Kōkua Hawaiʻi Foundation is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization founded in 2003 by Kim and Jack Johnson, that supports environmental education in the schools and communities of Hawaiʻi.We provide opportunities that enhance appreciation for and understanding of the environment to inspire lifelong stewards of the earth. In 2019, Kōkua Hawaiʻi Foundation took on the kuleana to care for a seven acre parcel of land located in Haleʻiwa, which is now the Kōkua Learning Farm, a learning laboratory, inspiring learners of all ages to actively support their local food system.
We offer the Kōkua Learning Farm as a field trip destination for students to come discover and learn about our food system, Native Hawaiian plants and culture, conservation agriculture, various compost methods, sustainable farming practices, agroforestry, pollinators and more! Students will make important connections between their classroom learning and experiential learning at the farm. This is an opportunity to share our knowledge of this beautiful ʻāina for future generations to come. There are endless options for field trips and we can customize this experience to your group. Some groups enjoy touring the land, some want to get their hands dirty and help us conduct service learning activities & some want to curate their own custom experience.
For the 2024-2025 School Year we will be hosting field trips on Thursday mornings only. Please check the available dates below and sign up as soon as possible, as spaces tend to fill up fast!