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SlowFood & Hawai’i SEED Seed Exchange & Gardening Fair (Hale‘iwa)

Waimea Valley 59-864 Kamehameha Highway , Haleiwa, HI, United States

November 7, 2015—This  Seed Exchange & Gardening Fair at Waimea Valley will be jam packed with lots of goodies for backyard gardeners and farmers. Please bring your seeds and cuttings to share. Note these important details listed below. In addition to the Exchange, there will be a number of exciting activities and opportunities to learn more about island backyard gardening and food production. There will be workshops on Chickens, Beekeeping, Kalo, as well as childrens' activities and a localvore potluck at noon. An added bonus is  a native plant sale and a fruit  tree giveaway.

Free

School Garden Curriculum Workshop (Kailua-Kona)

Kahakai Elementary School 76-147 Royal Poinciana Dr, Kailua-Kona, HI, United States

November 7, 2015—Kōkua Hawai‘i Foundation (KHF) and the Hawai‘i Island School Garden Network (HISGN) are sponsoring this school garden curriculum workshop led by KHF’s team of O‘ahu-based educators.

Free

The Community Seed Library (Kailua-Kona)

Kailua-Kona Public Library 75-­138 Hualalai Rd, Kailua-Kona, HI, United States

November 7, 2015 -  “All about variety: How to identify and save seed from locally adapted plants” featuring Ilana Stout, sponsored by the Friends of the Libraries, Kona (F.O.L.K.)

Free

Food Production and the Environment: Toward Greater Agroecological Sustainability (Honoka‘a)

North Hawai‘i Education & Research Center 45-539 Plumeria St, Honoka‘a, HI, United States

November 7, 2015—Dr. Albie Miles from University of Hawai‘i–West O‘ahu will discuss the history of agriculture and the environmental quality and human health risks associated with modern, industrial farming practices. His presentation will detail the role of the science of ecology and the management of biodiversity in developing sustainable farming and discuss some of the key social, economic, and political obstacles to sustainable food and farming systems in Hawai‘i.

Free

Wholesale Success Workshops for Vegetable and Fruit Growers (Ho‘olehua, Moloka‘i)

Lanikeha Community Center 2200 Farrington Avenue, Hoolehua, HI, United States

November 9–10, 2015—The Kohala Center is offering two-day workshops on Hawai‘i Island, Maui, and Moloka‘i that will train new and seasoned fruit and vegetable growers to meet food safety standards and the needs of wholesale markets.

$25

2nd Annual Maui Fall Seed and Plant Exchange

Maui Tropical Plantation 1670 Honoapi‘ilani Highway, Wailuku

November 15, 2015 - Join us in the encient practice of sharing plants and seeds at the 2nd Annual Fall Seed and Plant Exchange. An event to promote a community of seed and plant stewards. Sunday, November 15th 11am - 1:30pm @ Maui Tropical Plantation, Waikapu

Free

Hawai‘i Island Meat Cooperative: Membership Drive BBQ (Kealakekua)

Kona Historical Society 81-6551 Māmalahoa Hwy, Kealakekua, HI, United States

November 15, 2015—Island meat producers are invited to tour our Mobile Slaughter Unit, learn more about Hawai‘i Island Meat Cooperative (HIMC), and apply for membership! Consumers are also welcome to attend to learn about HIMC and when and where to find our products. HIMC board members will be providing ‘ono sliders made from their own meats! Attendees are welcome (but not required) to bring a side, salad, dessert, or drink to share. Hope to see you there!

Free

Hawai‘i Island Meat Cooperative: Membership Drive BBQ (Hilo)

Komohana Research Extension Center 875 Komohana St, Hilo, HI, United States

November 21, 2015—Island meat producers are invited to tour our Mobile Slaughter Unit, learn more about Hawai‘i Island Meat Cooperative (HIMC), and apply for membership! Consumers are also welcome to attend to learn about HIMC and when and where to find our products. HIMC board members will be providing ‘ono sliders made from their own meats! Attendees are welcome (but not required) to bring a side, salad, dessert, or drink to share. Hope to see you there!

Free

Koai‘a Corridor Tree Planting (Waimea)

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

December 5, 2015—The best time to plant a tree?  TODAY! Join us in the Koai‘a Corridor Restoration Area for a fun day restoring native trees to their ancestral homes. Appropriate for all ages and abilities.

Free

Koai‘a Sanctuary Work Day (Waimea)

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

December 19, 2015—Our last volunteer day of 2015 will be in one of our favorite places, and provide an opportunity to plant some of Kohala's less common native species. Our State DOFAW partners have collected and propagated rare native plants, and we are helping out by returning these plants to this sanctuary in their home range.

Free