The Cooper Center is our community center in Volcano Village, Puna District ... on the Big Island of Hawaii. We are a nonprofit, directed by the Cooper Center Council ... with a mission of bringing the community of Volcano, Hawaii and surrounding area into a cohesive group. We direct and/or  host many activities and projects. Our community is located in an exotic rainforest, near the entrance to Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. Please join us in continuing to make Volcano, Hawaii a superb place to live!

TWO NEW PROJECTS BY VCA AT THE COOPER CENTER ...
The VCA annual meeting was held, Thursday, Jan. 26th and part of the Volcano Long Range Plan includes beginning two community projects at Cooper Center: a rain forest nature trail, along with forest restoration, and an educational-demonstration garden. These concepts have been approved by Cooper Center Council and plans are being developed for implementation. These projects will enhance the campus at Cooper Center and provide recreational and learning opportunities.

Tentative plans are for the loop interpretive trail to start and end behind the playground. Invasive plants such as kahili ginger and strawberry guava will be removed to allow the forest to
recover. The demonstration garden will feature outdoor gardening and greenhouse techniques suited to the Volcano climate and provide opportunities to learn about sustainable agriculture and
native plant propagation. Classes will be offered during the year as part of the two projects ....

Sincerely,

Linda Ugalde ... for Cooper Center Council
ʻAʻohe hana nui ke alu ʻia. (Pukui #142.)
(No task is too big when done together by all.)

MEDICINE FOR THE MIND:
Buddhist healing meditation, Volcano Art Center Niaulani Campus. Feb 5th and Feb 19th, 4-5:30pm. Classes are free to everyone. No late admission & please dress warmly.

COMMUNITY DINNER:
"Friends Feeding Friends " is our FREE community dinner every Thursday from 4 - 6 pm.

VOLCANO SENIORS:
If you're 55 or older join us at the Cooper Center Thursdays at 9 A M. for activities, food, & fun.

CURRENT CALENDAR:
Our Current Calendar is back online. It has a list of the many regular activities and projects going on at "The Coop" ...

VOLCANO COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION:
Also visit our very active community association