This printable craft sheet features a brightly colored lehua crown template that students can cut out, decorate, and wear to show their support for ʻōhiʻa tree protection. It’s a kid-friendly engagement tool tied to the ʻŌhiʻa LOVE campaign, which raises awareness about Rapid ʻŌhiʻa Death (ROD) and the importance of preserving Hawaiʻi’s native forests.
Cut and construct the crown by trimming along the edges and connecting the band to fit around the head.
Coloring and customization: Students may decorate the petals and band using additional lehua colors or artwork (e.g., ʻōhiʻa birds, forest scenes).
Extension ideas:
Pair the crown with a lesson on the ecological role of ʻōhiʻa.
Host a classroom or school event where students wear their crowns during an ʻōhiʻa appreciation activity, play, or ʻōlelo Hawaiʻi recital.
Add their own “ʻŌhiʻa Promise” written on the inside of the band (e.g., “I promise to clean my boots and not spread ROD!”).
Native forest awareness and advocacy
Art and symbolic expression for ecological stewardship
Civic engagement: introducing youth to environmental protection through fun, visible acts of support
Rapid ʻŌhiʻa Death education: indirectly reinforcing awareness of threats to ʻōhiʻa trees
