Oahu School Programs - Hawaii Nature Center

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O‘ahu School Programs

2131 Makiki Heights Dr., Honolulu | Call: 808.955.0100 x123 | Email

Hawai’i Nature Center partners with schools to serve as destination field trips for onsite learning with environmental educators at its campus in Makiki Valley. A limited number of schools can be accommodated and sponsorships are sometimes available. The outdoor programs promote environmental stewardship and are relevant to the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS). Meet the educators. The program times listed allow for a 30-minute lunch. For more info and teacher resources, contact Environmental Education Staff by clicking here.

Fall 2025 School Program Flyer: September to December 2025

Spring 2026 School Program Flyer

1st Grade for Fall 2025

Introduction to Plants, Animals & Healthy Habitats
Explore habitats and what they provide for all living things in Makiki Valley including meadow, stream, and forest with emphasis on survival needs, food chains, and stream life.

Fall Semester | 9 am – 12:30 pm

2nd Grade for Fall 2025

Cycles in Nature
Examine the importance of five of the main cycles in nature (plant and animal life cycles; nutrient, gas, and water cycles) 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 Semester | 9 am – 12:30 pm

3rd Grade for Fall 2025

Discovering Wetlands at Honouliuli National Wildlife Refuge
Explore the Honouliuli wetlands in ‘Ewa and see how adaptation, interdependence and dispersal play key roles in this ecosystem. Learn about the threats to endangered Hawaiian wetland birds and how conservation efforts are enabling their survival.

Fall Semester | 9 am – 12:30 pm

Kindergarten for Spring 2026

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

2nd Grade for Spring 2026

Cycles in Nature
Examine the importance of five main cycles in nature (plant and animal life cycles, nutrient, gas, and water cycle) while hiking, stream fishing and hunting for decomposers. Discover how these cycles are interconnected and how humans are a part of them.

Spring Semester | 9 am – 12:30 pm

4th, 5th & 6th Grades for Spring 2026

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

Spring Semester | 9 am – 12:30 pm

4th, 5th & 6th Grades for Spring 2026

Oceanic Connections
Explore the anatomy and life cycles of corals and their role in the ecosystem. Take an eye-opening hike where students become teachers on topics of native plants, coastal ecology and invasive species. Learn about sources of marine debris and participate in a beach clean-up.

Spring Semester | 9 am – 12:30 pm