Huakaʻi is a guided hike program at the Waikōloa Dry Forest Preserve where participants learn about Waikōloa, dry forest ecology, native species, and ongoing restoration efforts. Visitors explore lava landscapes, ancient wiliwili trees, and restored kīpuka while gaining a deeper understanding of this rare lowland dry forest. The resource supports place-based outdoor learning through scheduled monthly tours and group visits.
Guided Dry Forest Huakaʻi
Participants join a guided hike through the Waikōloa Dry Forest Preserve to learn about dry forest ecology, restoration, and native species while exploring lava terrain and restored forest areas. The experience combines observation, place-based interpretation, and reflection on stewardship in Hawaiʻi’s dry forest landscape.
