This page hosts a curated collection of educational videos produced by the Division of Forestry and Wildlife (DOFAW), part of the Hawaiʻi Department of Land and Natural Resources. The videos highlight key conservation topics across the islands—ranging from forest and watershed protection to native species recovery, cultural stewardship, and community-based conservation efforts. Many segments feature voices of scientists, cultural practitioners, and local students actively engaged in protecting Hawaiʻi’s natural and cultural resources.
Pick a Topic
Assign or let students choose a video from the page based on interest (e.g., watershed restoration, native birds, cultural perspectives).
Video Journal Response
After viewing, have students respond to guided prompts:
What did you learn about Hawaiʻi’s forests or wildlife?
Who was speaking in the video, and what was their connection to the land?
What new questions do you have?
Class Discussion / Poster Project
Summarize the video content in small groups and create posters or slide decks advocating for the featured species, forest, or issue.
Native forest restoration
Endangered species protection (e.g., birds, bats, plants)
Cultural and community-based conservation
Watershed health and water security
Stewardship roles and career pathways in conservation
Perspectives from practitioners, scientists, and students
