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25 08 <br /> What are the objectives of the proposed project? Choose only one category and use <br /> additional pages as needed. <br /> �F—I Management Planning Maintenance Activities and Public Education <br /> In addition to developing a Master Plan under the Management Planning funding provision, this project will <br /> continue to restore, revitalize and maintain the Garden and its resources under the category of Maintenance <br /> Activities (A.) and will further develop the Garden's education programs under the category Public Education <br /> (B.). <br /> A.) Maintenance Activities Objectives: <br /> 1.) Expanding and upgrading the Garden's nursery capacity. Activities include: acquiring/installing movable <br /> nursery sheds, irrigation, establishing field nursery, and conducting integrated pest management. <br /> 2.) Extending and upgrading the Garden's trail network to improve accessibility. Activities include: obtaining <br /> materials and contracting a landscaping firm to prepare and surface trails following Forest Service <br /> standards. <br /> 3.) Maintaining and expanding the forest canopy and managing forest-related hazards. Activities include: <br /> tree planting, pruning, felling, and chipping. <br /> 4.) Growing and outplanting native and canoe plants in all Garden areas. Activities include: germinating, <br /> growing, transplanting, irrigating, and weeding plants throughout the Garden. The Archaeological <br /> Management Plan (1996)will also be taken into consideration, in preparation for recommendations for <br /> future historic sites planning in the Garden. <br /> 5.) Preparing archaeological sites for restoration or preservation. Activities include: removing and controlling <br /> invasive trees and plants and covering sites with weed mat to prepare surface stratum for treatment. <br /> 6.) Maintaining facilities and spaces to accommodate community activities. Activities include: cleaning, <br /> repairing, painting and upgrading facilities; mowing and weedeating. <br /> 7.) Improving Garden security. Activities include: installing gates and cameras in strategic locations. <br /> B.) Public Education Objectives <br /> 1.) Producing and upgrading the Garden's curriculum. Activities include: designing and producing <br /> educational materials in appropriate media (print, digital, video, audio). <br /> 2.) Hosting school groups at the Garden. Activities include: developing partnerships with educational <br /> institutions (schools, colleges, youth programs), supporting transport for school groups to the Garden, <br /> delivering tours and classes. <br /> 3.) Providing public education for the local community and visitors. Activities include: creating and executing <br /> a docent training program, delivering tours and mission-related classes. <br /> 4.) Organizing educational events. Activities include: partner outreach, event planning and set up, event <br /> management and clean up. <br /> 5.) Interpretive integration of Hawaiian language. Activities include: engaging a Hawaiian language <br /> consultant to assist in translation of Garden interpretive materials, compose and instruct Garden community <br /> in appropriate protocols for events, other instruction as needed. <br /> FINAL 2025 Stewardship Grant Application,Page 5 of 13 <br />