• Coastal Wetland and Estuary Restoration in Hilo

    Volunteer with ʻĀina Hoʻōla Initiative Hawaiʻi Island has lost about 75% of its lowland wetlands, especially in Hilo, where the loss has deeply impacted native waterbirds and aquatic life. At the 51-acre Lokowaka Pond complex—which includes four interconnected traditional loko iʻa (Hawaiian fishponds)—we are restoring one of the island’s most important remaining wetland systems. What…

  • Coastal Wetland and Estuary Restoration in Hilo

    Volunteer with ʻĀina Hoʻōla Initiative Hawaiʻi Island has lost about 75% of its lowland wetlands, especially in Hilo, where the loss has deeply impacted native waterbirds and aquatic life. At the 51-acre Lokowaka Pond complex—which includes four interconnected traditional loko iʻa (Hawaiian fishponds)—we are restoring one of the island’s most important remaining wetland systems. What…

  • Coastal Wetland and Estuary Restoration in Hilo

    Volunteer with ʻĀina Hoʻōla Initiative Hawaiʻi Island has lost about 75% of its lowland wetlands, especially in Hilo, where the loss has deeply impacted native waterbirds and aquatic life. At the 51-acre Lokowaka Pond complex—which includes four interconnected traditional loko iʻa (Hawaiian fishponds)—we are restoring one of the island’s most important remaining wetland systems. What…

  • Coastal Wetland and Estuary Restoration in Hilo

    Volunteer with ʻĀina Hoʻōla Initiative Hawaiʻi Island has lost about 75% of its lowland wetlands, especially in Hilo, where the loss has deeply impacted native waterbirds and aquatic life. At the 51-acre Lokowaka Pond complex—which includes four interconnected traditional loko iʻa (Hawaiian fishponds)—we are restoring one of the island’s most important remaining wetland systems. What…

  • Weekly Volunteer Days

    The Olowalu Cultural Reserve is open for schools and other educational organizations to come and learn about the environment and the culture of the Native Hawaiian land and practices. Our team works hard to create a learning environment for people of all ages to participate in the continuation of the Hawaiian spirit. Weekly Volunteer Days…

  • Weekly Volunteer Days

    The Olowalu Cultural Reserve is open for schools and other educational organizations to come and learn about the environment and the culture of the Native Hawaiian land and practices. Our team works hard to create a learning environment for people of all ages to participate in the continuation of the Hawaiian spirit. Weekly Volunteer Days…

  • Weekly Volunteer Days

    The Olowalu Cultural Reserve is open for schools and other educational organizations to come and learn about the environment and the culture of the Native Hawaiian land and practices. Our team works hard to create a learning environment for people of all ages to participate in the continuation of the Hawaiian spirit. Weekly Volunteer Days…

  • Weekly Volunteer Days

    The Olowalu Cultural Reserve is open for schools and other educational organizations to come and learn about the environment and the culture of the Native Hawaiian land and practices. Our team works hard to create a learning environment for people of all ages to participate in the continuation of the Hawaiian spirit. Weekly Volunteer Days…

  • Weekly Volunteer Days

    The Olowalu Cultural Reserve is open for schools and other educational organizations to come and learn about the environment and the culture of the Native Hawaiian land and practices. Our team works hard to create a learning environment for people of all ages to participate in the continuation of the Hawaiian spirit. Weekly Volunteer Days…

  • Weekly Volunteer Days

    The Olowalu Cultural Reserve is open for schools and other educational organizations to come and learn about the environment and the culture of the Native Hawaiian land and practices. Our team works hard to create a learning environment for people of all ages to participate in the continuation of the Hawaiian spirit. Weekly Volunteer Days…