Newest Kaʻū silversword site in HAVO sows promising results
The critically endangered Kaʻū silversword is staging a comeback within Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park, thanks to decades of collaborative conservation efforts and a stroke of luck.
Call to action: Help protect the coral reefs at Kahalu‘u
Did you know there are no sewer lines along Ali‘i Drive from Kahalu‘u Beach (at Makolea St.) to Queen Kalama? We need your help TODAY to protect the health of citizens and the reefs in Kailua-Kona.
Happy New Year! (….And a few 2023 resolution suggestions from your friends at Hawaiʻi Wildlife Fund!)
During this joyful and festive season, please remember to include Hawaii’s native wildlife in your RESOLUTIONS FOR 2023! As we move into a new year, here are some of our favorite green resolution ideas.
Teamup Cleanup with UpCycle Hawaiʻi
HWF joins up with partners from the Upcycle Hawaii crew to remove plastic pollution from our shores and then turn them into useful treasures!
Hawai‘i to host the 5th International Symposium on Anchialine Ecosystems this Fall
Hawaiʻi Wildlife Fund, Hawaiʻi Division of Aquatic Resources, Hawaiʻi State Parks, The Nature Conservancy, and members of the Hui Loko network cordially invite you and your #hianchialine colleagues (and friends) to join us for this upcoming 5ISAE event! #hianchialine
Celebrating the Grand Opening of the Hawaiʻi Wildlife Discovery Center!
Community members along with HWF staff, volunteers, and renowned nature artist Patrick Ching, celebrated the grand opening of the Hawaiʻi Wildlife Discovery Center. The day’s special events included the unveiling and Hawaiian blessing led by Kahu Ua for the stunning ‘Ohana Kanaloa mural, created by Patrick Ching in partnership with the Maui community, and the sharing of several oli by Noelani Lee and her two keiki kāne (sons).
Ultramarathon Runner (Russ) Raises Money for Hawai‘i Wildlife Fund!
Dr. Russ Reinbolt of California raced around Hawaiʻi Island (twice!) to raise money and awareness for native wildlife.
Tips for the eco-Conscious Traveler
In June, Soul Community Planet (SCP) announced the new Pristine Makai program in partnership with Hawai‘i Wildlife Fund (HWF) when they opened their doors to guests. Through this innovative program, every time a guest chooses to stay at the new SCP Hilo Hotel, SCP will donate $1 to support HWF’s efforts to keep the Island of Hawai‘i beaches magnificent and pure.
Hawaiʻi Wildlife Discovery Center Opens at Whalers Village!
Hawaiʻi Wildlife Fund (HWF), NOAA’s Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary (HIHWNMS) and Brookfield Properties proudly announce the opening of the 5,000 square foot Hawaiʻi Wildlife Discovery Center in Whalers Village, Kaʻanapali Beach Resort in Lahaina on Wednesday, October 20th, 2021!
Aloha Virtual Challenge 2021 for Hawai‘i’s Wildlife
Run for wildlife from November 1st to December 26th and support Hawai‘i Wildlife Fund to protect native wildlife. For the second year, the Aloha Virtual Challenge is encouraging folks around the world to run, walk, skip, paddle, swim 60 or 120 miles "around the island of Oʻahu" (virtually) in the coming months.
