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GROW WITH US |
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| What began in 1995 as a small group of volunteers who set out to save the treasured, | ||
| historic, `Āinahou ranch within the Park -- and succeeded ! -- has evolved into an | ||
| organization with a vision to match the potential of this International Biosphere Reserve | ||
| and World Heritage site. In the past four years, our membership has grown from 40 to | ||
| more than 300 members. The Board too has expanded both in number and in the range of | ||
| talents and interests brought to bear upon our mission. | ||
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Become a Member! |
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| To get involved, the first step is to join the Friends. Our Members’ Newsletter and | ||
| Website keep you in touch with the various programs and activities throughout the year. | ||
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Other membership benefits include: | |
| * invitations to members-only events | ||
| * discounts for the field seminars | ||
| * special receptions at `Āinahou Ranch | ||
| * Park volunteer opportunities | ||
| * knowing that you are a part of a community partnership that values the natural and cultural resources of this remarkable Park. | ||
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Attend a Field Seminar |
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| You will find an array of Park-related field seminars on our Programs link. There are | ||
| programs to address a variety of interests. Join us by enrolling in one or more of our | ||
| seminars and you will find yourself in the company of people who share your enjoyment | ||
| and enthusiasm for learning more about what the Park has to offer. | ||
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Volunteer to Help with a Friends' Project |
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With 330,000 acres of Park Lands, there is plenty to do! |
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| A regular group of volunteers continues to maintain the house and gardens at | ||
| ‘Āinahou Ranch. This jewel within the Park is seldom visited by the public. Work days | ||
| involve pleasant hours of raking, sweeping and weeding in the company of your fellow | ||
| volunteers. Picnic lunches and good stories are shared under the cork oak tree. There is | ||
| an unfailing moment of satisfaction in seeing the old place glow with the attentions it receives. | ||
| Another group has been trained to eliminate invasive species in Kipuka Ki, an area on | ||
| Mauna Loa strip Road where the Park is re-establishing native plants. There are other areas where the Park has requested assistance with invasive species removal. | ||
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There are many other Friends’ volunteer possibilities: |
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* Help to host a seminar |
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* Volunteer to help with the Annual Fourth of July Auction |
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| * Help write grants | ||
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* Volunteer at the Annual Cultural Festival |
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* Join one of the Friends’ committees |
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Tell us about your skills and interests and we’ll help you find a role with us. |
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