Mānoa Walkabouts

Explore Mānoa Valley with expert insights and cultural storytelling

Join us for our next Mālama Mānoa Walkabouts, guided tours through the beautiful Lyon Arboretum that highlight the natural and cultural history of Mānoa Valley

Session 1

Date: Monday, November 17, 2025
Time: 9:15 AM to 10:30 AM

Cost: $15
Location: Lyon Arboretum, 3860 Mānoa Road, Honolulu HI

Join us for a guided morning walk through Lyon Arboretum, a 200-acre living museum at the end of Mānoa Valley. Our expert guides will share the arboretum’s collections, history, and cultural stories, giving you a deeper view of Mānoa’s ecology and conservation efforts. The tour concludes at 10:30 AM, but attendees are welcome to continue exploring the gardens and trails on their own.

This expansive tropical botanical garden, managed by the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa, is home to more than 6,000 species of plants, with a special focus on native Hawaiian plants, conservation, and Hawaiian ethnobotany.

👉 Register for this at our 1000 Plant Giveaway Event or by reaching out to Brenda Lam

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On August 2nd, Mālama Manoa's latest Walkabout was held at the Magoon Research Center facility as a mid-morning event. It provided attendees with an overview of traditional composting and worm composting. The curious group left with practical and sustainable knowledge along with a starting batch of vermicast compost for their own gardens.

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This Manoa Walkabouts event offered a meaningful blend of community engagement, historical education, and nature-based learning. Attendees explored the lush grounds of the Manoa Heritage Center, learning about the cultural significance of the site, native flora, and the preservation efforts led by local volunteers and educators. Participants had the opportunity to connect with neighbors, deepen their understanding of Manoa Valley's history, and experience the beauty and tranquility of the land firsthand.