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September 2023 by Sheryl Ann Basilio
Loved it! Went for a field trip with 2nd grader. I got to refresh my knowledge on different life cycles. Very relaxing nature sounds.
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August 2023 by Sukanya Chakrabarti
I felt my daughter learnt a great deal about conserving natural resources and had fun at the same time! They have a fantastic program
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June 2023 by Jason Rushin
Great staff, beautiful trails, but bring your bug spray!
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March 2023 by Mariya N.
For a nonprofit nature center, they are very unfriendly to unscheduled visitors looking to learn more.
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October 2022 by Indar Lange
Great place to take your kids and family for parties and hikes.
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September 2022 by Michael Weinberg
A wonderful rainforest park. Extensive and well maintained hiking and running trails provide access to jaw dropping views of the mountains ands and streams.
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September 2022 by Casey Palacios
Beautiful hike and definitely good exercise.
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July 2022 by Daniel rew
Great hike, clean bathrooms, and thank God for a shoe cleaning station with a brush. After the hike you will definitely want to clwano ff your shoes, it's muddy but has great views.
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April 2022 by Ben Beckner
?, did a ten mile hike around tantalus. Don't ask me the name of the trails but went through Banian trees, bamboo forest and epic views of the island
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April 2022 by Russell Nanod
Great place to hike. So many trails.
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December 2021 by Sarah R.
I've been able to experience the Hawaii Nature Center as a teacher, as a family member attending a birthday party, and as a parent, and I am so impressed by what this place has to offer! My son attended weekly camp last semester when he was homeschooled and now he attends the camps over school break. He still asks when he can go back :) The counselors are so patient with the kids, and there are so many interesting places to explore (the stream, the many hikes, the chicken coop, the butterfly plants, the bug log, etc.) that he loves his time there. As a teacher I appreciate that the counselors offered to tailor their lessons to match our units. All of the counselors I've worked with at the Nature Center seem to have a lot of experience working with young children and know how to keep them engaged and encourage them to ask questions and explore their environment.
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September 2021 by TAMMY PICANCO-ANTONIO
Beautiful and educational. the nature center is a great place for families.
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September 2021 by Carrie G.
Hikers park in the lot at the bottom of the street then go up and around the long way rather than walk along the paved road. The path is a lot longer to reach the trailhead and it's muddy so after you wash your shoes be prepared and bring a change of shoes for your car! There's a decent amount of parking but it does fill up, and the trail is clearly marked and easy to follow (aka, I trust myself not to get lost!!) It's a decent workout- and the loop means you have a different view of stuff throughout the hike, vs having to turn around and go back the same way. It takes me about 1.5 hours to do the ~3 mile loop. If you go with kids or people who take their time, plan on at least 2.5 hours. If you turn right at the bench and trail map sign at the beginning of the trail, that side is dryer, and is a steeper ascent, but the other 2 parts of the loop are mostly downhill. If you go left, it's lusher and muddier but mostly uphill at a less steep slope for more of the trail. There's 2 bench spots on the trail you can sit and rest at. There's a few water crossings, but it's not deep. Dog friendly! The beginning of the trail has several signs marking the types of plants, and 2 bridges that go over rivers. I know they do kids education programs and I think they do a great job in the community. The gate closes at sunset. I've never been locked in, but have gotten stuck past sunset the time I brought a friend who brought a baby so we were slowed down and had to do the last mile by my phone's flashlight. That was gnarly!!
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August 2021 by J F
Great educational programs. Nice hiking trail.
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June 2021 by Taitusi Taufa
The kaawa family really takes care of that valley and makes it a beautiful sight to see every time. Please take care of this place everyone!
