Tree to Sea Camp

With the help of our partners at Protect and Preserve Hawai'i, the Maunalua Fishpond Heritage Center, the Coral Resilience Lab at the Hawai'i Institute of Marine Biology, and the Division of Forestry & Wildlife at the Paikō Lagoon Wildlife Sanctuary, and Hui Nalu Canoe Club, Mālama Maunalua is organizing and hosting the third annual Tree to Sea Camp to experience Maunalua Bay’s science, culture, and ecosystems! This unique, experiential learning camp is for students ages 12-14 and will take place in the Maunalua region during spring break from Monday, March 18th - Friday, March 22nd, 2024.

This camp brings together students, scientists, educators, and environmental community leaders to offer a unique experience learning in an outdoor environment! From mauka to makai, or from the ridge to reef, students will learn about topics in sustainability, ahupua'a & watershed management, and marine science, as well as develop stewardship skills, gain hands-on experience conducting meaningful environmental conservation-based work, and deepen their understanding of science and Hawaiian culture. To read about last year's camp, click here!

Join us as we teach you about what you can do to help create a more healthy and sustainable Hawai'i.

At Tree to Sea Camp, students will explore the wonderful ahupua'a of Maunalua Bay and:

• Visit 4 restoration sites mauka to makai: Pia Valley,  Kalauhaʻihaʻi/Kānewai Spring,Paikō Lagoon Wildlife Sanctuary, and Maunalua Bay
• Work alongside field managers and resource experts (ornithologists, botanists, marine biologists, cultural experts, voyagers, and more)
• Engage in hands-on field restoration and management while learning about the history and culture of the place
• Learn applied scientific techniques and technological skills applicable to higher education and professions
• Enjoy being outside, off the computer, and getting your hands dirty

If you are a middle school student on O‘ahu and have a passion for science, nature, and learning outdoors, fill out an application today! We are accepting applications on a first come first serve basis. Our capacity is limited to 25 students. The application fee per student is $200.