BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Friends of Haleakalā National Park - ECPv6.15.14//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Friends of Haleakalā National Park X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://fhnp.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Friends of Haleakalā National Park REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Pacific/Honolulu BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-1000 TZOFFSETTO:-1000 TZNAME:HST DTSTART:20250101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20261006T090000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20261006T120000 DTSTAMP:20260426T232541 CREATED:20250824T023259Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250824T031036Z UID:1155-1791277200-1791288000@fhnp.org SUMMARY:Service Day in the Nursery - October 2026 DESCRIPTION:Become a Caretaker of the Parkʻs Plant Nursery!\nThe May 5th Nursery volunteer day is Cancelled due to lack staff. Please join us next month!  \n\n \n Click Here to Register URL:https://fhnp.org/event/service-day-in-the-nursery-october-2026/ CATEGORIES:Nursery Days END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261009 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261013 DTSTAMP:20260426T232542 CREATED:20250823T233450Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250823T235400Z UID:1090-1791504000-1791849599@fhnp.org SUMMARY:Overnight Service Trip to Paliku – back country – October 2026 DESCRIPTION:Trip Leader : TBD     contact andy@fhnp.org or matt@fhnp.org\n \n \n \n \n \n Palikū Patrol Cabin Trip\nLevel: Very Difficult – 21+ miles totalLocation: Palikū\, Haleakalā Crater (East End) \nThis backcountry backpacking trip is both strenuous and unforgettable\, totaling over 21 miles across varied\, rustic terrain and steep elevation changes. Volunteers spend three nights in the Palikū Patrol Cabin\, located at the lush\, windward edge of Haleakalā Crater\, where native ʻōhiʻa forests meet the dramatic cliffs (pali) of Palikū. \nThis is a rare opportunity to sleep surrounded by native ʻōhiʻa trees and wake to the songs of native Hawaiian forest birds\, including the rare honeycreepers found in high elevation zones of Hawaiʻi. At night\, the crater offers some of the best stargazing on Earth\, with clear views of the Milky Way and thousands of visible stars. \nDay hikes for volunteer work and exploration may span 8+ miles\, often including a rugged day trek down a portion of the Kaupō Gap Trail. Service projects may include invasive weed removal (such as bull thistle)\, native seed collection\, trail clearing\, and cabin maintenance. \nEvenings are spent in community\, sharing meals (organized by the trip leader; small fee applies) and reflecting on the day’s work. You’ll carry in your own backpacking gear\, including a sleeping bag\, clothing for any weather\, and food for your own breakfast\, lunch\, and snacks. \nThis trip offers a meaningful way to give back while experiencing your park in places few ever reach. You’ll gain a deeper connection to the land and learn about the plants\, birds\, and ecosystems unique to Haleakalā and Hawaiʻi. \nTrip Notes: \n\nYou must be in excellent physical condition and comfortable hiking long distances at elevation.\nAll participants must be 18+.\nPrior trip experience required.\nAdvance signup is required; space is limited. URL:https://fhnp.org/event/overnight-service-trip-to-paliku-back-country-october-2026/ CATEGORIES:Multi-Day Overnight Service Trip END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20261103T090000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20261103T120000 DTSTAMP:20260426T232542 CREATED:20250824T023526Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251014T045904Z UID:1159-1793696400-1793707200@fhnp.org SUMMARY:Service Day in the Nursery - November 2026 DESCRIPTION:Become a Caretaker of the Parkʻs Plant Nursery!\nThe May 5th Nursery volunteer day is Cancelled due to lack staff. Please join us next month!  \n\n \n Click Here to Register URL:https://fhnp.org/event/service-day-in-the-nursery-november-2026/ CATEGORIES:Nursery Days END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261127 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261130 DTSTAMP:20260426T232542 CREATED:20250823T233849Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250823T235238Z UID:1094-1795737600-1795996799@fhnp.org SUMMARY:Overnight Service Trip to Holua – tent camping – back country – November 2026 DESCRIPTION:Trip Leader : TBD      contact andy@fhnp.org or matt@fhnp.org\n \n \n \n \n \n Hōlua Patrol Cabin Trip\nLevel: Moderate – 8+ mile hikeLocation: Hōlua Camping area and Ranger Cabin\, Haleakalā Crater \nThis backcountry\, backpacking trip begins with a challenging 8+ mile hike into the subalpine grasslands of Hōlua\, traversing steep\, rocky terrain at high elevation. Volunteers will tent camp in the open pasture near the Hōlua Patrol Cabin\, with a small covered area available for shared meals and evening gatherings. At night\, the crater offers some of the best stargazing on Earth\, with clear views of the Milky Way and thousands of visible stars. \nService work varies by season and need\, and may include invasive weed removal\, native seed collection\, trail clearing\, and basic cabin maintenance. Trip leaders organize a hot group dinner each night (small fee applies)\, and day hikes for work or exploration may range from 2 to 8 miles. \nThis trip is a rewarding way to experience the quiet beauty of Haleakalā’s crater and to connect more deeply with its native ecosystems. You’ll be part of meaningful conservation work and gain knowledge about plants\, birds\, and species found only in Hawaiʻi and within the park itself. \nTrip Notes: \n\nYou will carry your own gear: tent\, sleeping bag\, clothing for any weather\, personal items\, and food for your own breakfast\, lunch\, and snacks.\nBe prepared for cold nights\, strong sun\, and rapidly changing weather.\nAll participants must be 18+ and in good physical condition.\nAdvance signup is required; space is limited.\nClean boots and gear before the trip to prevent the spread of Rapid ʻŌhiʻa Death (ROD) and invasive species. URL:https://fhnp.org/event/overnight-service-trip-to-holua-tent-camping-back-country-november-2026/ CATEGORIES:Multi-Day Overnight Service Trip END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20261201T090000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20261201T120000 DTSTAMP:20260426T232542 CREATED:20250824T023714Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250824T030713Z UID:1163-1796115600-1796126400@fhnp.org SUMMARY:Service Day in the Nursery - December 2026 DESCRIPTION:Become a Caretaker of the Parkʻs Plant Nursery!\nThe May 5th Nursery volunteer day is Cancelled due to lack staff. Please join us next month!  \n\n \n Click Here to Register URL:https://fhnp.org/event/service-day-in-the-nursery-december-2026/ CATEGORIES:Nursery Days END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261219 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261222 DTSTAMP:20260426T232542 CREATED:20250823T234110Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250823T234502Z UID:1098-1797638400-1797897599@fhnp.org SUMMARY:Overnight Service Trip to Kipahulu – front country – December 2026 DESCRIPTION:Trip Leader : Peter       peter@fhnp.org\n \n \n \n \n \n Kīpahulu Service Trip (Frontcountry)\nLevel: Easy – Car/tent campingLocation: Kīpahulu District\, Hāna\, Maui \nSpend the weekend immersed in the rainforest of Haleakalā’s Kīpahulu District. This is a frontcountry\, car-accessible trip with minimal hiking and maximum connection to place. \nVolunteers kōkua (assist) with projects like invasive weed removal\, loʻi (taro patch) maintenance\, and clearing trail corridors. The work is meaningful and the pace allows for plenty of time to connect\, with each other\, with the ʻāina\, and with the park. Shared meals and social time in the evenings offer a chance to unwind and build community with like-minded individuals. \nThis 2-night tent camping trip is a wonderful way to give back and deepen your relationship to Haleakalā. You’ll gain hands-on experience and learn more about native plants and species unique to Hawaiʻi and this special part of the park in areas many visitors never get to explore in depth. \nFHNP can assist with gear loans if requested in advance. \nTrip Notes: \n\nYou must be 18 or older to participate.\nSome meals and carpooling are coordinated by trip leaders.\nAdvance signup is required; space is limited.\nClean boots and gear before the trip to prevent the spread of Rapid ʻŌhiʻa Death (ROD) and invasive species. URL:https://fhnp.org/event/overnight-service-trip-to-holua-tent-camping-back-country-december-2026/ CATEGORIES:Multi-Day Overnight Service Trip END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR