Manoa Outdoor Circle
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The Outdoor Circle Manoa Branch focuses on important issues in beautiful Manoa Valley. This branch is led by President Jeremy Lam. With a strong initial showing of support in the form of members and planned activities, this branch is sure to keep Manoa "Clean, Green and Beautiful." If you would like to join the Manoa Branch, please email Jeremy Lam. We do all kinds of projects from garage sales to tree giveaways. We have something for everyone! |
Manoa Branch Events
Free Green!
1000 Tree Giveaway Held on April 24
The Manoa Branch of the Outdoor Circle and Malama Manoa hosted the “1,000 TREE GIVEAWAY” on Sunday, April 24 at Manoa Valley District Park Pavilion. More than 1,000 trees and plants were given away, free of charge.
Why give away 1,000 trees? “Our urban forest is diminishing day by day,” said Dr. Jeremy Lam, chair of the event. “We hope the community will join us in this small step to increase the shade, diminish the glare, and make our island healthier and more beautiful.”
Attendees were given a choice from dozens of fruit, shade, and endemic trees including kukui nut, mountain apple, coconut, kamani nut, plumeria, sea grape, hau, monkey pod, papaya and avocado trees; as well as monstera, spider lilies, taro, aloe, valentine vines, staghorn ferns, dracaena and grape ivy—and more!
Arborists were on hand to answer questions and give advice on the care and planting of trees. Boy Scouts from Troop One assisted with loading.
For more information about future tree giveaways please call 222-5235.
A few more benefits trees bring to urban areas:
The Manoa Branch of the Outdoor Circle was formed in 2014 and works to keep Hawai‘i clean, green and beautiful. Malama Manoa was founded in January 1992. Its mission is to promote community; to celebrate our cultural diversity and heritage; and to preserve, protect and enhance the special qualities of historic Manoa Valley. More information can be found about these organizations by checking their websites: outdoorcircle.org and malamamanoa.org.
Why give away 1,000 trees? “Our urban forest is diminishing day by day,” said Dr. Jeremy Lam, chair of the event. “We hope the community will join us in this small step to increase the shade, diminish the glare, and make our island healthier and more beautiful.”
Attendees were given a choice from dozens of fruit, shade, and endemic trees including kukui nut, mountain apple, coconut, kamani nut, plumeria, sea grape, hau, monkey pod, papaya and avocado trees; as well as monstera, spider lilies, taro, aloe, valentine vines, staghorn ferns, dracaena and grape ivy—and more!
Arborists were on hand to answer questions and give advice on the care and planting of trees. Boy Scouts from Troop One assisted with loading.
For more information about future tree giveaways please call 222-5235.
A few more benefits trees bring to urban areas:
- Well-chosen landscaping increases the value of a property and its desirability. Mature trees enhance a property’s appearance.
- Neighborhoods with tree-shaded streets can be as much as 10 degrees cooler in the summer than nearby neighborhoods that have no shade.
- Air quality is improved. Trees give off oxygen.
- Trees help anchor soil to prevent erosion and reduce sedimentary runoff.
- Trees play an important role in deadening noise and absorbing unwanted sound.
The Manoa Branch of the Outdoor Circle was formed in 2014 and works to keep Hawai‘i clean, green and beautiful. Malama Manoa was founded in January 1992. Its mission is to promote community; to celebrate our cultural diversity and heritage; and to preserve, protect and enhance the special qualities of historic Manoa Valley. More information can be found about these organizations by checking their websites: outdoorcircle.org and malamamanoa.org.
Manoa Outdoor Circle's Annual Member Meeting February 16th, 2015
The Be Ready Manoa Fair
The Be Ready Manoa Fair, September 13, 2014
Thanks to the Honolulu Deptartment of Emergency Preparedness and several community partners, the inaugural Disaster Preparedness Fair was a truly successful community event! It was held at Manoa Valley Park Recreation Center.
The Manoa branch of The Outdoor Circle managed to secure a perfect spot at the entrance to more than 60 disaster preparedness and community information booths. There were unmanned drones, bomb detection robot demonstrations, HPD Keiki ID, the University Baptist Church Mobile Kitchen, Emergency Medical Services and much more.
Our booth was very busy. Many people wanted to talk story about the Albizia Trees and collect our publication. It was clear that there is momentum to start addressing the problem locally before it is too late. Having a 3foot-high live keiki Abizia specimen for people to see in the booth was very helpful. Some people who were having trouble identifying the tree. We heard “those are EVERYWHERE” quite a few times. Everyone was also relieved that our newly printed t-shirts that said “Save the Trees” were not referring to Albizia! Our Save the Trees t-shirts and Manoa Eco Tote Bags were rolling off the shelves. We raised over $250.00 for our fledgling branch.Thank you to all of you who assisted us in preparation, staffing and cleaning up.
If you are interested in participating in Manoa branch opportunities, please call Mike McFarlane at (808) 352-2888.
Thanks to the Honolulu Deptartment of Emergency Preparedness and several community partners, the inaugural Disaster Preparedness Fair was a truly successful community event! It was held at Manoa Valley Park Recreation Center.
The Manoa branch of The Outdoor Circle managed to secure a perfect spot at the entrance to more than 60 disaster preparedness and community information booths. There were unmanned drones, bomb detection robot demonstrations, HPD Keiki ID, the University Baptist Church Mobile Kitchen, Emergency Medical Services and much more.
Our booth was very busy. Many people wanted to talk story about the Albizia Trees and collect our publication. It was clear that there is momentum to start addressing the problem locally before it is too late. Having a 3foot-high live keiki Abizia specimen for people to see in the booth was very helpful. Some people who were having trouble identifying the tree. We heard “those are EVERYWHERE” quite a few times. Everyone was also relieved that our newly printed t-shirts that said “Save the Trees” were not referring to Albizia! Our Save the Trees t-shirts and Manoa Eco Tote Bags were rolling off the shelves. We raised over $250.00 for our fledgling branch.Thank you to all of you who assisted us in preparation, staffing and cleaning up.
If you are interested in participating in Manoa branch opportunities, please call Mike McFarlane at (808) 352-2888.
Malama Manoa Tree Give Away April 2014
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