Children of the Land
Get comfortable in nature while learning about the wonders of water. Explore mountain trails and the special homes of forest animals.

During School Year: Wednesdays / Summer: Tuesdays & Thursdays | 9 am – 11 am

Introduction to Nature
Experience a sensory exploration of living and non-living parts of the natural world while learning to appreciate and care for nature. Discover the many uses of bamboo, create a mini-stream ecosystem, and learn how soil is made while making your own soil cookies.

Spring Semester | 9 am – 12 pm

Introduction to Plants, Animals & Healthy Habitat
Explore different habitats in Makiki Valley including meadow, stream, and forest with emphasis on survival needs, food chains, and stream life.

Spring Semester | 9 am – 12:30 pm

Cycles in Nature
Examine the importance of five of the main cycles in nature while hiking, fishing at the stream, and hunting for decomposers. Discover how cycles are interconnected and how humans are a part of these cycles.

Fall & Spring Semesters | 9 am – 12:30 pm

Discover Wetlands
Learn about the importance of wetlands and how adaptation, interdependence and dispersal play key roles in this ecosystem. Discover the threats to endangered Hawaiian wetland birds and how conservation efforts are enabling their survival.

Fall at Honouliuli NWR / Spring at Kawainui-Hāmākua Marsh Complex | 9 am – 12:30 pm

Forest Encounters
Explore the forest while learning about geological, biological, and human-caused changes. Learn about changes that have local and global impacts, investigate the importance of watersheds, and suggest ways for creating a better future for Hawai`i.

Spring Semester | 9 am – 12:30 pm

Coastal Encounters
Examine coastal ecology and geology. Participate in a mock archaeological dig and marine debris study and discover how humans have impacted the coastline and how to create more positive environment

Spring Semester | 9 am – 12:30 pm

Watersheds, Wetlands & Waterbirds
Explore a marsh and learn about wetland ecology, endangered waterbirds, climate change, and traditional Hawaiian land management concepts of the ahupua‘a.

Fall & Spring Semesters at Kawainui- Hāmākua Marsh Complex | 9 am – 12:30 pm

Understanding Climate Change Impact on the Ahupua‘a: Mauka
Study in the forest and learn the science of climate change. Discover how today’s human-induced climate change is impacting our island’s forests and mountain streams. Learn sustainability and ways that we can reduce the amount of climate change and mitigate its effects.

Fall & Spring Semesters | 9 am – 12:30 pm

Understanding Climate Change Impact on the Ahupua‘a: Makai
Explore on the coast and learn how today’s human-induced climate change is impacting our island’s shoreline, tide pools, and coral reefs. Learn sustainability and ways that we can reduce the amount of climate change and mitigate its effects.

Fall & Spring Semesters at Sandy Beach | 9 am – 12:30 pm