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November 2014
First Annual SUPER Seedy Saturday
November 8, 2014—Join us for an informative afternoon of “seedy” activities! Bring seeds to share for a local seed exchange and enjoy a special “early release” viewing of the feature film Open Sesame — The Story Of Seeds by Sean Kaminsky. We will also have a panel discussion offering growing tips, updates on the status of seed work by the Hawai‘i Public Seed Initiative, and a question and answer session.
Schedule:
1:00 p.m.—Check-in for Seed Exchange
PLEASE DO NOT BRING ANY plants, keiki, or materials with soil! Please bring SEED ONLY so we do not spread Little Fire Ant. Please do not bring/share papaya seeds (unless tested and verified as GMO-free) and brassica seeds (to reduce spread of blackrot).
2:00 - 3:00 p.m.—Opening Pule and Seed Exchange
3:30 - 5:30 p.m.—Screening of Open Sesame — The Story Of Seeds followed by Panel Discussion
For more information please contact seedproject@kohalacenter.org or call 808-887-6411.
Find out more »Little Fire Ant Awareness Meeting – Honoka‘a
November 15, 2014—The Little Fire Ant, an invasive species that threatens agriculture, homes, and native ecosystems, has recently been found in Honoka‘a. The venom dispensed by these aggressive ants can cause blindness in household pets and livestock, and can inflict painful, long-lasting stings on humans. Major infestations have been known to ruin homes and farms. We all have a vested interest in curtailing their further encroachment to other regions of the island and the state. Heather Forester, a Hawai‘i Ant Lab invasive ant support technician, will present an informational session covering biology and methods for control. For more information, email honokaaseedexchange@gmail.com.
Find out more »January 2015
Modern Ahupua‘a: The Next Step
January 17, 2015—Seeds are the basis of life. Every plant senses environmental cues such as rainfall, soil, insect or disease pressure and makes small genetic changes that are reflected in the next generation’s seeds. Plants that are successful produce seeds that have become localized to thrive in our diverse island microclimates.
Find out more »February 2015
Love of Seed and Community: A Three-Day Envisioning Session
February 14–16, 2015—Invited Network individuals who have expressed a deep interest in creating a seed coop or seed business for Hawai‘i will come together to outline the first steps necessary to determine the feasibility of this concept.
Find out more »March 2015
Honoka‘a Seed Exchange
March 8, 2015—The Spring 2015 Honoka‘a Seed Exchange and Potluck will be held on March 8 from 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. at the Honoka‘a People's Theatre. All community members are invited to share and take home seeds from neighbors and practiced seed-savers of the area. There will be free seeds and catalogs from suppliers such as Baker's Creek, Johnny's Seeds, Territorial Seed, and Southern Exposure Seed Exchange. Local seed expert Lyn Howe will give a presentation on seed-saving and answer questions from the community about seeds and gardening. This is a potluck event so attendees are asked to bring a bowl and utensils.
Find out more »July 2015
Summer Seed Exchange (Captain Cook)
July 18, 2015—Tropical Edibles Nursery is hosting a free Summer Seed Exchange. The event opens with a “seed talk story” with Nancy Redfeather and Momi Subiano at 11:30 a.m., followed by a potluck lunch at noon and a seed exchange starting at 12:30 p.m.
Find out more »August 2015
Slow Food Hawai‘i & Hawai‘i SEED Seed Saving Workshop
August 8, 2015—Hawai‘i SEED and Slow Food in Hawai‘i are hosting a seed saving and cleaning workshop especially for people who are already conducting seed exchanges on O‘ahu. The general public is invited as well. Lyn Howe, who works with the Hawai‘i Public Seed Initiative through The Kohala Center, will be coming over to share her expertise on seed saving and sharing. She will share tips on the best ways to save, clean and store seeds and will be talking about how to navigate HPSI’s Seed Variety Selection Tool map and database to discover which plants optimally grow in your regional zone on O‘ahu.
Additionally, we want to use this event as an opportunity to develop a master plan for seed exchanges; so we can publicize and support one another in these efforts. Registration is now open online at http://www.eventbrite.com/e/slow-food-hawaii-hawaii-seed-seed-saving-workshop-tickets-17609398184. For more information please contact Laurie Carlson at lauriecarlson@me.com.
Find out more »‘Ai Pono Workshop: Connecting School Gardens to the Worldwide Voyage of Hōkūle‘a and Hikianalia (Kailua-Kona)
August 29, 2015—The content of this ‘Ai Pono Workshop is designed for teachers of grades 3 through 12. This workshop covers two topics: Building and Using a Solar Dehydrator: A STEM Learning Project and Making Cordage from Hawaiian Native Plants.
Find out more »September 2015
Composting and Food Safety for School Gardens (Kealakekua)
September 12, 2015—This workshop is designed for teachers of grades K through 12. Every teacher who uses a school garden should be very familiar with “good agricultural practices,” or GAPs, for safely growing and harvesting food that will be consumed by students.
Find out more »October 2015
Honoka‘a Seed Exchange and Potluck (Honoka‘a)
October 17, 2015—Bring seeds and a dish if can, or just come talk story with fellow farmers and gardeners and take home catalogs and seeds from Johnny’s Seeds, Baker Creek, and Territorial Seed. Please respect our NO SOIL policy to reduce potential transport of invasive species such as the Little Fire Ant.
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