Hawaiʻi Historic Places
On Lā Hoʻihoʻi Ea, July 31, 2020, The Hawai’i Historic Places Review Board voted to add Pu’uokapolei to the Hawai’i Register as a traditional cultural property (TCP). They also recommended Pu‘uokapolei to the National Register of Historic Places.
Nohopapa submitted the nomination form on behalf of Ulu A‘e Learning Center.
View the archeological study:
Lā Mālama
The Ulu A‘e Learning Center through the Adopt A Park program with the City and County of Honolulu stewards the site of Puʻuokapolei. Lā Mālama, a day of caring is held at the pu‘u several times throughout the year. Volunteers clear out debris, remove graffiti, water plants, seed new plants and maintain the garden at the hula mound. Click on the button below to see a list of upcoming stewardship days.
Throughout the past fifteen plus years, the puʻu has been laden with challenges of homelessness, drug activity, escalating vandalism, litter and poor water irrigation. Through our consistent stewardship efforts, these challenges are addressed.
Mahinaona
Every year on Ke Ala Polohiwa A Kane (Summer Solstice), the sun will set directly into Pu‘u Palailai. From Pu‘uokapolei the direct descent of the sun into
Kapuʻuola
The Kapu‘uola Hula Festival celebrates Hawaiian storytelling through hula and new mele (compositions) at Pu‘uokapolei. The festival features performances by several hālau hula (hula schools) and live Hawaiian music entertainment.
Neneʻe
The Nene‘e program is designed for keiki ages 5 – 14 and held during the DOE intersession breaks. Participants explore their community through daily site visits and by engaging in mo‘olelo (stories), hana no‘eau (native Hawaiian skills and practices) and kuleana (stewardship). Daily lessons emphasize establishing life long habits that support our planet like using refillable water bottles, eliminating single use plastics and removing invasives from our natural environments.
Your donation will help to grow rooted and engaged children
and families in our communities.
Ulu A‘e Learning Center is expanding opportunities through our No‘eau After School, Nene‘e Intersession, Hana‘i‘o Food Gathering and Diving, and Pi‘ina Internship programs. These safe, supportive, and culturally grounded spaces allow keiki and ‘ōpio to explore their passions, deepen their connection to place, and build the skills they need to thrive.
Your support enables enriching activities, stewardship experiences, hands-on cultural learning, and mentorship that inspire growth year-round.
