The Kohala Center
Programs
Ecosystem Stewardship and Education
THE FOUNDATION OF THE KOHALA CENTERS (TKCS) WORK IS TO BUILD HEALTHY PILINA (MEANINGFUL RELATIONSHIPS) THROUGH STEWARDSHIP AND EDUCATIONAL EXCHANGES WITH OUR UNIQUE ISLAND ECOSYSTEMS. BY TURNING ANCESTRAL KNOWLEDGE AND RESEARCH INTO DAILY PRACTICE, WE STRENGTHEN CONDITIONS FOR PILINA THAT RECONNECT US BACK TO OUR PLACE, WATER, FOOD, AND PEOPLE. OUR CURRENT FOCUS IS ON IMPROVING THE HEALTH OF FIVE SPECIFIC AND UNIQUE ECOSYSTEMS (THE PLACES OF INTERDEPENDENCE BETWEEN AINA AND KANAKA): 1) KOHALA MOUNTAINS NATIVE CLOUD FOREST, 2) THE AHUPUAA OF KAWAIHAE, 3) THE HISTORIC HALA GROVE AT NIULIAI, KOHALA, 4) THE KULA LANDS AND AGROECOSYSTEMS OF NORTH HAWAII AND 5) THE CORAL AND MARINE ECOSYSTEMS OF KAHALUU BAY. WE PROVIDE AINA-BASED FORESTRY, AGRICULTURE, WATERSHED, SEED, SOIL AND REEF HEALTH PROGRAMS THAT SUPPORT FAMILY, STUDENT, TEACHER, FARMER, WORKFORCE, BUSINESS, COOPERATIVE AND LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT.GeographiesNot indicatedDatesJul 1, 2023 – Jun 30, 2024Source990No causes providedNo populations provided–$2.8M
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