‘AINA In Schools Kicks off its 6th Year!

Posted On: Sep 01, 11

 

The 2011- 12 school year is off to a running start! Garden Parties, nutrition and garden docent trainings, as well as “Taste of ‘AINA” orientations for teachers have filled the last several weeks at participating ‘AINA IS schools.

The Fall ‘AINA IS Garden Parties are an opportunity for families, schools, and community members to come together to prepare the school gardens for planting. Mahalo to all the parents, teachers, and friends of school gardens that supported this round of Garden Parties. Community groups included: Louis Vuitton, First Insurance Community Action Team, Waialua High School Surf Club, Hands in Helping Out, Aiea High School Key Club, BYUH, and Tokai University.

Fresh Choice Salad Bars are being served weekly at four ‘AINA IS schools, including ‘Aikahi, Kainalu, Wai’alae, and Sunset Beach Elementary Schools. This month nutrition and garden lessons will begin in the classroom giving students their first taste of ‘AINA.