'akepa was a gathering place and is considered wahi pana. This 'āina was also a fishing ground for her family for many generations.
Pōhaku Pelemaka is the organization that currently stewards Ka'akepa.
At Ka'akepa, we took note of the iron wood trees, niu (coconut), 'ulu, 'opihi, different types of limu, and marine life.
Cleaning debris from the iron wood and coconut trees
Different types of limu collected from the tide pools, including limu pepeiao and limo kohu.
Catch and release style fishing
Learning how to ho'olauna (introduce) ourselves in 'Ōlelo Hawai'i