The Latest Mālama Hawaiʻi in 2026: 10 Programs to Help You Get Started Volunteering From restoring ancient fishponds to protecting native forests, these organizations across the Islands offer meaningful ways to mālama ʻāina and connect with local communities. by Grace Maeda
Environment Mālama: Safeguarding the Future of Alakoko, Kauaʻi’s Ancient Fishpond This 600-year-old Hawaiian fishpond on Kaua‘i’s southwest coast is one of the most endangered historic places on the island. by Catherine Toth Fox