Free public talk! Friday 6/21 @ 5pm. No RSVP required, but space is limited so please arrive early to grab a seat! Our presenter will be conservationist and educator Ben Catcho.

Step into a world where science and Hawaiian culture intertwine harmoniously through the practice of makawalu. Join us on a transformative journey as we explore this practice, bridging traditions with modern knowledge. Learn this skill of perspective thinking that connects us to the natural world in a profound and meaningful way. Discover the beauty of blending science with Hawaiian heritage.

Join the Big Island Invasive Species Committee and the Division of Forestry and Wildlife for a fun morning of native seed cleaning! Come learn about some of the native plants in our forests, how to collect seed on your own, and gain hands-on experience with processing seeds to grow.

Celebrate Mahina Lāʻau Kamaʻāina with us at this event on Sunday, April 28th from 10AM - 12PM. RSVP is required and we request a $20 suggested donation to the Laulima Nature Center. In return, all attendees will receive a free potted native plant!

Learn to identify common edible invasive plants in Hawaiʻi with instructor Danya Weber. Join us for National Invasive Species Awareness Week as we raise awareness about invasive species, the threats that they pose, and what can be done to prevent their spread— by eating them! RSVP required with $20 donation. Register here. Space is limited.

Join us for a plant dye workshop by @avalon.dawn.art on Sunday, Feb 18th! We will be learning about local dye plants and their cultural importance, how to use our kilo ʻāina skills when gathering, how to process dyes, the chemistry of plant pigments, and dye applications. Students will receive kapa samples and hala brushes to play with the dyes we make in class, and can take home leftover dyes (trust me, there will be plenty to spare)! Registration is $60 per person and is limited to 10 spaces. You can RSVP at the link provided in the QR code on the flyer. Please feel free to share widely, and reach out if you have any questions! See you then :)

Join us Feb 17th @ 5pm for a science-filled night! Guest speaker Zach Taylor will present on his work with the MEGA Lab focused on developing methods to get community scientists more involved with coral reef fish surveys and free diving. Guest speaker Alex Spengler will present on his development of an app that allows users to interact with digital reconstructions of coral reefs and shipwrecks used in underwater research. Alex will share how data collected for science can be used in new and creative ways + touch on themes of improving access to isolated or sensitive ecosystems. This event is free to the public. No RSVP required— come early to grab a seat!

Guest speaker Graham Talaber will share why nighttime is so exciting for viewing invertebrates (i.e. insects, spiders, and snails). See photos of species encountered in native forest, learn about methods for finding invertebrates, and discover ways community members can use iNaturalist to record invertebrate detections.

Join us in the reading room for a special book reading by Erin Chung. All ages welcome.

Learn about the mushroom life cycle, identifying characteristics, common groups of mushrooms, and more!