Trust for Public Land Hawai'i

03/31/2026

FREE KEIKI SKATE LESSONS AT ʻAʻALA PARK
We are back with free keiki skate lessons at ʻAʻala Park this spring thanks to and . Link in bio to register!!!

Keiki should bring a skateboard and helmet. If unavailable, please note through the registration link.

Dates:
Tuesdays: 3/24, 3/31, 4/7, 4/14
Thursdays: 3/26, 4/2, 4/9, 4/16

Time:
3:30pm-4:30pm

01/31/2026

It will take all of us — hands, hearts, and voices — to restore this ʻāina, nurture its waters, and pass on a legacy of stewardship that endures.

Please visit www.hoihoimaunawili.org to make a gift or learn more.

175 acres in Kailua are no longer at risk of being developed, and now the work of stewardship begins and the nonprofits need your help.

12/06/2025

Nani Nā Pali Hāuliuli o Nā Ko‘olau

Kāne‘ohe Pali is protected in perpetuity! Adorned by the misty rain of Āpuakea, the cascading green pali of the Ko‘olau Mountains are an iconic feature of Kāne‘ohe that are known to many. Kāne‘ohe Pali is home to waterfalls, streams, springs, cultural sites, and is a native forest habitat home to native plants and animals. The effort to protect Kāne‘ohe Pali runs generation deep and could not have been done without the help and support of the Kāne‘ōhe community and our partners.

Link in bio to read more about Kāneʻohe Pali!

11/20/2025

THANKS FOR GIVING! In the spirit of thanks and gratitude we mahalo our 2025 Corporate ‘Ohana Partners for helping to protect ʻāina for future generations. James Campbell Company, PAR Hawai’i, and Booz Allen

11/15/2025

We are excited for Urban Makahiki tomorrow at ʻAʻala Park! There will be performances by UH Dance Company and Jason Tom. There also will be the opportunity to get some tasty treats from Madres Churros and shop with the ʻŌpio Mākeke. Join us for a celebration of makahiki season with free music, games, and fun from 10am-2pm. Brought you by Waiwai Collective, American Savings Bank, Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority and Trust for Public Land.

11/14/2025

Urban Makahiki is tomorrow (11/15) at ʻAʻala Park from 10AM-2PM! There will be free activity booths including learning how to play hanafuda with Hanafuda Hawaiʻi. There will also be martial arts demonstrations by Hawaiʻi Martial Arts Cultural Association & Long Cheng Chinese Kung Fu Club and Capoeria Beouro Hawaiʻi. ʻAʻala Park is a beautiful park with a storied history reflective of Hawaiʻi’s history and ethnic diversity. Urban Makahiki once again returns to ʻAʻala this makahiki season, bringing a cultural event to the park in an exciting way, highlighting Hawaiian and local culture. Presented by Waiwai Collective, American Savings Bank, Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority and Trust for Public Land.

11/14/2025

We welcome you to Urban Makahiki this Saturday at ʻAʻala Park from 10AM-2PM. Urban Makahiki will feature a diverse lineup of performances from cultural organizations and local musicians that celebrate Hawaiʻi’s vibrant traditions. Celebrate makahiki season with Hālau Pua Aliʻi ʻIlima, learn to play kōnane with Paʻi Foundation, and lei making with Palai Hawaiʻi . There will be live performances, marital arts demonstrations, activities, and more - open and free to the public. Presented by Waiwai Collective, American Savings Bank, Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority and Trust for Public Land.

11/13/2025

Come join us at Urban Makahiki this Saturday! The event centers on the themes of moʻolelo, wai and makahiki consciousness, encouraging all to engage with the rich history of ʻAʻala Park and its connection to the ahupuaʻa of Kapālama and Nuʻuanu. There will be music, featuring Poi Beaul, games, ʻōpio mākeke, and more. Brought you by Waiwai Collective, American Savings Bank, Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority and Trust for Public Land.

10/07/2025

Join this talk story session to learn about the community’s effort to protect agricultural lands with .k.farms in Hilo!

Link in bio to register!

09/04/2025

We are humbled to announce the permanent protection and return of ‘Anaeho’omalu Kapalaoa, 27.38 acres of ancestral lands to Nā ‘Ōiwi O Pu‘uanahulu, a Native Hawaiian descendant-led nonprofit. The property was the last undeveloped beachfront parcel in Waikoloa Beach Resort.

Marking the district boundary between Kona and Kohala, this land is a wahi pana (legendary, storied place), with pristine ocean resources, wai ʻōpae (anchialine ponds) with ʻōpae ʻula (native shrimp), petroglyph fields, Hi‘iaka heiau (place of worship), and ancient trail networks. Kapalaoa was a small coastal fishing village until the 1930s known for fishing and salt making.

Previously planned for resort development, the land is now owned by Nā ‘Ōiwi O Pu‘uanahulu. Under its stewardship, the site will function as a kīpuka (an oasis in a lava bed) where the community can perpetuate traditional ecological knowledge through educational programs, restoration work, and cultural practice.

Trust for Public Land facilitated the acquisition and partnered with the community to raise $7.4 million to purchase the land and transfer it to Nā ‘Ōiwi: $3 million from the State Legacy Land Conservation Program and $4.4 million from the County of Hawai’i Public Access, Open Space, Natural Resources Preservation Program.

08/12/2025

We invite you to Battle of the Bao on Saturday, August 23rd from 11AM to 1PM at ʻAʻala Park - presented by , and . Battle of the Bao is a friendly tasting competition of bao/manapua from Chinatown restaurants. There will be public voting with samples (first come, first serve while supplies last) and judge voting with special guests including , , , , and . This event will follow the Chinese Chamber’s annual Chinatown Cleanup from 9AM to 11AM - for more information go to . Join the Chinatown Cleanup then Battle of the Bao, showcasing some local Chinatown flavor and some family fun!