Follow along to learn fun facts about Hawaiian ecosystems and the variety of flora we have here in Hawaiʻi, native or invasive and everything in between.
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Our invasive species teams are out looking across Oʻahu, but we can’t be everywhere. We need your eyes, too.
See a plant, insect, or other pest that looks suspicious?
📸 Snap a photo
📍 Note where you found it
📢 Report it at 643pest.org
October is Stop the Ant Month! 🐜
Get a FREE ant collection kit at stoptheant.org/request-ant-c….
Follow along all month for ant-related events, information, and ways to get involved!
Join our crew and help protect our community from invasive species! 🌿 We're seeking a dedicated individual for a full-time Field Crew Leader position.
Not all native plants need flowers to steal the show.
These textured leaves belong to ʻōhiʻa papa (Metrosideros rugosa), a native Hawaiian tree found only on O’ahu. This strong tree survives the wind-swept peaks in the Koʻolaus.
Join Us Sat. 6/27 for Devil Weed Removal! Help us keep the Pūpūkea-Paumalū trail system clear of devil weed, an aggressive invasive that spreads fast and far.
🔗 Sign-up required: buff.ly/3AoNAN0
👕 Volunteer with us 3 times and score a free Devil Weed Crew T-shirt!
🌿 Is it cane tibouchina or a lookalike? One plant commonly confused with invasive cane tibouchina is Arthrostemma, a smaller plant in the melastome family that also has purple flowers.
📸 Take a photo, note the location, and upload your report to 643pest.org.
Have you seen this plant in the Koʻolaus? If you think you’ve found cane ti:
• Do NOT pull or cut it
• Take a photo and note the location
• Report it to 643pest.org
Early detection helps protect Oʻahu’s watersheds and native species. 🌱
Webinar happening at 9am Monday!
Marine invasive species are changing Hawaiʻi’s reefs and response teams are racing to keep up. Join this HISAM 2026 webinar to hear how researchers are developing real-world control tools using some surprisingly creative methods. 🌊🪸
See something weird outside? If you don’t recognize it, don’t ignore it.
📸 Snap a photo
📍 Report it at 643pest.org
It could be nothing, or it could help stop the next invasive species before it spreads. When in doubt, report it.
Oʻahu continues to fight back against little fire ants. We are thankful to be able to work with our community and to have access to tools like drones to treat more efficiently. PC: Rob Spencer
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