Posted On: Aug 16, 11
WHAT: The 3rd USGBC Hawaii Green Schools Symposium
WHEN: Saturday, September 10, 8:00AM - 3:00PM
WHERE: ‘Ewa Makai Middle School in ‘Ewa Beach, Hawai’i’s first LEED® Registered public school
INFO: A six-hour exploration of the latest trends in school design, facilities management, and environmental education. Click here for a detailed program schedule.
A limited number of educator scholarships to cover the $30 registration fee are available through Kokua Hawai’i Foundation. To apply for this scholarship please fill out the application form. Following acceptance of your application, we will email you a fee waiver code to use when you register for the conference.
If you have any questions, write to .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).
Posted On: Aug 01, 11
Here are some helpful tips to keep in mind at the start of this new school year:
1. Rethink your school supplies.
- Before buying new, check out which supplies from last year are still usable.
- Check out your local thrift store for gently used backpacks, lunch boxes, and other items that are on your school supplies list. Check out NewAmericanDream.org for more ideas.
- Purchase earth-friendly school supplies like recycled paper, refillable pens and pencils, and durable supplies that will last for several years. Check out ReBinder’s Green School Supplies Kit.
2. Pack a smart lunch.
- Use reusable containers, utensils, refillable bottles, and cloth napkins to pack a waste-free lunch of yummy local and/or organic products.
- Whole fruits come in their own “wrapper” and are healthier than processed snacks!
- Visit WasteFreeLunches.org for more ideas.
3. Get involved in greening your school!
- Start a Green Team: include students, teachers, parents, and community volunteers. Reach out and partner with local businesses for support.
- Save energy.
- Start a school garden.
- Reduce and recycle waste on campus.
- Get more ideas at GreenSchools.net.
Posted On: Aug 01, 11
Our programs and grants are valuable resources available to students and teachers across the state of Hawai’i.
- ‘AINA In Schools: Brings nutrition education, garden-based learning, agricultural literacy and healthy food choices to Hawai’i’s schools. For information on workshops, networking events and the latest farm to school news, sign up for our ‘AINA In Schools mailing list. Download a list of helpful farm to school resources here.
- Environmental Field Trip Assistance: Brings students to outdoor sites where they can experience hands-on learning about Hawai’i's natural environment.
- Environmental Education Mini-Grants: Support teachers from Hawai’i public schools to help advance their environmental education goals.
- Kokua Earth Action Projects: Foster student-led environmental service learning initiatives that create lasting, positive change in their schools and communities.
- 3R’s School Recycling: Empowers student leaders and encourages reducing, reusing, and recycling on campus.
- Plastic Free Schools: Provides resources, tools and trainings to educate school communities on the environmental and health benefits of going plastic free to minimize the consumption and pollution of plastics in our schools and islands. Check out the Plastic Free Educators Resource Guide for a list of websites, books, films, videos and more.
Other resources:
- Green Grants for Schools: This listing includes national and local grants in the areas of gardens, nutrition education, alternative energy, recycling, waste management, and general environmental education grant opportunities.
- Green Fundraising Ideas for Schools: Learn how to profit from healthy and environmentally friendly fundraising activities.
- Hawai’i Educator’s Mailing List: Keep informed of events, teacher institutes and workshops, and other educational resources by signing up for our periodical newsletter especially for teachers.
Posted On: Aug 01, 11
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Help ‘AINA In Schools and the Kokua Hawai‘i Foundation grow school gardens and healthy students! No experience necessary. Volunteers are needed to:
- Teach or assist monthly nutrition lessons for grades 2 and 6
- Teach or assist monthly garden lessons for grades K, 1, and 5
- Lead or assist weekly garden clubs, and help with garden care
- Participate in August Garden Party workdays to get the gardens ready for fall plantings
If interested, please save the training date for your region below and contact Kelly Perry, KHF Volunteer Coordinator, at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) for more information
Nutrition Docent Training Dates::
- Honolulu Schools: Monday, August 29th, 9:30 am - 12:30 pm
- Windward Schools: Wednesday, August 31st, 9:30 am - 12:30 pm
- North Shore Schools: Thursday, September 1st, 9:30 am - 12:30 pm
Garden Docent Training Dates::
- Honolulu Schools: Thursday, August 18th, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Windward Schools: Tuesday, August 23rd, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
- North Shore Schools: Thursday, August 25th, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
‘AINA In Schools Fall Garden Party Dates::
Join us as we “dig in” with ‘AINA IS schools in preparing their gardens for fall semester plantings.
- Saturday, Aug. 6: Sunset Beach Elementary & Wai’alae Public Charter School
- Saturday, Aug. 13: ‘Aikahi Elementary & Ala Wai Elementary
- Saturday, Aug. 20: Ahuimanu Elementary & Waikiki Elementary
- Saturday, Aug. 27: Kainalu Elementary & Waialua Elementary
All garden parties start at 9:00 am. Please contact .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) to RSVP.
Posted On: Aug 01, 11
The Hawai‘i Environmental Education Alliance (HEEA) would like your assistance in reviewing the DRAFT Hawai‘i Environmental Literacy Plan (HELP). HEEA is working closely with the Hawai‘i Department of Land and Natural Resources, Hawai‘i Department of Education, and the public in developing the HELP. In order to create a plan that is appropriate and applicable in Hawaii’s communities, it is essential to involve environmental educators and all people interested in an environmentally literate Hawai‘i.
Because of the HELP’s link to the upcoming reauthorization of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act in Congress, the plan is focused on public education. However, the plan recognizes importance of non-governmental environmental education organizations and independent/private schools.
For this draft, please focus on CONTENT rather than appearance or editing. Please provide your comments by August 15th via this site: surveymonkey.com. You are invited but not required to comment on each section of the plan. Your feedback will be considered carefully is much appreciated.
Posted On: Aug 01, 11
Thursday, September 8 - HAIS Schools of the Future Conference
The Hawai’i Community Foundation and HAIS Schools of the Future Conference featuring Alan November is presented in collaboration with Grow Hawai’i: A School Garden Project and Tech Corps Hawai’i. This conference is open to all educators, parents and students including heads of schools, principals, trustees, faculty and staff. Alan November’s keynote address will also be broadcast via video-stream to Hawai’i Preparatory Academy and Kamehameha Schools’ Hawai’i and Maui campuses. Click here for more info.
Saturday, September 10 - USGBC Hawaii Green Schools Symposium
The 3rd Hawai’i Green Schools Symposium at ‘Ewa Makai Middle School in ‘Ewa Beach, Hawai’i’s first LEED® Registered public school, is a six-hour exploration of the latest trends in school design, facilities management, and environmental education.
A limited number of educator scholarships will be available through Kokua Hawai’i Foundation
Saturday, September 24 - Discover Recycling!
The 7th annual Discover Recycling! Event for Teachers is FREE! With a focus on teachers and educators, the day will include a bus tour of O’ahu’s recycling processing facilities, followed by a delicious waste-free lunch and a showcase of professional recycling educators. For more details visit Discover Recycling Learning Center.
Posted On: Aug 01, 11
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Mahalo nui loa to our ‘AINA IS staff and our partners at Hoa ‘Aina O Makaha, Makaha Elementary School, and The Kohala Center for hosting, organizing, and supporting the 2011 Hawai‘i School Garden Conference, held July 7-9 at Hoa ‘Aina O Makaha, and to each of the many dedicated individuals that made it all possible. The theme of this year’s conference was Planting Hope: Growing the Next Generation. Over 100 participants from five islands joined together to develop their understanding and experience of agriculture, education, peace, and sustainability in order to better serve Hawai’i's youth and our progress as a state. This year’s conference featured 24 different breakout sessions specially designed for garden educators, as well as presentations by inspiring community leaders, and a special gathering of school administrators and legislators to discuss the growing statewide Farm to School and School Garden movement. Check out the many local and national School Garden and Farm to School resources available online at kohalacenter.org, and stay tuned for information on next year’s conference!
Posted On: Aug 01, 11
The USDA in partnership with First Lady Michelle Obama’s Lets Move! campaign recently introduced MyPlate. It gives a visual reminder to fill half our plate with fruits and vegetables, and increase the amount of whole grains we eat. Along with the visual, the website houses a toolkit with nutrition information, healthy eating tips, and even a personal eating plan. While not all Hawai’i foods are in the database, check back for regular updates. Another great visual resource is Chef Ann Cooper’s meal wheel
Posted On: Aug 01, 11
With budget deficits affecting school districts across the country, “greening” your school is not only environmentally beneficial it is becoming a financial necessity. “Greening” is one of the quickest ways to save money (to the tune of thousands of dollars a year). The non-profit Global Green USA is hosting a Green School Makeover Competition to “green” the winning school. Here’s how it works: tell Global Green how you plan to green your school (make sure the principal and/or facilities manager signs off too) and follow the instructions for submitting an application from now through September 30, 2011.
The grand prize is $65,000 for school greening, plus an additional $65,000 of in-kind technical assistance. Four additional schools will each receive $2,500 towards their green school renovations.
For more information and to enter visit GreenSchools.Pureology.com.
Posted On: Aug 01, 11
It’s time to vote for the Honolulu Weekly’s Best of Issue. How about selecting Kokua Hawai’i Foundation as “your favorite environmental organization in Honolulu”? Help the Honolulu Weekly be green by signing up for their weekly Green e-newsletter.
You can also support Kokua Hawai’i Foundation by nominating us for Outside Magazine’s Guide to Giving, December 2011 issue. Drop an email to .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) tell them about the great work KHF is doing.
We appreciate your support! If you are not already a member of KHF, we encourage you to become one today. Click here for more details.
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