Connect With Nature at the Hawai'i Nature Center!

There's nothing like being in the outdoors to connect with nature. Take your first step out through our website to find out who we are, what we do and where we do it. We have resources to help you no matter if you are a student, a teacher, a local hiker, a visiting tourist. Explore our website, and we think you'll want to get outside and explore with us in nature. If you need more information, please click here to fill in an online information request form or please call or write to us: Oahu: Phone: 808.955.0100 Toll free: 1.888.955.0104 2131 Makiki Heights Drive Honolulu, HI  96822 Maui: Phone:  808.244.6500 Toll free: 1.888.244.6503 875 Iao Valley Road Wailuku, HI  96793 The Hawai'i Nature Center is dedicated to: Fostering awareness, appreciation and understanding of Hawai'i and its natural environment Teaching Hawai'i's young people about their environment Encouraging wise stewardship of precious Island ecosystems Providing a unique and educational experience for visitors to the Islands "Since our modest beginnings as a project of the Outdoor Circle in 1981, more than 800,000 children and adults have participated in environmental education programs at the Hawai'i Nature Center. We are recognized as the only organization in the State of Hawai'i solely dedicated to educating island children about their unique environment in the out-of-doors. In addition to our school programs the Nature Center provides nature education programs for families and adults on weekends. These include guided interpretive hikes, nature adventures, earth care projects, and more. Our weekend and community programs have reached more than 25,000 island families a year on O'ahu and Maui. By gently encouraging our young stewards to develop a respect for microscopic life and towering trees, we are confident that when these children become leaders and decision-makers, they will impress upon their community the importance of protecting their home environment. On O'ahu and Maui, the Hawai'i Nature Center offers: Hands-on field programs for preschool through 5th grade Community programs for children and adults Guided hikes for residents and visitors Children's birthday parties in a natural setting How You Can Help You can help us in our mission by becoming a member, by volunteering your time, by participating in programs and encouraging your organization or company to support us. The Hawaii Nature Center: Is a 501(c)(3) private nonprofit organization founded in 1981 Charges nominal school program fees which do not fully support the core environmental education programs Is supported by donations and grants from corporations, foundations, individuals Relies on fundraising and donations. You can help support our mission by becoming a member or a donor. Additional program support comes from revenues from the INM and Gift Shop

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