Fieldtrips 

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We facilitate programing for K-12 classrooms and summer programs. Groups must be smaller than 45 students and have an adequate number of chaperones for the age group. Fieldtrip availability is limited and dependent on adequate staffing levels.

To request a fieldtrip email KauaiNWRC_Education@fws.gov. Include

  • School or program name
  • Age or grade level of students
  • Number of students
  • Number of teachers and additional chaperones
  • Type of transportation
  • Would you like to apply for funding to cover transportation costs?
  • Do any of your students need accessibility accommodations?
  • Possible dates
  • Science standards or themes your students are working on 

The Mōlī (Laysan Albatross) Lifecycle Program

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Kīlauea Point National Wildlife Refuge provides programming for more than 500 second and third grade students from Hanalei to Līhuʻe each year. Students take part in three classroom sessions before visiting the refuge, where they can observe wildlife life cycle stages in person.

Transportation costs are covered by the Friends of Kauaʻi National Wildlife Refuges, as funding allows.

Teachers interested in participating should email KauaiNWRC_Education@fws.gov by Oct. 15.

Next Generation Science Standards

  • LS4.C: Adaptation
    In any given environment, some organisms survive well, some survive less well, and some cannot survive at all.
  • 3-LS1-1
    Develop models to describe how organisms have unique and diverse life cycles, but all share the stages of birth, growth, reproduction, and death.

  • 3-LS2-1
    Construct an argument that some animals form groups to help members survive.

Lesson Plans

Classroom Presentation 

Printable Student Booklet

Homeschool Groups

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Homeschool groups should book their reservations online. If you are coming in multiple vehicles, each car should have their own reservation. If you would like to check out a junior biologist kit with binoculars, magnifying glasses and field journals, email  KauaiNWRC_Education@fws.gov. Include: 

  • Age or grade level of students
  • Number of students
  • Number of teachers and additional chaperones
  • Type of transportation
  • Date of your reservation
  • Science standards or themes your students are working on 

Community Preschool Groups 

Throughout the year we host preschool students and their families from 8:45-10 a.m. Families must arrive in less than 42 vehicles due to parking constraints. Preschools must have at least one chaperone with every three children. Availability is limited. To request a visit teachers can email KauaiNWRC_Edcuation@fws.gov. Include: 

  • Age range of students
  • Number of students
  • Number of teachers and additional chaperones
  • Type of transportation and number of vehicles
  • If your are arriving in a school bus, would you like to apply for funding to cover transportation costs?
  • Possible dates Wednesday-Friday.