Mālama Maui Nui will host a special seminar, “Talking ʻŌpala: Restoring the ʻĀina,” from 5-6 p.m. Dec. 16 at the Four Seasons Resort Maui.

This month’s session will focus on the condition of Maui’s lands and the restoration work that’s happening across the island. This panel-style event will feature organizations actively caring for the land, revitalizing ecosystems and doing hands-on community projects.

Featured speakers include Kupu, Hawaii Land Trust and KA’EHU.

Panelists will discuss issues faced on the land, the impacts of community-driven stewardship, and how residents can participate in ongoing restoration projects, including fishpond and loʻi revitalization, invasive species removal, and ahupuaʻa restoration.

This event is free and open to the public.