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Teaching and inspiring communities to care for their treasured people and places

U-Pick & Tree Fair 

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Kapolei Tree fair & community work day

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kalaeloa town tree planting workshop

Start the new year by learning to love trees! Join us on Saturday, January 27, 2024 for an interactive day of learning about tree planting and care. This event will provide an educational experience for multigenerational families in West O‘ahu, focusing on trees and plants important to our culture.

Workshop Highlights:
  • ʻUlu  & Niu Tree Planting Demonstration 
  • Native Plant Seed Giveaway
  • Nīoi (Hawaiian Chili Pepper) Water Making Demonstration
  • Coconut Rhinoceros Beetle Response 
  • Keiki Activity “Why We Love Our Trees” by Trees for Honolulu’s Future
  • Plant Mākeke (market) - purchase a plant to take home!
  • And Prizes!
Space is limited and registration is required. We welcome families of up to 4 people (not including keiki under 2 yrs) as well as individuals.
 
Registration is CLOSED. Mahalo for your support!
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This event is presented in partnership with Ulu Aʻe Learning Center, Mālama Learning Center, and Kalaeloa Town, a community by Hunt Development Group, Hawaiʻi. 
This event is supported, in part, by the Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Relief Fund, federal award identification number SLFRP2643 and/or SLFRP2789, which were awarded to the City and County of Honolulu by the U.S. Department of the Treasury. It is also supported, in part, by the Kaulunani Urban and Community Forestry of the DLNR Division of Forestry and Wildlife, and State and Private Forestry, branch of the U.S. Forest Service, Region 5. ​​

Arbor Day Volunteer Workday & Plant Giveaway

Join the Mālama Learning Center and Protect and Preserve for our Arbor Day Volunteer Workday and Plant Giveaway!  Help give back to ʻāina as we restore up mauka at our Kahe Restoration site, located next to Camp Pālehua. Learn about the importance of native plants, their uses, and how to properly care for them! Following the workday, each ʻohana with receive a free plant as a mahalo for their generous kōkua. 
Arbor Day Volunteer Workday & Plant Giveaway 
Saturday, November 4, 2023 
From 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM  

Kahe Restoration Site at Camp Pālehua 
*Directions will be sent out as the date approaches 

If you are interested in volunteering and attending this workshop, we ask that you please complete the following form. 

All keiki (ages 18 and under) must be accompanied by an adult. After you complete this form, you will receive a follow-up email asking you to confirm your attendance or the slot will be given to another party. If for some reason you need to cancel, please let us know at least 24 hours in advance of your scheduled workday. A final email with detailed information will be sent the week before the event. 

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 [email protected] if you have any questions.
Mahalo! 

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. ​
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ʻUlu Propagation Workshop & Volunteer Workday 

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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. 
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*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 [email protected] 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. 
P.O. Box 1662, Honolulu, Hawai`i, 96806
[email protected]
808-305-8287
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  • About
    • Vision and Mission
    • Our Approach
    • Who We Are >
      • Our Staff
      • Board of Directors
      • Our Interns
    • Meaning of Mālama
  • Programs
    • ʻŌpio (Youth)
    • Kumu (Teachers)
    • Kaiāulu (Community)
    • ʻĀina (Land)
    • Outside Hawaiʻi TV
  • Support
    • Donate Today
    • Volunteer
    • Me + Tree
    • Year-Round Sponsors
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