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Hoa ‘Āina Day: Outplanting Native Plants
(Waimea, Hawai‘i Island)

The Kohala Center 65-1291A Kawaihae Rd, Kamuela, HI, United States

July 21, 2018—Deepen your connection with the ‘āina! Join The Kohala Center’s Kohala Watershed Partnership and Ke Kumu ‘Āina team for a morning of outplanting native species such as wiliwili, koai‘a, ‘a‘ali‘i, and ‘iliahi to re-establish Kohala Mountain’s native forests. Other service activities may include outplanting monitoring and maintenance, invasive species control, and native species seed collection.

Free

Hawai‘i Island New Farmer and Rancher Expo
(Hilo and field locations, Hawai‘i Island)

Aunty Sally Kaleohano’s Lū‘au Hale 799 Pi‘ilani St, Hilo, HI, United States

August 10–11, 2018—For the second year, the Hawai‘i Island New Farmer and Rancher Expo brings together emerging producers with non-profit, private, and government resource organizations, as well as area buyers and experienced farmers.

The goal of the Expo is to provide participants with an understanding of all aspects involved in establishing a viable commercial farm business on Hawai‘i Island.

$35 – $50

Accounting and QuickBooks for Farmers

UH Mānoa, College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources, Computing Lab Agricultural Science Building, Room 215 1955 East-West Road, Honolulu, HI, United States

August 13–16, 2018—This QuickBooks workshop is intended for businesses actively producing agricultural crops for commercial sales. It is best suited for those who want to increase their accounting skills by using QuickBooks software for farm financial recordkeeping.

$50

Digging in: Starting the year in your school learning garden

Māla‘ai: The Culinary Garden of Waimea Middle School 67-1229 Mamalahoa Hwy, Kamuela, HI, United States

September 1, 2018—Start a successful year in your school learning garden! Join facilitators Amanda Rieux and Wendy Baker and learn how to establish garden protocol and routines, set up key garden systems with tools and compost, plan for schedules and curriculum integration. We will share and learn best practices for various school garden environments and grade levels.

$25

Hawai‘i Island Vog Network Workshop for Educators

Waimea Middle School – Keaoākea STEAM Learning Center 67-1229 Māmalahoa Hwy, Waimea, HI, United States

September 8, 2018—Hawaiʻi Island Vog Network: A Yearlong Professional Development Program for Middle and High School Educators

This yearlong course is limited to 6th- through 12th-grade teachers on a first-come, first-served basis. Please complete the application form no later than July 30, 2018 so we may learn more about you. You will receive notice of acceptance by August 7, 2018.

Free

HAWAI‘I SEED FEST: Local Seeds for Local Needs

Pāhoa and Honalō, Hawai‘i Island • Makawao, Maui • Waimānalo, O‘ahu

September 22–23, 2018—Come be part of local community conversations on the hows and whys of growing seeds specifically adapted for Hawai‘i. Check out variety trials in progress, learn how to conduct successful trials in your garden, talk story with local seed growers, and meet others in your community interested in improving local food security.

Ōhāhā High School AgriCULTURE Program

The Kohala Center's Demonstration Farm 45-434 Lehua St, Honokaa, HI, United States

October 8–12, 2018—Our Ōhāhā intersession programs help high school students deepen kinship with ‘āina and local agriculture through ‘ike that will also help them flourish in life.

Introduction to QuickBooks
(Hilo, Hawai‘i Island)

Hawai‘i Innovation Center 117 Keawe St, Hilo, HI, United States

February 7, 2019—Topic: Business Accounting and Budget
Learn the basics of QuickBooks for business covering file types, creating a company, chart of accounts, financial reporting, making an invoice, and more. Presented by Ann Chiodini and co-Sponsored by The Kohala Center and Council for Native Hawaiian Advancement. Pre-registration required by February 6.

$25

Small Business Workshop:
An Office of Hawaiian Affairs I Mana Ka Lāhui event
(Hilo, Hawai‘i Island)

Big Island Top Dogs 811 Laukapu St #6, Hilo, HI, United States

February 9, 2019—Business owners and entrepreneurs are invited to participate in this business development resource workshop. Speakers from Office of Hawaiian Affairs, The Kohala Center, Hi‘ilei Aloha LLC, Hawaiian Community Assets, and Hawai‘i Small Business Development Center will discuss programs, services, and funding sources that can help you start and grow a small business. There is no cost to attend; however, registration is required in advance by contacting Kamaile Pulole-Mitchell at kamailep@oha.org or 808-933-3106

Free