Description of na pohaku o hauwahine in the windward oahu ahupuaa of. A little online research brought me to na pohaku o hauwahine, the boulders of hauwahine, located across the marsh from ulupo heiau, and curated by ahahui malama i ka lokahi. The latest location we visited was na pohaku o hauwahine. The marsh is located near kailua on the windward side of oahu and is. Na pohaku o hauwahine kawainui marsh state park reserve kailua, oahu tucked away in the charming coastal town of kailua is the kawainui marsh, an untouched treasure of old hawaii. It is a place of unique geological and cultural features where plants native to the hawaiian islands are planted for the enjoyment and education of visitors. Na pohaku o hauwahine is a lesserknown forest restoration and cultural site near. The kawainui state park reserve encompasses 12 acres and sits at an archaeological site with rich cultural significance and history. King arthur and the knights of the round table provides history, legend, and. Na pohaku o hauwahine plants family convolvulaceae. According to my ancient sites of oahu book, the fresh water pond belonged to the local.
Na pohaku o hauwahine, while not much of a trail, is a fantastic place to bring the kids for a walk, enjoy one of the best views of kawainui marsh, or to see some really rare plants and catch a glimpse of what hawaii looked like before humans arrived here and altered the landscape forever. Hauwahine is a shapeshifting hawaiian diety who protects kawainui marsh, the largest open wetland of kailua. In the epic story of gilgamesh the friendship between the storys main character. Help restore a native forest at na pohaku o hauwahine on saturday, may 16, 2015. There is also a 12acre piece of land under the department of land and natural resources of the kawainui state park reserve overlooking the kawainui marsh called na pohaku o hauwahine, named after this same moo. Na pohaku o hauwahine is a lesserknown forest restoration and cultural site near kailua on the windward side of oahu, situated adjacent to the kawai nui marsh. Hawaiian goddess and guardian spirit, akua moo, hauwahine. The process included visits to the actual locations where the. Na pohaku o hauwahine kawainui marsh state park reserve in. Description of na pohaku o hauwahine in the windward oahu ahupuaa of kailua. Na pohaku o hauwahine is the given name of a 12acre piece of state property under the department of land and natural resources dlnr, division of state parks and part of the kawainui state park reserve. This location is where plants that are native to the hawaiian islands are planted for both education and enjoyment.
The other sign explains the geologic and natural history of the area. Oral history notes that the stones overlooking kawainui on puu o ehu are. Please volunteer with us on saturday may 16, 2015 from 8. Oahu things to do find the best things to do on oahu. The parcel is located along kapaa quarry road in kailua oahu overlooking kawai nui marsh. Kawai nui marsh is known for its legendary hawaiian goddess and guardian spirit, the akua moo, hauwahine. Extremely useful to prevent cat tail infestation, but eventually can grow well out onto open water. This peaceful stretch of land with rich cultural significance and history is a. Spreads quickly and covers all exposed peat soil in the marsh restoration area. Replanting again in wet season 2011 from seeds collected at kaena point. Na pohaku o hauwahine is the given name of a 12acre piece of. A history of fishing practices and marine fisheries of the. Pohaku o kane shrines to increase the abundance of fish. In the stories of hauwahine, she watches over the area, alternately appearing as a beautiful hawaiian woman, or a huge lizarddragon creature called a moo to charm or threaten humans as needed to cultivate positive behavior.
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