Upcoming Events

Sharpen your botanical knowledge with this noted author and geographer. This trail features spectacular island views and a variety of native plants, many of which are featured in Dr. Merlin's book, Hawaiian Forest Plants, available for purchase prior to the hike. Moderate, 3 miles. Time: 8:30 am-2:00 pm Age: Adult.  Reservations required. Fee: $10/person (non-members) or $5/person (members). Call 808-955-0100 x118 to register. 

On Saturday, April 6, individuals, businesses and civic groups are needed to spruce up Hawai‘i Nature Center's Maui campus that includes site beautification, landscaping, and light construction projects. 875 ‘Īao Valley Road in Wailuku. RSVP is required. Please contact Kapua by clicking here.

**Registration for this program and its wait list are full. We are not taking any more sign ups at this time. Mahalo!** Come into the forest as we explore the plants and animals that live there. Recreate the splendor in miniature as you put together your own beautiful terrarium. Bring a clear plastic half-gallon jar with a lid. Time: 9:30 am-11:30 am Age: 3-5 years old. Reservations required. Fee: $10/person (non-members) or $5/person (members). Call 808-955-0100 x118 to register. 

Enjoy a morning in the valley learning how to weave a ti leaf lei using different styles and techniques! Time: 9 - 11a. Age: 6 and up (families welcome). Reservations required. Fee: $20/person (non-members) or $10/person (members). Email us to reserve a spot!

Sponsored by Hawaiian Electric Company, join Hawai‘i Nature Center on Saturday, April 27 in removing invasive species including pickleweed, cattail, and mangrove. Establish habitats for endangered waterbirds in a coastal marsh that has a remnant fishpond and is the largest remaining wetland habitat in Pearl Harbor. Must be 16 or older. Bring work gloves, hat, sunscreen, clothes that can get wet and dirty, change of clothes, towel, and covered shoes such as rubber boots. No restrooms or fresh water available.…

On Saturday, May 4, individuals, businesses and civic groups are needed to spruce up Hawai‘i Nature Center's Maui campus that includes site beautification, landscaping, and light construction projects. 875 ‘Īao Valley Road in Wailuku. RSVP is required. Please contact Kapua by clicking here.

Expand your creativity as we explore Makiki Valley in search of artistic inspiration. We’ll paint with watercolors, do leaf rubbings and make a beautiful scrapbook.  Be a nature artist for a day! Time: 9:30 am-11:30 am Age: 3-5 years old. Reservations required. Fee: $10/person (non-members) or $5/person (members). Call 808-955-0100 x118 to register. 

Hawai‘i Nature Center bursts into bloom at its annual Green Gala that will include a silent and live auction, dessert auction extravaganza, gift giveaways, educational photo booth and more. $350 for individual tickets. $4,000 for table sponsors. Contact robin@hawaiinaturecenter.org