The following organizations will greatly benefit from increased conservation on Oahu. Please consider contacting the for more information or to offer support. There are many more organizations than can be listed here, so consider this a jumping off point for further research.
Education
University of Hawai'i - West Oahu |
University of Hawai'i - Honolulu Community College |
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The University of Hawaii - West Oahu is a four year, accredited, public university on the island of Oahu. It is one of ten schools in the University of Hawaii system. Students here can study in many conservation related fields, including Interdisciplinary Environmental Studies, Hawaiian-Pacific Studies, and more.
Contact Information 91-1001 Farrington Hwy Kapolei, HI 96707 Website: http://www.uhwo.hawaii.edu/ Phone Number and Email Address by Department Hawaiian-Pacific Studies: Dr. Leilani Basham, Associate Professor (808) 689-2353 [email protected] Dr. Ross Cordy, Professor (808) 689-2354 [email protected] Dr. Sa‘iliemanu Lilomaiava-Doktor, Associate Professor (808) 689-2355 [email protected] Interdisciplinary Environmental Studies: Dr. Fenny Cox, Associate Professor (808) 689-2361 [email protected] Dr. Joseph Bariyanga (808) 689-2359 [email protected] Natural Sciences: Dr. Fenny Cox, Assistant Professor - Biology (808) 689-2360 [email protected] Sustainable Community Food Systems: Dr. Albie Miles, Assistant Professor of Sustainable Community Food Systems (808) 689-2376 [email protected] University of Hawai'i - Leeward Community CollegeLeeward Community College has more native Hawaiian students enrolled than any other community college. It is a two year, accredited public college on the island of Oahu. It is one of ten schools in the University of Hawaii system. The school offers multiple science degrees and programs of study, including a Plant Biology and Tropical Agriculture program.
Contact Information 96-045 Ala Ike St Pearl City, HI 96782 Phone: (808) 734-9000 Website: http://www.leeward.hawaii.edu/ University of HAwai'i - Windward Community CollegeWindward Community College is a two year, accredited public college on the island of Oahu. It is one of ten schools in the University of Hawaii system. At Windward Community College, students can take courses in many areas of conservation, including Sustainable Agriculture, Tropical Tree care, and other relevant studies.
Contact Information 45-720 Keaahala Rd Kaneohe, HI 96744 Phone: (808) 235-7400 Website: http://www.leeward.hawaii.edu/ Phone Number and Email Address by Department Bio-Resources and Technology: Dave Krupp, Biological and Marine Sciences Professor (808) 236-9121 [email protected] GIS and GPS: Toshi Ikagawa, Geography Associate Professor (808) 236-9216 [email protected] Hawaiian Studies: Kalawaia (Peter) Moore, Hawaiian Studies Assistant Professor (808) 235-7388 [email protected] Marine Option Program: [email protected] (808) 236-9118 Natural Science: Ross Langston, Biology Assistant Professor and Natural Sciences Chair (808) 236-9119 [email protected] Plant Landscaping and Agricultural Technology: Dave Ringuette, Agriculture Professor (808) 236-9265 [email protected] Subtropical Urban Tree Care: Dave Ringuette, Agriculture Professor (808) 236-9265 [email protected] Sustainable Agriculture: Dave Ringuette, Agriculture Professor (808) 236-9265 [email protected] |
Honolulu Community College is a two year, accredited public college on the island of Oahu. It is one of ten schools in the University of Hawaii system. The school prides itself on its Marine education program.
Contact Information 874 Dillingham Blvd Honolulu, HI 96817 Website: http://www.honolulu.hawaii.edu/ Phone Number and Email Address by Department Hawaiian Studies: Jean Maslowski (808) 845-9278 Maggie Templeton (808) 845-9137 Marine Option Certificate Program: Greg Witteman 808-847-9847 [email protected] Natural Sciences: Jean Maslowski (808) 845-9278 Maggie Templeton (808) 845-9137 Occupational and Environmental Safety Management: Marilynn Ito-Won (808) 845-9218 Univeristy of Hawai'i - Kapi'olani Community CollegeKapi'olani Community College is a two year, accredited public college on the island of Oahu. It is one of ten schools in the University of Hawaii system. The school has a nationally respected STEM program with high transfer success rates.
Contact Information 4303 Diamond Head Road Honolulu, Hawai‘i 96816 Phone: (808) 734-9000 Website: http://www.kapiolani.hawaii.edu/ Phone Number and Email Address by Department Hawaiian Studies: Shannon Sakamoto (808) 734-9500 mkcinfo@hawaii.edu Kahelelaniokahakai Clark [email protected] Natural Sciences (STEM) Program: Maida Kamber Center (808) 734-9500 mkcinfo@hawaii.edu K-12 EducationThere are 195 public schools located on the island of Oahu: 23 high schools, 41 middle schools, and 131 elementary schools. There are also 13 charter schools, 3 of which are focused on the sciences and 5 of which are focused on Hawaiian culture and history, including the Hawaiian environment. There are also 59 private schools, which are a popular choice for education in Hawaii. For more information about these schools, please visit the following resources:
Public Schools: http://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/ Charter Schools: http://www.hawaiicharterschools.com/ Private Schools: http://www.hais.org/ |
EcoTourism
Kualoa Ranch |
Honolulu Botanical Gardens |
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Kualoa Ranch spans 4000 acres and includes the Ka'a'awa, Kualoa, and Hakipu'u valleys. It is located on the windward coast of Oʻahu. Widely known as the film location for Jurassic Park and Jurassic World, Kualoa Ranch is a beautiful backdrop for many different ecotourism activities. Visitors can go ziplining, embark on a hike, or take a guided jungle expedition, among various other offered adventures.
Contact Information 49-560 Kamehameha Hwy Kaneohe, HI 96744 Phone: (808) 237-7321 Website: http://www.kualoa.com/ Discover Hawaii ToursDiscover Hawaii Tours offers a multitude of experiences, including eco-tours for the environmentally conscious. Tour options include crater hikes, boogie boarding, snorkeling, and other outdoor activities.
Contact Information 955 Waimanu St Honolulu, HI 96814 Phone: (808) 737-3700 Website: http://www.discoverhawaiitours.com/hawaii-tours/eco-tours/ Farmers MarketsAn excellent way to experience the natural environment of Hawai'i is by visiting a farmers market. Not only will you help support local business, but you get the opportunity to enjoy some of the food grown on the island. The following resources can help you find a farmers market convenient for you.
http://www.honoluluhi5.com/blog/farmers-market-guide/ http://www.themodernhonolulu.com/explore-culinary-journeys/local-farmers-markets |
There are five botanical gardens located in Honolulu County. All of the gardens are open to the public, and host various events, including Preschool nature hour, family fishing derbies, and various arts classes. Guided tours are available at all locations.
Contact Information Honolulu Botanical Gardens 50 North Vineyard Boulevard Phone: (808) 55-7066 Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.honolulu.gov/parks/hbg.html Garden Locations: Foster Botanical Garden 180 North Vineyard Blvd. Honolulu, HI 96817 Ho`omaluhia Botanical Garden 45-680 Luluku Rd. Kaneohe, HI 96744 Koko Crater Botanical Garden 7491 Kokonani St. Honolulu, HI 96825 Wahiawa Botanical Garden 1396 California Ave. Wahiawa, HI 96786 Lili`uokalani Botanical Garden 123 N. Kuakini St. Honolulu, HI 96817 |
Conservation organizations
Surfrider FoundationThe Surfrider Foundation is a non-profit started by surfers who wanted to protect the environment they enjoyed surfing in. Though it started in California, Surfrider has spread to many other locations, including Oahu. According to their website, "the Oahu Chapter’s mission is to improve water quality, ensure the public’s right to beach access, reduce plastic marine debris, and work for responsible, ocean-friendly development on the island of Oahu."
Contact Information Rafael Bergstrom, Oahu Chapter Administrator Email: [email protected] Website: https://oahu.surfrider.org Resources for other Conservation OrganizationsThere are many other conservation organizations out there, including multiple smaller groups on Oahu, working to help their communities and preserve their natural environments. It takes real passion to start and work on a cause like this at such a small scale, so these organizations could really use assistance. Below are links to various conservation groups on Oahu.
Hawaii Conservation Alliance: http://www.hawaiiconservation.org/ Hawaii Adopt a Beach: http://adoptabeachhawaii.com/home.aspx Preserve Hawaii: http://preservehawaii.org/ Sustainable Coastlines Hawaii: http://sustainablecoastlineshawaii.org/ Various Groups on Oahu: http://alohaisles.com/oahu/conservation_groups.html |
Oahu Resource Conservation And Development CouncilThe Oʻahu Resource Conservation and Development Council is a non-profit focused on rural conservation, both through education and support of rural farmers and their own events promoting conservation. In the past they have worked on utilizing overused watersheds responsibly and reducing soil erosion.
Contact Information PO Box 209 92-1770 Kunia Road Kunia, HI 96759 Email: [email protected] Phone: 808-622-9026 Website: http://oahurcd.org/ |
