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KWP Volunteer Day: Reforestation in the Koaiʻa Corridor

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

June 27, 2015—Yes, we know; they are not exactly cute and cuddly like baby animals, but we are in love nonetheless. Our native trees are full of life, and ready to grow into a forest... but not quickly. They take their time, in germination (some seeds can take over a year or more to sprout), and in growing (how about 2-3 years to reach 6 inches tall, like kawaʻu or lama?). But whatever their velocity through time, it is clear that these trees are meant to be out there, on the slopes of Kohala.

Free

Native Domination: KWP Volunteer Work Day (Koai‘a Tree Sanctuary)

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

July 11, 2015—Join our Kohala Watershed Partnership (KWP) for a work day in the Koai‘a Tree Sanctuary! KWP continues its efforts to remove invasive fountain grass and replace it with native trees and shrubs. Our work will be very focused: get the grass OUT and the trees IN! Our goal is to create a tree sanctuary that is […]

Free

Hawai‘i Island Meat Cooperative: Producer Meeting (Kainaliu)

CTAHR Agricultural Research Station 79-7381 Māmalahoa Hwy, Kealakekua, HI, United States

July 12, 2015—Family ranchers on Hawai‘i Island will be able to access an additional slaughter option through a new mobile slaughter unit for cattle, sheep, goats, and pigs beginning in 2016. A partnership with the Hawai‘i Department of Agriculture has moved this project from concept to reality, as the unit has been ordered. Please attend this informational session to learn more about using the unit and becoming a member of this cooperative. For more information, check out the Hawai‘i Island Meat website or contact HawaiiIslandMeat@gmail.com.

Free

Summer Seed Exchange (Captain Cook)

Tropical Edibles Nursery Tropical Fruit & Edibles Nursery, 83-5696 Mamalahoa Hwy, Captain Cook, HI, United States

July 18, 2015—Tropical Edibles Nursery is hosting a free Summer Seed Exchange. The event opens with a “seed talk story” with Nancy Redfeather and Momi Subiano at 11:30 a.m., followed by a potluck lunch at noon and a seed exchange starting at 12:30 p.m.

Free

“Ka Hopita” Book Signing with Dr. Keao NeSmith

Native Books/Nā Mea Hawaiʻi 1050 Ala Moana Blvd #1000, Honolulu, HI, United States

August 1, 2015—Kumu Keao NeSmith, Ph.D., former Mellon-Hawai‘i Doctoral Fellow and current instructor at the Kawaihuelani Center for Hawaiian Language at University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa, will talk about his latest translation, J. R. R. Tolkien’s The Hobbit. Learn about his translation process and what inspired him to take on this huge task. He will also sign purchased copies following the talk.

Free

Slow Food Hawai‘i & Hawai‘i SEED Seed Saving Workshop

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

August 8, 2015—Hawai‘i SEED and Slow Food in Hawai‘i are hosting a seed saving and cleaning workshop especially for people who are already conducting seed exchanges on O‘ahu. The general public is invited as well. Lyn Howe, who works with the Hawai‘i Public Seed Initiative through The Kohala Center, will be coming over to share her expertise on seed saving and sharing. She will share tips on the best ways to save, clean and store seeds and will be talking about how to navigate HPSI’s Seed Variety Selection Tool map and database to discover which plants optimally grow in your regional zone on O‘ahu.

Additionally, we want to use this event as an opportunity to develop a master plan for seed exchanges; so we can publicize and support one another in these efforts. Registration is now open online at http://www.eventbrite.com/e/slow-food-hawaii-hawaii-seed-seed-saving-workshop-tickets-17609398184. For more information please contact Laurie Carlson at lauriecarlson@me.com.

Free

Hawai‘i Island Meat Cooperative: Producer Meeting (Waimea)

Waimea Civic Center conference room 67-5189 Kamamalu Road, Kamuela, HI, United States

August 9, 2015—Family ranchers on Hawai‘i Island will be able to access an additional slaughter option through a new mobile slaughter unit for cattle, sheep, goats, and pigs beginning in 2016. A partnership with the Hawai‘i Department of Agriculture has moved this project from concept to reality, as the unit has been ordered. Please attend this informational session to learn more about using the unit and becoming a member of this cooperative. For more information, check out the Hawai‘i Island Meat website or contact HawaiiIslandMeat@gmail.com.

Free

KWP Volunteer Work Day: Let’s Plant! (Waimea)

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

As our volunteers tell us, “Volunteering with KWP feels good in two ways: your body gets a good workout, and your soul feels good from giving back.” Join us in planting native trees and shrubs in the Pelekane Bay watershed restoration area. This is the drier, makai side of the watershed, where we have most of […]

Free

‘Ai Pono Workshop: Connecting School Gardens to the Worldwide Voyage of Hōkūle‘a and Hikianalia (Kailua-Kona)

Innovations Public Charter School Garden 75-5815 Queen Kaahumanu Hwy, Kailua-Kona, HI, United States

August 29, 2015—The content of this ‘Ai Pono Workshop is designed for teachers of grades 3 through 12. This workshop covers two topics: Building and Using a Solar Dehydrator: A STEM Learning Project and Making Cordage from Hawaiian Native Plants.

Free

Composting and Food Safety for School Gardens (Kealakekua)

Konawaena High School Garden 81-1043 Konawaena School Rd, Kealakekua, HI, United States

September 12, 2015—This workshop is designed for teachers of grades K through 12. Every teacher who uses a school garden should be very familiar with “good agricultural practices,” or GAPs, for safely growing and harvesting food that will be consumed by students.

Free