Lā Hoʻihoʻi ʻEa commemorates the return of Hawaiian sovereignty from Britain in 1843 after a brief occupation known as the Paulet Affair. When the occupation ended, Kauikeaouli (Kamehameha III) raised the Hawaiian flag and made… Read More »
September 26th is Nēnē Awareness Day, a day to celebrate Hawaiʻi's State Bird. Learn more about nēnē on our Nēnē species page, where youʻll find info, audio, videos, and photos about nēnē. Check out the… Read More »
National Public Lands Day is an opportunity to celebrate public lands and get involved in volunteer projects. It was established in 1994 by the National Environmental Education Foundation. DLNR Forestry & Wildlife stewards around 1M… Read More »
"Spot the Ant, Stop the Ant" Month is an annual awareness campaign held in October in Hawaiʻi, focused on preventing the spread of the Little Fire Ant (LFA) — one of the most damaging invasive… Read More »
Forest Products Week celebrates the importance of forests and the sustainable products they provide, while promoting responsible forest stewardship. It was established by Congress in 1960 and is coordinated by USDA Forest Service. In Hawaiʻi,… Read More »
Bat Week is an annual international celebration held from October 24 to 31, dedicated to raising awareness about the importance of bats and the need to protect them. In Hawaiʻi, our only native land mammal… Read More »
National Carbon Management Day is a day to highlight the importance of reducing and managing carbon emissions to address climate change. It encourages individuals, industries, and governments to take measurable steps toward a low-carbon future.… Read More »
International Mountain Day raises awareness of the importance of mountains to people and the planet. It was established by the United Nations General Assembly in 2003. In Hawaiʻi, our mauka areas are home to some… Read More »
“Protecting Wetlands for Our Common Future” Nearly 90% of the world’s wetlands have been degraded since the 1700s, and we are losing wetlands three times faster than forests. Yet, wetlands are critically important ecosystems that… Read More »
Wildlife Conservation Finance: Investing in People and Planet From the highland steppe to the coral reefs, wild animals and plants hold intrinsic value. As essential parts of Earth's intricate web of life, they sustain ecosystems,… Read More »
Kauikeaouli, King Kamehameha III, was born in Keauhou on Hawaiʻi Island, the second son of Kamehameha I. He was the younger brother of Kamehameha II, Liholiho, and succeeded the throne upon his death. Kamehameha III… Read More »
Forests give us so much: air to breathe, food to eat, shade from the sun, erosion control, and more. In Hawaiʻi, our mauka forests are our only source of fresh water, as rain and mist… Read More »
World Wood Day is observed every year on March 21 to celebrate the cultural, ecological, and economic significance of wood. It emphasizes the importance of sustainable wood use and promotes awareness of how wood contributes… Read More »
World Water Day is an annual United Nations observance held on March 22 to highlight the importance of freshwater and advocate for the sustainable management of freshwater resources. In Hawaiʻi, our freshwater streams are fed… Read More »
Native Hawaiian Plant Month honors and promotes the importance of Hawaiʻi's native plants. It highlights the incredible diversity, cultural significance, and ecological value of plants found nowhere else on Earth—many of which are deeply rooted… Read More »
National Environmental Education Week is celebrated on the week before Earth Day, and is an opportunity to celebrate and engage with environmental educators. DLNR Forestry & Wildlife believes environmental education is critical to building the… Read More »
Earth Day has been celebrated since 1970 and is a day that raises awareness about environmental concerns and celebrates our connection to nature. Earth Day is particularly important here in Hawaiʻi, where our communities rely… Read More »
April 25 is ʻŌhiʻa Lehua Day! Celebrate this tree by learning about its ecological and cultural importance in Hawaiʻi. • Visit our ʻōhiʻa species profile page • Download, print, and craft our ʻŌhiʻa Finger Puppet… Read More »
