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Hawai'i Volcanoes National ParkNative hapu`u tree ferns abound in the rain forest
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Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park
For Teachers
 

Hawai`i Volcanoes National Park offers a variety of educational programs to schools and educational institutions.

Ranger-led, grade level curriculum-based programs for school groups visiting Hawai`i Volcanoes National Park focus on geology, forest ecology, and Hawaiian culture. These programs are designed to help teachers meet State of Hawai'i curriculum requirements. Our goal is to provide students with field experience as a supplement to classroom learning through ranger-guided hikes and environmental programs.

Ranger-led programs are popular and staff is limited. Plan your field trip early. Our calendar fills up quickly. Please email your program request form to havo_education@nps.gov at least three months in advance to schedule your visit.

Online Programs of Interest:

Students from all over the world will enjoy our online electronic field trip, "Volcanoes: The Earth at Work", which provides a unique look at Hawai`i's volcanoes and how they work.

Eruption: Islands Rising from the Sea - is an electronic field trip virtual visit. After clicking on this link, click on "Log In To The Website", Then, log in by using this user name and password:

  • User Name: lava
  • Password: flow
 Link to Volcano Update webpage. Lava slurps down a small cliff.
What's happening with the Volcano?
Info on volcanic activity
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Hula dancers perform at the Park's annual cultural festival
Events
Link to events at the Park
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World Heritage Site
Hawai'i's Only World Heritage Site
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Maps
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The Kamehameha Butterfly is orange and black, with white spots.  

Did You Know?
Only two butterflies found in Hawai`i are native. The Kamehameha Butterfly (Vanessa Tameamea) is Hawai`i's state insect, brightly colored, and larger than the Blackburn's blue (Udara blackburni).

Last Updated: April 22, 2008 at 17:14 EST