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May 2015
KWP Volunteer Day: Working in Wet Wilderness
May 16, 2015—Our target? Himalayan (formerly called “kahili”) ginger. This plant has the capacity to displace Kohala’s native forest over time. Its rhizomes monopolize the forest floor, and its leaves block sunlight to the native mosses and ferns. So what is KWP doing about it? We have designated special areas on the mountain where our partners think it is possible to beat back the invasion and let the native forest dominate and thrive. Pu‘u Pili at Kahua Ranch is one of those places, and we’ve cleared nearly 30 acres so far.
Find out more »Hawai‘i Island Meat Cooperative Producer Meeting—Hilo
May 17, 2015—Family ranchers on Hawai‘i Island will be able to access an additional slaughter option through a new mobile slaughter unit for cattle, sheep, goats, and pigs beginning in 2016. Funding from the Hawai‘i Department of Agriculture has moved this project from concept to reality, as the unit has been ordered.
Find out more »Circle of Friends Nature Walk: Pu‘u Pili Biodiversity Preserve
May 23, 2015—NOTE: This event is open to members of The Kohala Center’s Circle of Friends only. To become a member or to renew your membership, click here or contact Cortney Okumura at The Kohala Center at cokumura@kohalacenter.org or 808-887-6411.
Find out more »KWP Volunteer Day: Trees, Trees, Trees!
May 30, 2015—We have another 1,000 baby trees to set free in our Koaiʻa Corridor restoration area, thanks to our volunteer seed collectors and our partners at DLNR who are growing Kohala ʻōhiʻa. Please join us this coming Saturday to plant ʻōhiʻa, manono, and pilo—all native, all Kohala. The Koaiʻa Corridor is looking greener and greener these days, and it’s not just grass! About 30 species of native trees and shrubs are thriving here, changing the pasture back to forest. Come plant with us, and get your hands in the soil. Read more...
Find out more »June 2015
KWP Volunteer Day: Koai‘a Tree Sanctuary
June 13, 2015—Join us for a morning work day in the Koai‘a Tree Sanctuary, where we are continuing our efforts to remove invasive fountain grass and replace it with native trees and shrubs. Our work will be very focused: get the grass OUT and the trees IN! The thriving baby trees planted so far this year are testament to the strength and adaptability of our native dry forest flora. Oh, YEAH!
Find out more »Hawai‘i Island Meat Cooperative Producer Meeting—Pāhala
June 14, 2015—Family ranchers on Hawai‘i Island will be able to access an additional slaughter option through a new mobile slaughter unit for cattle, sheep, goats, and pigs beginning in 2016. Funding from the Hawai‘i Department of Agriculture has moved this project from concept to reality, as the unit has been ordered. Please attend one of these informational sessions to learn more about using the unit and becoming a member of this cooperative.
Find out more »Turtle Talk
June 20, 2015—Join us at Kahalu‘u Bay Education Center for an informational talk story about honu (turtles)!
Find out more »KWP Volunteer Day: Reforestation in the Koaiʻa Corridor
June 27, 2015—Yes, we know; they are not exactly cute and cuddly like baby animals, but we are in love nonetheless. Our native trees are full of life, and ready to grow into a forest... but not quickly. They take their time, in germination (some seeds can take over a year or more to sprout), and in growing (how about 2-3 years to reach 6 inches tall, like kawaʻu or lama?). But whatever their velocity through time, it is clear that these trees are meant to be out there, on the slopes of Kohala.
Find out more »July 2015
Native Domination: KWP Volunteer Work Day (Koai‘a Tree Sanctuary)
July 11, 2015—Join our Kohala Watershed Partnership (KWP) for a work day in the Koai‘a Tree Sanctuary! KWP continues its efforts to remove invasive fountain grass and replace it with native trees and shrubs. Our work will be very focused: get the grass OUT and the trees IN! Our goal is to create a tree sanctuary that is truly “native-dominated” from the canopy to the understory. Meet at The Kohala Center office in Waimea (65-1291A Kawaihae Rd) at 8:30 a.m. We’ll drive up…
Find out more »Hawai‘i Island Meat Cooperative: Producer Meeting (Kainaliu)
July 12, 2015—Family ranchers on Hawai‘i Island will be able to access an additional slaughter option through a new mobile slaughter unit for cattle, sheep, goats, and pigs beginning in 2016. A partnership with the Hawai‘i Department of Agriculture has moved this project from concept to reality, as the unit has been ordered. Please attend this informational session to learn more about using the unit and becoming a member of this cooperative. For more information, check out the Hawai‘i Island Meat website or contact HawaiiIslandMeat@gmail.com.
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