‘AINA In Schools Trainings and Garden Parties

Posted On: Jan 04, 11

As we kick off 2011, we are continuing to build our ‘AINA IS (Actively Integrating Nutrition and Agriculture In Schools) teams. We are recruiting parent and community docents to teach monthly nutrition lessons for grades 2 & 6, and garden lessons for Grades K, 1, and 5. No experience necessary! Join us in educating the next generation about how to make healthy food choices and how to grow their own food. For more information or to RSVP, email .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).

Nutrition Docent Training Dates for Lessons 5 and 6:
Windward Schools: Tuesday, Jan. 4th, 9am-12pm
Honolulu Schools:     Thursday, Jan. 6th, 9am-12pm              
North Shore Schools: Tuesday, Jan. 11th, 9am-12pm
                             
Garden Docent Training Dates for Lessons 5 and 6:
Windward Schools:   Wednesday, Jan. 19th, 9am-12pm          
Honolulu Schools:     Thursday, Jan. 20th, 9am-12pm                              
North Shore Schools: Friday, Jan. 21st, 9am-12pm
                             
‘AINA In Schools Garden Parties

‘AINA IS Garden Party volunteers will work alongside ‘AINA In School teachers and families to harvest and prepare the school gardens for the spring garden lessons. Garden Party Projects may include: loosening and amending the garden bed soil, composting, and mulching the perimeters of up to 9 garden raised garden beds, weeding, creating garden artwork, watering and more. The general public and volunteer groups are invited. Please RSVP to .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).

Ahuimanu Elementary School Friday, January 14
1:30 pm - 3:30 pm
Kaneohe, Oahu

Ala Wai Elementary School
Saturday, January 15
9 am - 11 am
Honolulu, O’ahu

Waikiki Elementary School
Saturday, January 15
3 pm - 5 pm
Honolulu, O’ahu

Sunset Beach Elementary School
Friday, January 21
2:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Sunset Beach, O’ahu

‘Aikahi Elementary School Saturday, January 22
9 am - 11 am
Kailua, O’ahu

Waialua Elementary School
Saturday, January 22
2 pm - 4 pm
Waialua, O’ahu

Kainalu Elementary School
Friday, January 28
2:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Kailua, O’ahu

Wai’alae Public Charter School
Saturday, January 29
9 am - 11 am
Honolulu, O’ahu

‘AINA In Schools is a program of the Kokua Hawai’i Foundation and seeks to connect kids to their land, waters and food to grow a healthier Hawaii. To learn more, visit www.kokuahawaiifoundation.org/aina.