Service weekend in Haleakala National Park 8am-5pm Aug 30-Sept 2

The Friends of Haleakala National Park are offering a special service trip opportunity at the Paliku Ranger Cabin from Saturday to Tuesday, August 30 to September 2, Labor Day weekend.  Are you fit for a strenuous service trip and eager to contribute to Haleakala's preservation? Under the guidance of the National Park Service, volunteers will work to control invasive plants to protect the habitat of native and endangered honeycreeper forest birds, nene, and native plants.
Participants must be experienced hikers, physically capable of being in the outdoors (sun/ heat/ cold), and at higher elevations, walking on uneven terrain up to 5 to 9 miles, and carrying a backpack with a sleeping bag, a share of the community dinners, and other personal items. Safety equipment and tools will be provided by Haleakala National Park.
This trip offers a unique chance to experience the area nestled in the cloud forests above Kaupo Gap. It's not only a way to give back to the Maui community and the park but also an opportunity to connect deeply with the 'aina. We believe this is a great way to witness the Haleakala sunrise—from inside the crater wilderness!
To join this trip, first visit and register your readiness at the website www.fhnp.org where more information can be found about the FHNP mission and service opportunities to preserve and protect Haleakala National Park. Contact ivy@fhnp.org  to secure your spot. 
Spaces are limited—sign up today to join like-minded "Friends of Haleakala" and make a meaningful impact!

Date: Saturday, August 30th, 2025 to Tuesday, September 2nd, 2025

Time: 8:00 am to 5:00 pm

Cost: Free, cost of 3 evening meals to be shared

Categories: Volunteer Opportunity, Outdoor or Beach Event, Non-Profit Community Event, Environmental Event

Haleakala National Park located at PO Box 369, Makawao, HI 96768   in Upcountry

Phone: 808-572-4400     Website: https://www.nps.gov/hale/

Office hours: 8am-4pm HST

Stretching across east Maui, Haleakala National Park is home to Haleakala Crater, an active, but not currently erupting volcano, and Maui's highest peak. Rising over 10,000 feet above sea level, Haleakala's graceful slopes can be seen from just about any point on the island. Haleakala means "House of the Sun" in Hawaiian, and legend has it that the demigod Maui lassoed the sun itself from its summit to slow the sun's journey across the skies.

Contact: Friends of Haleakala National Park

Email:   Website: https://www.fhnp.org