Paepae o He’eia is a private non-profit organization dedicated to caring for He’eia Fishpond – an ancient Hawaiian fishpond located in He’eia, Ko’olaupoko, O’ahu. Established by young Hawaiians in 2001, Paepae o He’eia works to build and maintain a thriving and abundant He’eia Fishpond for our community. A three-hour field trip experience includes a fishpond tour, service learning project, and related educational lessons.
Meet at school at 8:00 am
Depart school at 8:20 am
Arrive at He'eia by 9:00 am
Depart He'eia by 12:00 pm
Eat home-lunch at school at 12:30 pm
• Covered Shoes or Tabis that you don’t mind getting wet and muddy (mandatory to participate)
• Clothes you don’t mind getting wet and muddy
• Sunscreen that is safe for our Reef
• Reuseable Water Bottle
• Hat, Towel, Change of Clothes. (you will be getting wet and dirty)
• A positive attitude and are willing to fully participate and contribute.
• Be prepared to do welcoming protocol with an ‘oli asking to enter and staff will answer with a welcoming ‘oli giving permission to enter.