FRIENDS OF HALEAKALĀ NATIONAL PARK
Connecting to Haleakalā Through Service
Haleakalā: A Rare & Sacred landscape
ABOUT US
He Pouhana No Haleakalā,
A Support Pillar for Haleakalā
Friends of Hakeakalā National Park fosters strong relationships between Maui’s diverse communities (of both residents and visitors alike) and Haleakalā National Park through service, volunteerism, and education. We do this in order to preserve, protect and promote the ecological and cultural heritage of this special place.
WAYS TO GET INVOLVED
JOIN US FOR VOLUNTEER SERVICE
We protect what we love. Join us to care for Mauna Haleakalā, one of Maui’s most sacred wahi pana, or pulsing places.
SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER
Friends of Haleakalā National Park regularly distributes an inspiring and informational newsletter. Subscribe to receive the latest in your inbox!
BECOME A FRIEND of HALEAKALA
Become a Friend and be first to know about about service trips, events, and other items of interest.
Latest Updates from the Friends
2025 FHNP Annual Public Meeting Review
Mahalo to everyone who joined us for our annual public meeting in June! It was wonderful connecting with our community in person. We heard updates from FHNP President Elizabeth Speith and Superintendent Natalie Gates, and we learned about the important research and restoration work happening in the Nuʻu Ahupuaʻa (land division) on the “backside” of Haleakalā.
Celebrating our 2025 Scholarship Winners
Celebrating Our 2025 Scholarship WinnersWe proudly announce the recipients of the 2025 Don Reeser, Mary Evanson, and Dr. Fern Duvall Memorial Scholarships. Each scholar received a $2,000 award supporting their educational journey in environmental conservation: Kaylee...
FRIENDS OF HALEAKALĀ NATIONAL PARK SCHOLARSHIPS GRANTED
Three 2024 graduates of Maui high schools are awardees of the 2024 Friends of Haleakalā National Park’s Memorial Scholarship. Emmi-Lin Felten of Kamehameha Schools Maui, Nyla Mullen of King Kekaulike High School, and Lucia McKinnon of Seabury Hall will each receive...
I’ve gotten so much more out of it than I expected. At first I just wanted to get into the Crater, but now I’m part of a community.”