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2006
The Outdoor Circle helped protect the environmentally significant area of Waimea Valley by joining a coalition of groups including the National Audubon Society, Office of Hawaiian Affairs and others. Furthermore, The Outdoor Circle successfully advocated for the passage of House Bill 2708 which creates a statewide ban on vehicles used primarily for advertising.
2005
Successfully fought to uphold Honolulu’s ban on aerial advertising, a victory shared with the City & County of Honolulu
2004
As a result of The Outdoor Circle’s persistence, legislation was passed to encourage the preservation of majestic trees across the state. In addition, more than 150 volunteers planted 35 trees and palms on the Makai side of Magic Island completing a “lei of aloha” encircling ‘Aina Moana Park. The project was the vision of staff member Christine Snyder who died in the September 11, 2001 attacks. Also, The Outdoor Circle played an active role in helping the City & County of Honolulu successfully defend in court, the ban on aerial advertising on Oahu (Save Our Skies.)
2002
The Wai Momi (Oahu) branch was established. In addition, The Outdoor Circle working in coalition with two other grassroots organizations prevented the Hawaiian Electric Company from placing huge electric transmission towers and lines on Wa’ah’la Ridge. The organization also successfully blocked the State from building a 3-story parking structure at Irwin Park in downtown Honolulu.
2001
In memory of staff member Christine Snyder, The Outdoor Circle planted 75 more trees at Magic Island.
2000
Members of The Outdoor Circle planted 50 trees on Magic Island in Ala Moana Beach Park.
1999
The Waikoloa Village (Hawai‘i) branch was established.
1998
To join forces for more effective legislative action, The Outdoor Circle formed the Hawai‘i Environmental Coalition (now Kahea).
1997
The Wai‘alae Kahala (Oahu) branch was established. The Outdoor Circle also created the Green Hawai‘i Coalition to promote the planting and better maintenance of trees.
1995
To oppose the construction of the Kamoku-Pukele 138,000-volt transmission line, The Outdoor Circle formed the Safe Power Action Network (SPAN).
1994
The Ka‘u (Hawai‘i) branch was established.
1992
Restoring the natural beauty of Kauai after Hurricane ‘Iniki, The Outdoor Circle established the Ho‘oma‘oma‘o Kaua‘i project to restore formerly green locations in public areas to their original natural beauty. More than 25 planting projects were completed.
1991
Following the success of its other books, The Outdoor Circle published “Majesty II: The Exceptional Trees of Hawai‘i.”
1989
The Waimea (Hawai‘i) branch was established.
1987
The North Shore (Oahu) branch was established.
1982
The Outdoor Circle published “Majesty: The Exceptional Trees of Hawai‘i.”
1981
The Outdoor Circle founded the Hawai‘i Nature Center (formerly Makiki Environmental Education Center).
1978
The Outdoor Circle convinced the state to create the Diamond Head State Monument, protecting it from development in perpetuity.
1975
Due to the efforts of The Outdoor Circle, the State passed legislation to create the Exceptional Tree Act, which identifies and protects trees of “exceptional” value.
1974
The Kauai branch was established.
1968
Educating Hawaii’s children about the importance of maintaining the islands’ natural beauty, the organization created Mr. Mynah, a symbol and mascot for its recycling and anti-litter campaign.
1957
As a community watchdog of obtrusive signs, The Outdoor Circle secured passage of the first sign ordinance by the City and County of Honolulu.
1954
The Maui branch was established.
1948
The Kaneohe and Kailua (O‘ahu) and Kona, (Hawai‘i) Outdoor Circle branches were established. Also, with The Outdoor Circle’s help the first airplane to fly banners over Waikiki beach was grounded.
1944
The Outdoor Circle published “Trees and Flowers of the Hawaiian Islands.”
1927
Advocating for a cleaner, more beautiful Hawai‘i, The Outdoor Circle worked to have legislation passed to rid the Territory of billboards.
1926
The Outdoor Circle purchased the last billboard company doing business in Hawai‘i and shut it down. The organization also employed the first city tree trimmer, which led to the creation of the Shade Tree Commission.
1920s
In keeping with its mission, The Outdoor Circle began advocating for underground wiring, landscaping military bases to camouflage posts and working toward the removal of billboards on Oahu.
1912
The Outdoor Circle was founded by Mrs. Frederick J. (Cherilla) Lowrey, Miss Frances Lawrence, Mrs. Charles M. (Anna Rice) Cooke, Mrs. Henry (Ida) Waterhouse, Mrs. George (Laura) Sherman, Mrs. Isaac M. (Catharine) Cox, and Miss Kulamanu Ward. It’s mission was to “Keep Hawai‘i clean, green and beautiful.” Twenty-two Monkeypod trees were planted in Aala Park as the organization’s first tree planting project.