Returning to Hi‘i: Where ʻĀina, Culture and Community Meet
September 2026 —More than 30 volunteers returned to Hi‘i to care for Lāna‘i’s native ecosystems, share cultural knowledge and strengthen their connection to ʻāina through community stewardship.
Bringing ‘Āina Home: Growing Connections to Lāna‘i
August 2026 — Starting in September, Lānaʻi Culture & Heritage Center will offer locally grown plants for purchase, giving ʻohana a meaningful way to bring a piece of Lānaʻi home and practice mālama ʻāina.
Wake Up With Us at the Maui County Farmers Market
July 2026 — Start your Saturday morning with fresh island flavors, locally grown plants, and community spirit at the Maui County Farmers Market on Saturday, August 1.
From Soil to Stars: Keiki Learning Through Āina
April 2026 - On Lānaʻi, the land carries the stories of generations, and through hands-on, ʻāina-based learning, those stories continue to live in the next generation of keiki.
Join Kupulau Festival 2026 on Lāna‘i
March 2026 - Save the date for April 25 and join the annual Kupulau Festival, a vibrant celebration of Lāna‘i’s natural environment and cultural heritage.
Looking Ahead: Stewardship, Celebration and Connection in 2026
January 2026 - As we welcome a new year, we also rekindle our aloha for Lāna‘i, the ʻāina, its moʻolelo, and the family and friends who continue to carry our values forward.
Community to gather to discuss hunting on Lānaʻi’s land
December 2025 - December meeting addresses invasives toll on Lānaʻi’s ecosystems. Local hunters are taking responsibility not just as hunters, but as caretakers of the ʻāina.
Community Stewardship is Key to Kānepu‘u Preserve Success
November 2025 — Kānepuʻu, one of the most significant dryland forests remaining in Hawaiʻi and a wahi pana (storied, sacred place) rich in cultural heritage.
Volunteers Breathe New Life into Sacred Lāna‘i Site
September 2025 — Hiʻi, an ancient Native Hawaiian community high above Koele, is being revitalized through community stewardship that restores both the land and its living history.










