Volunteers sought for overnight service trip to Haleakala National Park

Volunteers with enthusiasm and fitness are being sought for a strenuous overnight service trip to Haleakala National Park to clear invasive plant species to help protect native plants and preserve nēnē habitat in mid-March.

It's also an opportunity to view the sunrise at Haleakala.

The Friends of Haleakala National Park are seeking the volunteers for the service trip from March 16-18.

The volunteers will camp in the Hōlua Wilderness Area camp in Haleakala Crater. According to organizers, the volunteers must be physically capable of being outdoors in the sun, heat and cold in a mountain crater at 10,000 feet elevation.

The work involves walking on uneven terrain up to five miles each shift and carrying a backpack with a tent, sleeping pad and sleeping bag suitable for tent camping, as well as a share of the food and other personal items.

According to the Friends of Haleakala, safety equipment and tools will be provided by Haleakala National Park.

To join this trip, visit and register at fhnp.org where more information can be found about the Friends' mission and volunteer work. For more information, email andy@fhnp.org.