Celebrate niu with us this #NiuNovember
We are excited to announce #NiuNovember, a month-long virtual celebration of all things niu—highlighting its cultural roots, environmental importance, and the many benefits it provides here in Hawaiʻi.
But it’s not all celebration—as you know, niu is facing a serious threat from the coconut rhinoceros beetle, an invasive pest that endangers our niu future. This beetle affects not only food security and resilience, but also our cultural identity and economy. During Niu November, we’ll share tips and resources to help you identify, manage, and mitigate this pest, so we can work together to protect niu for future generations.
Celebrate with us and enjoy the resources we share on our Instagram, Facebook, Twitter and website.
The main event of this month’s celebrations is our niu photo contest, to capture and honor the beauty and resources of the coconut tree. This year’s theme is “It’s Niu or Never.” Each month, we lose more niu across Oʻahu, while the coconut rhinoceros beetle continues to spread to Kauaʻi and threatens Hawaiʻi Island and Maui. Let’s celebrate and preserve the beauty of our niu now, before it’s too late.
It’s Niu or Never Photo Contest
🗓️ Dates: November 1 – November 31
📩 Submissions: One submission per category per person
👤 Who: Anyone, keiki to kūpuna
🌴 Categories:
Cherished niu: Beautiful scenic shot featuring niu, your favorite niu tree or grove, etc
Niu creations: Food, weaving, cordage, carving, other uses
Niu messages: Drawings, cartoons, skits, graphic design, memes about niu and CRB
🎁 Prizes, each category:
1st place
Patagonia gear
$75 gift card to trusted local nursery (island dependent)
Sierra Club one-year membership
2nd place
$50 gift card to trusted hardware store
Assortment of local niu-based products
Sierra Club one-year membership
✅ How to submit: Online form here, by email: hawaii.chapter@sierraclub.org, DM: @sierraclubhi
Help us make this inaugural #NiuNovember one to remember by participating, spreading the word, and standing up for the future of niu in Hawaiʻi.