At Mālama Maunalua, education and outreach is an important component of our mission. Awareness of the issues happening in Maunalua Bay is instrumental for change. People are our biggest asset in ensuring the health and survival of the Bay. Our Education and Outreach program is built around inspiring the next generation so they may become advocates for our mission, and life-long stewards for Maunalua Bay.
Photo Credit: Lila Lee
We work with students, volunteers, and the public by:
- Presenting educational lessons in K-12 schools during the school year
- Participating in various annual outreach events and community expos
- Hosting the first of its kind Maunalua Bay Watershed camp for middle school students
- Offering outreach internships
Educational Presentations that we offer:
- Watersheds
- Corals
- Native & Invasive Species
- Careers in Science
- Internship Recruitment
- Runoff & Green Infrastructure
- Sustainability & Biodiversity
Outreach Events we can table at:
- Community Events
- Business Events
- Conferences
- Street and Music Festivals
- Museums
- School fairs
- STEM events
- Film Screenings
**Note on Tabling at events: Mālama Maunalua can provide our own branded pop up tents, tables, educational materials, activities, and social media support.
If you are interested in scheduling with us or want to learn more about our Education and Outreach opportunities, please contact our Education and Outreach Coordinator, Laura Bailes, at lbailes@malamamaunalua.org
Applications are OPEN for Tree to Sea Camp 2025!
Join us in the field this Spring Break from March 17-21st to learn about the science, culture, and ecosystems of Maunalua Bay!
With the help of our partners at Protect and Preserve Hawai’i, the Maunalua Fishpond Heritage Center, the Coral Resilience Lab at the Hawai’i Institute of Marine Biology, and the Division of Forestry & Wildlife at the Paikō Lagoon Wildlife Sanctuary, Mālama Maunalua organized the third Tree to Sea Camp for middle school students on O’ahu to experience Maunalua Bay’s science, culture, and ecosystems!
This camp brings together students, scientists, educators, and environmental community leaders to offer a unique experience learning in an outdoor environment! From mauka to makai, or from the ridge to reef, students will learn about topics in sustainability, ahupua’a & watershed management, and marine science, as well as develop stewardship skills, gain hands-on experience conducting meaningful environmental conservation-based work, and deepen their understanding of science and Hawaiian culture. We look forward to hosting next year’s camp! Special thanks to NOAA for making this opportunity possible!
To learn about last yearʻs camp, please click the button below.