On the last day of February, pō mahina mōhalu, our community gathered at Waikalua Loko Iʻa to do some hana. This was after the intense rains that brought much silt and debris down the Kawa and Kaneohe Streams.

Heavy rains on Saturday February 21, 2026 filled Kāneʻohe Stream. Photo credit: Waylin Kaneakua.

Although Saturday February 28, 2026 was a beautiful and clear day, the debris of the prior week’s rains was in the Bay and on our shores. Photo credit: Grace Cajski.

This gathering was much needed, for we had a lot of debris and growth to contend with. Before we jumped into the work, though, we gathered in our usual aloha circle to oli, introduce ourselves, and set intentions for the day.

Community members raise their hands for different types of hana. Photo credit: Grace Cajski.

Some folks volunteered for trimming the milo, removing washed up wood and other debris, picking up litter, tidying up the aquaculture center, re-tarping, and more!

Calm bay, green Puuhawaiiloa, lots of debris in the wrackline. Photo credit: Grace Cajski

Finishing touches on the milo! Photo credit: Grace Cajski

Jayten led the re-tarping team. Photo credit: Grace Cajski

As usual we closed out the morning with lunch and time to relax together! 

Our other Saturday workdays this year, all from 8am-12pm, are: 

• April 18, 2026
• June 27, 2026
• September 12, 2026
• November 21, 2026 

See you there, and register here! https://www.thepaf.org/waikalua/ohana/ 

Uncle Herb walks with visiting students. Photo credit: Grace Cajski