Announcing Our First-Ever Teacher Workshop: Coastal Wetlands & Climate Resilience
We’re thrilled to share a major milestone for ʻĀina Hoʻōla—our first-ever Teacher Workshop, focused on Coastal Wetlands and Climate Resilience, happening this summer in Hilo!
Join us on Sunday, July 27, from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM for a full day of hands-on, place-based learning at the Lokowaka Pond complex—a wahi kūpuna (ancestral place) that we’ve been restoring since 2021 with the support of our community and partners.
This workshop is designed especially for K–12 and community educators interested in deepening their understanding of wetland ecosystems, climate change adaptation, and Indigenous science. Through immersive fieldwork and guided exploration, participants will gain firsthand insight into how cultural and ecological restoration can be woven into education.
During the workshop, educators will:
- 🌱 Engage in field-based learning grounded in Hawaiʻi’s unique coastal wetlands
- 🌊 Explore climate resilience strategies informed by Indigenous knowledge systems
- 🧰 Access educational resources and classroom-ready tools
- 🤝 Connect with fellow educators and community practitioners
This workshop is part of our ongoing commitment to bridging science, culture, and education—empowering teachers as vital changemakers in stewarding Hawaiʻi’s natural and cultural resources.
The program is offered in partnership with Learning Endeavors, an organization dedicated to advancing place-based environmental education across Hawaiʻi.
Spots are limited and filling fast—register today to secure your place:
👉 https://forms.gle/voB1dSjwn7BB8jxg7
📄 View the workshop flyer here:
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We look forward to a day of learning, sharing, and restoring—together with Hawaiʻi’s incredible educators. Mahalo for all you do!