Exploring the past,
planting seeds for the future.
Soon your family, class, or group can discover the beauty of unspoiled nature, the rich cultural history of our islands and an appreciation of caring for the ‘aina with your own hands at the
Honolulu Zoo Children’s Discovery Forest.
About the Project:
The Discovery Forest is designed to represent natural systems, creating a scene of Hawai‘i before the arrival of humans and demonstrating culturally significant plant and tree species that once grew near traditional shoreline villages of O‘ahu. This replication of coastal ecosystems is providing a habitat for Hawaiian plants, birds, and invertebrates, while reconnecting urban visitors with the Hawai‘ian forest.The project is benefiting an estimated 700,000 visitors per year to the zoo.
Your Partnership:
Currently, we are seeking to raise support that will allow us to complete the construction of Phase II of this exciting project. We are currently seeking to build dynamic community partnerships that will help bring this phase of the project to fruition. There are a variety of ways in which individuals, community groups, local businesses and educators can be a part of bringing the Honolulu Zoo Children’s Discovery Forest to life in the heart of the city.
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Project Funders:
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DLNR Division of Forestry & Wildlife and USDA Forest Service through Kaulunani Urban Forestry Program
Hawai‘i Tourism Authority Natural Resources Program
Hawai‘i Community Foundation Samuel N. and Mary Castle Foundation Cooke Foundation Atherton Family Foundation Pettus Foundation Dept. of Community Services, City & County of Honolulu |
In-kind Donors: Halli’s Hawaiian Food Leland Miyano Side Street Inn PBR Hawaii Waiahole Botanicals Waiahole Nursery and Garden Center Green Field Nursery Native Plant Source Sharon’s Nursery Hui Ku Maoli Nursery Bernice Pauahi Bishop Museum Waimea Valley Board of Water Supply Halawa Xeriscape Garden |
Learn more at http://www.hawaiiforestinstitute.org/our-projects/honolulu-zoo-discovery-forest/
