Volunteer This Week: 1 Mālama ʻĀina Day You’ll Love (Aug 21–28)

Feel the mauka calm of late August

Big Island scene

You know that earthy, sweet smell after a light mauka shower? Trades whispering through dryland forest, red cinder crunching underfoot. That’s Puʻuwaʻawaʻa calling this week.

If your hands have been itching to get in the dirt, Saturday’s E Hele Mai! Join Us at Puʻuwaʻawaʻa is the move. Morning sun on the puʻu, stories of the land, and that good kind of tired you feel after giving back.

Why this one stands out

Guided by Kaiaulu Puʻuwaʻawaʻa and Pilina ʻĀina, you won’t just pull weeds—you’ll learn the moʻolelo of Puʻuwaʻawaʻa and why these native forests matter. It’s community, kuleana, and connection in one morning.

Happening Saturday, August 22, from 9:30 AM into the early afternoon at Puʻuwaʻawaʻa State Forest Reserve. Imagine your hands in the soil, the sound of the wind in the ʻōhiʻa, and that quiet pride of doing something real for our ʻāina.

Vibes this week

Hawaii Island atmosphere

• ●Hands-in-the-dirt service for nature lovers
• ●Slow, grounded Saturday energy with community connection
• ●Learn-by-doing time on ʻāina with experienced kiaʻi guiding the day

Pro tip: Mauka sun can be strong even with trades. Bring water, a hat, closed-toe shoes, and your best mālama mindset. Arrive a few minutes early to settle in and meet the crew.

See you out there

If you’ve been waiting for a sign to give back, this is it. Come get dusty, learn something, and leave Puʻuwaʻawaʻa a little better than you found it.

Want more ways to pitch in? Explore more volunteer events →. Or make a full week of it and browse more events →.