Monday, May 3, 2021—Join us as we learn about plant species of the dryland mesic forests of Kawaihae and leeward Kohala. This workshop will ho‘olauna (introduce) ‘ilima and help us to identify and better understand the growing conditions, unique traits, and cultural significance of this plant.
May 20, 2021—Join Chadd Paishon, Pomai Bertelmann, and Makali‘i ‘ohana in this virtual talk story as they share the outcome of a few chosen kūpuna mea ‘ai and the process used to feed Makali‘i’s crew on their 2019 voyage to Mokumanamana. There is no cost to attend. Registration is required in advance online and space is limited to the first 25 registrants. Contact Nicole Milne at nmilne@kohalacenter.org for more information.
Saturday, June 12, 2021—Community members of all ages are invited to join in our 2021 Hoa‘āina Stewardship Days! These guided, half-day learning journeys are designed to deepen our connections with Kohala’s natural and cultural landscape, create space for meaningful exchanges between people and place, and share in mālama ‘āina (care for the land) in this place we call home.
June 17, 2021—Join Chadd Paishon, Pomai Bertelmann, and Makali‘i ‘ohana in this virtual talk story as they share the outcome of a few chosen kūpuna mea ‘ai and the process used to feed Makali‘i’s crew on their 2019 voyage to Mokumanamana. There is no cost to attend. Registration is required in advance online and space is limited to the first 25 registrants. Contact Nicole Milne at nmilne@kohalacenter.org for more information.
Saturday, September 4, 2021—Community members of all ages are invited to join in our 2021 Hoa‘āina Stewardship Days! These guided, half-day learning journeys are designed to deepen our connections with Kohala’s natural and cultural landscape, create space for meaningful exchanges between people and place, and share in mālama ‘āina (care for the land) in this […]
Could native plants help save our coral reefs? Learn more about the promising results from an applied research project conducted by The Kohala Center in partnership with Roth Ecological Design International and Terraformation. We invite you to a free online webinar on Thursday, September 23, from 1 to 3 p.m. HST where we’ll share our findings.
Saturday, December 4, 2021—Community members of all ages are invited to join in our 2021 Hoa‘āina Stewardship Days! These guided, half-day learning journeys are designed to deepen our connections with Kohala’s natural and cultural landscape, create space for meaningful exchanges between people and place, and share in mālama ‘āina (care for the land) in this place we call home.
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.
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.
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.