December 6, 2019—Staff from Hawaiian Islands Land Trust and Natural Resource Conservation Service will discuss agricultural land preservation tools and answer questions from the community.
December 7, 2019—Join us and fellow community stewards to help care for Kahalu‘u Beach Park. We will spend a few hours together painting the pavilion, railings, and benches, pulling weeds, and picking up litter. All ages are welcome!
Please bring:
• Reusable beverage container
• Reef-friendly sun protection
• Clothing that can get dirty
We’ll provide all painting supplies, coffee, water, snacks, and pizza!
February 22, 2020—Community members of all ages are invited to join in our upcoming Hoa‘āina Stewardship Days! These guided, half-day work days are designed to deepen our connections with Kohala’s natural and cultural landscape and share in mālama ‘āina (care for the land) in this place we call home.
February 29, 2020—A day-long journey featuring classroom instruction and hands-on, in-field experience. Featuring Glenn Teves, Assistant Extension Agent, CTAHR / UH Mānoa; Jay Bost, Farm Coach and Site Manager, GoFarm Hawai‘i; and Melanie Willich, Ph.D., Director of Applied ‘Āina-Based Agriculture, The Kohala Center.
PLEASE NOTE: Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, we have canceled this session of Ōhāhā.
PLEASE NOTE: Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, we are canceling this Hoa‘āina Stewardship Day. Our next journey is scheduled for Saturday, April 11. We will continue to monitor conditions and may cancel additional events as necessary.
PLEASE NOTE: Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, we are postponing this course. If you are interested in the topic and would like to be notified when it is rescheduled, please email Eric Bowman at ebowman@kohalacenter.org with your name and phone number.
April 11, 2020—Community members of all ages are invited to join in our upcoming Hoa‘āina Stewardship Days! These guided, half-day work days are designed to deepen our connections with Kohala’s natural and cultural landscape and share in mālama ‘āina (care for the land) in this place we call home.
Wednesday, April 22, 2020—This virtual meeting is intended for commercial agriculture businesses seeking to improve their accounting knowledge and skills by using accounting software (such as QuickBooks) for farm financial recordkeeping. The course will cover topics such as chart of accounts set-up, cash receipts, accounts receivable, cash disbursements, and more. Participation is free, but advance registration is required. Space is limited to 10 participants. Contact Eric Bowman at ebowman@kohalacenter.org for more information. Contact Eric Bowman at ebowman@kohalacenter.org or 808-887-6411 with questions.
Sunday, April 26, 2020—Please join us for an informal talk story to discuss the impacts of the coronavirus pandemic on your farm. The goals of this virtual gathering are for producers to share their experiences, discuss opportunities that have surfaced, and strengthen Hawai‘i’s agricultural industry through increased collaboration.