Mālama Hāmākua Maui is a community-based nonprofit caring for Hāmākualoa Kulaiwi, the County of Maui’s open space preserve in Haʻikū. What was once overgrown cane land and a dumping ground is slowly being restored into a thriving space of native plants, cultural sites, and community connection.
We mālama this ʻāina through regular Kōkua workdays, native plant restoration, trash removal, mowing for fire reduction, and hands-on stewardship projects. Our workdays are usually held on the last Saturday of the month, on the last Tuesday of every month for evening coqui control work alongside Maui Invasive Species Committee, and by appointment with school and community groups. We supply all tools, materials, and light refreshments — just bring yourself and closed-toe shoes and be prepared for weather of all sorts.
A workday includes mālama ʻāina in the form of trash pick-ups, plant maintenance, sign creation, invasive species control, and caring for the space in ways both big and small. Our board and team are local, many with deep family ties to this place, and much of the work is powered by volunteers.
Whether you’re coming to get your hands in the dirt, learn about native plants, meet neighbors, or simply give back, there is space for you here. Together, we are restoring land, honoring history, and building community one workday at a time.
