The Outdoor Circle is a statewide environmental non-profit that works with branches throughout
the Hawaiian Islands to protect Hawai‘i's unique natural beauty for future generations
through community improvement projects, public education, and advocacy.
the Hawaiian Islands to protect Hawai‘i's unique natural beauty for future generations
through community improvement projects, public education, and advocacy.
Please help us continue our mission
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We were saddened to hear of the passing of Carol Hendricks, a former President of The Outdoor Circle, as well as a former President of the Waimea Outdoor Circle. Carol was instrumental in helping to save trees in Waimea and
was a founding member of the Ulu La‘au - Waimea Nature Park. Read more about Carol's accomplishments and her life of beauty: www.westhawaiitoday.com/2018/04/30/north-hawaii-news/carol-hendricks-a-life-of-beauty/ |
Click here to read an editorial in the Star-Advertiser about
The Outdoor Circle and TOC's President Steve Mechler.
Steve Mechler: The Outdoor Circle’s president works to preserve Hawaii’s natural beauty
The Outdoor Circle and TOC's President Steve Mechler.
Steve Mechler: The Outdoor Circle’s president works to preserve Hawaii’s natural beauty
ACTION UPDATE
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Alexander & Baldwin announced it will retain 16 monkeypod trees at
Manoa Marketplace that were slated to be removed or moved to another location. The full press release is available here: A&B Manoa Marketplace Update. The Outdoor Circle will continue to monitor the situation and will be reviewing the final plan that A&B will be presenting. We are optimistic that their plan will retain the beauty, integrity and splendor of these trees in accordance with community wishes. Thank you for your interested in supporting the community and these magnificent trees. |
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Over the past century, the Outdoor Circle has planted many of the trees that cool the air and caress our lovely islands. Did you know we established the first plant nursery at Kapi‘olani Park in 1918, which we gave to the City of Honolulu in 1946, and which still operates today as a repository source for our city street trees?
Read about some of our other accomplishments: TOC Highlights. 
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Here are just a few projects and areas of advocacy your gift will help support:
We will continue to assist the 11 branches of The Outdoor Circle as they work to maintain trees, fight illegal signage, and promote programs in their own communities. We will continue to preserve the natural beauty of Hawai‘i by opposing anything that would allow for the visual desecration of our islands and view planes. We will continue our work with with various partners to map trees on public lands with the goal of ensuring that tree-scapes and green-scapes are preserved and enhanced. We plan to continue our project with Google Trekker to do “virtual mapping” of many sites of scenic beauty and interest in order to promote a better appreciation of our islands’ natural beauty. Thank you for helping us keep Hawai‘i clean, green and beautiful. We cannot do it without You! |
Testimonials
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"I joined and donated not just because I support your organization's mission and work, but also because I have personally benefitted from the organization's work. I work as a tour guide and visitors consistently mention how lovely the trees are, and how wonderful it is to not see billboards.
I was also the beneficiary of a one-time scholarship award while studying at WCC. I got my degree in Arboriculture, and have gone on to use it both in my visitor industry life, as well as my work in human services." - JH |
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BECOME A MEMBER
The Circle is a membership-based organization. We offer individual, corporate, and lifetime memberships. You can join any branch at any time. We have branches all throughout the islands. Click here to learn more about our branches. GET YOUR GREENLEAF
The Greenleaf is our online newsletter. From statewide initiatives to branch projects to interesting stories about local trees, this is the place to find out what is going on around The Circle. Click here to read the latest from The Greenleaf. 
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BECOME A VOLUNTEER / INTERN
The Circle relies on the support of volunteers to accomplish its work. There are many opportunities to volunteer on specific projects in your community or on statewide campaigns.
If you would like to become an intern for our state office, please let us know! Click here to connect with us for more information about volunteer opportunities. BECOME A DONOR
The Outdoor Circle is primarily funded by the generous gifts of private donors. Please click here to make a secure donation in support of the work of The Circle and its branches. All donations to The Outdoor Circle are tax-deductible and come to us in many ways, including bequests, charitable remainder trusts, and gifts of appreciated stock. The Outdoor Circle is a 501(c)3 non-profit and its FEIN is 99-0085044. If you have any questions about how to give a gift to The Outdoor Circle, please call or email us. |