NELHA/HOST Park Tour

Because of a location move, this tour will not be offered until April 25, 2022.

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If a particular date does not open for booking, it is because it is unavailable at this time. For further questions call 808-329-8073 or email kcs@kcshi.org.

Come see, experience and learn about the Hawaii Ocean Science and Technology (HOST) Park administered by the Natural Energy Laboratory of Hawaii Authority (NELHA), up-close. Tour begins at the beautiful Kona Sea Salt Farm, producing the only sea salt in the world made from pure, 900 year-old deep ocean water. The engaging presentation includes the history, purpose, current operations at HOST Park as well as information on advances in science, technology and engineering and innovative uses of sunlight and seawater combined with the research support provided by NELHA at the HOST Park campus. Learn about Hawaii’s Clean Energy Goals and how innovation at HOST Park is working toward meeting those goals on the Island of Hawaii, and Hawaii Tourism Authority’s Malama Hawaii program.

Keahole Center for Sustainability is a nonprofit that focuses particularly on technology showcased on the Big Island and here at NELHA. If you have even just a smidgen of curiosity about the Big Island’s role in cutting edge green energy, sustainable aquaculture, desalination, and research efforts, or if you have a passion for the environment and inspiring the next generation, this tour is for you!

Bring a face covering, hat, water and wear sunscreen!

Presentation Schedule
Tuesdays & Wednesdays (excluding holidays)

Presentation Schedule
Duration of entire tour: 10:30 am – 12:00 noon
10:30-11 am–Presentation at the Kona Sea Salt
11 am – Noon  Keahole Point tour and visit to Keahole Point, HATCH Accelerator, HNEI Hydrogen Fuel Station,  OTEC demonstration facility & Hale Iaco business incubator