Tree Workshops & Giveaways ʻUlu Propagation Workshop & Volunteer Workday
Join the Mālama Learning Center for our ʻUlu Propagation Workshop & Volunteer Workday! This workshop will be led by ʻUlu Expert; Kalani Puaoi,on growing and caring for ʻulu (breadfruit), which is an excellent traditional food source. During this workday, volunteers will also have a chance to learn about Awawalei and the plants being grown, as well as partake in some light hana (work) to care for the garden. To end the day, each ʻohana with receive a free plant as a mahalo for their generous kōkua. There will also be light refreshments at the end such as some ʻono ʻulu.
Plants available at the giveaway will be tī, kupukupu, milo, ʻāweoweo, ʻaʻaliʻi, and a few others. **We are NOT giving away ʻulu trees at this plant giveaway.
ʻUlu Propagation Workshop & Volunteer Workday Saturday, September 9, 2023 From 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Awawalei Food Forest Hawaiʻi Agriculture Research Center (HARC) 94-340 Kunia Rd. Waipahu, HI 96797
Tentative Schedule: 9:00 AM - Welina mai! Introductions and tour of the Food Forest 9:30 AM - Light hana (work) 10:30 AM - ʻUlu Propagation Workshop led by Kalani Puaoi 11:15 AM - Go to Education Center for Plant Giveaway and ʻulu-based refreshments 12:00 PM - Pau!
If you are interested in volunteering and attending this workshop, we ask that you please complete the following form.
Space is limited and REGISTRATION is REQUIRED; no walk-ins, please. Registration will be open until spaces are filled. Our priority is to serve Leeward Oʻahu residents. Contact Evy at Evy@malamalearningcenter.org if you have any questions.
This project is made possible by the support of the Kaulunani Urban and Community Forestry Program of the DLNR Division of Forestry and Wildlife, and State and Private Forestry, branch of the U.S. Forest Service, Region 5.