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Lantana no more! KWP volunteer workday at Koai‘a Tree Sanctuary (Waimea)

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

The beautiful Lantana camara was introduced to Hawaii in 1858 as an ornamental shrub, and by the early 1900's was recognized as a noxious pest plant as it spread into pastures and forests across the Hawaiian islands. 24 different insects from its home range in Central America were introduced to Hawaii as biological control agents, and a few decades […]

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Giant Pumpkin Contest (Waimea)

Waimea Town Market at Parker School

October 3, 2015—Head on over to the Waimea Town Market at Parker School to partake in the Seventh Annual Big Island Giant Pumpkin Contest. For those of you interested in submitting a pumpkin into the contest, registration begins at 9 a.m. and weigh-ins will take place at 10 a.m. There will also be several “Cooking with Pumpkins” contests as well as a “Best Tasting Tomato” contest. For more information, please view/download the event flyer.

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Hawai‘i Farm to School Month Events (Hawai‘i Island)

October 8–27, 2015—October is Farm to School Month in Hawai‘i! We invite you to join us for one or more of our farm to school events on Hawai‘i Island this month to experience for yourself the engaging learning and tasty foods being served at some of our leading farm to school sites. Visit koha.la/f2s2015 for a full list of events and to RSVP.

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Honoka‘a Seed Exchange and Potluck (Honoka‘a)

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

October 17, 2015—Bring seeds and a dish if can, or just come talk story with fellow farmers and gardeners and take home catalogs and seeds from Johnny’s Seeds, Baker Creek, and Territorial Seed. Please respect our NO SOIL policy to reduce potential transport of invasive species such as the Little Fire Ant.

Free

KWP Volunteer Day: A-planting we’ll go (Waimea/Kohala Mountain)

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

October 28, 2015—Join us in our joyful work to reforest a slice of the Kohala watershed with native trees and shrubs. We will be planting in the Koia'a Corridor restoration area, adding hundreds more baby trees to the ongoing efforts. We will be planting pilo, mamane, kolea, and a'ali'i, all grown from Kohala seed by the KWP crew here in Waimea.

Free

10th Annual East Side Seed Exchange (Pāhoa)

La'akea Permaculture Community Alaili Road, Pahoa, HI, United States

October 24, 2015—Bring your favorite dishes focusing on fresh and locally grown produce for the Potluck – bring seeds and FIRE ANT-FREE plant cuttings and bare roots (PLEASE Check for Fire Ants!) – dance with Kunzwanana marimba band! Co-sponsored by The Kohala Center’s Hawai‘i Public Seed Initiative

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Wholesale Success Workshops for Vegetable and Fruit Growers (Waimea, Hawai‘i Island)

Kahilu Town Hall 67-1182 Lindsey Rd, Kamuela, HI, United States

November 3–4, 2016—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.

$50

Wholesale Success Workshops for Vegetable and Fruit Growers (Kahului, Maui)

University of Hawai’i - Maui College 310 West Kaahumanu Ave, Kahului, HI, United States

November 6–7, 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.

$50

Farming Outside The Box with Anna Peach (Hale‘iwa)

Patagonia Haleiwa 66-250 Kamehameha Hwy, 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

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