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December 4, 2024
Changing Landscapes on Lāna‘i
Changing Landscapes on Lāna‘i
December 4, 2024
Plantation Life on Lāna‘i
Plantation Life on Lāna‘i

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This past Saturday 70 volunteers came together to mālama ʻāina and continue our work at the historic Hiʻi Agricultural Heiau site. This is our second volunteer initiative at this site this year.

Hunting is a long cherished tradition for Lāna‘i families and a way of life, rooted in providing for loved ones, connecting with the island’s natural beauty and preserving its landscapes through stewardship. Early hunts, like those for mouflon sheep, were tightly controlled, with a handful of permits issued each year. This 1960s photo captures a snapshot of the hunt’s vibrant history and the sense of community that surrounded it, where families gathered and the island’s legacy was upheld. ⁠
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Our hunting program has resumed with as many as 30 total hunters-15 in each key area. Check out how it all works at LanaiCHC.org. Go to Programs.

Water scarcity is a modern, global concern as we face climate change. The past can inform the future. At Hiʻi Heiau, an ancient community that was documented by an archaeologist in the early 1900s, we learn lessons about co-existence. Native plants like ʻōhiʻa lehua and wauke grow together to create a diverse community that welcomes water to our groundwater aquifer — the natural storage of fresh water beneath the Earth's surface. 🌱💧⁠
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𝗝𝗼𝗶𝗻 𝘂𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗦𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗮𝘀 𝘄𝗲 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝗮 𝘃𝗼𝗹𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗲𝗿 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸 𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗲 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝟴:𝟯𝟬 𝗮𝗺 𝘁𝗼 𝟭𝟭 𝗮𝗺. 𝗧𝗮𝗽 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗯𝗶𝗼 𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗸 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻 𝘂𝗽 𝘁𝗼 𝗷𝗼𝗶𝗻 𝘂𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗴𝗲𝘁 𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗱𝗲𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗹𝘀.

Ready to make a difference? Join Lānaʻi Culture & Heritage Center on Saturday, September 6, from 8:30 to 11 AM, to help preserve the sacred Hiʻi Agricultural Heiau site. Meet at the flagpole at the Dole Administration Building (730 Lānaʻi Avenue), and don’t forget:⁠
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• Bring your 4x4 (or arrange carpool with Kari Bogner)⁠
• Wear closed-toe shoes and comfy outdoor clothes⁠
• Pack your water bottle (water refills & light snacks provided)⁠
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Click the link in bio to sign up now so we can keep you informed of any weather-related changes—and check your email on Friday for updates.⁠

Who were the true heroes of yesteryear’s labor community? The working class - tradesmen and builders - on Lāna‘i. Happy Labor Day. Today we celebrate the unsung heroes of the community.

Happy Aloha Friday. Labor Day Weekend begins! Swipe left to see the past in technicolor - a pau hana gathering of employees at the Labor Yard, now called the Fleet Yard. These shop workers were the backbone of the plantation, known for their innovation and ability to fix anything.⁠
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From machinists and welders to carpenters and plumbers, this crew maintained the plantation’s machinery and developed tools and prototypes to improve efficiency. Whether fabricating parts or tackling major projects, they kept everything running smoothly.⁠
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While work was hard, it was balanced with camaraderie and celebration, just like this.⁠
⁠
Let us know if you recognize any of these folks!⁠

This past Saturday 70 volunteers came together to mālama ʻāina and continue our work at the historic Hiʻi Agricultural Heiau site. This is our second volunteer initiative at this site this year.

Hunting is a long cherished tradition for Lāna‘i families and a way of life, rooted in providing for loved ones, connecting with the island’s natural beauty and preserving its landscapes through stewardship. Early hunts, like those for mouflon sheep, were tightly controlled, with a handful of permits issued each year. This 1960s photo captures a snapshot of the hunt’s vibrant history and the sense of community that surrounded it, where families gathered and the island’s legacy was upheld. ⁠
⁠
Our hunting program has resumed with as many as 30 total hunters-15 in each key area. Check out how it all works at LanaiCHC.org. Go to Programs.

Water scarcity is a modern, global concern as we face climate change. The past can inform the future. At Hiʻi Heiau, an ancient community that was documented by an archaeologist in the early 1900s, we learn lessons about co-existence. Native plants like ʻōhiʻa lehua and wauke grow together to create a diverse community that welcomes water to our groundwater aquifer — the natural storage of fresh water beneath the Earth's surface. 🌱💧⁠
⁠
𝗝𝗼𝗶𝗻 𝘂𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗦𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗮𝘀 𝘄𝗲 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝗮 𝘃𝗼𝗹𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗲𝗿 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸 𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗲 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝟴:𝟯𝟬 𝗮𝗺 𝘁𝗼 𝟭𝟭 𝗮𝗺. 𝗧𝗮𝗽 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗯𝗶𝗼 𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗸 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻 𝘂𝗽 𝘁𝗼 𝗷𝗼𝗶𝗻 𝘂𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗴𝗲𝘁 𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗱𝗲𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗹𝘀.

Ready to make a difference? Join Lānaʻi Culture & Heritage Center on Saturday, September 6, from 8:30 to 11 AM, to help preserve the sacred Hiʻi Agricultural Heiau site. Meet at the flagpole at the Dole Administration Building (730 Lānaʻi Avenue), and don’t forget:⁠
⁠
• Bring your 4x4 (or arrange carpool with Kari Bogner)⁠
• Wear closed-toe shoes and comfy outdoor clothes⁠
• Pack your water bottle (water refills & light snacks provided)⁠
⁠
Click the link in bio to sign up now so we can keep you informed of any weather-related changes—and check your email on Friday for updates.⁠

Who were the true heroes of yesteryear’s labor community? The working class - tradesmen and builders - on Lāna‘i. Happy Labor Day. Today we celebrate the unsung heroes of the community.

Happy Aloha Friday. Labor Day Weekend begins! Swipe left to see the past in technicolor - a pau hana gathering of employees at the Labor Yard, now called the Fleet Yard. These shop workers were the backbone of the plantation, known for their innovation and ability to fix anything.⁠
⁠
From machinists and welders to carpenters and plumbers, this crew maintained the plantation’s machinery and developed tools and prototypes to improve efficiency. Whether fabricating parts or tackling major projects, they kept everything running smoothly.⁠
⁠
While work was hard, it was balanced with camaraderie and celebration, just like this.⁠
⁠
Let us know if you recognize any of these folks!⁠

Where Kamehameha I vacationed.⁠ Overlooking the abundant fishing waters of Kaunolū, this coastline was a place of rest, reflection, and strategy for the great aliʻi. A sacred view, steeped in history.

Take a look at what ranching looked like in Lāna‘i during the 1950s.⁠

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