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Growing Hawai‘i Cooperatives Together: Cooperative Basics and Panel Discussion
(Online via Zoom)

Online via Zoom

February 17, 2022—The first in a four-part series, this session will provide an overview of the different types of cooperatives in Hawaiʻi and how they vary but share a common foundation and values. 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.

Free

Hoa‘āina Stewardship Day: Ahupua‘a ‘o Kawaihae
(Waimea, Hawai‘i Island)

The Kohala Center at Keawewai

February 19, 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.

Free

Ōhāhā Mahi ‘Ai Agricultural Training and Education Program
(Honoka‘a, Hawai‘i Island)

The Kohala Center’s Demonstration Farm at Nāmoku Honoka‘a, HI, United States

February 26 through April 16, 2022—Hawai‘i Island farmers and gardeners interested in deepening their kinship with ‘āina and ‘ike Hawai‘i are invited to apply for The Kohala Center’s Ōhāhā Mahi ‘Ai program. Emphasizing traditional Hawaiian knowledge and practices while also incorporating regenerative western approaches, Ōhāhā Mahi ‘Ai focuses on creating and strengthening conditions for ‘āina momona by nourishing soil, learning about native crops and diverse cropping systems, observing and adapting to the natural world, and promoting mahi ‘ai health and well-being.

Free

‘Eke Project Talk Story Session
(Waimea, Hawai‘i Island)

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

March 17, 2022—The goal of The Kohala Center’s ‘Eke Project is to sustain an important water source for Kohala by protecting the forested summit region surrounding Pu‘u ‘Eke at Kawaihae Uka. Over the next five years, we plan to engage in stewardship practices to guard this sanctuary of native forest from non-native animals and plants. Members of the Kohala community are invited to attend one of our upcoming talk-story sessions to learn more about this project and share their mana‘o.

Free

Hoa‘āina Stewardship Day: Koai‘a Corridor
(Waimea, Hawai‘i Island)

Koai‘a Tree Sanctuary Kohala Mountain Rd, Waimea, HI, United States

March 19, 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.

Free

‘Eke Project Talk Story Session
(Online via Zoom)

Online via Zoom

March 24, 2022—The goal of The Kohala Center’s ‘Eke Project is to sustain an important water source for Kohala by protecting the forested summit region surrounding Pu‘u ‘Eke at Kawaihae Uka. Over the next five years, we plan to engage in stewardship practices to guard this sanctuary of native forest from non-native animals and plants. Members of the Kohala community are invited to attend one of our upcoming talk-story sessions to learn more about this project and share their mana‘o.

Free

‘Eke Project Talk Story Session
(Waimea, Hawai‘i Island)

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

March 31, 2022—The goal of The Kohala Center’s ‘Eke Project is to sustain an important water source for Kohala by protecting the forested summit region surrounding Pu‘u ‘Eke at Kawaihae Uka. Over the next five years, we plan to engage in stewardship practices to guard this sanctuary of native forest from non-native animals and plants. Members of the Kohala community are invited to attend one of our upcoming talk-story sessions to learn more about this project and share their mana‘o.

Free

Growing Hawai‘i Cooperatives Together: Data Management of Membership in a Cooperative
(Online via Zoom)

Online via Zoom

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.

Free

Growing Hawai‘i Cooperatives Together: Members Are the Foundation
(Online via Zoom)

Online via Zoom

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.

Free