Division of Forestry and Wildlife

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 Migratory Bird Day highlights the need to conserve migratory birds and their habitats. Hawaiʻi has a number of migratory birds that spend part of their time living amongst us and part of their time… Read More »

Endangered Species Day was established by the US Congress in 2006 and is a day to raise awareness about threatened and endangered species, promote conservation efforts, and celebrate the progress made in protecting wildlife and… 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 »

June is National Pollinator Month! This is a time to the critical role of pollinators in ecosystems, agriculture, and food security. DLNR Forestry & Wildlife protects multiple types of pollinators in Hawaiʻi, including bees, butterflies,… Read More »

World Environment Day is celebrated every year on June 5 and is the United Nations’ primary day for encouraging global awareness and action to protect the environment. The holiday was first celebrated in 1973. In… Read More »

National Trails Day recognizes the importance of trails for recreation, health, conservation, and community connection. It encourages people to explore the outdoors and participate in activities that promote the care and stewardship of trail systems.… Read More »

World Oceans Day raises awareness of the vital role the ocean plays in our lives and to inspire action to protect and preserve it for future generations. In Hawaiʻi, the health of our oceans is… Read More »

 National Forest Week is here, a week to celebrate the places, connections, and transformations found in National Forests and Grasslands. The event is coordinated by the National Forest Foundation. While Hawaiʻi does not yet have… Read More »

World Rainforest Day raises awareness about protecting tropical rainforests and combating climate change. Hawaiʻi's rainforests are our only source of freshwater, and they provide habitat to Hawaiʻi's native species. You can learn more about our… 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 »

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 »