Oahu Invasive Species Committee

This Wednesday (5/19) join us @ 6pm on zoom to learn how you can help OISC survey the island for devil weed. Training will include: history of devil weed, how to identify, and how to track your hike and share the data with OISC. . . Registration: https://hawaii.zoom.us//tJUvcu-pqTwuGdbJ3gojy9wej75vMVkV9u (link in bio) .... . #devilweed #chromolaenaodorata #citizenscienceproject #hikeoahu #bepartofthesolution #volunteerhawaii #hikinghawaii #coolhikeshawaii #learnaboutplants #plantsarecool #oahu #hawaii #luckywelivehi #oahuisc #plantnerdshawaii #hikinginhawaii See more

It was a busy month for the field crew in April. On foot, we covered just over 4,000 acres looking for 9 different species. That took us through 16 different watersheds over 1100+ hours! These are some of our favorite moments from the month. . . #fieldcrewinaction #malamaaina #lovetheoutdoors #protectourforests #plantnerds #hawaiiconservation #hardwork #oahuisc #cooljobs #oahu #hawaii #plantpeople #oahuhikes #peoplewholoveplants #hikersofinstagram #conservation

Devil weed has some doppelgangers and we have a guide to help you identify them. These look-a-likes can be tough to decipher at first glance but using these comparison cards makes it much easier. Are you interested in joining our devil weed crew and helping us search the island for this invasive species? Check out the Devil Weed Crew Facebook page or message us for more information. #devilweed #chromolaenaodorata #citizenscienceproject #hikeoahu #bepartofthesolution #volunteerhawaii #hikinghawaii #coolhikeshawaii #learnaboutplants #plantsarecool #oahu #hawaii #luckywelivehi #oahuisc

Calling all summer school teachers We are now available for in-person as well as virtual presentations! We would love to come and talk to your class about ants in Hawaii, little fire ants, invasive and native species, and more. Students will have the opportunity to participate in citizen science data collection and contribute to the fight against little fire ants. Message us for more information or to schedule your classroom visit. . . #hawaiiteachers #nolfa #littlefireants #hoike #funthingsforkids #hawaiikids #hawaiistudents #summereducation #oahuisc #scienceeducation #hasta #hawaiiscienceteacher @hawaiiscienceteachers #environmentaleducation

Learn to identify this invasive species with KMWP's JC Watson.

Happy Aloha Friday everyone! We were lucky enough to catch this special treat on our way back to refuel from aerial surveys. This whale must be one of the last of the humpbacks for this season, ready to make it’s six-week journey back to Alaskan waters. . . #alohafriday #sighttosee #aerialsurveys #invasivespeciesmanagement #maukatomakai #kohal #oahuisc #workkinetings #oahu #hawaii #hawaiiwildlife #conservationhawaii #malamaaina #marinemammals #humpbackwhales #whales

Aloha Kakahiaka and Happy Aloha Friday to everyone! . . #haveagreatweekend #sunrise #scenicview #campinghawaii #officeviews #oahuisc #conservation #oahu #hawaii #invasivespeciesmanagement

In natural resources management sometimes we have to get creative in order to eradicate an invasive species. Here is a fun video from scishow highlighting some of the weird ways invasive species have been fought in the past. Remember you can help fight invasive species by recreating responsibly, staying on designated trails, always cleaning your boots and gear between hikes. . . #plantpeople #oahuhikes #plantnerds #oopsiwetmyplants #funny #peoplewholoveplants #hikersofinstagr...am #oahuisc #conservation . . https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z4ziow1H7ck See more

Devil weed can quickly spread in pastures and farmlands. This plant is toxic to livestock when ingested. Being proactive can save time and money when it comes to managing this pest. Keeping a lookout for the weed and removing it ASAP goes a long way in keeping ag lands free from this pest. For more info on devil weed, visit: http://ow.ly/znPf50ELt5F #oahuisc #devilweed #devilweedcrew #chromolaenaodorata #kualoaranch #stewardship #hawaiiagriculture #hawaiiranchers #hawaiifarmers Kualoa Ranch

How do healthy watersheds help provide the water supply we need? With a healthy forest of course :) A healthy forest has multiple layers; ground cover, understory and canopy. These layers work together like a giant sponge, allowing water to drip slowly underground and into our streams. Forest full of invasive plants are often missing these layers and rainwater runs off the surface causing erosion and stormwater run-off and contributes to flooding events . . Learn more about h...ow our watersheds here in Hawai’i by checking out the Hawai’i Association of Watershed Partnerships at... hawp.org (link in bio) . . #stunningshot #luckywelivehi #watershedwednesday #waiislife #lovewhatyoudo #officeviews #watershedwednesday #oahuisc #oahu #hawaii #malamaaina #hawaiiphotography #invasivespeciesmanagement #ecology #hawp #watershedpartners See more