Upcountry Archaeology 8am Sat to 3pm Sunday July 26-27

'Opio (youths) can earn $500 by digging into an Upcountry archaeology series starting July 26.

Community members and visitors, 16 and older, cordially are invited to participate in an Upcountry Maui archaeology work weekend unfolding July 26 to 27.

The free two-day camp out will provide meals, drinks, snacks, and tools. The County of Maui Environmental Protection & Sustainability Division is funding the initiative aimed at training 'opio (youths) in archaeological techniques. 'Opio who complete five of six scheduled work camp outs through year-end can net $500. Organizers plan to continue the series Aug 23-24; Sept 20-21; Oct 18-19; Nov 15-16, and Dec 20-21.

The nonprofit Pa'upena Community Development Inc., and principal investigator Tanya Lee-Greig of 'Aina Archeology lead the expedition from 8am Saturday to 3pm Sunday. Community volunteers can work one or both days to clear and map a major archaeological site among more than 100 ancient features in a 102-acre Hawaiian Homes cultural preserve. Organizers plan to "adaptively reuse" sites by, for example, replanting native edibles, such as taro and sweet potato, in ancient agricultural terraces.

Weekend participants should bring a tent; bedroll; closed-toe walking/hiking shoes; hat; sunglasses; water flask; work gloves, and, if desired, sunscreen, hiking stick, and chainsaw.

Archaeologist Tanya Lee-Greig, left, and volunteer Daniel Kaha'iali'i inspect an ancient agricultural terrace they helped clear recently at Keokea-Waiohuli. In the background, participants admire a house enclosure they cleared during a six-day spring-break archaeology intensive last March. Organizers welcome community volunteers to upcoming events at the Upcountry Maui cultural preserve.

Date: Saturday, July 26th, 2025 to Sunday, July 27th, 2025

Time: 8:00 am to 3:00 pm

Cost: Free

Categories: Volunteer Opportunity, Outdoor or Beach Event, Non-Profit Community Event, FREE, Environmental Event, Educational, Cultural / Ethnic

Keokea-Waiohuli 127-acre homelands tract makai off Kula Hwy at Mile Marker 15.7 located at 8180 Kula Hwy, Kula, HI 96790   in Upcountry

Phone: 808-276-2713   Email: paupena.kekoa@gmail.com   Website: https://www.paupena.org

Contact: Kekoa Enomoto   Phone: 808-276-2713

Email:   Website: https://www.paupena.org