April 20, 2022—Dr. Richard Bennett, President of Applied Life Sciences LLC, will provide a synopsis of his water quality research to help us be better informed and more effective caretakers of our nearshore ecosystems.
April 21, 2022—Managing a large membership can have its challenges. Come learn about a new tool developed by Sam Aruch of Natural Resources Data Solutions (NRDS) and how it is being applied to manage complex data sets by the Hawaiʻi ʻUlu Cooperative. Also applicable to non-coop businesses such as food hubs. Refer to the event website for more information. There is no cost to attend and registration is required in advance.
April 28, 2022 (RESCHEDULED)—This workshop focuses on cooperative membership and members’ relation to the board and the management of the cooperative—all parts working together. We will be joined by Travis Forgues, Executive Vice President of Membership at Organic Valley (CROPP Cooperative). Travis will share ideas about what they do at Organic Valley to support great service to their farmer-members. This series is intended for members of cooperatives and anyone interested in learning more about co-ops. Refer to the event website for more information. There is no cost to attend and registration is required in advance.
May 7, 2022—Community members of all ages are invited to join in our 2022 Hoa‘āina Stewardship Experiences! These guided, half-day learning journeys are designed to deepen our pilina (relationships) with Kohala’s natural and cultural landscape, create space for meaningful exchanges between place and people, and share in mālama ‘āina (care for the land) in this moku we call home.
May 17, 2022—Cooperatives operate a unique financial model, and are traditionally funded by their members; yet, co-op members do not always have the capacity to invest. So how do co-ops raise the capital they need to start-up and make it past the breakeven point? Come hear from Dave Swanson, Partner at Dorsey & Whitney and Josh Bakke, CPA at Moss Adams about the ways cooperatives can legally raise funds without violating Hawaiʻi and federal securities laws. Local co-ops will also share their experiences about what fundraising approaches have and have not worked.Refer to the event website for more information. There is no cost to attend and registration is required in advance.
July 16, 2022—Community members of all ages are invited to join in our 2022 Hoa‘āina Stewardship Experiences! These guided, half-day learning journeys are designed to deepen our pilina (relationships) with Kohala’s natural and cultural landscape, create space for meaningful exchanges between place and people, and share in mālama ‘āina (care for the land) in this moku we call home.
August 6, 2022—Community members of all ages are invited to join in our 2022 Hoa‘āina Stewardship Experiences! These guided, half-day learning journeys are designed to deepen our pilina (relationships) with Kohala’s natural and cultural landscape, create space for meaningful exchanges between place and people, and share in mālama ‘āina (care for the land) in this moku we call home.
September 3, 2022—Community members of all ages are invited to join in our 2022 Hoa‘āina Stewardship Experiences! These guided, half-day learning journeys are designed to deepen our pilina (relationships) with Kohala’s natural and cultural landscape, create space for meaningful exchanges between place and people, and share in mālama ‘āina (care for the land) in this moku we call home.
September 17, 2022—Community members of all ages are invited to join in our 2022 Hoa‘āina Stewardship Experiences! These guided, half-day learning journeys are designed to deepen our pilina (relationships) with Kohala’s natural and cultural landscape, create space for meaningful exchanges between place and people, and share in mālama ‘āina (care for the land) in this moku we call home.
June 25, 2022 (RESCHEDULED)—Community members of all ages are invited to join in our 2022 Hoa‘āina Stewardship Experiences! These guided, half-day learning journeys are designed to deepen our pilina (relationships) with Kohala’s natural and cultural landscape, create space for meaningful exchanges between place and people, and share in mālama ‘āina (care for the land) in this moku we call home.