October 14, 2015 (Maui Now) – The Kohala Center is offering a two-day workshop at Maui at the University of Hawai‘i Maui College on Nov. 6 and 7. to train new and seasoned fruit and vegetable growers to meet food-safety standards and the needs of wholesale markets. Register by Nov. 2.
October 11, 2015 (West Hawaii Today)—A proclamation from Gov. David Ige declaring October Farm to School Month was delivered Thursday by his representative Susan Kim at Kona Pacific Public Charter School, kicking off the campaign in West Hawaii. Through a partnership with the USDA and Food Corp, area schools are developing gardens and accompanying curriculum […]
September 29, 2015 (West Hawaii Today)—The Kohala Center and Imiloa Astronomy Center of Hawaii are recipients of this year’s Bank of Hawaii Foundation Monty Richards Hawaii Island Community Leadership Awards, recognizing nonprofit leadership within the areas of community development, education or housing, to benefit residents of Hawaii County. Each nonprofit organization received $15,000. The announcement […]
September 29, 2015 (North Hawaii News)—September is National Obesity Awareness Month, bringing to light a pervasive issue throughout North Hawaii. Originally seen more so in adults, childhood obesity now increases the risk for other health problems such as type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure and heart disease in children. » Read more
KAMUELA, Hawai‘i—September 8, 2015—Certified Public Accountant Dan Nutley with the national accounting firm Moss Adams LLP will present a Cooperative Business Accounting Training from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, September 24, at Anna Ranch in Waimea, Hawai‘i Island. Hosted by The Kohala Center, the training is intended for accountants, bookkeepers, and managers and […]
August 22, 2015 (KITV)—For some, big changes are coming to your child’s school lunch. Currently, educators are trying to figure out what lunchtime staples will stay and go. » Read more » Watch video
August 1, 2015 (Big Island Now)—Holualoa Elementary School will experience a first as it begins its new school year, a part-time school garden educator. With support from the County of Hawai‘i Research & Development Department and the Hickey Family Foundation, The Kohala Center was able to provide the new position at Holualoa Elementary School’s Native […]
Kamuela, Hawai‘i—July 30, 2015—For the first time in its history, Holualoa Elementary School will have a part-time school garden educator thanks to a unique public-private partnership facilitated by a community-based nonprofit organization. » Read more
July 21, 2015 (Big Island Now)—Volunteers are needed by the Kahalu‘u Bay Education Center for the ReefTeach and Citizen Science programs at Kahalu‘u Bay and Beach Park. The ideal volunteer loves the beach and has an interested in protecting the bay and its coral reefs, fish, and turtles. » Read more
KAMUELA, Hawai‘i—July 20, 2015—The ReefTeach and Citizen Science programs at Kahalu‘u Bay and Beach Park are looking for volunteers who love the beach and want to help protect the bay and its coral reefs, fish, and turtles. » Read more