~ Founded January 13, 1997 ~
Friends of Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park celebrates 25 years of supporting Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park.
Our Programs
Wild Caves Exploration
An in-depth guided exploration through a tropical rain forest and fragile lava tube.
Institute On Demand Private Tours
Private tours of the park are custom-designed to your group size, itinerary, interests and physical abilities.
Youth Ranger Program
Provides education and career preparation to youth in rural East Hawai‘i
Walk in the Park
This monthly program on second Sundays is aimed at bringing together FHVNP members to explore the park’s beautiful trails.
Forest Restoration
Help conserve the forests of Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park with monthly volunteer projects that include native seed collection, invasive species removal, and native seedling planting.
Guardians of the Trails
In 2018, Friends of Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park launched our Guardians of the Trails Program.
The Official Philanthropic Partner to Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park
Upcoming Events
Friends of Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park
FHVNP is a non-profit organization with members worldwide who have experienced the wonder and power of the park’s living volcanoes. In Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park, friends and visitors can walk on new lava fields, hike thorough ancient rainforests, see plants and animals found nowhere else on earth, and learn to respect and celebrate the culture and traditions of Hawai‘i’s indigenous people. More »
