School Visits and Field Trips
See how we are building a more resilient future through programs that restore land, uplift ʻike kūpuna, and empower our community.
ʻO ke kahua ma mua, ma hope ke kūkulu.
Build the foundation first, and the rest will follow.
Mahalo for your interest in bringing your students to Kumano I Ke Ala. We welcome K to 12 school groups to participate in immersive, hands on field experiences rooted in ʻāina based education.
Our farm visits offer students meaningful opportunities to explore Hawaiian food systems, sustainability, environmental stewardship, and the values of aloha ʻāina through experiential learning.
Our work is rooted in aloha ʻāina, a deep love and responsibility for the land that feeds and sustains us. Together, we steward spaces that nourish both people and place.
Program Overview
Our half day field trips are designed to:
- Explore Hawaiian food systems and sustainability
- Engage students in culturally grounded environmental stewardship
- Develop a stronger sense of kūleana, or responsibility to the land
- Support place based learning tailored to student age and classroom focus
Each visit is facilitator led and adaptive. Activities are shaped by seasonal needs at the farm and coordinated in advance with the school to ensure an appropriate level of participation.
Student engagement may include both active hands on work and observational learning, depending on grade level, readiness, and educator preference.
What to Expect During Your Visit
All school visits include:
- Welcome and orientation
- Farm and cultural context introduction
- Safety briefing
- Supervised hands on or guided participation activities
- Facilitated learning throughout the experience
Activities may include:
- Working in loʻi kalo
- Planting and harvesting
- Weeding and invasive species removal
- Environmental restoration tasks
- Introduction to traditional Hawaiian agricultural practices
Our goal is to create a safe, structured, and meaningful learning environment that strengthens students’ connection to ʻāina and community.
School Visit Information
School visits are available Monday through Friday.
We require a minimum of 72 hours notice. However, we strongly encourage booking as far in advance as possible to ensure availability and proper preparation.
Typical duration is a half day program.
We may accommodate concurrent groups if scheduling allows.
There is no fee for school visits. Donations are always appreciated and help sustain our educational programming.
Group size is determined by adequate adult supervision.
Schools must provide an appropriate number of chaperones. We recommend one adult per 5 to 8 students, or in accordance with your school’s internal policies.
Teachers and chaperones remain responsible for student supervision at all times.
Participation levels are determined in conversation with the school prior to the visit.
Options may include:
- Active hands on work in the loʻi or field areas
- Light participation activities
- Observational learning with guided facilitation
All visits include a safety orientation prior to beginning activities.
The farm includes:
- Uneven terrain
- Muddy conditions at times
- Direct sun exposure
- Outdoor learning environments
The site is not ADA accessible.
Portable restroom facilities are available.
Students should come prepared with:
- Comfortable clothes that can get dirty
- Closed toe shoes suitable for uneven terrain
- Refillable water bottle
- Hat and reef safe sunscreen
- Snacks
- Any necessary medications
- Optional towel and change of clothes if working in wet areas
Water is not provided, so students must bring their own.
All school groups must complete the School Field Trip Registration Form prior to arrival.
Each student must have a signed waiver completed by a parent or legal guardian before participating.
Teachers and chaperones are responsible for ensuring all required forms are submitted before the visit.
We ask all students to:
- Show respect for ʻāina and one another
- Listen carefully to facilitators and safety instructions
- Stay within designated areas
- Participate with care and responsibility
Our learning environment is rooted in mutual respect and collective responsibility.
How to Register
Please complete the School Field Trip Registration Form at least 72 hours prior to your requested visit date.
Earlier booking is strongly encouraged.