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February 2014
Mai Kekahi Kapa a i Kekahi Kapa Aku: Environmental Kinship & Kanaka Naming Practices
Katrina-Ann Kapā‘anaokalāokeola Oliveira, Kawaihuelani Center for Hawaiian Language, University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa Mai Kekahi Kapa a i Kekahi Kapa Aku: Environmental Kinship & Kanaka Naming Practices HILO: UH Hilo, Wentworth 1 Date/Time: Thursday, February 20, 2:00–3:30 p.m. KONA: Sheraton Kona Resort & Spa at Keauhou Bay, Ballroom III Date/Time: Friday, February 21, 5:30–7:00 p.m.
Find out more »Seedy Saturday: Papaya Testing, Tasting and Talk Story
Dr. Richard Manshardt from UH-CTAHR will discuss types of varieties, papaya genetics, cross pollination and gene flow, maintaining seed purity, seed sources, seed selection, and seed saving. Bring your own papaya leaf sample for testing. Free if you participate in a gene flow mapping study, otherwise testing is $3.00 per sample. Leaf samples should be gathered using a baggie. The leaf should be the size of a quarter and light green.
Find out more »ReefTeach at Puakō Volunteer Training
ReefTeach at Puakō Volunteer Training Date: Friday, February 28, 2014 Time: 6:00 p.m. Location: Hokuloa Church, 1600 Puakō Beach Drive, Puakō Details: ReefTeach and Makai Watch are enlisting volunteers at Waialea Bay (Beach 69) and Paniau Beach in Puakō. Help us educate visitors, swimmers, snorkelers, and divers on how to protect the delicate corals at these beaches and beyond. Healthy reefs are essential to the vitality and abundance of our marine life. Volunteers set their own schedules and spend time at the beach!…
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Water Management Strategies–An Irrigation and Vetiver Workshop
ORCD is hosting a workshop at Mulkern Nursery in Waimanalo aimed at educating Oahu farmers, nursery owners and operators about best management practices. Join us to learn about the following topics: installation of micro-irrigation system, irrigation management techniques to increase water efficiency, conservation benefits of vetiver, and how to successfully establish it. A Tour around Mulkern Nursery will be given during the workshop.
Find out more »Help needed from coffee farmers for CBB studies
Help needed from coffee farmers for CBB studies The coffee industry in Hawai‘i is currently being adversely impacted by the Coffee Berry Borer (CBB). Management techniques are used without knowledge of their effectiveness. Technology such as geographic information systems (GIS) and geostatistics are powerful tools in an integrated management program, and can be used to understand the biology of CBB geographically and over time, and ultimately for decisions of best management practices. Information such as the TMK (Tax Map Key)…
Find out more »How to Write a Business Plan
Participants will learn how to develop a business plan or revise an existing one with our successful step-by-step instructions. The session will include business plan financials.
Find out more »How to Start a Business in Hawai’i
How to Start a Business in Hawai’i Date: Thursday, March 13, 2014 Start Time: Registrations begins at 2:30 p.m.; event starts at 3p.m. End Time: 5:30 p.m. Location: Hawaii Small Business Development Center 75-5722 Kuakini Hwy, Suite 213 Kailua Kona Have you ever thought about owning your own business? Is entrepreneurship right for you? How do you get started? All these questions and more will be answered at the "How To Start A Business In Hawai‘i" workshop. Registration / Fees: $20 - To register visit www.hisbdc.org.…
Find out more »FoodCorps Hawai‘i Mid-Year Teacher Training
FoodCorps Hawai‘i Mid-Year Teacher Training Date: March 14-18, 2014 Time: 9 a.m. – 11 p.m. FoodCorps Service Members will be meeting on Moloka‘i to continue their training in farm to school advocacy and school learning gardens. Please contact Nancy Redfeather at nredfeather@kohalacenter.org.
Find out more »Healthy Schools Day Festival
Healthy Schools Day Festival Date: Wednesday, March 19, 2014 Time: 9 a.m. – 11 p.m. Location: Hawai‘i State Capitol Rotunda, 415 S. Beretania Street, Honolulu Healthy Schools Day 2014 will be celebrated through interactive demonstrations at the Capitol Rotunda. The demonstrations will showcase the policies and programs in Hawai‘i K-12 schools that support healthy students. Highlights will include Excellence in Wellness Awards, school gardens, and promising practices for health and physical education (PE). For more information, email Jennifer.ryan@doh.hawaii.gov.
Find out more »Social Media and Internet Marketing for Businesses
Social Media and Internet Marketing for Businesses Date: March 21, 2014 Start Time: 8:30 a.m. 3/21 End Time: 10:30 a.m. 3/21 Location: Hawaii Community College Manono Campus, 1175 Manono Street, Hilo, HI Polycom to West Hawaii Join the “Social Media Revolution” by marketing your business online and we can show you where to start. Come along with successful entrepreneur, Ian Hatch, as he introduces you to Facebook, Twitter, Google+, and Pinterest. Learn how these sites can help your business and how you can set…
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