Kualoa Ranch Private Nature Reserve is owned and managed by the eighth generation descendants of Dr. Gerritt P. Judd. Kualoa’s mission is to enrich people’s lives by preserving Kualoa’s sacred lands and celebrating its history. Established in 1850, Kualoa’s company vision is to be a role model as stewards of these amazing 4000 acres named Kualoa, Hakipu’u andKa’a’awa. Our goal is to protect and enhance the natural beauty of these lands while developing sustainable recreational, agricultural and aquacultural enterprises that are compatible with the environment. All tours and commercial activities enable Kualoa to keep the lands undeveloped so that future generations will be able to enjoy them as well. We truly care about and strive to educate all visitors … kama’aina, military and malihini … about traditional Hawaiian values, reverence for our natural environment, respect for the host Hawaiian culture and most importantly, the sacred history of Kualoa.
Meet at school at 8:15 am
Depart school by 8:30 am
Arrive at Kualoa Ranch by 9:15 am
Tour 9:30 am-11:30 am
Lunch 11:30 am- 12:00 pm
Depart Kualoa Ranch by: TBD
All participants must wear closed toed shoes. Students, teachers or chaperones not wearing closed toed shoes will not be able to participate.
Rain and mud are always a possibility so please dress accordingly
Mosquito repellent and sunscreen are highly recommended
Home lunch
Water
Kualoa stretches across three ahupua`a (land divisions); Hakipu`u, Kualoa and Ka`a`awa. Each section of land offers a unique environmental experience. Students will take a walking adventure and listen to mo`olelo (stories) as they learn about each special place and Hawaiian culture.
Hakipu`u (“broken hills”) Made up of small ridges and valleys, this activity will take children through an open valley, along a stream, and uphill to visit an ancient loʻi kalo (taro patch) area that is being restored.
Kualoa (“long back”) A short hike will take students to a lookout point where they can get a birds’ eye view of Kaneʻohe Bay, Moliʻi Fishpond and Mokoli’i Island. Children will learn about the plants they see and visit a historical cultural museum.
Ka`a`awa (“the aʻawa” wrasse fish) This large, open valley offers a walk surrounded by the majestic mountains. Children will explore the stream and visit a reproduction of a Hawaiian Village.
Using Kualoa’s natural outdoor laboratory, conduct biological and physical surveys of the environment to create and test hypotheses. Throughout this integrated, inquiry-based activity, students will observe their environment, collect meaningful data and come to conclusions about the importance of conservation and environmental research. Recommended for middle and high school students.