ʻIao Valley Restoration

As it relates to historical significance, the sacred ʻĪao Valley was settled over 2000 years ago and revered for all of the days since knowledge of existence in historical context throughout modern day. Environmentally, it is now in danger of climate change, overuse, and human waste. Sacred places like this one provide free environmental services to our community at large through clean water and providing a foundation for nature to flourish, thus offsetting the affects of global warming and poor air quality.

The cultural significance of the area known as ʻĪao Valley today, goes far beyond the well known story of the Battle of Kepaniwai. The ancient wisdom runs far deeper than the water itself and the location is invaluable in unimaginable splendor of the creation story itself.

Volunteers gather by the roadside bathroom every Saturday at 10am to work together on maintaining the endemic botany and to practice sustainability together. This is one of many Aloha ʻĀina Initiatives throughout the Hawaiian Islands today.

To volunteer, please park in the parking lot adjacent to the entrance to the park, and walk across the street to the bathroom area. Coordinators will be set up along the side to assist you with knowledge of the operations and ongoings in the restorative action. Please bring your water bottle, gloves, mask and a towel. We generally have snacks and small hand tools available for use.