Hawaiian fishponds, or loko iʻa, once provided abundant resources that fed entire communities. With the passage of time, they faced not only disrepair, but also invasive species, both on land and in the water. On this episode of Outside Hawaiʻi, we'll explore two ancient Hawaiian fishponds, each with its own story of challenges and restoration. We'll visit Heʻeia Fishpond in Kāneʻohe Bay to witness efforts to control aquatic invasive species. Then we're off to Maui's Kapoho Fishpond where work has begun to rebuild this community resource. Weʻd like to thank the Harold Castle Foundation and our friends at the DLNR Division of Aquatic Resources, Paepae O Heʻeia, and Hawaiʻi Land Trust for supporting this episode, and a big mahalo to filmmaker Matt Yamashita and his team for producing all of today’s segments. Outside Hawaiʻi is a program of the Mālama Learning Center.To reach us, contact: info@malamalearningcenter.org. Copyright 2025

The coral reefs encircling our islands offer a wealth of often unseen benefits. They provide habitat for a multitude of marine species and give us food, recreation, and protection for coastal communities. Theyʻre vital to our way of life – and they need our care. On this episode of Outside Hawai'i, we'll explore ways that volunteers contribute to ocean stewardship. We'll join the Makai Watch team at Mālama Pūpūkea Waimea. Then we'll visit Nānākuli, where a partnership of non-profit groups is empowering the community to nurture native plants and restore coral reefs. The video segments for this episode are created by Wakeful State and Kuleana Coral Restoration. This episode is supported by a grant from the Harold K.L. Castle Foundation. Outside Hawai'i is a program of Mālama Learning Center. Copyright 2025

The vital role of plants is perfectly illustrated by Stevie Wonder's insightful lyrics: "I can’t conceive the nucleus of all, begins inside a tiny seed. And what we think as insignificant, provides the purest air we breathe."   On this episode of Outside Hawaiʻi, we’ll explore how hearts and minds heal when we grow plants. We’ll visit the Villages of Kapolei in west O’ahu to see how community members are changing their shared landscape. Then we’ll go to Polipoli Farms on Maui to explore a family’s inspirational journey to start an indigenous farm.  Weʻd like to thank the Villages of Kapolei, the Resilience Office at the City and County of Honolulu, and our friends at Polipoli Farms for supporting this episode. Outside Hawaiʻi is a program of Mālama Learning Center, a non-profit organization dedicated to helping our communities thrive through ʻĀina-Based Education. Contact us at info@malamalearningcenter.org for more information. Copyright 2025

For years, weʻve celebrated stories inspired by the legacy of Hōkūleʻa, which revived Polynesian voyaging 50 years ago. Spawned from the worldwide voyages of Hōkūleʻa, the Hoʻākea initiative – which means to broaden and extend – is now reaching thousands of children across Hawaiʻi. On this episode of Outside Hawai'i, we go to windward and leeward Oʻahu to witness the celebration of the third annual Hoʻākea Mauka to Makai, Navigating Our Change events. These gatherings united ocean and land-based organizations to share a vision of all keiki leading our future with the mind of a navigator. Mahalo to Hawaiʻi Department of Education for its leadership in creating and supporting Hoʻākea. It’s a powerful force for leading positive change in our communities.   Credits Hoʻākea Windward Oʻahu Producer/Director/Editor Matt Yamashita www.quazifilms.com Camera/Sound/Aerials Matt Yamashita Kahale Naehu-Ramos Mahalo Hawaiʻi Department of Education Kānehūnāmoku Voyaging Academy And all who participated in and supported this event Hoʻākea Leeward Oʻahu Director/Camera/Editor Keoni Fernandez, Mākaha Studios   Co-Producers Keoni Fernandez Pauline Sato   Mahalo Hawaiʻi Department of Education  Eala Voyaging Academy Nā Kama Kai And all who participated in and supported this event Outside Hawai`i Host Jenn Boneza Editor Tim Hunnings   Camera Keoki Smith Production Coordinator Alyssa Miller Theme Music Arranged and Performed by  Kahale Naehu-Ramos   Executive Producer Pauline Sato Copyright 2025 Outside Hawai'i is a program of Mālama Learning Center Contact us at: info@malamalearningcenter.org www.malamalearningcenter.org

In uncertain times, it's common to hear people talk of distrust leading to fear and conflict. Trust is the glue that holds communities together, and building that trust requires a genuine commitment to the well-being of the community as a whole.  On this episode of Outside Hawaiʻi, we'll explore community-led conservation efforts, including the Maui Navigation Team – community volunteers who are passionate about protecting Maui’s nearshore resources. We'll learn about the Lindsay ʻOhana’s generational kuleana toward ʻāina, and we’ll visit a school nurturing both trees and students.   We'd like to thank the following for sharing their creative skills with us: Matt Yamashita, Quazifilms Media Ryan Ishii, Street Cinema And we thank the following for making these videos possible: Hawaiʻi Department of Land & Natural Resources Maui Navigation Team Harold K.L. Castle Foundation Hawaiʻi Land Trust City & County of Honoluluʻs Dept. of Parks and Recreation, Division of Urban Forestry  Host - Jenn Boneza Camera - Keoki Smith Editor - Tim Hunnings Executive Producer - Pauline Sato Outside Hawaiʻi is a program of Mālama Learning Center, a non-profit organization www.malamalearningcenter.org @malamalearningcenter Copyright 2025

There’s a wise and familiar saying, “'The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago. The second best time is now.” It serves as a powerful reminder that even in the face of daunting problems, solutions are within reach if we act today. On this episode of Outside Hawaiʻi, weʻll explore how island communities are working with scientists and cultural leaders to create healthier, more sustainable futures. We'll delve into a successful watershed research project on Molokai's south shore and witness the passion for tree planting taking root in Leeward Oʻahu.  Weʻd like to thank The Nature Conservancy and the City & County of Honoluluʻs, Department of Parks & Recreation, Division of Urban Forestry for supporting this episode. Mahalo to the people of Molokaʻi and Nānākuli for their environmental stewardship. We encourage all communities to join efforts to grow our community forests. Outside Hawaiʻi is a program of Mālama Learning Center. Copyright 2025.

Hawaiian fishponds, or loko iʻa, once graced our island shores, showcasing the sophisticated resource management practices of our ancestors. Today, there’s a renewed effort to restore these ancient aquaculture systems. On this episode of Outside Hawai'i, we’ll head to the North Shore of Oʻahu, where a hidden gem in Haleʻiwa town has become a hub for community resilience. We'll explore Loko Ea fishpond with the Mālama Loko Ea Foundation, an organization offering exceptional ʻāina-based education for both keiki and young adults. Director/Camera/Editor Matt Yamashita, Quazifilms Media Producers Sayo Costantino Pauline Sato Mahalo Nui Loa Nakupuna Foundation Office of Native Hawaiian Relations Kamehameha Schools and the Kaiaulu of Malama Loko Ea Fishpond He leo mahalo kēia i nā ʻohana no ke aloha o nā keiki a ke kākoʻo mau ana I nā papahana e hoʻōla ai  ka ʻāina a me ke kaiāulu.  We are truly grateful for our community, families and friends for their continued aloha for Loko Ea, keeping cultural practices alive and instilling the values of our kupuna to our next generations. Outside Hawai'i is a program of the Mālama Learning Center, a non-profit organization. Contact us at: info@malamalearningcenter.org @outsidehawaii @malamalearningcenter Copyright 2024

As our environment faces growing challenges, weʻre encouraged by people who consider sustainability beyond just a concept or buzzword, but a way of life. On this episode of Outside Hawai'i, we’ll meet inspirational Sustainability Champions. We’ll learn how Denise Antolini shaped environmental law in Hawai’i. We’ll see how the Mālama Learning Center promotes climate change resilience. And we’ll visit with Chef Sheldon Simeon, a Top Chef finalist, and a leader in the sustainable seafood movement.   Stories on this episode: Denise Antolini Hawai'i Land Trust's 2024 Kahu o ka 'Āina Video by Matt Yamashita for the Hawaiʻi Land Trust Keʻalaʻiliahi Ford Climate Champion Director, Camera, Editor Ryan Ishii, Street Cinema Additional Footage Hawai’i Dept. of Land & Natural Resources Honolulu Fire Department Awāwalei Food Forest Director, Camera, Editor Ryan Ishii, Street Cinema Hawaiʻi Sustainable Seafood Dinner Series Chef Sheldon Simeon Video production Jeff Hawe of Workhat Media Maui camera operation Mike Donohoe A Collaboration of Conservation International Hawaiʻi and Chef Hui.   Outside Hawai`i Host Jenn Boneza Editor Tim Hunnings   Camera Timothy Bradley Production Coordinator Alyssa Miller Theme Music Arranged and Performed by  Kahale Naehu-Ramos   Executive Producer Pauline Sato Outside Hawaiʻi is a program of Mālama Learning Center, a non-profit organization whose mission is to inspire communities to care for Hawaiʻi by perpetuating conservation, culture, and sustainability through education. Contact us at: info@malamalearningcenter.org @outsidehawaii @malamalearningcenter Copyright 2024

Did you know that in Hawai’i, the keepers of knowledge and traditions for limu, or algae, were women? Today’s limu gatherers can thank their grandmothers, or tūtūwāhine, for passing down what they learned from their own tūtū. And we all can thank the late Dr. Isabella Abbott, a world renowned native Hawaiian ethnobotanist, who discovered more than 200 species of limu in her career. On this episode of Outside Hawaiʻi, weʻll explore the ocean through the perspectives of women, celebrating family traditions, stories, and crafts. We’ll walk the shoreline with limu gatherers, honoring the practices passed down from their grandmothers. Then, we’ll learn about fish leather tanning, an indigenous technique that reduces seafood waste while supporting local livelihoods. Mahalo to Kua ʻĀina Ulu ʻAuamo (KUA) and Conservation International Hawaiʻi for sharing their stories. Mahalo to the Hawaiʻi Council for Humanities for supporting this episode of Outside Hawaiʻi. Outside Hawaiʻi is a program of the Mālama Learning Center, a non-profit ʻāina-based education organization. For more information, contact us at info@malamalearningcenter.org Copyright 2024