Years before moving its main office to Camp Pālehua, Mālama Learning Center had begun to bring native Hawaiian plants to the lands, degraded over time by non-native species, wildfires, and other human-caused disturbances. With a more solid footing in the ground, and in partnership with landowners Gill 'Ewa Lands, LLC and Pālehua Partners Joint Venture, we have made Pālehua a cornerstone of Ola Nā Kini, a land restoration and regeneration program.
Located in the southern Wai`anae Mountains of O`ahu, Pālehua contains remnant dryland-mesic forest ecosystems and endangered species that hang on to the edge of existence. Through engagement and education and multiple partnerships, Mālama Learning Center is forging the path to bring life-giving native plants back to these lands and reduce erosion that impacts all life downhill. |