2019 Pohaha I Ka Lani Final Report_Waipio Valley Lookout, Hamakua TMK No.: (3) 4-8-004:006 (2)

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Many teachers who would normally bring their students to help us malama Koa`ekea continued to come throughout the entire time. Some teachers were driving in from Kona and Volcano. They too often worked in the rain to ensure the gardens were taken of and we were able to harvest items to donate to families in need. Teachers also helped with delivering food boxes to families in need. The mele listed above reminded us the importance of our connections to one another and to honua as we all depended on one another. When we come together, anything is possible. When funding was received to help us with our efforts, we still donated what we could but was also now being able to support more farmers, ranchers, local businesses all while our contiued efforts to help many. For our programs in 2020, it has given people a chance to reflect on what is important. It has given people a chance to see their potential in helping and realizing that there is hope in taking this situation and turning it into a positive one. With the help of so many, we were able to help LOTS of famlies. Malama `Rina Days Pohaha I Ka Lani volunteer stewardship workdays • Pohaha I Ka Lani members volunteer work to conduct site stewardship work and oversee hired contractors doing site work. o Site stewardship work includes mowing grass, weed whacking, large weed maintenance (Guinea grass & white shrimp plant bladed), weeding of garden & cleared areas, pick-up trash, and miscellaneous tree work. o Contractor oversight includes on-site coordination of contractor work for accurate & safe completion. • 1,400 hours plus of estimated Pohaha I Ka Lani volunteer hours for coordination, planning, site work, and group hosting. o Pohaha I Ka Lani volunteer hours included: ■ Maintain or repair maintenance equipment ■ Acquire supplies to maintain property ■ Assure safety of acquired equipment and supplies ■ Maintain or repair maintenance equipment ■ Acquire supplies to maintain property ■ Assure safety of acquired equipment and supplies ■ Inventory and assess current native plants