UNDERSTORY ALLIANCE
EIN 88-2282231 · Environment N.E.C. (C99)
What they do
Understory Alliance Grows and Stewards Mala Laau, Community Forest Gardens In Public Spaces On Kauai, Runs 2 Plant Nurseries, and Delivers Hands-on Education and Workforce Development. All Sites Are Free and Open to The Public. SITES and STEWARDSHIP: Stewarded 2 Active Mala Laau Sites In 2025. The Kauai Animal Education Farm Site Was Converted From Degraded Guinea Grass Into A Functioning Multi-layered Forest Garden Now Supporting 50+ Plant Species Available for Community Harvest. Advanced The Wailua Homesteads Park Mala Laau (approximately 0.6 Acres) Through A Formal 5-year Stewardship Agreement With The County of Kauai Parks and Recreation, The First of Its Kind for The Organization. Site Work Included Invasive Species Clearing, Fencing Design to Exclude Feral Pigs, and Phased Planting. COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT: Conducted A Multi-channel Community Survey With 127 Participants to Guide Wailua Site Design. Results: 83% Supported The Project (exceeding The Pre-established 70% Threshold Requ
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ContactSari PastoreExecutive Director
In care of% SARI PASTORE
Mailing addressPO BOX 788, HANALEI, HI 96714-0788
Main phone(808) 631-5214 Contact phone(808) 639-0188 WebsiteVisit the charity’s website Emailaloha@understoryalliance.orgSource: Form 990 public record. Confirm details with the nonprofit before visiting or sending anything.
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- Recognized since
- June 2022
- County
- Kauai
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