
Save the date(s)! ʻŌhiʻa Love Festival is coming to your island this November. This is a very special event, to honor ʻŌhiʻa, and learn the latest research about the disease that is threatening them.
This year our theme is : Ka 'Upena O Ke Ola- the net of life. LIfe from mauka to makai is inconnected, like a big net, many of Hawaiʻi's native and endemic species are dependent upon ʻŌhiʻa lehua, for food, water, and shelter.
The design was created was and donated by local artist and conservationist, Kimberly DeSouza.
T-shirts with the design are available online at ʻŌhiʻa Love
Come show your ʻŌhiʻa Love and learn more about this important keystone species that supports life.
Letʻs celebrate at ʻŌhiʻa Love Fest, a free event for the family throughout November. Join us for special presentations, hands-on demonstrations, fun keiki giveaways, and more to celebrate ‘ōhi‘a lehua.
This event is brought to you by the University of Hawaiʻi, the Department of Land and Natural Resources - Division of Forestry and Wildlife, and your local Invasive Species Committees.
For a complete schedule of activities around Hawaiʻi, click on the tabs to the left.