Our Mission
Uluhaʻo o Hualālai's mission is to engage families in the stewardship of Hualālai's natural and cultural resources now and for generations to come. To recover and perpetuate Kona-based knowledge and practices through mālama ʻāina, moʻolelo and mele. Bringing community connectedness with efforts to enhance the native forest ecosystems by removing aggressive invasive species, while propagating and out-planting select native species.
Resources for Teachers
Through our curriculum, students will learn Mālama ʻāina activities, identification and traditional use of native species found on Hualālai, plant propagation and preparation, place names and history of the Kaʻupulehu ahupua'a, and moʻolelo, mele, and cultural values. Download the free PDF resources and curriculum below.
‘Aina-Based Virtual Curriculum
Learning from the land gives our keiki a stronger connection to our ‘aina and stronger sense of self. Download the free curriculum PDF below.
Endemic Plants of Hualālai
Endemic species are plants and animals that exist only in one geographic region. Hualālai Volcano is home to a number of endemic plant and animal species that will capture your imagination. Click the button below to download our free plant ID guide!
What is Kilo?
Kilo means developing an intimate relationship between kānaka and the natural world through continuous authentic engagement with the environment. Understanding your kuleana to the natural and spiritual world. Download the Kilo worksheet below and the example worksheet.
Rapid ʻŌhiʻa Death
Hawaiʻi is now facing a threat to our beloved ʻōhiʻa tree. To learn more about ROD (Rapid ʻŌhiʻa Death), please download the pamphlet below.
More Fun Activities
Learn more about the native plants and animals of Hualālai by downloading these interactive PDF activities.
