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February 2021
Ōhāhā Mahi ‘Ai Agricultural Training and Education Program
(Honoka‘a, Hawai‘i Island and online)
Live classes February 13 through March 6, 2021—This program includes four in-person sessions* at The Kohala Center’s Demonstration Farm in Honoka‘a on consecutive Saturdays (February 13, 20, 27, and March 6), followed by individual coaching from our Rural Cooperative Business Development Services team, online presentations on topics ranging from agricultural production to business development training, and learning journeys (huaka‘i) to traditional agricultural sites and farms in Kohala and Hāmākua. *Appropriate safety protocols to mitigate transmission of the coronavirus will be…
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Ōhāhā Mahi ‘Ai Agricultural Training and Education Program
(Honoka‘a, Hawai‘i Island and online)
Live classes March 13 through April 3, 2021—This program includes four in-person sessions* at The Kohala Center’s Demonstration Farm in Honoka‘a on consecutive Saturdays (March 13, 20, 27, and April 3), followed by individual coaching from our Rural Cooperative Business Development Services team, online presentations on topics ranging from agricultural production to business development training, and learning journeys (huaka‘i) to traditional agricultural sites and farms in Kohala and Hāmākua. *Appropriate safety protocols to mitigate transmission of the coronavirus will be…
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Hoa‘āina Stewardship Day: Koai‘a Corridor
(Waimea, Hawai‘i Island)
Saturday, March 20, 2021—Community members of all ages are invited to join in our 2021 Hoa‘āina Stewardship Days! These guided, half-day learning journeys are designed to deepen our connections with Kohala’s natural and cultural landscape, create space for meaningful exchanges between people and place, and share in mālama ‘āina (care for the land) in this place we call home.
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He Lālā Ola: Fantastic foods with Chadd and Pomai
(Online via Zoom)
April 15, 2021—Join Chadd Paishon, Pomai Bertelmann, and Makali‘i ‘ohana in this virtual talk story as they share the outcome of a few chosen kūpuna mea ‘ai and the process used to feed Makali‘i’s crew on their 2019 voyage to Mokumanamana. There is no cost to attend. Registration is required in advance online and space is limited to the first 25 registrants. Contact Nicole Milne at nmilne@kohalacenter.org for more information.
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Ululā‘au Plant ID Virtual Workshop: Koai‘a
(Online via Zoom)
Thursday, April 22, 2021—Join us as we learn about plant species of the dryland mesic forests of Kawaihae and leeward Kohala. This workshop will ho‘olauna (introduce) koai‘a and help us to identify and better understand the growing conditions, unique traits, and cultural significance of this plant.
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Ululā‘au Plant ID Virtual Workshop: ‘A‘ali‘i
(Online via Zoom)
Monday, April 26, 2021—Join us as we learn about plant species of the dryland mesic forests of Kawaihae and leeward Kohala. This workshop will ho‘olauna (introduce) a‘ali‘i and help us to identify and better understand the growing conditions, unique traits, and cultural significance of this plant.
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Ululā‘au Plant ID Virtual Workshop: ‘Ōhi‘a
(Online via Zoom)
Thursday, April 29, 2021—Join us as we learn about plant species of the dryland mesic forests of Kawaihae and leeward Kohala. This workshop will ho‘olauna (introduce) ‘ōhi‘a and help us to identify and better understand the growing conditions, unique traits, and cultural significance of this plant.
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Ululā‘au Plant ID Virtual Workshop: ‘Ilima
(Online via Zoom)
Monday, May 3, 2021—Join us as we learn about plant species of the dryland mesic forests of Kawaihae and leeward Kohala. This workshop will ho‘olauna (introduce) ‘ilima and help us to identify and better understand the growing conditions, unique traits, and cultural significance of this plant.
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He Lālā Ola: Fantastic foods with Chadd and Pomai
(Online via Zoom)
May 20, 2021—Join Chadd Paishon, Pomai Bertelmann, and Makali‘i ‘ohana in this virtual talk story as they share the outcome of a few chosen kūpuna mea ‘ai and the process used to feed Makali‘i’s crew on their 2019 voyage to Mokumanamana. There is no cost to attend. Registration is required in advance online and space is limited to the first 25 registrants. Contact Nicole Milne at nmilne@kohalacenter.org for more information.
Find out more »June 2021
Hoa‘āina Stewardship Day: Koai‘a Tree Sanctuary
(Waimea, Hawai‘i Island)
Saturday, June 12, 2021—Community members of all ages are invited to join in our 2021 Hoa‘āina Stewardship Days! These guided, half-day learning journeys are designed to deepen our connections with Kohala’s natural and cultural landscape, create space for meaningful exchanges between people and place, and share in mālama ‘āina (care for the land) in this place we call home.
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