HAWAIʻI:

Mahukona Navigational & Ecological Complex

Saturday, March 2, 2024

Saturday, June 1, 2024

Saturday, September 7, 2024

Saturday, December 7, 2024 (sign up here)

Join HILT, Nā Kalai Waʻa, and Kohala community representatives for a short guided interpretive hike and longer service opportunity at Mahukona on the Kohala Coast. Talk Story on the Land at Mahukona gives the community a chance to learn about Mahukona’s cultural significance and history as well as continued traditional navigational use. It also provides the chance to care for this cherished place through native seed collection, invasive species removal, native planting, fire safety measures, and kilo (observation and documenting changes over time). Close-toed shoes, long sleeves, sunscreen and a hat are recommended. Bring water in your own reusable bottle. Meet at the canoe warehouse at 9 AM (on your right after turning left off the highway).

KAUAʻI:

Kāhili Beach Preserve

Saturday, March 9, 2024

Saturday, June 22, 2024

Saturday, September 21, 2024

Saturday, December 14, 2024 (sign up here)

Join HILT for a guided interpretive hike at Kāhili Beach Preserve in Kīlauea, Kauaʻi. Learn about the native plants and animals that make their home in this sanctuary, as well as the history and myths that make this place so special. Wear sunscreen, a hat for sun protection. Please bring your own water in a reusable bottle. Meet at the Kāhili Beach parking area at 9 AM. 

OʻAHU:

Maunawila Heiau

Saturday, March 2, 2024

Saturday, June 1, 2024

Saturday, December 7, 2024 (sign up here)

Visit Maunawila Heiau in Hauʻula to learn about the area’s history and moʻolelo, the structure and potential uses of the ancient heiau and associated cultural artifacts, lāʻau lapaʻau traditions, and participate in some malama ʻāina activities to give back to this wahi kupuna. Wear insect repellent, sunscreen, and a hat. Please bring your own water in a reusable bottle. Park at Hauʻula Elementary School and walk to Maunawila Heiau Complex at 8:30 am

Maunawila Heiau ma ka ʻōlelo Hawaiʻi

Saturday, February 24, 2024

Visit Maunawila Heiau in Hauʻula and enjoy this guided interpretive hike given in the Hawaiian language. Learn about the area’s history and moʻolelo, the structure and potential uses of the ancient heiau and associated cultural artifacts, lāʻau lapaʻau traditions, and participate in some malama ʻāina activities to give back to this wahi kupuna. Wear insect repellent, sunscreen, and a hat. Please bring your own water in a reusable bottle. Park at Hauʻula Elementary School and walk to Maunawila Heiau Complex at 8:30 am.

MAUI:

Waiheʻe Coastal Dunes & Wetlands Refuge

Wednesday, February 7, 2024

Tuesday, April 9, 2024

Friday, September 6, 2024

Join Scott Fisher, HILT’s Director of ʻĀina Stewardship, for a guided interpretive hike. Learn about the area’s history, geology and ecology while walking along the shoreline trail - keep an eye out for whales on the horizon! Wear shoes and sunscreen and bring your own water in a reusable water bottle. Meet at the red house at 9 AM.

Waiheʻe Coastal Dunes & Wetlands Refuge (MOONLIGHT HIKE)

Wednesday, October 16, 2024

Join Scott Fisher, HILT’s Director of ʻĀina Stewardship, for a very special guided hike under the full Maui moon. This hike allows you to enjoy the sights, sites, and sounds of Waiheʻe in the coolness of dusk. Following the hike, stay for pupu and talk story to finish the evening. Wear shoes and bring your own water in a reusable water bottle. Meet at the red house at 5:30 PM.

Nuʻu Refuge

Friday, March 8, 2024

Friday, August 23, 2024

Join Scott Fisher, HILT’s Director of ʻĀina Stewardship, for a morning hike at Nuʻu Refuge. Learn about the area's native plants and animals as well its history and myths. Wear sunscreen, a hat, and sturdy shoes. Bring water and a snack. Meet at Keokea Park at 9 AM.