The Le'Ahi Wetland Nature Center is part of a larger proposal that reintroduces the wetland ecosystem into the Diamond Head Crater, previously militarized by the United States Military during the early 1900s. The restored wetland will provide habitats for endemic species of water birds, migratory birds and various species of vegetation. The wetland nature center will be a crucial actor in this newly established network, where it serves as a platform for the education and advocacy of its natural history. The building sits atop the old Battery Birkhimer while the military structure is repurposed into classrooms and galleries. The juxtaposition of the old military structure and the new education facility reinforces the importance of knowledge and preservation over colonial infrastructure. The pitched roof of the facility also frames the view of the Le'Ahi Peak, where the visitors could have the most optimized view of the crater.
