Thursday, 2/2
World Wetlands Day

Saturday, 2/4
ʻAINA In Schools Garden Party
9:00am - 11:00am
Aikahi Elementary School, Kailua
AND
Waikiki Elementary School, Honolulu
Contact .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) for more details.

Tuesday, 2/7
”Bag It” film screening
6:00pm - 8:00pm
Waialua High School, U Building
Contact .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) or 637-8200 for more details.

Saturday, 2/11
Project Learning Tree Educators Workshop
9:30am - 2:30pm
Schofield Barracks, Wahiawa, O’ahu
This FREE workshop is offered by the Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR) Division of Forestry and Wildlife (DOFAW) in cooperation with: the Hawai‘i Nature Center, the US Forest Service, and the American Forest Foundation, and Project Learning Tree. 
Click for more information.

”Bag It” film screening
4:30pm - 7:30pm
Mililani High School Cafeteria
Contact .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) for more details.

Sunday, 2/12
KHF at the Haleiwa Farmer’s Market
9:00am - 1:00pm
Visit the Kokua tent and get your Plastic Free Haleiwa tote!

February 27-29
Green Schools National Conference
Denver, CO
Over 100 Breakout Sessions, Student, Parent and Solution Summits, and more!
Visit www.greenschoolsnationalconference.org to register.

Tuesday, 2/28
Hawaii Energy Education Workshop
8:30am - 3:30pm
Maui Beach Hotel, Kahului, Maui
Click here to register

Thursday, 3/1
Hawaii Energy Education Workshop
8:30am - 3:00pm
Ko’olau Conference Center, Kaneohe, Oahu
Click here to register

Saturday, 3/4
Captain Charles Moore on CBS News
Captain Moore will be the cover story in a segment featuring plastic sampling from a trip CBS took with him to sea.
www.cbsnews.com

“Ingredients Hawaii” World Premiere Screening
5:30 pm - VIP Reception & screening
9:00pm - 2nd screening
Mamiya Theatre, St. Loius School, Honolulu
For more information & tickets

Saturday, 1/14
‘AINA In Schools Garden Party
9:00am - 11:00am
Kainalu Elementary School, Kailua
Contact KHF for more details.

Monday, 1/16
Plastic Free Beach Cleanup, Kahuku Beach
9:00am - 12:00pm
For more information email .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)

Captain Charles Moore book signing & speaking engagement
6:00pm - 8:00pm
Bookends, Kailua
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Tuesday, 1/17
Captain Charles Moore book signing & speaking engagement
6:00pm - 9:00pm
Indigo Restaurant, Downtown Honolulu

Wednesday, 1/18
3R’s Family Night
6:00pm
Keone’ula Elementary School Cafeteria, ‘Ewa Beach
For more information contact .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)

Friday, 1/20
Safe Routes to Schools Workshop
Join National Safe Routes to School Pioneer Deb Hubsmith along with local leaders and policy makers for a FREE workshop RSVP required by January 10.  Register today by emailing .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) or call 808-326-7284.

Saturday, 1/21
‘AINA In Schools Garden Party
9:00am - 11:00am
Ala Wai Elementary School, Honolulu
Contact KHF for more details.

Saturday, 1/28
‘AINA In Schools Garden Party
9:00am - 11:00am
Sunset Beach Elementary School, North Shore
Contact KHF for more details.

‘AINA In Schools Garden Party
9:00am - 11:00am
Wai’alae Public Charter School, Honolulu
Contact KHF for more details.

Saturday, 12/3
Plastic Free Hawai’i Beach Cleanups
9:00am Kahuku High School
10:00am Kailua Beach Park
For more info or to RSVP contact .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)

Holiday Decorations from Natural Materials
9:00am - 12:00pm
Kapolei High School
Learn to create wreaths, ornaments, and more for the holidays that showcase the use of natural materials in unusual and creative ways.
Register at malamalearningcenter.org

Thursday, 12/8
Practical Applications of Permaculture
3:30 - 5:30pm
Academy of the Pacific
FREE for educators and parents!
O’ahu Farm to School Network hosts a hands-on workshop about Permaculture. Learn practical ways to ensure the productivity and longevity of your school garden. RSVP by Dec 2. Click here for more information and to register.

Tuesday,12/13
The Lunch Box: Healthy Tools to Help All Schools Webinar
8:00am
Whether you are a parent, caregiver, school employee or an advocate for improving school food this webinar will speak to you and help support your farm to school efforts. Reserve your Webinar seat now!

Saturday, 12/17
Loko Ea Fishpond Workday
8:30am - 1:15pm
Hale’iwa Town
“E Kokua” to restore a Hawaiian fishpond! Click here for details.
Please contact .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) at 523-6244 if you have any questions or would like to participate

He’eia Stream Restoration Workday
8:00 - 11:00am
Hui Ku Maoli Ola: native plant nursery 46-403 Haiku Rd, Kane’ohe
Volunteers help restore sections of the stream banks and nearby forest with native vegetation, install erosion control material and can participate in educational workshops. Call 381-7202 for more information.

Vegan Holiday Treats, by Chef Ori Ann Li
7:00pm
McCoy Pavilion, Ala Moana Beach Park
Cooking demonstration workshop.
For more info call 944-VEGI (8344) or visit Vegetarian Society of Hawaii

December 20-22 & 27-29
Hawai’i Green Collar Institute
High school (grades 10-12) and college undergraduate students from Leeward/West O’ahu will be eligible to join this institute focused on marine/ocean/freshwater careers. Click here for more information or contact .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) or call: 692-8200 ext. 2267.

SAVE THE DATE Friday, January 6
“Truck Farm” film screening
5:30pm Sunset Beach Elementary School

Friday, 11/4
Arbor Day in Hawai’i
arbordayhawaii.org

Saturday, 11/5
Arbor Day FREE Tree Giveaways & Events
To protect our island environment, a variety of organizations across the state routinely organize educational events where trees and shrubs are given away.
Click on each island for a listing of events.
- Oahu
- Maui
- Kauai
- Hawaii

Making Earth Ovens Workshop
9:00am - 12:00pm
Cultural Learning Center at Ka’ala
Earth ovens are a simple and natural way to cook food using solar energy in your backyard. Families are encouraged to attend together.
To register, please go to malamalearningcenter.org

An Organic Gardening and Food Prep Workshop
9:00am - 1:00pm
Kolea Farm, Pupukea, O’ahu
Hands on demonstrations at a certified organic farm.
Workshop Cost $25
For directions and to register e-mail .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) 

ReUse, ReNew, ReInvent the Holidays Workshop
1:00 - 2:30pm
The Green House
Put life back into last year’s calendars by turning them into attractive gift bags for all of your one-of-a-kind friends.
Fee $20
Register Online or call (808) 524-8427

Natural “Green” Cleaning Recipes Workshop
3:00 - 4:30 pm
The Green House
Homemade soap making and exploration of simple cleaning recipes that are safe, effective, inexpensive,  and you may already have many of the ingredients in your kitchen cupboards.  A booklet of natural cleaning recipes will also be shared.
Fee: $20
Register Online or call (808) 524-8427

Wednesday, 11/9
Richard Heinberg Lecture
9:40 - 11:20am
Hawai’i Pacific Uuniversity, Hawai’i Loa Campus, Kaneohe
Mr. Heinberg will discuss the importance of creating more sustainable societies, and ways to move sustainability into the university culture and curriculum.
Click here for more info.

Saturday, 11/12
Kids in the Kitchen
10:00 - 11:15am
Hawai’i Children’s Discovery Center, Kaka’ako
Chop, stir, pour and mix! Get your senses cooking, and begin a life-long culinary adventure with your child. This month enjoy making Pumpkin Patch Pancakes.
Download registration form

Sunset Beach Elementary School’s Holiday Craft Fair
9:00am - 3:00pm
Support local artisans, crafters and bakers at this annual event. Sure to find one-of-a-kind gifts and goodies!
Call 638-8777 for more info.

November 13-16
Macrobiotic Lectures & Cooking Classes
Church of the Cross Roads, Weaver Hall
Five events with Warren Kramer
For more information or to register

Tuesday, 11/15
America Recycles Day
Host an event at your school and send us photos! Register here

Thursday, 11/17
“Bag It” Film Screening
5:30 - 8:00pm
Sunset Beach Elementary School Cafeteria
This FREE screening of “Bag It” will be followed by family friendly activities.

Saturday, 11/19
Loko Ea Fishpond Workday
8:30am - 1:15pm
Hale’iwa Town
“E Kokua” to restore a Hawaiian fishpond! Click here for details.
Please contact Kalani at 523-6244 if you have any questions or would like to participate.

Tuesday, 11/29
Keiki Swap Meet
10:00am - 1:00 pm
Hawai’i Children’s Discovery Center, Kaka’ako
There are two ways to participate.  Children can register to sell items which costs $3 to register, or families can come and shop.  There is no charge to shop.
Download registration form here.

“Bag It” Film Screening
6:00 - 8:00pm
Farrington High School Auditorium
This FREE screening of “Bag It” will be followed by a panel discussion.

Sunday, 10/9
Haleiwa Farmers’ Market
9:00AM - 1:00PM
Come visit the Kokua Hawaii Foundation booth!

Thursday, 10/13
Children and Youth Summit
8:30AM - 1:30PM
Hawaii State Capitol
To register

Saturday, 10/15
Middle School Conference
8:30AM - 2:30PM
Ewa Makai Middle School
To register or for more information

School Garden Basics Training
9:00AM - 2:30PM
UH Urban Garden Center, Pearl City
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Wednesday, 10/19
“Non GMO Foods and Our Right to Choose”
5:30PM - 7:30PM
Kapolei Public Library
Panelists include: Eric Enos, Mark Fergusson, Lydi Morgan-Bernal and Dr. Hector Valenzuela
Contact Dr. Melissa Yee at 292-1179 for more information.

Thursday, 10/27
Can You Be Plastic Free?
4:00PM - 8:00PM
Punahou School
Service Learning Teacher Institute

Tuesday, 11/1
3rd Annual Holiday Candy Trade In
3:00PM - 6:00PM
677 Ala Moana Blvd, Suite 605
Trade collected candy for sports equipment!
For more info call Dr. Baxter at 521-9686

Thursday, September 8
Schools of the Future Conference
Sheraton Waikiki
www.growhawaii.org

Friday, September 9
O’ahu Farm to School Network Kick-Off
Waikiki Elementary School
3:00 - 5:00 pm
This FREE event is open to all educators. RSVP here to help us plan for attendance.

Saturday, September 10
3rd Green Schools Symposium
‘Ewa Makai Middle Schools
8:00 am - 3:00 pm
A six-hour exploration of the latest trends in school design, facilities management, and environmental education.
For more info and to register click here

Lauhala Weaving
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Kapolei High School
Learn the traditional art of lauhala weaving from Kumu J. Leinaala Kai.
Families are encouraged to attend together (limit 3 ppl per family group).
To register, please go to www.malamalearningcenter.org

Sunday, September 11
KHF at the Hale’iwa Farmers’ Market
9:00 am - 1:00 pm

Saturday, September 17
Plastic Free Hawai’i O’ahu Beach Clean Ups
Ali’i Beach Park 9:00 am - 11:00 am
Kailua Beach Park 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Malaekahana Beach Park 9:00 am 11:00 am

Bag It
Patagonia Haleiwa 66-250 Kamehameha Hwy Haleiwa, HI 96712
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Join Plastic Free Haleiwa as we celebrate the 26th International Beach Cleanup with a FREE screening of the film Bag It.

Contact .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) for beach cleanup or film screening details.

Saturday, September 24
Worldwide Day of Play
Encourage your kids to turn off the TV, get up, get out and go play.

Discover Recycling Fair
8:00 am - 12:00 pm
Kapolei Hale
This FREE one-day showcase event of recycling resources for schools and educators is presented by the City & County of Honolulu
For more details visit Discover Recycling Learning Center

2011 Maui Youth Gardening Workshop
9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Montessori School of Maui
A one-day workshop for educators focuses on the elements of a successful school garden, connecting the school gardening program to school curriculum, health and nutrition curriculum, and much more.
Call (808) 446-2361 or (808) 250-8323 for more information or visit mauischoolgardennetwork.org.

Wednesday, September 28
Statewide Walk to School Day
Join schools around the state for a fun and easy way to create some excitement at your school for walking and biking.
See how it works at www.saferouteshui.org

October 6 - 8
Stewards for a Sustainable Hawai’i Teacher Institute
An opportunity for grade 4 & 5 classroom teachers to develop science skills, learn and serve the environment in a sustainable way.
For more info and to register go to Youth Service Hawai’i

August 2 - 4
Hawaiʻi Conservation Conference
Hawaiʻi Convention Center
This year’s conference, Island Ecosystems: The Year of the Forest, will boast symposia, forums, and field trips hosted by the Hawai’i Conservation Alliance.
For more info and to register visit hawaiiconservation.org.

Wednesday, August 3
*FREE* Education Session at the Hawai’i Conservation Conference
Hawaiʻi Convention Center, Room 314
3:20 pm - 5:20 pm
Join educators and natural resources managers for a free session that will showcase various environmental education programs and projects in Hawai‘i. Additionally, updates will be given on the revival of the Hawai’i Environmental Education Alliance (HEEA) and the progress of drafting the Hawaii Environmental Literacy Plan.
For a schedule of more FREE events that evening click here.

Saturday, August 6
ʻAINA In Schools Garden Party
9:00 am - 11:00 am
Sunset Beach Elementary School
Join us as we “dig in” with ‘AINA IS schools in preparing their gardens for fall semester plantings. Please contact .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) to RSVP.

ʻAINA In Schools Garden Party
9:00 am - 11:00 am
Waialae Public Charter School
Join us as we “dig in” with ‘AINA IS schools in preparing their gardens for fall semester plantings. Please contact .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) to RSVP.

Making Natural Dyes
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Kapolei High School
This hands-on workshop where you will learn about the Hawaiian plants used in making beautiful dye colors as well as the naturalized species that may also be used.
Families are encouraged to attend together. To register, please go to malamalearningcenter.org

23rd Annual Halawa Xeriscape Garden Open House and Unthirsty Plant Sale
9:00 am -3:00 pm
Halawa Xeriscape Garden
Local nurseries will offer a variety of beautiful, unthirsty and native plants at moderate prices. A full day of free, family-friendly activities such as Xeriscape workshops (composting, rain barrels, etc.), keiki games, keikiscapes garden planting, a scavenger hunt in the three-acre demonstration garden and a free mulch giveaway (visitors must bring their own containers).
Please call the BWS Communications Office at 748-5041 or visit www.boardofwatersupply.com.

Saturday, August 13
ʻAINA In Schools Garden Party
9:00 am - 11:00 am
Aikahi Elementary School
Join us as we “dig in” with ‘AINA IS schools in preparing their gardens for fall semester plantings. Please contact .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) to RSVP.

ʻAINA In Schools Garden Party
9:00 am - 11:00 am
Ala Wai Elementary School
Join us as we “dig in” with ‘AINA IS schools in preparing their gardens for fall semester plantings. Please contact .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) to RSVP.

Kalo Workshop
8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Waimea Valley
This FREE workshop is interactive with guest speakers, breakout sessions and walking tours to the kalo gardens.
Contact Jenny Yagodich or 808-638-5859 to register.

Saturday, August 20
ʻAINA In Schools Garden Party
9:00 am - 11:00 am
Ahuimanu Elementary School
Join us as we “dig in” with ‘AINA IS schools in preparing their gardens for fall semester plantings. Please contact .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) to RSVP.

ʻAINA In Schools Garden Party
9:00 am - 11:00 am
Waikiki Elementary School
Join us as we “dig in” with ‘AINA IS schools in preparing their gardens for fall semester plantings. Please contact .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) to RSVP.

Loko Ea Fishpond Workday
8:30 am- 1:15 pm
Hale’iwa Town
“E Kokua” to restore a Hawaiian fishpond! Click here for details.
Please contact Kalani at 523‐6244 if you have any questions or would like to participate.

Clean Watershed Workshop for Homeowners
12:00 pm - 2:00pm
46-403 Ha’iku Road
Topics will include simple fertilizer and pesticide use do’s and don’ts, sources of pollution and ways to reduce their impacts, erosion control measures, useful native plants for your yard, and the benefits of installing rain barrels and building rain gardens.
For more information & to reserve your place contact Kristen at 381-7202 or .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).

Saturday, August 27
ʻAINA In Schools Garden Party
9:00 am - 11:00 am
Kainalu Elementary School
Join us as we “dig in” with ‘AINA IS schools in preparing their gardens for fall semester plantings. Please contact .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) to RSVP.

ʻAINA In Schools Garden Party
9:00 am - 11:00 am
Waialua Elementary School
Join us as we “dig in” with ‘AINA IS schools in preparing their gardens for fall semester plantings. Please contact .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) to RSVP.

Saturday, July 2
Native Hawaiian Limu Identification and Uses
9:00am -12:00pm
Kapolei High School
Learn to identify limu (seaweed) by their Hawaiian and scientific names, and discuss traditional (and sometimes not so traditional) uses.
To register please go to www.malamalearningcenter.org or contact .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address), 542-9107

Sunday, July 3
Weekend Pa’ina
10:30am - 4:30pm
Mission Houses Museum
Slow Food O’ahu will be participating in the July 4th Weekend Pa’ina.  The day finds residents preparing for the holiday, with activities, historic games, and keiki competitions.  Music, food, and a historic program will also be part of the day for all to enjoy.
www.missionhouses.org

Wednesday, July 6
Farm to School Forum
6-8pm
Church of the Crossroads, Weaver Hall
www.foodpolicycouncil.org

July 7 - 9
4th Annual Hawaii School Garden Conference
Planting Seeds of Hope: Growing the Next Generation
kohalacenter.org

Thursday, July 7
Special Lunch and Workshop for School Administrators
12:30pm - 3:30pm
Hoa ‘Aina O Makaha (next to Makaha Elementary School)
School Administrators and Principals are invited to this special gathering to discuss the growing movement and the importance of Farm-to-School and School Garden Programs in the State of Hawai‘i. Details at: kohalacenter.org. RSVP required: email .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).
Please invite your school administrators!

Saturday, July 9
“School Food Basics” and “School Garden Basics” Workshops
9:00am - 12:00pm
Hoa ‘Aina O Makaha (next to Makaha Elementary School)
Start or strengthen your school’s health and wellness initiatives with these two informative workshops presented by the Kokua Hawai‘i Foundation ‘AINA In Schools team. Details at: kohalacenter.org.
Email .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) to RSVP (walk-ins also welcome).

Saturday, July 9
FOCUS (Forests, Ocean, Climate and Us)
11:00am - 4:00pm
Sea Life Park
FOCUS (Forest, Ocean, Climate and Us) and the official launch of the Hawaii Environmental Education Alliance with artist Wyland. Bring your ohana to a fun filled day of art, science and music to celebrate Hawaii’s precious natural resources from mauka to makai.
Visit heea.org for details.

Saturday, July 16
Loko Ea Fishpond Workday
8:30am- 1:15pm
Hale’iwa Town
“E Kokua” to restore a Hawaiian fishpond! Click here www.ksbe.edu for details.
Please contact .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) at 523‐6244 if you have any questions or would like to participate.

July 18 - 21
SeaCamp
Pupukea-Waimea Marine Life Conservation District
SeaCampers will learn marine biology and conservation from a scientific and cultural perspective at this activity-filled, entertaining and educational day camp.
To register and for more info go to www.pupukeawaimea.org.

July 24 - 30
Hawai‘i Conservation Week
Conservation Week events aim to increase public awareness of key conservation issues affecting Hawai’i's lands and seas and unite our leadership in identifying conservation-related priorities of statewide significance.
Visit hawaiiconservation.org for a listing of events.

Tuesday, July 26
“Bag It” film screening
6:30pm
Huakailani School, Kailua
A film about an average guy who makes a resolution to stop using plastic bags at the grocery store. Little does he know that this simple decision will change his life completely.
For event details email .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)

August 2 - 4
Hawaiʻi Conservation Conference
Hawaiʻi Convention Center
This year’s conference, Island Ecosystems: The Year of the Forest, will boast symposia, forums, and field trips hosted by the Hawai’i Conservation Alliance.
For more info and to register visit hawaiiconservation.org.

Saturday, June 4
National Trails Day
www.AmericanHiking.org

Sunday, June 5
World Environment Day
www.unep.org/wed

Wednesday, June 8
World Oceans Day
www.worldoceansday.org

Saturday, June 11
TEDx GoldenGateEd: Compassion in Education
tedxgoldengateed.org

Sunday, June 12
Tomato Fest
9 AM - 1 PM
Hale’iwa Farmers Market
There will be many varieties of tomatoes to buy, a recipe contest, Back-Yard Home-Grown Taste-Off, celebrity chefs, tomato food creations from food vendors, tours to North Shore Farms to see heirloom tomatoes at their finest and more!

Saturday, June 18
Loko Ea Fishpond Workday
8:30 AM - 1:15 PM
Hale’iwa Town
“E Kokua” to restore a Hawaiian fishpond! Click here for details.
Please contact .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) at 523‐6244 if you have any questions or would like to participate.

Tuesday, June 21
Summer Solstice

Friday, June 24
USGBC Hawaii Chapter Green Gala
6 PM - 9 PM
Waikiki Aquarium
This fundraising awards event will celebrate the efforts of local designers, builders, and community leaders.
usgbchawaii.cloverpad.org

Saturday, June 25
National Wildlife Federation’s Great American Backyard Campout
www.backyardcampout.org

Bucket Gardens Workshop
9 AM - 12 PM
Kapolei High School
This keiki and educator workshop will teach you how to create an urban garden. You’ll take home your own bucket garden that day!
malamalearningcenter.org for more info.

Hands Across the Sand
12 PM
Waikiki Beach: On the sand across from the Honolulu Zoo at the junction of Kalakaua Ave, Kapahulu Ave, and Monsarrat Ave.
For more information or to organize at another beach go to
handsacrossthesand.com.

MA’O Ma Town Fundraiser
6 PM - 9 PM
Hawaii State Art Museum Lawn
An annual fundraiser supporting MA’O Youth Leadership Training featuring food by Chef Ed Kenney of Town/Downtown as well as silent and live auction with items such as private dinners with innovative chefs and one-of-a-kind experiences on land & sea. maoorganicfarms.org

Saturday, May 7
Vermicomposting: Recycling With Worms
9:00 AM - Noon
At Wai’anae High School
Cost: $10 per person or $25 for families of up to 3 people
At this workshop you will learn all about worms: what to feed them, how to care for them, and how to harvest them.  After the workshop, take home your own “starter” bin to get going with vermicomposting at home!
To register go to malamalearningcenter.org or contact .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address), 542-9107.

Ho’a ‘Aina O Makaha Farm Open House
2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Each grade from Makaha Elementary School will offer stories, songs, food, crafts and dances from different cultures
Go to hoaainaomakaha.org for more information.

Saturday May 14
Kailua Beach Clean-up
10:00 AM - noon
Meet at Kailua/Lainikai Boat Ramp
Organized by Surfrider Foundation Oahu with Plastic Free Kailua

Maunalua Bay Heritage Festival
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
on the field at Kalani High School, 4680 Kalanianaole Hwy, Honolulu, HI 96821
The mission and purpose of the Maunalua Bay Heritage Festival is to engage the community in actively learning about and caring for Maunalua Bay and its ten watersheds. Visit malamamaunalua.org for the latest updates.

E Malama I Ke Kai
10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Kapiolani Park Bandstand
The Ocean Awareness Festival will feature an outrigger canoe race from Maunalua Bay to Waikiki followed by environmental education, arts and crafts, games for the whole ‘ohana,‘ono food, and great entertainment at Kapi’olani Park.

May 14 & 15
Wahiawa Pineapple Festival
Wahiawa District Park
Celebrate the agricultural heritage of Wahiawa, the former “Pineapple Capital” of the world. Festival activities will begin at 10:00 AM on Saturday and at 11:00 AM on Sunday. The Festival features cultural exhibits, crafts, fresh produce and other food items such as olive oils, ethnic foods galore, and entertainment that includes a Jazz Festival on Sunday. wahiawatown.org

Sunday, May 15
DEADLINE TO REGISTER for Planting Seeds of Hope: Statewide School Garden Conference
Administrators and School Garden Educators from throughout the state are invited to learn, share, and grow together as this statewide conference comes to O’ahu for the first time.
July 7 & 8 at Hoa ‘Aina O Makaha
Visit kohalacenter.org for more info and to register.

Kokua Hawai’i Foundation at the Hale’iwa Farmers Market
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Stop by the Kokua Hawaiʻi Foundation booth to learn about our programs, sign up to be a volunteer and pick up a Plastic Free Haleiwa reusable tote.

University Laboratory School Food and Family Event: Grow with Aloha
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
University Laboratory School, 1776 University Avenue, Honolulu
For anyone interested in learning more about living green, eating in a way that’s pono, and learning to garden as a family! Presenters include students and teachers from University Laboratory School, food activists, aquaponics experts, local gardeners, and leaders from local organizations like the Kokua Hawaii Foundation ‘AINA In Schools program, the organization Give It Fresh Today, and Family Programs Hawaii.
Suggested donation for admission is $5 per family.
Contact .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) for more information.

Saturday, May 21
Loko Ea Fishpond Workday
8:30 AM - 1:15 PM
Hale’iwa Town
“E Kokua” to restore a Hawaiian fishpond!
Please contact .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) at 523‐6244 if you have any questions or would like to participate.

2nd Annual Hawai‘i Endangered Species Day
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Honolulu Zoo
The Hawai‘i Conservation Alliance and the Honolulu Zoological Society host a celebration in honor of the endangered species in Hawai‘i and across the globe. Educational exhibits, games, crafts, an endangered species puppet show and a silk aerial performance will be among the festivities.
Admission to the zoo is $12 for general admission, $6 for kama’aina, $3 for keiki 4-12, and FREE for keiki 3 and under.  Zoological Society members get in free.

April 1 - May 7
Where Do Things Go
Honolulu Theatre for Youth
This show is a fun, musical exploration of the life of energy, water, and waste.
www.hty.org

April 10 - 16
National Environmental Education Week
Environmental Education Week’s theme is Ocean Connections!
Register today to participate in EE Week 2011.
www.eeweek.org

Monday, April 11
National Healthy Schools Day
Get your school to switch to green cleaners as an action for Healthy Schools Day.
You’ll also find activity ideas, tools, and help at the Healthy Schools Network website.
www.nationalhealthyschoolsday.org

Saturday, April 16
Loko Ea Fishpond Workday
8:30 am - 1:15 pm
Hale’iwa Town
“E Kokua” to restore a Hawaiian fishpond
Please contact .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) at 523‐6244 if you have any questions or would like to participate.

Ka Mole o Na Pua Festival
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Leeward Community College
FREE
This family event, dedicated to sustainability, offers non-stop entertainment, storytelling, food, Hawaiian games, and hands-on educational activities for young children.
For more details www.hawaii.edu

Turn Garbage into Gold…Composting
11:30 am - 12:30 pm
Academy of the Pacific
Fee: $15 Advanced registration required.
This hands-on workshop on how to build and harvest a compost pile.  This method of making compost requires no turning, just add water and wait for nature to do its magic! A handout of composting methods will also be provided.
Contact thegreenhouse.com for more information.

It’s Raining, It’s Pouring…Make a Rain Barrel Catchment System
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Academy of the Pacific
Fee: $15 Advanced registration required.
This workshop will demonstrate how to make a rain barrel catchment system.  Collection of water from rooftop runoff can provide an ample supply of free ‘soft water’ containing no chlorine, lime or calcium. Rainwater is ideal for many uses, it will also lower your monthly water bill and lessen your impact on the ‘aina. 
For more information visit thegreenhouse.com.

Sunday April 17
Native Plant Workshop & Tree Planting
8:30 am-10:00 am Native Plant Workshop
10:00 am-12:00 pm Tree Planting
750 Kaha Street,  Kailua
Hui o Ko’olaupoko hosts this FREE workshop where participants will get hands-on experience while learning about various propagation techniques, transplanting methods, ecological benefits of native pants, site selection for out-planting, and natural pest management.
Please RSVP to Kristen at 808-381-7202 or .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).

Friday, April 22
Earth Day
For over 40 years, Earth Day has inspired and mobilized individuals and organizations worldwide to demonstrate their commitment to environmental protection and sustainability.
www.earthday.org

Saturday, April 23
Taste of Waialua
8:30 am
Waialua Sugar Mill
A gathering of local art, food, coffee, chocolate, Hawaiian music and community groups celebrate the Rebirth of the Old Sugar Mill Town of Waialua on O’ahu’s North Shore.
Go to tasteofwaialua.com for more details.

March Ongoing
‘AINA In Schools Regional Docent Training
‘AINA In Schools Garden and Nutrition Docent teams will be trained to teach the final garden and nutrition lessons of the school year. Mahalo to the parent and community volunteers who support the ‘AINA In Schools program!
To learn more about how to support (or volunteer for) ‘AINA In Schools email:
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Tuesday, March 1
Resilient Island Food Systems: Food Security and Climate Change
6:00 pm
Church of the Crossroads, Weaver Hall
**please bring a plate, fork, and small local dish to share.**
hawaiifoodpolicycouncil.org

Saturday, March 5
9th Annual Service Learning Conference
8:00am - 3:30pm
Kapiolani Community College
Youth Service Hawaii

Thursday, March 10
Bag It (The Movie)
6:30pm
Hanauma Bay Nature Preserve
FREE and open to the public with no charge for parking after 5:30pm.
Hanauma Bay Education Center

Thursday, March 17
Waves of Change: Global Lessons to Inspire Local Action
Featuring: Sarah Morison, Deputy Director, NOAA Marine Debris Program
6:30pm
Hanauma Bay Nature Preserve
FREE and open to the public with no charge for parking after 5:30pm.
Hanauma Bay Education Center

Saturday, March 19

Exploring Colors in Nature: a Family Workshop
9:00am - 12:00pm
Kapolei High School
Alyce Dodge from the Honolulu Academy of Arts will introduce your child to the world of art through exploring what can be found in nature, or come as an adult to rediscover the wonders of art and learn how to create beautiful prints to make cards and decorations.
To register go to malamalearningcenter.org and click on “programs.”
Contact .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) or call 542-9107.

REFUSE: A workshop, exhibition, and day dedicated to Plastic Pollution
10am-2pm Student Mural Making Workshop
6pm-8pm REFUSE Plastic Pollution Exhibition Opening
Muumuu Heaven, 767 Kailua Road, Kailua
For more details visit Plastic Pollution Coalition or Muumuu Heaven

March 20 - 25
5th International Marine Debris Conference
Waikiki Beach Marriott Hotel, Honolulu
www.5imdc.org or call 692-8200 ext. 2252

Monday, March 21
Bag It (The Movie)
7:00pm
Monday Movie Cafe at Bambu
1146 Bethel St, Honolulu
$10 at the door
For more info, contact .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)

Wednesday, March 23
5IMDC Student Ambassador Workshop
12:00pm - 5:30pm
Waikiki Beach Marriott Hotel, Honolulu
Student leaders grades 4-12 invited to participate.
For more info, contact
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Thursday, March 24

ART & THE OCEAN
5:30 pm - 9:00 pm
University of Hawai’i at Mānoa, School of Architecture, 2410 Campus Road, Honolulu, Hawai’i 96822
For more information call 956-7225 or email .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)

GhostNets Australia and Picking up the Pieces – aka Hawai’i Wildlife Fund’s Marine Debris Removal Project
Featuring: Grace Heathcote, Carpentaria Ghost Net Programme and Megan Lamson, Marine Debris Project Coordinator, Hawaii Wildlife Fund
6:30pm
Hanauma Bay Nature Preserve
FREE and open to the public with no charge for parking after 5:30pm.
Hanauma Bay Education Center

Saturday, March 26

An Introduction to Wind Energy
9:00am - 4:00 pm
UHM Holmes Hall Room 244
Part of University of Hawaii’s Renewable Energy and Island Sustainability Series. This class is tailored for those interested in developing a general knowledge of wind energy systems, design basics, wind energy economics and electrical grid integration needs.
Click here for more info.

Project Learning Tree Educator Workshop
9:30am - 3:30pm
Hawaii Nature Center in Iao Valley, Maui
Maui educators looking for a creative, multi-disciplinary environmental education program are invited to participate in a FREE Project Learning Tree Workshop.
Click here for more details and to register.

Rise Above Plastics, Surfrider Foundation Annual Gala
6:00pm - 10:00pm
Waikiki Aquarium
For more details, go to Surfrider Oahu Chapter

Thursday, March 31
Tackling Marine Debris in the Monument
Featuring: Staff from NOAA Pacific Islands Fisheries Science Center’s Coral Reef Ecosystem Division
6:30pm
Hanauma Bay Nature Preserve
FREE and open to the public with no charge for parking after 5:30pm.
Hanauma Bay Education Center

Friday, February 4
5IMDC Student Video Contest DEADLINE
Open to students grades 4 - 10.
Click here for more details.

Saturday, February 5
Introduction to Lāʻau Lapa‘au
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Kapolei High School
Cost: $10 per person or $25 for families of up to 3 people
To register and for more information please contact .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) or 542-9107

Saturday, February 5
Ramsar World Wetlands Day
9:00am - 1:30pm
Faith Baptist Church in Kailua
Free tours of the Kawainui and Hamakua Marsh Complex, Hawaiian plant and food sales, entertainment, and a tree-planting ceremony.
Visit Windward Ahupua’a Alliance for more details.

Thursday, February 10
“Waste Not, Watt Not”, Punahou Service Learning Teacher Institute
Presented by Luke Center for Public Service, Kokua Hawaii Foundation and Sustainable UH
4:00pm - 7:45pm
Twigg-Smith Pavilion, Case Middle School, Punahou School
Fee: $15
Registration deadline: February 3
For more information and to register online

Friday, February 11
He Wa’a He Moku, He Moku He Wa’a
6:30pm
Leeward Community College, Rm. GT105
This film features young voyagers involved in sailing Hokule’a and Makali’i, double-hulled long distance voyaging canoes.
FREE screening and panel discussion hosted by Hawai’i Green Collar Institute
For more information, contact .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) or call 692-8200 ext. 2252

Saturday, February 12
Kualoa Water Quality Snapshot Day
9:00am - 11:00am
Kualoa Beach Park.
An easy-to-use test kit will enable everyone to monitor the quality of their local oceans, streams and other water resources.  For more information or to become a volunteer call 381-7202 or visit http://www.huihawaii.org

Thursday, February 17
Tour de Trash featuring Workplace Recycling
8:30am - 4:00pm
Start and finish at Hyatt Regency Waikiki
Click for detailed tour itineraries, then call 768-3200 to sign up!

Saturday, February 26
Project Learning Tree Teacher Workshop
9:00am - 3:30pm
Kualoa Ranch
FREE workshops happening statewide!
Click for more information or to register.

Tuesday, March 1
KHF Grant Deadline
Environmental Education Field Trip and Mini-Grant applications for the 2010-2011 school year will be accepted until March 1.
KHF Program Info

1/4
‘AINA In Schools Nutrition Docent Training
9:00 a.m - 12:00 p.m.
Windward Schools
RSVP to .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)

1/6
‘AINA In Schools Nutrition Docent Training
9:00 a.m - 12:00 p.m.
Honolulu Schools
RSVP to .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)

1/8
Baby A Exchange, First Official Buy-In
10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Baby Awareness, Manoa Marketplace, 2nd Floor

1/11
‘AINA In Schools Nutrition Docent Training
9:00 a.m - 12:00 p.m.
North Shore Schools
RSVP to .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)

1/14
‘AINA In Schools Garden Party
2:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Ahuimanu Elementary School
RSVP to .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)

1/15
‘AINA In Schools Garden Party
9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Ala Wai Elementary School
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1/15
‘AINA In Schools Garden Party
3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Waikiki Elementary School
RSVP to .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)

1/19
‘AINA In Schools Garden Docent Training
9:00 a.m - 12:00 p.m.
Windward Schools
RSVP to .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)

1/20
‘AINA In Schools Garden Docent Training
9:00 a.m - 12:00 p.m.
Honolulu Schools
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1/21
‘AINA In Schools Garden Docent Training
9:00 a.m - 12:00 p.m.
North Shore Schools
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1/21
‘AINA In Schools Garden Party
2:30 p.m.- 4:30 p.m.
Sunset Beach Elementary School
RSVP to .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)

1/22
Waimanalo Community Recycling Day
8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Waimanalo Beach Park
For more details visit Hui O Koolaupoko

1/22
‘AINA In Schools Garden Party
9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Aikahi Elementary School
RSVP to .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)

1/22
‘AINA In Schools Garden Party
2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Waialua Elementary School
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1/26
Ohana Speaker Series: “Food for Thought”
6:00 p.m.
Iolani School, Honolulu
Click for more information

1/28
‘AINA In Schools Garden Party
2:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Kainalu Elementary School
RSVP to .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)

1/29
‘AINA In Schools Garden Party
9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Wai’alae Public Charter School
RSVP to .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)

1/29
Simple and Healthy Cooking with Locally Grown Foods
9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Kapolei High School
Cost: $10 per person or $25 for families of up to 3 people
Click here to register

12/2
Honolulu’s Green Roofs
12pm-1pm
A FREE tour by Honolulu Weekly’s Green Market
Please RSVP to .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)

12/4
Aloha ‘Aina Earth Day
8am-2pm
Bring your recyclables to Kapolei High School to help clean up the community and fundraise. Unlimited collection of computers and e-waste.
Visit website for for info:  www.hawaiimetal.com and www.opala.org

12/4
Holiday Creations from Natural Materials
9:30am-12pm
Kapolei High School
Workshop Cost: $7 per person or $15 for families up to 3
Register online or contact Janice Staab via email or 542-9107.

12/4
The Green House Workshops:
224 Pakohana St. Honolulu, HI 96813 Pauoa Valley
10:00am-11:30am Backyard Aquaponics
10:00am-11:30am Introduction to Permaculture Design
11:30am-1pm Healthy Holiday Feasting
1:30pm-3pm Herbal Gifts from the Garden
Registration required.
Email or call 524-8427

12/11
Plastic Free Kailua Beach Clean up
9am - 11am
Kailua Beach Park, 450 Kawailoa Road
For more info visit Plastic Free Kailua

12/11
Seed Swap
9am-12pm
Urban Garden Center, 955 Kamehameha Hwy, Pearl City
Learn how to collect, store and exchange seeds!
For more information or directions, see UGC’s website or call 453-6050

12/15
Simplify the Holidays - Green Gifts & Wrapping
5:30pm-6:30pm
Salt Lake/Moanalua Public Library
A family-friendly, hands-on workshop where you will make gift wrap with recycled materials and Furoshiki (fabric wrap), make green holiday gift cards, ornaments and more.
Presented FREE by Kokua Hawaii Foundation

12/15
Plastic Free Kailua Logo Art Contest
Click here for details

12/18
Ho’oulu ‘Aina Community Work Day
8am-12pm
Kokua Kalihi Valley Nature Preserve, 2243 Kalaunu Street, Honolulu
Volunteer assignments range from moving logs to pulling weeds, planting native plants to harvesting vegetables. 
Please wear comfortable clothing and covered shoes, bring water, wear sunscreen and a hat and/or sunglasses.
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11/1
2nd Annual Holiday Candy Trade In
Trade collected candy for sports equipment!
10am - 4pm
677 Ala Moana Blvd, Suite 605
For more info call Dr. Baxter at 521-9686

11/2
Election Day
Your vote counts!

11/4
Frances Moore Lappé, public lecture
“Facts and Myths of World Hunger: The Politics of Scarcity”
7 pm
Admission is FREE
University of Hawaii at Mānoa, Architecture Auditorium
For more information

11/5
Arbor Day Hawaii
Events happening statewide with FREE tree giveaways

Frances Moore Lappé, public lecture
“The Politics of Scarcity: Challenging Big Food/Cheap Food”
12 noon
Admission is FREE
University of Hawaii at Mānoa, Kuykendall Auditorium
For more information

Frances Moore Lappé, public lecture
“Food Democracy: Ideas and Stories to Liberate Our Food Systems”
7 pm
Admission is FREE
Church of the Crossroads, University Avenue
Click here for event details

11/6
Frances Moore Lappé, public lecture and panel discussion
“Diet for a Small Island: Visioning Food Democracy in Hawai’i”
9 am
Admission is FREE
Church of the Crossroads, University Avenue
Click here for event details

Aloha ‘Aina Teachers Workshop
Culture & Place-Based Curriculum for Kona/Hawaii Island for Grades 6 & 7 Teachers
9am - 4pm
Keauhou Beach Resort, Kailua-Kona
To Register: www.thepaf.org

11/8
Grow Hawaii Challenge
8am - 1:30pm
Sheraton Waikiki
Grow Hawaii Project for more info.

11/11
Cooking a Local Holiday Feast
Farm to Table Cooking Class & Wellness Series by Ola Wellness
6pm - 9pm at Tin Roof Ranch
Register by 11/6

11/11
Plastic Free Kailua Monthly Meeting & HI-5 Recycle Bin Making Workshop
6:30pm - 8:30pm
Castle Room, 131 Hekili Street, Suite 131, Kailua, HI
Click to RSVP

11/13
The Green House workshops

How Does Your Garden Grow…Insects: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly
10:00 am - noon
Fee: $20

Soup’s on…The Soup Series! Chicken Soup from Scratch
11:30 am - 1:00 pm
Fee: $15 per adult, $8 per child (ages 8-15)

The Power of Herbs…Making Herbal Medicine
1:30 pm - 3:00 pm
Fee: $20

For more information email .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) or call 524-8427

11/15
America Recycles Day

11/15
No Impact Man film screening
7 PM at The Venue, 1146 Bethel Street
For more info call 223-0130

11/25
Thanksgiving Day - Eat a Local Meal this Thanksgiving!

10/2
‘AINA In Schools Garden Party
Kainalu Elementary School
9 am - 11 am
Contact Ann Davis here to volunteer

10/4
Jerry Cunningham talks about organic animal husbandry, concentrating on poultry.
Tin Roof Ranch, Haleiwa
4 pm - 9 pm
FREE RSVP Here or 388-9696

10/6
Walk to School Day

10/7
Farm to School Resources Webinar
8 am - 9 am HST

10/10
Adopt-A-School Day

350.org Global Work Party

10/14
Ola Wellness Farm to Table Cooking Class & Farm Tour
Tin Roof Ranch, Haleiwa
6pm - 9pm

10/15
Kokua Earth Action Project (KEAP) Proposal Deadline

10/15 - 10/17
Hawaii Master Gardener Conference
Ala Moana Hotel, Honolulu

10/16
How Does Your Garden Grow…Beginning a Garden
The Green House
10am - 12 noon
Advanced Registration Required

10/16 - 10/19
Community Food Security Coalition Conference
New Orleans, LA

10/19 - 10/21
Hawaii Farm Bureau Federation Convention
Royal Hawaiian Hotel, Honolulu

10/23
Make A Difference Day

Environmental and Social Justice Tour of Wai’anae
8:00 am - 1:15 pm
Info/registration: .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)

10/24
Taro Festival - Haleiwa Farmer’s Market
9 am - 2pm

10/24 - 10/26
Green Schools National Conference
Minneapolis, MN

10/30
University of Hawaii’s eWaste Disposal Day
9 am - 3 pm
Public Drop-off at 7 Locations Statewide

10/31
Green Your Halloween with healthy treats, homemade/reused costumes, and family fun!

11/1
2nd Annual Holiday Candy Trade In
10 am - 4 pm
677 Ala Moana Blvd, Suite 605
Trade collected candy for sports equipment
For more info call Dr. Baxter at 521-9686

9/3 Friday
Student Farmers Market
Sunset Beach Elementary School
1:05 pm


9/11 Saturday
Hawai’i Green Schools Symposium
8:00 am - 1:00 pm
Punahou School
To register or for more info


9/11 Saturday
Aloha ‘Aina Curriculum Workshop
8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Ma’ili, O’ahu
Grades 4, 7,8
$20
Click here for more info


9/11 Saturday
Ho’olako Benefit Dinner for Paepae O He’eia (Friends of He’eia Fishpond)
6:30 - 9:30 pm
Waikiki Aquarium
Tickets: paepaeoheeia.org


9/16 Thursday
Plastic Free Kailua Kick-off Meeting
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Seangs Thai Restaurant
RSVP here
For more info email .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)


9/18 Saturday
Hawai’i Primary Election
7:00 am - 6:00 pm


9/23 - 9/24
Hawai’i Agriculture Conference
Ihilani Resort, Ko Olina
More info: www.hawaiiagconference.org
Scholorships available! To apply fill out the scholorship application  and resistration form.


9/25 Saturday
Plastic Free Kailua Beach Clean-up
8:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Kailua Beach Park
Click here for event info and to RSVP


9/26 - 10/2
Eat Local Challenge
www.kanuhawaii.org/eatlocal


9/29  Wednesday
Statewide Walk to School Day
For more information www.hawaiisaferouteshui.org
To help plan your school’s special Walk to School Day, contact PATH at 808-326-PATH (7284) or email .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)

‘AINA In Schools Garden Docent Training Dates:

8/4-8/6
Hawaii Conservation Conference at the Hawaii Convention Center
For more information please visit HawaiiConservation.org

8/7, Saturday
4th Annual Waimea Valley Kalo Workshop
8:30am-3:30pm
FREE - Space is limited!
This workshop brings experts, farmers and community members together to learn and share all about kalo.
To RSVP or for more information, please contact Jenny at 638-5859.

8/7, Saturday
Making Preserves from Local Fruits and Vegetables
9:30am-Noon at Kapolei High School
Cost: $7 per person or $15 for families of up to 3 people

Learn how to make your own jam and pickles the way they have been made in Hawai’i for years. Preserve expert May Hasegawa will share her recipes and demonstrate how to make a mango jam as well as pickle fresh daikon (turnip).
Registration is required. 
To register and for more information please contact Paula Nagao or 351-9465.

8/7-8/9
Communicating Ocean Sciences Workshop at Maui Community College
FREE
Designed for marine educators, though anyone involved in non-formal or free-choice learning will find this valuable.
A limited number of travel stipends and accommodations are available for neighbor-island participants.
For more information, contact Ann Coopersmith or 808-205-8577.

8/8, Sunday
Plastic Free Hale’iwa at Hale’iwa Farmers Market.
9am-1pm

8/12, Thursday
Plastic Free Hawaii at Waikiki Aquarium Summer Concert Series.

8/13-8/14
Aloha ‘Aina Curriculum Workshop
Hilo, Hawaii Island
Cost: $20
Educators who are looking for creative ways to inspire youth to excel in science, math, social studies and language arts standards and to care for resources within their ahupua’a are invited.
To register, please visit ThePAF.org.
For more information, contact Joylynn Paman or call 359-1172.

8/14, Saturday
Service Learning and Grant Writing Workshop for Teachers and Student Leaders
8:30am-3:30pm
Cost $10 including lunch, scholarships available.
For more info visit Youth Service Hawaii.

8/15, Sunday
Back-to-School Lunch Box Cooking Class
1pm - 3pm at Baby aWEARness, 2nd floor, Manoa Marketplace
$38 for lesson, recipes, and food tasting
This class is specifically for parents who would like some healthier lunch box options for their school-age children.
To register or for more info.

8/29, Sunday
‘AINA In Schools at Hale’iwa Farmers Market.
9am-1pm

SAVE THE DATE!
September 23 & 24
2010 Statewide Hawaii Agriculture Conference

7/1 Thurs. 5-9pm Plastic Free Hawaii at Ke Kani O Ke Kai Summer Concert Series
Waikiki Aquarium

7/10 Sat. 9am - 1pm Kokua Hawaii Foundation at the Hawaii Kai Farmers Market
Kalani High School

7/10 Sat.  9:30am - 12pm Making Natural Dyes from Traditional Hawaiian Plants
Kapolei High School
Cost: $7 per person or $15 for families of up to 3 people
To register and for more information please contact .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) or call 542-9107

7/10 Sat. 6pm - 9pm Ma’o Orgainc Farms Ma’o Ma Town Fundraiser
Bishop Museum

7/11 Sun. 9am - 1pm Plastic Free Haleiwa at the Hale’iwa Farmers Market

7/15 Thurs. 5-9pm Plastic Free Hawaii at Ke Kani O Ke Kai Summer Concert Series
Waikiki Aquarium

7/17 Sat. Aloha ‘Aina Curriculum Workshop
Kaneohe, Oahu
Educators who are looking for creative ways to inspire youth to excel in science, math, social studies and language arts standards and to care for resources within their ahupua’a are invited. 
This hands-on workshop is available for grades 3-8 educators.
Cost: $20
To Register or for more information contact .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) or call 359-1172

7/17 & 7/18 Kokua Hawaii Foundation at Hale’iwa Arts Festival
Hale’iwa Beach Park
Free Admission

7/24 & 7/25 Hawaii State Farm Fair
Bishop Museum
Hours: Sat. 9am - 8pm &  Sun. 9am -5pm
Admission: $5 for adults and $3 for children aged 4-12, includes access into all Bishop Museum attractions. FREE admission for Bishop Museum members and up to three of their family members.

7/25 Sun. 9am - 1pm ‘AINA In Schools at the Hale’iwa Farmers Market

7/25 - 7/31 Hawaii Conservation Week

7/31 Sat. 1pm - 5pm Hawaii Conservation Fair
ING DIRECT Cafe, 1958 Kalakaua Ave

6/7-6/9 Ma’o Farms 2010 ‘Aina Ho’ola Conference - Space is limited. Register now!

6/13 Sun. 9am-1pm Plastic Free Hale’iwa at the Hale’iwa Farmers Market

6/19 Sat. Live Aloha Day 2010 KanuHawaii.org

6/26 Sat. 10am-3pm Guava Shop/Kokua Hawai’i Foundation Clothes Swap
For more information, please call 808-637-9670

6/27 Sun. 9am-1pm Kokua Hawai’i Foundation at the Hale’iwa Farmers Market

HONOLULU SCHOOLS
Wednesday Feb. 24, 2010
9:00 – 11:00 a.m.


NORTH SHORE SCHOOLS
Thursday Feb. 25, 2010
9:00-11:00 a.m.


WINDWARD SCHOOLS
Friday Feb. 26, 2010
9:00 – 11:00 a.m.


For more information contact .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)

• 2.13 - Kokua Festival and STAR 101.9 Beach Clean-Ups
• 2.14 & 2.15 - Beach Clean-Ups Pre-Sale
• 2.20 - Hawai’i Residents ONLY Kokua Festival Tickets On Sale
• 2.21 - General Kokua Festival Tickets On Sale
• 4.23 & 4.24 -2010 KOKUA FESTIVAL!

If you are only a subscriber to our e-newsletter, we invite you to become a KHF Member.

• Honolulu Schools Mon 1.4, 9-11am
• North Shore Schools Tues 1.5, 9-11am
• Windward Schools Thurs 1.7, 9-11am

• Mon 1.18 Waikiki Elementary
• Tues 1.26 Sunset Beach Elementary
• Wed 1.27 Waialae Elementary
• Sat 1.30 Aikahi Elementary

Please RSVP to .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)

• Sat, 12.5 - Green Community Fair, Church of the Crossroads, 10-2 pm
• Sat, 12.5 - Guava Shop Clothes Swap, Hale’iwa, 10-6 pm
• Sat, 12.5 - Kanu Hawai’i Simplify the Holidays Craft Party, Punahou Luke Center, 10-2 pm
• Wed, 12.9 - Honolulu Weekly Green Market, Fort Street Mall 9:30-3:30 pm
• Thur, 12.10 - Kanu Hawai’i Fundraiser, 87Zero 6-11 pm
• Sun, 12.13 - Hale’iwa Farmer’s Market  9-1 pm
• Sun, 12.27 - Hale’iwa Farmer’s Market  9-1 pm

• Wednesday, August 26th Aikahi Elem.
• Friday, August 28th Sunset Elem

To volunteer at any of the garden parties or as a nutrition docent in the schools, email .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)

• Waikiki, 8/22
• Wai’alae, 8/29
• ‘Aikahi, 8/29
• Sunset Beach Elem, 9/5
• Ahuimanu, 9/12

KanuHawaii.org

Short-Attention-Span Environmental Film Festival for Families
UH Mānoa Art Auditorium, Free.  Click here for more info.

In addition to it’s annual conference, the Hawai’i Conservation Alliance has several activities planned for Conservation Week. Many are free and open to the public. Check their calendar of events.

We’ll be sharing a tent with Slow Food O’ahu Chapter and will have news about the “Time for Lunch” campaign.

Get details here.

Get details here.

Check us out in the community tent! Bring your reusable water bottle—we’ll have a water station there for refills.

More info at Hawai’i State Farm Fair

Don’t forget to bring your reusable bags and water bottles! Visit Hale’iwa Farmers’ Market

Come early (doors open 4:30 pm) to visit the partner booths and stay after the screening to listen to a guest panel including the director, Josh Tickell. Make sure to buy your tickets early for this great film!  10% of proceeds go to the Kokua Hawai’i Foundation!
See the FUEL poster for more info.

Presented by Sierra Club O’ahu Group in partnership with The Green House and Hawai’i Beekeepers Association

Manoa Gardens Elder Care Center, 2790 Kahaloa Drive, Honolulu, HI 96822

For more info contact: YMCA Camp Erdman at 637-4615 or .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)

This is the first year Hawai’i will have a formal Bike to School Day! Plan a safe route to your school.  Bikeability and walkability checklists can be found at www.SafeRoutesInfo.org and can be completed by parent volunteers.  Some ideas for activities can be found here and at www.WalkToSchool-USA.org.

Hoa ‘Aina o Makaha

Global Village, Backyard Gardening Store, Keiki Swap Meet, And More…

KokuaHawaiiFoundation.org

Bishop Museum

FarmToCafeteriaConference.com

Register online by February 15th at YouthServiceHawaii.org

An informative state-wide tour with author Jeffrey Smith
Please visit HawaiiSEED.org for dates, locations & times

• 1.14.09 Wai’alae
• 1.17.09 ‘Aikahi and Ala Wai
• 1.24.09 Sunset Beach
• 1.24.09 Ahuimanu
• 1.31.09 Waikiki

• 1.12.09 Honolulu schools training
• 1.14.09 Windward schools training
• 1.16.09 North Shore schools training

A free garden workshop for Hawai’i educators.

Location:  Sunset Beach Elementary

The SBES Holiday Kids’ Stuff Exchange is promoted in partnership with the Kokua Hawaii Foundation’s Simplify the Holidays Campaign.

Location:  Magic Island/Ala Moana

Location:  Church of the Crossroads

Breakers Restaurant & Bar - North Shore Marketplace
**Co-sponsored by Hawai’i SEED with the Hawaii Cooperative of Organic Farmers (HICOF)**

Maui - Kamehameha Iki Beach Park next to the 505

Proposals must be postmarked by Fri., Nov. 14.  Mahalo!

A free garden workshop for Hawai’i educators.

See link for Hawai’i State events:
ArborDayHawai’i.org

VoteTheEnvironment.org

GreenDrinks.org
Breakers Restaurant & Bar