In 2018, a Service Learning Project was initiated at Keaau High School (KHS) to inventory, identify, name, and map the diverse plant species on campus.

Project Development and Funding:

• The idea was conceived during Biology classes and formalized into a proposal by Ms. Tammy Ramangmou, a UH Manoa teaching candidate, under the mentorship of Mrs. May Richard.

• The project was approved by KHS Principal Mr. Dean Cevallos in March 2018.

• A grant of $1,442 was secured through DonorsChoose in August 2018 to fund the project.

Project Implementation:

• KHS STEM Club members and other students, staff, and community members collaborated on the project.

• Arboretum tags were created with KHS branding, scientific and common names, and QR codes linking to an interactive website.

• Participants utilized various technologies, including GIS, GPS, photography, and Google tools, to document and map plant species.

Project Impact:

• The project enhanced participants' awareness of native and introduced plant species.

• It provided opportunities to develop skills in photography, GIS mapping, design, taxonomy, and collaboration.

• The KHS Plant Identification website, linked to the school's main website, offers an interactive learning resource for the community.