Classroom Presentations and Field Trips

The best way to learn about nature is to spend time in nature, which for school kids means field trips! There a number of organizations that also offer classroom presentations, bringing nature into the school setting.

Below is a partial list of orgs you can contact. You can also reach out to non-profits in your area to see what opportunities are available!

Hawaii Nature Journal offers classroom presentations, too! Request a visit from HNJC

Statewide

DOFAW: Division of Forestry and Wildlife: classroom presentations, field trips, posters and stickers, curriculum, activities, community events, and more!
https://dlnr.hawaii.gov/dofaw/education/connect/

HO’A — Hawai Open Arts

Hawaii Land Trust: field trips, youth programs, volunteering
https://www.hilt.org/field-trips

Oahu

To request classroom visits from other Hawaii nature organizations — not nature journaling specific, but a great way to educate your students and inspire them to learn more about nature!

Kokua Hawaii Foundation: field trips, curriculum, class support, grants
https://kokuahawaiifoundation.org/kokua-learning-farm-field-trips/

Malama Moanalua: class visits, volunteer days
https://malamamaunalua.org/education/

Healthy Climate Communities: field trips, class visits, curriculum
https://healthyclimatecommunities.org/education/

Sustainable Coastlines: field trips, class visits, curriculum, videos
https://www.sustainablecoastlineshawaii.org/re-learning

Kauluakalana: field trips
https://www.kauluakalana.org/programs

Hookuaaina: field trips
https://hookuaaina.org/visit-the-loi/

Papepae o Heeia: field trips
https://paepaeoheeia.org/field-trips/

Hawaii Marine Animal Rescue: class visits
https://h-mar.org/education/

Deep Sea Fish Ecology UH Manoa: class visits:
https://www.soest.hawaii.edu/DARC/deepseafishecology/index.php/outreach/

Waimea Valley: field trips
https://www.waimeavalley.net/educational-programs

Malama Learning Center:
https://www.malamalearningcenter.org/programs

Hawaii Nature Center:
https://hawaiinaturecenter.org/oahu-school-programs/