Environment
The Beloved Kōlea Birds Return to Hawaiʻi
You know it’s the end of summer when the Pacific golden plovers flock to the Islands.
Take a Farm-To-Medicine-Cabinet Tour of Kaua‘i Farmacy’s Organic Farm in Kīlauea
The family-run farm grows, processes, cures, packages and sells over 50 healing remedies, from teas to tinctures.
Hanauma Bay Has Never Looked So Good
Research shows the protected bay on Oʻahu has been recovering since the state shutdown in March.
Endangered Hawaiian Petrel Returns Home After Years at Sea
The first of 87 birds translocated as chicks has returned to Nihoku at Kīlauea Point National Wildlife Refuge after several years at sea.
Get Lost at Lyon Arboretum in Mānoa
This 200-acre public botanical garden on Oʻahu boasts more than 7 miles of hiking trails through a tropical rainforest.
The Outdoor Circle Has Been Protecting Hawaiʻi’s Natural Beauty Since 1912
The Hawaiʻi nonprofit has been working as both vanguard and watchdog for the Islands’ natural sightlines and flora for over a century.
These Cute Lemur Twins Born at the Honolulu Zoo Will Make Your Day
Listed as endangered, these two ring-tailed lemurs were born on Easter Sunday.
The 5 Best Farm Tours on Hawaiʻi Island
Here’s a ranked list of the best farm tours on Hawaiʻi Island, according to our 2020 Readers’ Choice Awards.
Did You Know Hawaiʻi Has Its Own Four-Leaf Clover?
The ʻihiʻihilauakea is a rare, endangered fern that resembles the lucky shamrock.
Get Eye-to-Eye with Sharks on This Cage-Free Oʻahu Diving Adventure
Going on a cage-free shark dive with One Ocean Diving is an unforgettable experience.
Hawai‘i Island's Ka Lae is Full of Hawaiian History
Also known as South Point, Ka Lae is so much more than just the southernmost point of the United States.
8 Things to Do in Hawaii During the Holidays
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas in Hawaii, so here are some activities to get you in the holiday mood.
Hawaii’s State Bird No Longer Endangered
The beloved nene, or Hawaiian goose, is downlisted from an endangered species to a threatened species under the Endangered Species Act.
5 Ways to Volunteer in Hawaii
Here’s a quick guide to giving back in the Islands, whether it’s picking up plastic on a beach or restoring an ancient fishpond.
It's Snowing in Hawaii (Again!)
While Oahu, Kauai and Maui were getting thunderstorms and heavy rains, Hawaii Island's Mauna Kea got a sprinkle of snow.
Why Hawaii's Beaches are Disappearing at an Alarming Rate
Due to rising sea levels, 70% of Kauai, Oahu and Maui beaches are chronically eroding.
Rapid Ohia Death Detected for First Time on Oahu
A species of fungi which causes Rapid Ohia Death (ROD) was found on a dead ohia tree in the Koolau Mountains.
7 Fun Facts About the Nene, or Hawaiian Goose
There’s more to Hawaii’s state bird than its endangered status.
A Quick Escape to Nature at Koko Crater Botanical Garden in East Honolulu
Free to visit, this garden on Oahu offers a serene tour through Hawaiian foliage, South American cacti and even African flora.
Help Reforest Gunstock Ranch on Oahu's North Shore
The Hawaiian Legacy Reforestation Initiative started a project to reforest more than 500 acres of land at Gunstock Ranch
The Big Island's Hawaii Tropical Botanical Garden Is a Living Plant Museum
Nestled along the rugged Hamakua Coast is a fantasy forest of native and international flora with an ocean view.
The 5 Best Botanical Gardens on Kauai
Take a break in nature at your favorite botanical gardens from our 2019 Readers’ Choice Awards.
