Spend a day learning about marine ecosystems and coral ecology. Have fun getting into the ocean to do your part to help the reefs heal and ensure a healthy marine ecosystem for the future. Then head inland to the Honokowai Valley to visit one of the richest archeological sites of the Hawaiian people. Here you will help maintain the sites to keep them clean of invasive species. You'll also learn about Hawaiian medicinal plants and applications, and assist with their primary goal to reforest the Honokowai Valley with native and endemic Hawaiian plant species.

About Maui Cultural Lands
Maui Cultural Lands is a non-profit grassroots land trust organization. Their mission is to stabilize, protect, and restore Hawaiian cultural resources, and is founded on the principles of traditional Hawaiian values.

Did you know that 90% of Hawaii’s plant and animal species aren’t found anywhere else on Earth? We learn from our expert guide about environmental stewardship – to lessen our impact on the delicate environment of Maui and other fragile ecosystems. Be part of local preservation projects allowing you to give back to your host island. Past groups have planted taro in the ‘Iao Valley, restored ruins of coastal lands dating back a thousand years, built barriers and boardwalks to protect vulnerable land from human devastation, and cleared invasive plants at environmental restoration sites.

About ECO Maui
ECO Maui’s mission seeks to foster awareness, appreciation, understanding, and stewardship of Hawaii’s environment by educating with an interactive and immersive approach.

You will have the opportunity to use your creativity to either plan and implement day camp activities for these children or help paint and beautify the clubhouse. Regardless of which volunteer project the club is in need of, you will serve as a role model for youth who come to the center for guidance and recreation.

About the Boys and Girls Club
Also known as “The Positive Place for Kids,” the Boys & Girls Club is dedicated to helping and inspiring Hawaii’s youth to become responsible citizens. They provide a safe environment for guidance-oriented programs in character development, education, technology, health and life skills, the arts, sports, fitness, and recreation. Each year, the Club provides service to over 10,000 children, many of whom come from disadvantaged backgrounds.

Participants will engage in an educational program focused on the anatomy, history, and the importance of the Hawaiian Green Sea Turtles. Working alongside Malama na Honu staff, trip members will offer educational outreach and public awareness to residents and visitors. Trip members will also be engaged in hands-on work to maintain clean beaches and communicate the importance of wildlife conservation to the community.

About Malama na Honu
Malama na Honu is a non-profit organization dedicated to protecting Hawaiian sea turtles through education, public awareness and conservation, all in the Spirit of Aloha. They are focused on protecting this threatened species and spreading the word to the public on the continuing need for preservation efforts.

Participants will have the opportunity to help care for animals by washing out food and water bowls, cutting banana leaves, brushing cats, weeding, raking, and cleaning out small animal enclosures.  Through interactions with the animals, participants can learn leadership skills, trust, empathy, and kindness.

About Leilani Farm Sanctuary
Leilani Farm Sanctuary is a farm paradise for animals who have been orphaned or rescued from mistreatment. Their goal is to focus on humane education. Their programs provide volunteers with a one-of-a-kind, hands-on experience.