Year-end Mahalo Dinner for FoodCorps Site Supervisors and Service Members
Hale ‘O Lawai‘a, Kealakekua Bay Captain Cook, HI, United StatesThursday, July 24, 2014
Thursday, July 24, 2014
Saturday, July 26, 2014 - Bring a dish for a noon potluck lunch and seed talk story! Exchange starts at 1:30. Come with information about your seeds and envelopes to collect seeds. Contact us for information cards for your exchanges.
Call or email us at 808-328-0420 or tropicaledibles@gmail.com, or visit tropicaledibles.com.
Sunday, July 27, 2014 - Join Kaiser Permanente, the Hawai‘i Department of Health, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (USDA SNAP), and The Kohala Center for cooking demonstrations, free recipe cards, and chances to win prizes! These special events to promote healthy eating will take place from noon to 1 p.m. on Saturday, June 14 and Saturday, July 12 at the Hilo Farmers Market, and on Sunday, June 22 and Sunday, July 27 at the Maku‘u Farmers Market in Puna.
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.