August 6, 2014 – Join us at the small pavilion at Kahalu‘u Bay for an informational talk story about honu (turtles)! Learn all about: What types of turtles are in Hawai‘i Why they are important to our ecosystem What threats they face How you can help A $10 donation is requested. You’ll receive a FREE […]
August 30, 2014—In collaboration with Honoka‘a High School Ag Program and the Hawai‘i Public Seed Initiative. Special presentation on variety trials by Russell Nagata from the University of Hawai‘i College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources (CTAHR).
September 3, 2014—An informal meetup for the local food production community. Each session focuses on a specific topic and features a panel Q&A, plus plenty of time for networking.
September 4–5, 2014— We are pleased to announce that registration is now open for the Pacific Island Fisheries Science Center Integrated Ecosystem Assessment Program’s Symposium on Kona’s (West Hawai‘i) Marine Ecosystem: Trends and Status on September 4–5, 2014, to be held in Kailua-Kona.
September 13, 2014—We started calling this narrow valley in the middle elevations of Waiakamali Stream “Magic” quite a few years ago, because this ecosystem represents a unique assemblage of native plants seen few places on Kohala. In a 7-minute walk from the truck up above, you descend into a native wet forest, with a flowing stream, and birds singing. It is beautiful.
September 15, 2014—Sell your produce and feed those in need. Are you a farmer looking for new or additional ways to sell your produce? Come meet representatives from The Food Basket, Hawai‘i Island’s food bank. The Food Basket buys fresh produce directly from island farmers—find out how you can participate! To RSVP, please call 808-887-6411 or email dmitts@kohalacenter.org.
September 20, 2014—NOTE: This event is open to members of The Kohala Center’s Circle of Friends only. To become a member or to renew your membership, click here or contact Cortney Okumura at The Kohala Center at cokumura@kohalacenter.org or 808-887-6411.
September 21, 2014—Teachers will learn how to grow, dry, and make herbal teas that can be sent along with the voyage or used with your own program. Also, we will be making various condiments that can be grown and prepared by students and will help to enhance the flavors of foods served on the Voyage or in your programs. We will also cover packaging and labeling.
September 23-October 2, 2014—FoodCorps Hawai‘i orientation that will introduce service members to their sites, communities, culture and history, and what their day-to-day service will look like.
September 27, 2014—This workshop is for Class Teachers or Garden Educators Grades K-8. Participants will learn and practice “systems thinking” skills and acquire tools that will be applied to learning gardens and other curriculum designs. We will practice making the implicit connections within and between systems in the garden explicit, for authentic assessment and exciting learner outcomes. Please bring a water bottle, lunch (if you would like to stay and talk story), and a sketchbook (paper and pencils will be provided but you may want to bring your own). Please register with dmitts@kohalacenter.org.
