ATA Joins Ko‘olau Mountains Watershed Partnership
This year, ATA proudly became an official Associate Partner in the Ko‘olau Mountains Watershed Partnership (KMWP). The signing ceremony at Kuli‘ou‘ou Ridge Trail coincided with a special Mālama Nā Koʻolau work day, bringing together a dedicated group of KMWP volunteers and staff. ATA is thrilled to join this distinguished network of environmental stewardship organizations including […]
Nursery Plants will have it Made in the Shade!
ATA’s long-anticipated Native Plant Nursery in Kamilonui Valley is nearing completion—marking a major step forward in the reforestation of the Kuli`ou`ou watershed. ATA’s dedicated field crew and volunteers have been working tirelessly building a sturdy shadehouse, laying gravel and installing a retaining wall. Designed to protect seedlings from harsh sun and strong winds, the new […]
2025 is the Year of our Community Forests!
Forests are more than trees—they are the lifeblood of our islands, connecting us to the land and enriching our daily lives. This year, as part of the Department of Land and Natural Resources’ statewide Year of Our Community Forests campaign, Aloha Tree Alliance is thrilled to partner with DLNR and other organizations across Hawai`i to […]
Join the ‘Āina Allies Internship Program!
Environmental careers increase in scope and importance every day, but getting started is the hardest part. If you’re a high school or college student looking to take your first steps into the environmental field, become an ‘Āina Ally with Aloha Tree Alliance! This volunteer internship program is aimed at high school students who are interested in […]
The 2024 Planting Season Begins!
October brings a special kind of magic to Aloha Tree Alliance as we celebrate the start of our 2024-25 planting season! With fresh goals, vibrant seedlings, terrific volunteers and a continued dedication to improving Hawai‘i’s watersheds, we’re ready to dive into another season of transformation and growth. Throughout the next eight months of this planting […]
Sharing ‘Ike with Our Elected Officials
A new ring of Koa trees is beginning its legacy on the Kuli‘ou‘ou Ridge Trail, with one planted by none other than U.S. Senator Mazie Hirono. This fall, ATA had the privilege of showcasing its restoration work to some of Hawaii’s more influential leaders. From local to national changemakers, visitors like Senator Hirono, Hawai‘i State […]
Digging Deeper: The Power of Soil in Climate Change
What if we told you that a solution to mitigating climate change lies right beneath your feet? Many are surprised to learn that soil is the world’s second-largest carbon sink, second only to the ocean. A carbon sink absorbs and stores more carbon from the atmosphere than it releases, helping to reduce the effects of […]
KUPU Clears Area for Hawaiian Hardwoods Project
From July 8th – 12th, 10 Kupu Hawaiʻi Youth Conservation Corps (HYCC) members and two Kupu team leaders joined forces with ATA on the Kuliʻouʻou Ridge Trail to clear a new home for a future Native Hawaiian Hardwoods forest. The HYCC team cleared at least half an acre of Koa Haole, Strawberry Guava, and California […]
Sowing the Seeds for a New Nursery
An adventurous excursion along Kuliʻouʻou Ridge Trail with Winona Farias, DOFAWʻs Oʻahu outreach associate, and ATA staff members Laurie Chang and Eli Livezey resulted in the collection of 15,000 ʻAʻaliʻi seeds! These seeds will grow into resilient adult plants once propagated at ATA’s new nursery, scheduled to launch this summer. ATA’s native seed collection and […]
The Coconut Traveler: Re-imagining Tourism for a Sustainable & Abundant Future
Did you know that in the past three years, the Hawaiian Islands hosted an average of 10 million visitors per year (HTA, 2024)? Over-tourism degrades our islands’ natural resources, overcrowds local spots, and increases the cost of living. Debbie Misajon, founder of The Coconut Traveler (TCT), is committed to flipping the negative narrative on tourism […]
