Events
Stay connected with our community through our monthly workshops and events. Join us to learn, grow, and connect with others.
Sensory Scavenger Hunt
Monday, September 7th, 11am - 1pmPāpā Forest, Mauka Miloliʻi, South Kona
Join us at Pāpā Forest, where we will explore the landscape and engage all of our senses with a sensory scavenger hunt! Please wear closed-toed shoes and bring warm layers.
All are welcome, including those with mental health challenges, social service providers, and interested community members. This free event is a part of the Nature & Art as Therapy program, offering a unique approach to mental health through interaction with creativity, ʻāina, and community.
If you are interested in attending but face barriers, please let us know; transportation support may be available upon request.
To sign up or for more info, call 808-345-4764 or email info@rootandrisehawaii.org.
Impact Report Update
Our 2025 Impact Report highlights Root & Rise Hawaiʻi’s work providing free, community-based mental health programs across Hawaiʻi Island, the lives we’ve touched, and our vision for expanding access through supportive housing and deeper community connection.
Programs
Nature & Art as Therapy:
Experience the healing power of ʻāina, creativity, and community! This program offers free, community-based workshops that foster mindfulness, connection to ʻāina (that which provides), and social connection to improve mental well-being.
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Proudly funded by County of Hawaiʻi and Hawaiʻi Community Foundation.
