Restoration Initiative
Connecting people to nature through community-led stewardship.
Restoration Initiative
Connecting people to nature through community-led stewardship.
Group Events
What to Expect
Length: ~1.5 hours
Who It's For: Schools, clubs, businesses, and community groups
(local and visiting groups welcome)
Group Size: Ideal for 10-100 participants
(larger groups can be accommodated)
Location and Logistics: All supplies are provided. Events take place at our restoration sites listed below or can be coordinated at a location of your choosing
Pricing: Donation-based to ensure accessibility for all groups
Event Activities
Removing Litter
Emphasizes how everyday items move from human use into natural spaces, helping participants identify patterns of waste mismanagement.
Clearing Invasive Plants
Reduces brushfire risk while relieving pressure on native plants that struggle to compete for space, water, and nutrients.
Planting Native Species
Supports long-term ecosystem health by restoring native biodiversity and improving groundwater recharge, helping landscapes function as they were intended.
Group Events
What to Expect
Length: ~1.5 hours
Who It's For: Schools, clubs, businesses, and community groups
(local and visiting groups welcome)
Group Size: Ideal for 10-100 participants
(larger groups can be accommodated)
Location and Logistics: All supplies are provided. Events take place at our restoration sites listed below or can be coordinated at a location of your choosing
Pricing: Donation-based to ensure accessibility for all groups
Event Activities
Removing Litter
Emphasizes how everyday items move from human use into natural spaces, helping participants identify patterns of waste mismanagement.
Clearing Invasive Plants
Reduces brushfire risk while relieving pressure on native plants that struggle to compete for space, water, and nutrients.
Planting Native Species
Supports long-term ecosystem health by restoring native biodiversity and improving groundwater recharge, helping landscapes function as they were intended.
Community Workdays
Recurring opportunities for volunteers to connect with nature and meet other community members through removing litter, clearing invasive plants, and planting native species.
Team Cleanups
Our team tackles debris on remote coastlines and underwater, highlighting how even the most isolated areas of our planet are affected by the waste we create.
Community Workdays
Recurring opportunities for volunteers to connect with nature and meet other community members through removing litter, clearing invasive plants, and planting native species.
Team Cleanups
Our team tackles debris on remote coastlines and underwater, highlighting how even the most isolated areas of our planet are affected by the waste we create.
Our Restoration Sites
Mauliola (Sand Island) State Recreation Area
Mauliola became our first restoration site in 2023 through an adoption agreement with the Hawaii Department of Land and Natural Resources.
Makapu'u Beach Park
After 2.5 years of success at Mauliola, in 2025 we expanded our community-led restoration model to Makapu'u Beach Park through an adoption agreement with the City and County of Honolulu.
Our Restoration Sites
Mauliola (Sand Island) State Recreation Area
Mauliola became our first restoration site in 2023 through an adoption agreement with the Hawaii Department of Land and Natural Resources.
Makapu'u Beach Park
After 2.5 years of success at Mauliola, in 2025 we expanded our community-led restoration model to Makapu'u Beach Park through an adoption agreement with the City and County of Honolulu.
“Our team partnered with GPI for our annual company volunteer day, and it was an outstanding experience. They coordinated the event seamlessly, bringing all the necessary supplies and even weighing the trash we collected.”
Marry Huynh
Executive Assistant
E.A. Buck Financial Services
"Global Preservation Initiative was incredibly enthusiastic and responsive. In just a few days, they organized the project, provided clear instructions, and ensured everything was well-coordinated."
Marc Fioravanti
Owner
Performance Tours
"Their presentation, tailored for all grade levels, was both informative and inspiring. The school-wide beach cleanup organized with GPI was a huge success, with students actively participating and taking pride in their efforts."
Betty Skiles
Science Department Chair
University Laboratory School
“Our team partnered with GPI for our annual company volunteer day, and it was an outstanding experience. They coordinated the event seamlessly, bringing all the necessary supplies and even weighing the trash we collected.”
Marry Huynh
Executive Assistant
E.A. Buck Financial Services
"Global Preservation Initiative was incredibly enthusiastic and responsive. In just a few days, they organized the project, provided clear instructions, and ensured everything was well-coordinated."
Marc Fioravanti
Owner
Performance Tours
"Their presentation, tailored for all grade levels, was both informative and inspiring. The school-wide beach cleanup organized with GPI was a huge success, with students actively participating and taking pride in their efforts."
Betty Skiles
Science Department Chair
University Laboratory School
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