By Bethany Coma
the Lehua Makanoe, a shrub that is endemic to Kaua‘i and specifically the Alaka‘i Swamp area of Kōke‘e. It is critically endangered, but was once used to make lei. To support the conservation of species such as the Lehua Makanoe please make a contribution to organizations such as the KISC, KRCP, and Hui o Laka.
Projects this Mo’olelo is featured in
The endemic species project is dedicated to raising public awareness of Kaua‘i’s endemic and endangered species. Endemic means that these species are found nowhere else in the world. For more info on how to kōkua with protecting our native species please visit the Kaua‘i Invasive Species Committee.
Kamāwaelualani Corp. is a 501(c)(3) organization whose mission is to empower Kaua‘i and her people through cultural and environmental sustainability and education.
