Patagonia, a green clothing manufacturer, has opened its second Hawaii store at Ward Centers.

The retailer, which operates a store in Haleiwa, will host a community event at the new location Sept. 18 from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. featuring local environmental groups, including Surfrider Oahu, Kahea, Blue Planet Foundation and North Shore Community Land Trust to encourage volunteers to get involved in local sustainability activities.

Patagonia sells branded clothing, footwear and children’s clothing for the outdoors. Products include 100 percent organic cotton apparel and recycled fleece, nylon, and Capilene base layers.