May Day is Lei Day in Hawaiʻi! Lei Day celebrates the giving, wearing, and making of lei, the traditional Hawaiian garlands made from flowers, leaves, shells, feathers, or seeds. The celebration began in 1927, initiated… Read More »

Hawaiʻi Invasive Species Awareness Month is an annual event dedicated to educating and mobilizing the residents of Hawaiʻi to protect our islands from the threats posed by invasive species. Join us throughout the month for… Read More »

Wildfire Awareness Month in Hawaiʻi is observed every May to raise public awareness about the growing threat of wildfires and to encourage community preparedness and prevention. It's a collaborative effort among state agencies, federal partners,… Read More »

World Bee Day celebrates bees and the critical pollination services they provide. If you see large bees in Hawaiʻi, those are likely introduced European honey bees. But, look closely at our native plants and you… Read More »

 The International Day for Biological Diversity is observed every year on May 22 to promote understanding and awareness of the importance of biodiversity—the variety of life on Earth—and to call for action to protect it.… Read More »