Took a trip to the Ranch that is located at the back of our valley, to explore more about it and see what was here before and what there is now. We were guided and led by both magnificent and well known men named Bruce Koebele and Eric Enos who are both from the westside of the island. Uncle Bruce talked to us about all of the Native and Non-Native and also Invasive plants that were all posted at the ranch from many years ago. There were also some native plants that were planted there but got burned down from the fire that happened in 2005. So it is time to replant them and recreate this ranch. Kupu Hawaii, a program that empowers youth to serve their communities through character building, and service learning.
Near the stream has like a collection of the Lions Ears (Leonotis leonurus) which Uncle Bruce wanted us to pull out so that we can plant the Natives there. Lion Ears are basically large shrubs that are about 3-6 feet tall .
After a short break, Uncle Bruce had the members of KUPU split and get into groups and help us plant the native plants.
Group 1 : The Nanu Plant (Hawaiian gardenia)
Group 2: The Naio Plant
Group 3: Ma'o Hau Hele, the actual State Flower
Group 4:
Group 5: Naio Plant
Lastly, we got to talk stories and listen to Uncle Enos who knew a bunch of things about Nanakuli. He mentioned some very interesting things about the back valley and the heiau here. He builds organizations investing in continuous improvement where he can combine his technology, project, process, and leadership experience to help out.
It was a very exhausting, yet educational day for us learners and enjoyed it a lot. We made a very huge difference when we pulled the weeds and planted the Natives to help recreate what was there. Much Aloha to Uncle Bruce and Uncle Enos. Also to the KUPU program, Mahalo.
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