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FOFA PROJECTS
2017 Eagle Project completed at the Fleming Arboretum
2017 sept -Julian Askov for MN Eagle Proj -CeremonyLR
EAGLE PROJECT AT PU‘U MAHOE COMPLETED
ULUPA LAKUA– Aolama Chow of Boy Scout Troop 100 of Kula completed his Eagle Project at the D.T. Fleming Arboretum at Pu‘u Mahoe to earn the Boy Scouts of America’s highest honor – the Eagle Scout Award. An Eagle Scout Award requires Scouts to organize, coordinate, and direct a community service project, demonstrating commitment, skill, and leadership. Aolama coordinated a 3 day campout in the Pu‘u Mahoe cinder cone April 7th-9th with Scouts from Troop 100 to accomplish his Eagle project.
Click picture to read whole “AWESOME” story and see lots of pictures
Seabury Seniors Accomplish a Priority Project February 19th, 2016


ULUPALAKUA- On Seabury Hall’s annual Community Work Day, Friday February 19th, 39 high school seniors spread wood chip mulch around the DT Fleming Arboretum’s native trees to control weeds, provide nutrition and help retain moisture. The volunteers divided into 6 teams, each with a Team Leader, to mulch 6 blocks of trees and included an impromptu trail repair for project access.
“I could not have been more impressed by the quality of these young adults, the team work…
taking on the job with enthusiasm, doing their best, then working together to do even better.” stated Martha Vockrodt- Arboretum project manager.

“Compliments go out to the teams and the 5 team leaders: Lauralei Singsank, Jonah Adelman, John Chen, Scout Weymouth and Cody Wendt.”

August 2012
Ulupalakua-Friends of the D.T. Fleming Arboretum at Pu’u Mahoe hosted a 2 night Camping for Volunteers of Troop 14 of Kula August 10 to 12. The weekend was organized and directed by Fletcher Prouty, Eagle Scout and junior at Seabury Hall.The Boy Scouts completed the planned weekend service project – the construction of a 300 foot trail to expand native reforestation within Pu’u Mahoe’s cinder cone.
Educational presentations were held throughout the weekend. Harriet Witt, astronomy instructor, conducted an evening Star Watch teaching about the stars and other navigational tools of the ancient Hawaiians. David Grooms, Professor and assistant Dean of Instruction of University of Hawaii Maui College, gave a geology presentation Sunday morning explaining the cinder cones and lava flows of South Maui. The weekend included a hike to the Hawaiian Rain Alter on Ulupalakua Ranch.
Friends of the D.T. Fleming Arboretum at Pu’u Mahoe (FOFA) was created in 2002 to continue the work and vision of David Thomas Fleming: to preserve Maui’s dry land forest plant species for the restoration of watershed and native habitat on the southern slopes of Haleakala. FOFA offers programs in conservation thru education and volunteer opportunities to youth and community groups throughout the year.
The Scouts learn about proper repose and compaction to prevent erosion while building a 300 foot trail to expand native reforestation within Pu’u Mahoe’s cinder cone.
David Grooms points out Pu’u Mahoe cinder cone within Maui’s south rift, a fissure from the hot spot under the island of Hawaii.
Boy Scout camping includes a carefully lit fire and the traditional evening desert “Someors”- perfectly grilled marshmallows with chocolate inside two graham crackers. L to R- weekend coordinator Fletcher Prouty, RJ Prouty in black and other scouts of Troop 14.
Troop 14 walk their newly completed trail on way to their next project- an afternoon of guinea grass eradication.

FOFA PROJECTS 2010
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David Moran, Henrik Lyons, Terry Quisenberry(L to R) and Maggie |
JD saved hours by pulling the old fence and clearing new fence line |
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Arboretum progresses, committed to the preservation
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FOFA PROJECTS 2008
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FOFA PROJECTS 2007
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Arboretum Tour in 2007, led by a volunteer tour guide.
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FOFA PROJECTS 2006
Projects Paid For by Individual Donors
Thanks to generous donations by individuals, FOFA has been able to support progressive projects in 2006, as well as Arboretum basic maintenance. (Click
here for Donors List). The following are some of the projects supported by donations.
Propagation Workshops – April 15, 2006 / July 17, 2006
Annual propagation workshops include the community in preservation of Maui’s dryland species. Airlayering and grafting skills are learned to encourage propagation and distribution of these species. The endangered Hibiscus hannerae and the most fragrant Hibiscus waimeae are propagated to be outplanted within the community. Propagation workshops fulfill FOFA’s mission of preservation through protection, propagation and distribution.
FOFA’s propagation workshops included students from 2006 Maui Master Gardeners, Nature Conservancy, Maui Nui Gardens and Haleakala National Park.
Click here for Airlayering Workshop Photos & Instruction
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Card by Ed Baldwin
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Hog Wire Aprons
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Hog wire aprons were installed along lower trail of Arboretum to keep out baby pigs. Fencing was installed by Terry Quisenberry and Henrick Lyons (Maggie Moran stand-in).
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Humane Pig Trap
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A pig trap has been loaned by Tyler Thompson of Ululpalakua. Every 3 days the trap is checked and baited with avocadoes. Since January 2006, 15 pigs have been humanely captured to be raised for Imu (Hawaiian barbecue). A sow and 3 piglets are caught in the trap above.
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Mulch Distribution
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Mulch distribution is an ongoing job, redressing trees, expanding their mulch circumfrence and top-dressing new outplantings with the rich compost. Mulch and initial distribution was financed by grants. Ongoing distribution is paid for by individual donations. Francisco and Antonio Daiz distribute the rich mulch throughout the Arboretum.
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Native Specimens Collected for Outplanting in 2007
FOFA constantly works on acquiring new Auwahi species and greater populations of existing species for outplanting into the Arboretum. Our goal: for the Arboretum to be a strong seed bank for native dryland restoration efforts.
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‘Ie’ie (Freycinetia arborea) propagated by Noah Judson in Orchids of Olinda nusery.
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Martha Moran waters plants in the nursery, which is constantly expanding in preparation for a major outplanting in 2007. |
Preservation of the Wiliwili
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Evidence of the Erythrina Gall Wasp was discovered in the Fleming Arboretum. In January, 2006, Anna Palomino immediately responded at FOFA’s request to inject the trees with Merit, a systemic insceticide. Anna has been contracted to provide this service to the Arboretum every 5 months. Above, Anna uses a special kit to inject the trees.
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Seed and Plant Distribution
FOFA constantly works on seed distribution for reforestation projects and public & private outplantings.
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David Orr and friend Louise show off the young Alani from the Fleming Arboretum that will be outplanted in Waimea Arboretum on Oahu, enhancing their collection of native species. |
Certified Arborist Tree Care
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Tai Domen of Ali’ilani Arborcare provides tree care for Arboretum health. Tai is a Maui boy raised in Kaupo by well-known parents |