Welcome to The Outdoor Circle!
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Our Mission
To keep Hawai‘i clean, green, and beautiful by preserving, protecting, and enhancing our environment. Our Vision Hawai‘i is recognized as a model of effective environmental sustainability. A lei of green encircles each island. Parks, greenways, and bikeways are plentiful; our streets are lined with appropriate and well-maintained trees. Wiring is place underground and signage is at a minimum. The Outdoor Circle is the essential resources in matters relating to our mission. |
Your membership makes you a partner in helping keep Hawai‘i Clean, Green and Beautiful.
Please join us in protecting the environmental health and well-being of this place we cherish!
Please join us in protecting the environmental health and well-being of this place we cherish!
2026 Annual Meeting & Luncheon
Saturday, August 29, 2026
Oahu Country Club
150 Country Club Road, Honolulu, Hawai‘i 96817
No-Host Lunch: $50 per person
Registration Opens 11:30 am | Luncheon 12:00 pm | Annual Meeting 1:00 pm
You do not have to be a member of The Outdoor Circle to attend the luncheon or meeting.
If you wish to attend the meeting only it will begin around 1:00 pm.
MAKE YOUR RESERVATION TODAY.
Click below for meeting details, including the luncheon menu, agenda, map,
and directions to the Oahu Country Club, including parking directions.
Saturday, August 29, 2026
Oahu Country Club
150 Country Club Road, Honolulu, Hawai‘i 96817
No-Host Lunch: $50 per person
Registration Opens 11:30 am | Luncheon 12:00 pm | Annual Meeting 1:00 pm
You do not have to be a member of The Outdoor Circle to attend the luncheon or meeting.
If you wish to attend the meeting only it will begin around 1:00 pm.
MAKE YOUR RESERVATION TODAY.
Click below for meeting details, including the luncheon menu, agenda, map,
and directions to the Oahu Country Club, including parking directions.
MAKE A DONATION TO OUR KEEP HAWAI‘I BEAUTIFUL CAMPAIGN
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Over 113 Years of Keeping Hawai‘i Clean, Green and Beautiful
The Outdoor Circle has been protecting Hawai‘i's environment by preserving and planting trees, protecting view planes,
providing outreach in our communities to educate future generations, and being an advocate for sound legislative policies
that ensure our islands are livable and sustainable.
We depend on your donations to continue our mission of keeping Hawai‘i the beautiful, special place we all love.
Please take a moment to make your tax-deductible gift now.
Donations in any amount are greatly appreciated.
Would you like to see a few of our accomplishments of 2025?
You may make a donation in honor or in memory of a friend or family member,
or give a gift of membership to someone who cares about Hawai‘i's environment.
We will be happy to send a note acknowledging your thoughtful gift.
Donations in any amount are greatly appreciated.
Thank you for doing your part to keep the vision of our Founders thriving for many generations to come!
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Over 113 Years of Keeping Hawai‘i Clean, Green and Beautiful
The Outdoor Circle has been protecting Hawai‘i's environment by preserving and planting trees, protecting view planes,
providing outreach in our communities to educate future generations, and being an advocate for sound legislative policies
that ensure our islands are livable and sustainable.
We depend on your donations to continue our mission of keeping Hawai‘i the beautiful, special place we all love.
Please take a moment to make your tax-deductible gift now.
Donations in any amount are greatly appreciated.
Would you like to see a few of our accomplishments of 2025?
You may make a donation in honor or in memory of a friend or family member,
or give a gift of membership to someone who cares about Hawai‘i's environment.
We will be happy to send a note acknowledging your thoughtful gift.
Donations in any amount are greatly appreciated.
Thank you for doing your part to keep the vision of our Founders thriving for many generations to come!
Thank you for supporting the enduring mission and vision of our founders!
In Memoriam: Steve Mechler
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The Outdoor Circle honors the life and legacy of Steve Mechler—former President, longtime leader, and a deeply respected member of our community whose contributions helped shape both our organization and the landscapes of Hawaiʻi for decades. Steve passed away gently on April 9th surrounded by loved ones. For more on Steve's extraordinary life of service to the beauty of Hawai‘i, click the button below.
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Did you know The Outdoor Circle was started by seven women in 1912 ~
before they were even legally allowed to vote?
Testimonials
"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
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
Collaborative Support
Our efforts statewide have been in collaboration with and funded through City, County and State entities, foundations, private corporations and businesses, private donations, and grants.
Major financial supporters have included the State of Hawaii, County of Hawaii, Honolulu City and County, Hawaiian Electric Company, Inc., Kaneohe Ranch, Alexander & Baldwin, Inc., General Growth Properties, Enterprise Car Rental, International Paper, Fed Ex, Hardware Hawaii, BOSH Inc, Adventist Health Castle, Prisanlee Fund, Poha Fund, Richard and Esther Wong Fund, Women’s Fund of Hawaii, Kamehameha Schools, Harold K.L. Castle Foundation, Armstrong Foundation, Hawaii Community Foundation, Arbor Day Foundation, MacNaughton Group Foundation, Padosi Foundation, Atherton Family Foundation, Zadoc and Lawrence Brown Foundation, LGA Family Foundation, Domestic Violence Action Center.
Our efforts statewide have been in collaboration with and funded through City, County and State entities, foundations, private corporations and businesses, private donations, and grants.
Major financial supporters have included the State of Hawaii, County of Hawaii, Honolulu City and County, Hawaiian Electric Company, Inc., Kaneohe Ranch, Alexander & Baldwin, Inc., General Growth Properties, Enterprise Car Rental, International Paper, Fed Ex, Hardware Hawaii, BOSH Inc, Adventist Health Castle, Prisanlee Fund, Poha Fund, Richard and Esther Wong Fund, Women’s Fund of Hawaii, Kamehameha Schools, Harold K.L. Castle Foundation, Armstrong Foundation, Hawaii Community Foundation, Arbor Day Foundation, MacNaughton Group Foundation, Padosi Foundation, Atherton Family Foundation, Zadoc and Lawrence Brown Foundation, LGA Family Foundation, Domestic Violence Action Center.