Wildlife
Haleakalā is home to more endangered species than any other National Park.
As a philanthropic park partner of Haleakalā National Park, we support the programs and projects that allow the park to protect, manage, and interpret their unique resources.
100+ endangered plant and animal species native to the Park
30,183 Acres, 80% designated wilderness protected in the Park
10,000ft elevation with landscapes ranging from tropical rainforest to subalpine desert
Maui’s #1 tourist attraction with over 1 Million Park visitors per year
Plant life
Haleakalā contains a multitude of different plant species, with some being endemic, some native, and some invasive.Endemic: Found only in one place. Native: Naturally found in one place, but can be found in other places as well. Invasive: Not occurring naturally in a place, brought in unnaturally. The plant most commonly associated with Haleakalā is the 'ahinahina, or Haleakalā silversword. The 'ahinahina is a special plant endemic only to Haleakalā. It is a threatened species that is protected by the National Park.
Other native plants include 'Ohi'a, Māmane, and ʻŌhelo. The plants in Haleakalā are vital to the ecosytems, providing food, shelter, and more.
Support us in raising funds to support plant species protection and restoration which will allow for species population growth and its preservation.
Animals of Haleakalā
One of Haleakalā’s well known species is the Nēnē, or Hawaiian Goose, Hawaii’s state bird. Nēnē are a threatened species, with the population once reaching as low as 30 birds. Haleakalā National Park and other organizations have worked hard to build up the population, and there are now around 300 birds just in Haleakalā National Park, and more around the Hawaiian islands.
Other endangered animals are the pueo (Hawaiian Shorteared Owl),ʻUaʻu (Hawaiian Petrel), as well as the ʻŌpeʻapeʻa (Hawaiian Hoary Bat), the only terrestrial mammal native to the Hawaiian Islands.
With Nēnē still being threatened, there is still a lot of work being done to protect this species.
Endangered Birds
Some critically endangered bird species in Haleakalā are Kiwikiu (Maui Parrotbill), ‘Ākohekohe (Crested Honeycreeper), and ’I’iwi (Scarlet Honeycreeper). Vital work is being done by Haleakalā National Park and other organizations to prevent their extinction, and combat two of the biggest threats to these species: predators and avian malaria.
The survival of these species is our top priority, therefore we are fundraising to provide support to the National Park in its efforts of predator control and avian malaria research.
We funded ‘Heart of Maui’, a short film to raise awareness of the plight of our native forest birds.
Every contribution, big or small, fuels our critical conservation efforts.
Through your generous support, we can:
Combat Invasive Threats
Eradicate and control invasive plants and animals that threaten native ecosystems.
Restore Native Habitats
Replant native forests and create thriving environments for endangered species.
Educate & Inspire
Foster a deeper appreciation for Haleakalā's wonders through educational programs for all ages.
“Hahai no ka ua i ka ululaʻau.”
The rain follows after the forest.
Destroy the forest, the rains will cease to fall, and the land will become a desert.
Olelo No'eau: Hawaiian proverbs & poetical sayings. Collected, translated, and annotated by Mary Kawena Pukui