`Āina-Based Education


We welcome groups of all ages to learn at Kapapapuhi
​Scroll down to view a menu of educational resources you are free to use!​

Kapapapuhi:  Information for first time school groups

​Contact our education coordinator (link below) and explore our "intro" resources!

Observe and Learn

Learn by observing mauka to makai 
​

​Aliens Among Us

Which plants are invasive?
Why should we remove invasive species?

Growing Native Plants

Why are native plants important? How can you grow them?

Mo`olelo: Ancestral Wisdom

​How can Hawaiian stories passed down over generations help us now?​

​Canʻt Eat the Fish?​ - Part 1

​How does pollution impact the food web in Pu`uloa and where does it come from?

Itʻs All About Rubbish

Why do we care? Where does it come from? What can we do about it?

​Navigating Your Ahupua`a

​What are the key landmarks and Hawaiian place names in your area?

Ola i ka Wai

How do you feel about the waters of Pu`uloa?
A collection of digital resources and poetic response options​

We Canʻt Eat The Fish? Part 2

​How can we protect  community from toxins in seafood harvested in Pu`uloa?​

Watersheds: the Waiwai of `Ewa

How can you learn to explore and make a positive difference in waters where you live?​

For the
​Birds

What birds are easily observed? Why are birds special and
​what can they tell us? 

Help us grow the next generation of `Ewa Leaders!

These activities were created for implementation with student or teacher leaders in a rotation at Kapapapuhi Point Park.
Most activities are easily adaptable to other sites, including school campuses and backyards.
We invite you to modify these lessons to best serve your group and are available for limited consultation to help you
​customize curriculum.
Email our Educational Coordinator to schedule and plan for your school group!

We are proud to partnering with others to provide
​additional `āina-based learning opportunities for `Ewa Youth

We are partnering with the Mālama Learning Center on the `Ewa `Āina Education Initiative supported by Kamehameha Schools.
Click here for details (program website)

We are partnering with the University of Hawai`i at Mānoa, College of Education on Project Hōkūlani.
​Click here for details (program website)
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