#Earth Day
O‘ahu-based homebuilder partners with Big Island nonprofit to reforest Hawai‘i
The Pa‘auilo-based nonprofit Hawaiian Legacy Reforestation Initiative, which has planted more than 2,000 native trees as part of the partnership with Gentry Homes, says: ‘Hawai‘i’s most valuable asset is its ecosystem. We all have a responsibility to protect it.’
Earth Day celebrated at Pālamanui preserve in Kona by gardening, planting, composting
To celebrate Earth Day (Lā Honua), more than a dozen volunteers gathered on Friday at the Hawaiʻi Community College’s Pālamanui Campus in West Hawai‘i to garden, plant and compost.
Start Earth Day with E Ala Ē chant at sunrise
On Earth Day at sunrise, groups across Hawai‘i will gather for the chant led by Hawaiian elders and cultural practitioners.
Big Island divers unite with Aqualung, PADI for #DiveForEarthDay
Nonprofit Ho‘omalu Ke Kai and business Seasport Divers are behind the Kaua‘i cleanup efforts.
Kohala Coast resort plants 1,000 trees in honor of Earth Day
Fairmont Orchid also supports Waikōloa Dry Forest Initiative’s Future Foresters program.
University of Hawai‘i, electric vehicle group holding Earth Day events on Big Island
Earth Day on April 22 is just around the corner and there are several ways to celebrate on the Big Island.
Hawai‘i Energy launches ‘be a light, give a light’ Earth Month promotion
The public can nominate a nonprofit to receive a LED lighting makeover from now until April 28.
Annual volunteerism celebration expanded by Kanu Hawai‘i with Volunteer Month 2023
Most of the more than 800 events held during Volunteer Month have an environmental and cultural stewardship focus.
‘Sizzling Summer Fun’ events coming to Big Island
Events and festivals include SPF sunscreen swaps, inclusive canoe races and celebrations of Hawaiian history and culture.
This April, join Hawai‘i cultural demos at National Historical Park in Kona
In addition to a full slate of programming, April 22 will be a fee-free day for all visitors to the park.
Volcano Watch: It is Earth Day, My Earthlings
Earth Day was first established on April 22, 1970, to raise awareness of some of the harmful effects industrialization was having on the environment.
Watch: From Maunakea to Haleakala, Chants Welcome Earth Day
On Earth Day 2022 at sunrise, groups across Hawai‘i gathered atop Hawaii island’s Maunakea and Maui’s Haleakala. They were joined by islanders and visitors who congregated in sacred Hawaiian spaces and places, urban centers and along the coastlines. All participated in a chant that began at 6:06 a.m. Hawaiian sunrise.
Be a Hero And Give Time: Volunteer Week Offers Chance to Make a Difference, Big or Small
Organized by Kanu Hawaii, Volunteer Week Hawai‘i 2022 that kicks off next week is aiming for unprecedented unity of kama‘aina and visitors alike as Hawai‘i emerges from the pandemic. More than 10,000 volunteers are anticipated to gather in support of hundreds of charities at more than 250 events held statewide.
Earth Day Events Abound in April
A variety of free in-person and virtual activities throughout the month of April are taking place in honor of Earth Day 2022.
Halekiʻi Market Goes Green For Earth Day Event
Halekiʻi Market in Kealakekua is going green to celebrate Lā Honua (Earth Day).
Agritourism Showcased in New Hawaii Farm Trails App
Information on Hawai‘i’s agritourism operations can now be accessed in the palm of your hand.
Earth Day Opportunity for Hawai‘i High School Students
During the past half century, the ‘aina of Hawai‘i has changed dramatically.
Electric Companies Observe Earth Day with Release of Sustainability Report
In honor of Earth Day 2018, Hawaiian Electric, Maui Electric and Hawai‘i Electric Light released their 11th annual Sustainability Report for 2017-2018.
Five Fun Eco-Friendly Tours for Earth Day
In celebration of Earth Day on Sunday, April 22, our green, fun-seeking Big Island Now staff suggests five eco-friendly activities to get you closer to nature.
Students, Teachers, Scientists Demonstrate in Hilo
Supporters of science gathered in Hilo on April 21 and 22 for Hilo’s March for Science, an offshoot of the international movement on Earth Day.
