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.
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Latest Updates from the Friends
Caring for Haleakalā with Aloha ʻĀina During the Shutdown
E mālama i ka ʻāina, a mālama ka ʻāina iā ʻoe – Care for the land, and the land will care for you. Aloha kākou (Greetings, everyone), Haleakalā National Park remains open during the federal government shutdown, but with only a small number of essential staff. Many of...
A Hui Ho & Mahalo Nui Loa to Laura Miller
We want to send a heartfelt mahalo nui loa to Laura Miller for her incredible years of service with Friends of Haleakalā National Park. Laura has been instrumental in building our Kīpahulu service trips, leading our Adopt-a-Highway program, and serving as both...
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.
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.”