This resource offers place-based field trips at the Waikōloa Dry Forest Preserve, where students learn about dry forest ecology, native species, and the importance of restoration in Hawaiʻi. Groups can choose either an exploratory learning trip or a service-oriented restoration experience. The preserve serves as a living classroom for hands-on outdoor learning and stewardship.
Dry Forest Exploration or Restoration Field Trip
Students visit the Waikōloa Dry Forest Preserve to explore native dry forest ecosystems, observe rare species, and learn why dry forests matter in Hawaiʻi. Groups may also participate in service learning through trail building, invasive species removal, or tree planting to support restoration.
