Kualoa Ranch Service Learning

Saturday, October 17, 2009

9:00 a.m.-12:00 noon

The Plan:

• Students will make prior arrangements to car pool (see Laulima Discussions to post whether you can give or need a ride).
• Take H-1 heading west, exit at Pali Hwy off ramp.
• Take a right on Nuʻuanu Pali Drive and follow that winding road until it leads back to the Pali Hwy, then take a right.
• Just before the tunnels you’ll see a sign indicating the Pali Lookout (site of Kamehameha’s famous Battle of Nu’uanu). If you have time, you have the option of taking that right (so don’t go through the tunnel just yet) to visit the Pali Lookout. I recommend that you leave the Pali Lookout no later than 8:15 a.m. to allow 45 minutes to drive to Kualoa Ranch.
• Get back on Pali Hwy heading toward Kailua. Take a left at Kamehameha Hwy (first light & intersection coming off Pali Hwy), so you’re heading toward Kaneohe.
• Take a left at Likelike Hwy (you’ll see Burger King on your left at that intersection), then make a right at the second light to get on Kahekili Hwy. Continue on Kahekili Hwy, it will turn into Kamehameha Hwy. Stay on that road for about 10 miles until you get to Kualoa Ranch.
• An alternate route that takes about 5 minutes longer would be to stay on Kamehameha Hwy. After you pass Windward Mall (on your left), and King Intermediate School (on your right) you should see He’eia State Park, which includes the fishpond (on your right).
• We will meet at the Kualoa Ranch Visitor Center at 9:00 a.m. where all participants will sign a waiver form.
• you may use the restroom at the visitor center before we board their transportation into Ka'a'awa Valley
• wear long pants, sturdy shoes, and use mosquito repellant
• you may also want to wear a hat & use sunscreen
• if you have some, please bring garden gloves and/or tools for yard work
• don't forget a water bottle
• Due to limited space, please RSVP by 3:00 p.m. on Friday (10/16), and do let me know if you're bringing a friend or family member (sorry, no keiki; for safety reasons this activity is for adults only).