Malama 'Āina
“To care for the land & its natural resources”
Kipuka Olowalu was established in perpetuity as the reorganized Olowalu Cultural Reserve.
This reserve was originally formed in 1999 as a community-based managed area to dedicate a space for Hawaiian culture amidst the development of land in the area.
The History of the Olowalu Valley
To understand our mission, one must understand where this process began in order to develop a deeper meaning and understanding for the restoration and protection of the Olowalu Valley.
Find out about the history of our land here:
The Cultural Significance of the Olowalu Valley
Rebuilding an ahupua‘a occurs at many levels, but the foundational process comes in the form of education and traditional cultural practice.
Learn more about our efforts here:
The Focus of Kipuka Olowalu
Learn more about our mission statement and the guiding principles that our efforts are structured around.