Our Kupuohi Education program strives to teach students– pre-k to post college, about sustainability, science, language arts, Hawaiian Culture, and land-stewardship with exciting hands-on, experiential activities. Our goal is to inspire students to learn about and care for their environment while developing their sense of place.
Field trips generally begin at 9am and finish at 12:30pm (depending on group and bus availability).
Your day starts with protocol–a welcoming oli and then an introduction to Loko ea and loko iʻa–Hawaiian Fishponds. Each school group participates in a mālama ʻāina activity where your group helps the restoration efforts at Loko ea. They learn how their actions benefit Loko ea and in turn enhance a sense of place and the importance of stewardship. Restoration projects include anything from clearing invasive grasses from the pond, removing sand and debris from the channels, to the propagating and planting of native plants. The remaining lessons can be tailored to each group.
Huakaʻi Application
Mahalo for your interest in bringing your class to Loko ea! Please fill out the following form and our staff will get in touch with you to schedule your field trip. Please allow 5-7 business days to respond to your request.
MLEF charges a fee for schools visiting based on the number of eligible free and reduced lunch students.
Limited need based scholarships are available upon request.
If you have specific questions, please feel free to email our program coordinator directly at jacob@lokoea.org
Themes of Learning
Eight interconnected topics guide students through culture, ecology, and stewardship.
Immersive, place-based field experiences connecting students from pre-K through post-college to the living land, water, and traditions of Hawaiʻi. Learn by doing. Restore by knowing.
Let’s Work Together
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