Volunteers pitch in!

On 8/24/02 the Friends of Haiku Stairs sponsored a workday to help prepare the Stairs for the formal opening of the site to the public.

John rallies the troops. "Before" (clean) shot of volunteers. Bottom-of-the-Hill gang works on the approach trail. A few pieces of the original wooden stairs can be spotted off to the side. How far up are we going? Sue is beginning to gain some altitude over the H-3. Looking over Kaneohe with Kailua in background. Kaneohe Bay - can you spot Chinaman's Hat? It's just as steep going down, maybe steeper. Heading for the first "platform." The pali is stunning on this clear, sunny day. How do plants grow sideways? Looking back down to the first platform. Mountain naupaka forms backdrop for fruiting ie ie. Returning from the summit... ...the views... ...go on and on. And the trail levels out briefly. Lesley is carrying out her fair share of alien seeds. These new railings are great! The approach trail is looking good. "After" (dirty) shot of volunteers. We were all the way up there? Tired but happy group heads for home.