Volunteer

Nōmilu Community Restoration Day

Date: Saturday, June 13th, 2026, 9:30 AM – 2:30 PM

Onōmilu invites our community to help nurture Nōmilu Lua Pele—a modern-day mini ahupuaʻa where land and sea provide food, shelter, and refuge. In the spirit of "leading by words and deeds," we will engage in the vital work of restoring this culturally significant space.

Volunteers will assist with clearing invasive plants, maintaining ʻauwai (water channels), and supporting restoration of native ecosystems. This is both hands-on work and a cultural learning experience rooted in mālama ʻāina.

Who Can Help:: All ages are welcome.
Meeting Location:: Kauaʻi Coffee Visitor Center (grass parking lot)
Meet-up Time:: 9:30 AM (for volunteer transfer to the pond)
Finish Time:: Convoy back around 2:30–3:00 PM
Food and Drink:: Snacks and refreshments will be provided. A pau hana lunch will follow the workday.
RSVP:: Required. Space is limited to 20 volunteers due to logistics.
What to Bring / Wear:: Plenty of drinking water (no running water on site), waterproof closed-toed shoes or tabis, clothes you do not mind getting dirty, and reef-safe sunscreen.
Facilities:: Restrooms are available at the meeting location in the morning. A compostable toilet is available on-site.
Ages:: Participants under 14 must have a parent or guardian present.
Access and Transportation:: For safety and logistical reasons, vehicles are strictly limited at the Nōmilu loko iʻa property. All participants will be transported from the designated meeting location to the site. No private vehicles are permitted at the fishpond.
Questions:: Email volunteers@onomilu.org or call/text Thayne at (808) 645-0527

Volunteer Registration

Participant Name *

Email *

Phone Number

Date of Birth *

Parent/Guardian Full Name *

I am the parent or legal guardian of the participant and consent to their participation

Parent/Guardian Signature *

Required if participant is under 14

Food Allergies *

Shellfish Dairy Peanuts None

Other Allergies

Liability Waiver and Release Agreement *

The waiver you are signing is specifically for activities at the Kauai Sea Farm facility located at the historic Nōmilu Fishpond. Participation includes inherent risks such as slips, falls, environmental exposure, and water-related hazards.

By participating, you voluntarily assume all risks and agree to release and hold harmless the facility, its owners, staff, contractors, and volunteers from any claims or damages.

You agree to comply with all safety instructions, accept responsibility for medical costs if needed, and grant permission for photo/video use for educational or promotional purposes.

In the event of injury, you authorize staff to obtain medical treatment and accept responsibility for associated costs.

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless the organization from any claims arising from participation.

You grant permission for photography and video use for educational and promotional purposes.

This agreement is governed by the laws of the State of Hawaii.

I have read and agree to the Liability Waiver and Release Agreement

Full Name (Electronic Signature) *