Waikoloa Dry Forest Initiative

Mālama 'Āina Volunteer Day
2025-07-12 08:00 - 12:00, 2025-07-26 08:00 - 12:00, 2025-08-09 08:00 - 12:00, 2025-08-23 08:00 - 12:00, 2025-09-13 08:00 - 12:00, 2025-09-27 08:00 - 12:00, 2025-10-25 08:00 - 12:00, 2025-11-22 08:00 - 12:00 (Pacific/Honolulu) and 1 more date | Waikōloa Dry Forest Initiative, Waikoloa Dry Forest Initiative, North Kona, United States
Volunteer with us in the Waikōloa Dry Forest Preserve and spend the morning working in the forest preserve. We provide tools, gloves, safety equipment, and water, but please bring sun protection, a refillable water bottle, and sturdy shoes. We meet at the Waikōloa Dry Forest Preserve front gate at 8am and finish up at the hale for an optional bring-your-own lunch break.
Volunteer Sign-Up

Biocultural Talk Series - Little Biology
2025-07-18 17:30 - 18:30, 2025-08-15 17:30 - 18:30, 2025-09-19 17:30 - 18:30 | Waikōloa Dry Forest Initiative, Waikoloa Dry Forest Initiative, North Kona, United States
The Biocultural Talk Story Series fosters engagement with a broader network and invites the public to learn from local conservation practitioners, scientists, and community leaders while promoting the well-being of both people and plant communities. The 2025 talk series is based on “Little Biology” and will include talks about the mini yet mighty and lesser-discussed biology that play big roles in our environments. Talks will feature speakers who carry kuleana in Hawaiʻi and create a space for sharing knowledge and experiences in a supportive community.
Scheduled for the third Friday evening of each month from May – September.
Talks are free and open to the public. Talks will be hosted at the Waikōloa Dry Forest Preserve from 5:30-6:30pm. Sign-ups are required and donations are encouraged. We will record presentations, so if you can’t make it, be sure to check our website & youtube to catch what you missed.

First Friday Huaka’i
2025-08-01 17:00 - 19:00, 2025-09-05 17:00 - 19:00, 2025-10-03 17:00 - 19:00 | Waikōloa Dry Forest Initiative, Waikoloa Dry Forest Initiative, North Kona, United States
Visit the Waikōloa Dry Forest Preserve for a guided hike with our knowledgeable staff. Tours are offered on the First Friday of each month and begin at 5:00 pm at the preserve March through October (4:30 pm November-February) Please come prepared with sturdy shoes, sun protection, and a refillable water bottle. Our tours last about 90 minutes and will end with refreshments at our Hana Hou Hale. You can find directions to the preserve here.

Mālama ‘Āina Volunteer Day
2025-10-11 08:00 - 12:00 | Waikoloa Stables, 68-1936 Waikoloa Road, Waikoloa, HI, 96743, United States

Nāhelehele Dryland Forest Symposium
2025-11-07 08:30 - 16:30
The Nāhelehele Dryland Forest Symposium will be held at the Waikōloa Beach Marriott on Friday, November 7th from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Registration will include a full day of exciting presentations and discussions, lunch, and a pau hana reception to extend your networking time.
