to nature on O‘ahu & Maui

children and families

We connect

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Nature is our classroom

Mauka to Makai:

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for nature

Cultivating passion

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to protect nature.

Teaching our next generation

in nature.

with hands-on experiences

environmental education

We teach

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together soon.

Let's get

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On O‘ahu

Rooted in Makiki Valley, our center inspires thousands of children to the wonders of nature.

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On Maui

Nestled in ‘Īao Valley, our canopy of programs includes nature experiences and school outreach.

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Green Gala 2019

Join us for our annual Green Gala fundraiser on Friday, May 24, 2019.

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Give A Gift

You can help us grow strong.

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Join Our Cause

We need your hands to protect the islands.

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Our Recent Projects

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HNC stars in Da Best Hawaii

Hawaiʻi Nature Center on Maui is featured in Olena Heu’s Da Best Hawaii. Here’s what Olena had to...

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Oct. – National Award for HNC

Curriculum Specialist Jamie Nakama received the “Outstanding Service to EE by an Individual” at the Local Level from...

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August – Trellis Raising Scouts

Boy Scout Troop 82 got skills to build. Out they carried the old trellis, and up went our...

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August – Camp Concludes

Congrats to our summer nature grads. Let’s reunite for fall break (Oct. 8 – 12) A hui hou!

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Create a Better Hawai‘i

We believe that children hold the future in their hands. It is our kuleana to leave our keiki a better Hawai‘i.

Collaborate for Nature

We believe that partnerships can create exponential change. We are a collaboration of people for nature.

Aim for Zero Waste

We believe in mindful consumption. Together, we can strive for zero waste and leave a smaller carbon footprint.

What's Coming Up

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Restore Pouhala Marsh – O‘ahu
April 27 @ 8:30 am - 11:30 am
Volunteer Day – Maui
May 4 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

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People for Nature

My kids had so much fun they didn’t want to come home.

John Kawamoto, Nuuanu
A day with Hawai‘i Nature Center is like a spa day on steroids. It’s so reinvigorating.

Julie Motts, Hawaii Kai
Hawai`i Nature Center meets DOE Science Standards. The kids love it too! It’s the best field trip of the year.

Jane McAfee, Teacher
As a junior leader volunteer, I get to teach and inspire. My club loves to do service projects here too!

Kayla Simmons, Volunteer