18. Pōhāhā I Ka Lani: Land Stewardship in Waipiʻo Valley

A conversation about kuleana and community care with Kūlia Tolentino-Potter, co-founder of Pōhāhā I Ka Lani.

Pōhāhā i Ka Lani builds upon nearly two decades of the organization’s land stewardship and revitalization efforts in Waipiʻo Valley, helping to ensure that the wahi pana thrives with native plants and deepens the relationship between residents and visitors helping to mālama ʻāina. The hui hosts a culturally-based community stewardship program to address and mālama the culturally rich Mahiki area, where trespassing into fragile ecosystems, illegal dumping, and illicit activities threaten the delicate balance in Waipiʻo. The Liko No Ka Lama Project seeks to connect families, individuals, and other organizations with ‘āina stewardship and cultural education to increase the social and emotional competence of ‘ohana and keiki.

Website: pohahaikalani.com

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