Prince Lot Annual Hula Festival

It is often said that the coral reefs of Hawaiʻi are the tropical rainforests of the ocean. Just as the land forests of the Hawaiian islands are home to an incredibly diverse selection of ecosystems, so too are the coral reefs.

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Hunting is a valued traditional past time in Hawaiʻi. For many socially-conscious hunters it is a means to gather quality meat from a trusted and often sustainable source. For hunting to serve such wide ranging interests it is imperative that prospective hunters receive appropriate education, and this is where the hunter education program comes in.

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The first of May, May Day, as it is known in the northern hemisphere, is a celebration of spring, the beginning of the seasonal bloom which will lead to a bountiful harvest later on in the year. Here in Hawaiʻi, we know this day also as Lei Day – a celebration of culture and tradition.

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Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park is host to a remarkable confluence of science and culture, the annual Bioblitz event. This unique two-day event brings together scientists, cultural practitioners, and the public.

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