Hawai'i Green Collar Institute
Fall 2017 Session on Watershed Health, Leadership, & Environmental Careers
October 9-13, 2017 8am-3pm*  
*Times may vary on some days; three day (two night) camp on 10/10-10/12
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We are now recruiting high school students grades 10-12 from Leeward and West O‘ahu to learn about environmental issues in your community and future jobs in “green collar” careers during Fall Intersession break. The focus of this session will be on Watershed Health, Leadership, and Environmental Careers and how they all intersect. There will be a three day camp, field trips, hands-on activities that integrate art, and good fun! This fall session of HGCI is a follow-up to our spring session last March. It’s not a requirement to have done the first one, but our goal is to build on what we learned. 
​All applicants must submit an application form. 

Please download the application materials below or complete the online application by clicking on goo.gl/forms/QOxaOT29xgm4mgXX2.
Contact [email protected] for more information or if you have any questions.
 
The application deadline is September 8, 2017 or until program is filled. A $25 program fee is required after acceptance into the program.

​This session of HGCI is conducted by Mālama Learning Center with support from many partners. Funding is provided generously by the NOAA Bay Watershed Education & Training program (B-WET).

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A hands-on workshop for Leeward Oʻahu teachers of grades 4-12! 
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​Join us to explore the techniques and strategies behind the the Nā Hopena A'o (HĀ) framework and the Mālama ʻĀina Field School (Field School) at Nānākuli, a program we have been coordinating for the past four years. The curriculum spanning mauka to makai (mountain to the sea) engages students in real-world learning experiences directly linked to course content in STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Math) as students visit sites both in their communities and outside, guided by environmental and cultural professionals.

Thanks to our partnership with the Hawai’i State Teachers Association (HSTA), you can earn 3 PD credits by completing the full requirements of the course.

The dates are May 6 (HA Summit), July 14 plus two dates in June and July (of your choice between June 14 - July 6) during the Field School program. 

​To apply, please complete this Online Application. Teachers interested in taking this course are also REQUIRED to register for the HA Summit on their Eventbrite site. Spaces are limited and the deadline to apply is April 28, 2017 so don't wait! The program fee is $150 paid directly to HSTA. Mahalo to the Kamehameha Schools Ka Pua Initiative, the Marisla Fund of the Hawaiʻi Community Foundation, HSTA, and the DOE Office of Hawaiian Education (for HĀ summit) for supporting this course. To find out more information about the HA Summit, visit their Website.

Download Application Materials:​

• ​hgci_2017_application_instructions.pdf
• hgci_2017_application.pdf
• hgci_2017_reference_form.pdf

This course has been completed. ​

A hands-on workshop series for Leeward Oʻahu teachers of grades K-12 
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In this new course, teachers will explore the value of gardens and considerations toward having a sustainable garden. As more gardens are emerging in schools and home, it is important to know how to tend to them so that they are not only productive, but also not harmful to the environment. Topics such as types of plants that can be grown safely, composting, organic pesticide use, and invasive species prevention will be covered by experts int he field. Teachers will also see examples of field sties that could provide excellent service learning opportunities for their students. A teacher does not need to have a school or home garden to be eligible for this course. 

Thanks to our partnership with the Hawai’i State Teachers Association (HSTA), you can earn 3 PD credits by completing the full requirements of the course.

The dates are February 4 and February 25, 2017 plus a half-day volunteer experience of your choice related to agriculture or invasive species control. 

To apply, please complete this Online Application. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. Spaces are limited and the deadline to apply is January 4, 2017 so don't wait! The program fee is $150 paid directly to HSTA, which includes meals and supplies. Mahalo to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, HSTA, and 'AINA in Schools a Program of the Kokua Hawai'i Foundation for supporting this course.

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Course Syllabus

A hands-on workshop series for Leeward Oʻahu teachers of grades 4-12

In this new course, grades 4-12 teachers will be able to learn about what makes our coastal ecosystems in Hawai‘i so special specifically with a focus on the ‘Ewa Plain and Kalaeloa (Barber’s Point area) in particular.  Subjects covered will include native Hawaiian plants and animals (both common and endangered), anchialine pools, ‘ōpae ‘ula (red shrimp), and avian fossils and the stories they tell.  This course will give teachers the opportunity to learn first-hand from scientists and resource managers with a background in protecting these hidden coastal treasures. Activities for this professional development course will be composed of a diverse range of activities such as guest speakers and site visits on the topics of healthy coastline ecosystems and what we can do to conserve these places for future generations. Preference will be given to Leeward O‘ahu teachers of students in grades 4-12. Teachers successful in completing this course will receive 3 PDE3 credits. 

Thanks to our partnership with the Hawai’i State Teachers Association (HSTA), you can earn 3 PD credits by completing the full requirements of the course.

The dates are October 22 and November 5, 2016 plus a half-day volunteer experience of your choice related to marine or coastal conservation. 

To apply, please complete this Online Application. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. Spaces are limited and the deadline to apply is October 5, 2016 so don't wait! The program fee is $150, which includes meals and supplies. Malama Learning Center will reimburse $50 of the course fee to to teachers who complete the course and portfolio requirements. Mahalo to the Disney Conservation Fund and HSTA for supporting this course.

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Course Syllabus

A hands-on workshop series for Leeward Oʻahu teachers of grades 4-12

Back by popular demand, we are offering this course again this summer! Join us to explore the techniques and strategies behind the Mālama ʻĀina Field School (Field School) at Nānākuli, a program we have been coordinating for the past three years. The curriculum spanning mauka to makai engages students in team-based hands-on activities that inspire investigation and learning, as well as self- and community pride. It also integrates real-world learning as students visit sites both in their communities and outside, guided by environmental and cultural professionals.

Thanks to our partnership with the Hawai’i State Teachers Association (HSTA), you can earn 3 PD credits by completing the full requirements of the course.

The dates are May 7 and July 15 plus two dates in June and July (of your choice) during the Field School.

To apply, please complete this online application.  Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. Spaces are limited and the deadline to apply is April 20 so don't wait! The program fee is $80, which includes meals and supplies. Mahalo to the Kamehameha Schools Ka Pua Initiative, the Marisla Fund of the Hawaiʻi Community Foundation, and HSTA for supporting this course.

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Course Syllabus

This session has concluded.
 
Hawai'i Green Collar Institute
Spring 2016 Session on Wai'anae Wetland & Watershed
for Leeward High School Students March 17-19 & 21-22, 2016 (overnight camp on first day)

8:00 am - 3:00 pm
(times may start later and end later on some days)We are now recruiting high school students grades 10-12 from Leeward and West O‘ahu to learn about environmental issues in your community and future jobs in “green collar” careers during Spring Intersession break. The focus of this session is on protecting our wetlands and watersheds.  There will be field trips, hands-on activities, and good fun!  All applicants must submit an application form. Preference will be given to students who have not attended a previous HGCI session.

Please download the application materials below or contact at [email protected] for more information.
 
Application deadline is February 19, 2016.  A $30 program fee is required after acceptance into the program.
This session of HGCI is conducted by Mālama Learning Center in partnership with Leeward Community College Hālau 'Ike O Pu'uloa. Funding is provided generously by the Environmental Protection Agency's Local Grants Program.

Download Application Materials:

• 2016 HGCI Application Instructions
• 2016 HGCI Application Form
• 2016 HGCI Reference Form