Pukiawe, Leptecophylla tameiameiae. Photo by Dean Masutomi

Become a member

Of Friends of Hakalau Forest National Wildlife Refuge

Please join us in supporting the Friends of Hakalau Forest NWR to protect Hawaiʻi’s endangered endemic birds and plants in their unique native rain forest habitat.
Member benefits include;
  • Quarterly newsletters (Sept, Dec, March, June) – comprehensive report on activities at the Refuge, research news, history of the Refuge and volunteer opportunities
  • Advance notice of lectures and presentations
  • Early preview of volunteer opportunities
  • Annual membership meeting
We have a range of Annual Membership Dues to fit every need.

NEW – 40 Club – One Year ONLY, 2025 at $40 USD/year
Special category for individuals to celebrate the 40th Anniversary of the Refuge

Senior/Student – $15 USD/year
One year subscription period. Students attending college or community college, and those seniors 65+

Individual – $35 USD/year
One year subscription period

Family – $50 USD/year
One year subscription period. No more than two adults and any children living in the same household

Sponsor – $150 USD/year
One year subscription period.

Supporter – $250 USD/year
One year subscription period. 10% discount from online Store

NEW – Friend of the Forest – $500 USD/year
One year subscription period. Free FOHF t-shirt and 10% discount from online Store

Please fill out the form below to join/renew.
If you prefer to make your payment by check, please mail to:
Friends of Hakalau Forest NWR, PO Box 6065, Hilo, HI 96720
Families tour the Refuge. Photo by J. B. Friday
Families tour the Refuge. Photo by J. B. Friday
You may become a member or renew a membership by filling out the form below.

Would you like to give a GIFT MEMBERSHIP to a friend or loved one? If so, please complete the membership form by entering their personal information, and then in the Additional Comments box, please enter your name and email (or address if you don’t have an email address). Also tell us that you are giving the membership as a gift. Use your own credit card for payment.

If you have any questions or concerns, please send an email to friendsofhakalauforest@gmail.com and we will respond promptly.

To cancel a membership, please email us at friendsofhakalauforest@gmail.com

Memberships are tax deductible.
Your personal information is confidential—we don’t sell, trade, exchange, or otherwise distribute information about our members.

Nora passing on her knowledge. Photo by Dean Masutomi
Photo by J. B. Friday
Photo by Dean Masutomi
'I'iwi, photo by Ellen Schwenne

Free Ring Tone of One of the Big Five Endemic Hawaii Island Birds

Download an ‘i’iwi call as a ringtone for your iPhone or an mp3 for other phones!
Mahalo nui loa to Mark Kapono for his support for the Friends of Hakalau Forest!
Here’s how to install the ringtones on your phone.

Nene Goose. Photo by Dean Masutomi
Sunday Morning at Hakalau Forest. Photo by Dean Masutomi
Hawaii ‘Akepa. Photo by Jack Jeffery
‘Ōhi‘a (ohia), photo by J.B. Friday
Photo by Lauren Gutierrez
Ma‘ohi‘ohi (Stenogyne calaminthoides). Photo by Dean Masutomi