Maui Huliau Foundation is offering a series of free professional learning opportunities this summer for Maui educators focused on climate literacy, place-based teaching and community partnerships.

The programs are open to public and private K-12 educators. Hawaii Department of Education and charter school teachers in grades 6-12 may also continue their learning through two PDE3 professional development courses offered during the 2026-27 school year.

A Climate Resilience Learning Day for Teachers will be held July 2, featuring visits to community projects focused on flood mitigation, wetland restoration, sea level rise adaptation and coral restoration. Participants will learn alongside representatives from ʻĀinakūkoʻa o Waiohuli Kai, Hawaiʻi Sea Grant and Maui Ocean Center Marine Institute.

An ʻĀina-Based Learning Day for Teachers is scheduled for July 10 at Waiheʻe Refuge and Paeloko. Organizers said the program will include site tours, service work and hands-on activities with community partners, including Kaʻehu and the Mauna Kahalawai Watershed Partnership.

Educators are also invited to attend Maui Huliau Foundation’s Learning Community Gathering on June 26, which will bring together teachers, school leaders and community organizations to discuss strengthening place-based learning opportunities for students. The gathering includes presentations, discussion and lunch for in-person participants. RSVP by June 24 by emailing info@mauihuliaufoundation.org.

For more information or to register, visit mauihuliaufoundation.org/teachers.