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.)
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.
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.
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
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!
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!
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.
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.
February 4–6, 2016—Join OSA and co-hosts Oregon State University, Washington State University, and eOrganic for the largest organic seed event in the U.S. Expand your seed knowledge and skills, hear the latest in scientific research, and discover new resources and tools that help you breed, grow, and sell more seed. Together we are changing our food system one seed at a time. Join us for this unique opportunity to trade knowledge, techniques, and ideas that strengthen our organic seed community—it’s the only event of its kind!
February 26, 2016—The 2016 Nāhelehele Dryland Forest Symposium will highlight dryland forest ecology and restoration efforts in Hawai‘i. The symposium will be held from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Friday, February 26, at the Courtyard King Kamehameha’s Kona Beach Hotel in Kailua-Kona.