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Hawai‘i Nature Center returns to Maui, names Rachael Taylor its new Maui Program manager

Rachael Taylor, an alumna of Seabury Hall in Makawao, has been named as the new Maui Program manager of the Hawai‘i Nature Center, which fosters environmental education and offers volunteer opportunities on O‘ahu and Maui.

Maui County acquires 1.4 acres in ʻĪao Valley from Hawaiʻi Nature Center

The purchase surfaced for discussion in July when Mayor Michael Victorino transmitted a proposal to the Maui County Council to purchase the acreage and the structure that was the former ʻĪao Valley Lodge in ʻĪao Valley for $1.5 million from the Hawaiʻi Nature Center.  The purchase includes existing structures and two parcels that total approximately 1.4 acres.

Maui Huliau invites youth to engage in career skills with conservation professionals

Maui Huliau Foundation and their program partners are again inviting Maui youth ages 13-21 to participate in two in-person events where students can learn hands-on career skills from professionals working to protect Maui’s natural resources and ecosystems from mauka to makai.

Hawaiʻi Nature Center opens field trip opportunities to all Maui schools to 6th grade

The nonprofit Hawaiʻi Nature Center on Maui relaunches its educational field trip offerings and school partnerships. Its programs that include science-based curriculum are designed for Maui’s students through the 6th grade.

Hawaiʻi Nature Center opens enrollment for fall Nature Adventure Camp in ʻĪao Valley

Hawaiʻi Nature Center offers a five-day nature exploration experience for Maui’s keiki, ages 6 to 11 in ʻĪao Valley.  Fall Nature Adventure Camp is now open for enrollment and will run from October 3 to 7, 2022.

$77,000 in grants support programs to mitigate climate change impacts

Hawaiian Electric has awarded grants totaling $77,000 to seven environmental and conservation nonprofit organizations whose programs are aimed at mitigating the effects of climate change through education, stewardship and reforestation.

Hawai‘i Nature Center Celebrates 40th Anniversary With Expanded Programs in 2021 on O‘ahu and Maui

Hawai‘i Nature Center is hosting expanded educational programs and events for 2021 in celebration of its 40 year anniversary. HNC’s mission is to foster awareness, appreciation, understanding and stewardship of Hawai‘i’s environment by educating children with an interactive and immersive approach.

Hawai‘i Nature Center Launches Maui Weekday Environmental Education Program

Hawai‘i Nature Center will offer a program for students, ages 6 to 11, in anticipation of school campus closures during some weekdays. Outdoor EDventure Days will incorporate State of Hawai‘i Next Generation Science Standards and explore a range of topics led by environmental educators including climate change, the ahupua‘a ecosystem, native species and cycles of nature.

Hawai‘i Nature Center at ‘Īao Valley Readies for Return of Maui Keiki

A team of volunteers and staff are readying the Hawai‘i Nature Center campus at ʻĪao Valley on Maui for the return of children next week.

‘Īao Valley Cultural Tours Now Available

Ke Kula ʻO Piʻilani presents the opportunity to join their ʻĪao Valley Cultural Tours.

Hawaiʻi Nature Center in ʻĪao Valley to go Solar

Hawaii Nature Center’s program facility at ʻĪao Valley on Maui, will soon have solar power thanks to a $40,000 grant from the Jonathan Merage Foundation and discounted photovoltaic installation by Maui-based Hawaiʻi Pacific Solar.

UPDATE: Hiker Falls 15-Feet at ʻĪao Near Nature Center

Rescue crews are responding to a report of a female who fell about 15 feet near a swimming hole above the Hawaiʻi Nature Center in ʻĪao Valley.