KNOW Fire: K-8 Wildfire Education Program
The KNOW Fire program is a comprehensive K-8 wildfire education resource that introduces students to fire science, ecology, wildfire prevention, and native Hawaiian plants through engaging, place-based learning experiences. Designed for educators, schools, camps, and youth organizations, KNOW Fire helps build wildfire awareness and inspires Hawaiʻi's next generation of informed stewards and community leaders.
KNOW Fire Classroom Curriculum
Explore a collection of classroom-ready lessons and activities that teach wildfire concepts through hands-on learning, critical thinking, and interactive exercises. The curriculum includes topics such as the fire triangle, combustion, wildfire mitigation, Firewise landscaping, ecosystem change, and community preparedness. Activities are adaptable across grade levels and support meaningful discussions about wildfire risk and resilience.
KNOW Fire at Waikoloa Wildfire Safety Park & Demonstration Garden
Bring wildfire education outdoors with a guided KNOW Fire experience at the Waikoloa Wildfire Safety Park & Demonstration Garden. Students participate in hands-on field activities that connect classroom concepts to real-world landscapes while exploring fire ecology, native plants, wildfire prevention, and community resilience in an engaging outdoor setting.
Interested in bringing KNOW Fire to your school, camp, or youth group? Contact HWMO at admin@hawaiiwildfire.org to learn more about classroom presentations, curriculum resources, and field-based educational experiences.