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Recent Kōkua Learning Farm Highlights
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Farm to Table Dinner on the Kōkua Learning Farm | August 23, 2024
We are hosting our fourth Farm to Table Dinner on the Kōkua Learning Farm with Chef Sean Congdon, owner and Executive Chef of Aloha Culinary Group. When: Friday, August 23, 2024 Where: Kōkua Learning Farm in Haleʻiwa Time: 5:00pm-8:00pm Mark your calendars for Friday August 23rd from 5:00pm to 8:00pm to experience a delicious, locally-sourced Learn more
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Congratulations Spring 2024 Kōkua Learning Farm Youth Interns!
Congratulation Spring 2024 Youth Interns! ☀️ We celebrated the achievements of all 17 youth interns with a Hōʻike and welcomed their ʻohana for an intern-led farm tour and potluck. Interns shared with their friends and families what they learned as mahiʻai and the different areas they tended to. Mahalo youth interns for all of your Learn more
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Kōkua Learning Farm U-Pick Event
We hosted our third Community U-Pick event on Saturday, May 25th for families from across the island to harvest their own fruits, vegetables and herbs from the Kōkua Learning Farm. Participants also had the opportunity to harvest, press, and sample sugarcane and the sweet juice it provides! Katie Metzger of Hānai Hives also hosted a Learn more
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An Incredible Third Farm to Table Dinner on the Kōkua Learning Farm
Our third Farm to Table dinner on the @kokualearningfarm was filled with great company and delicious food! Mahalo to Chef Thomas Naylor of @kenuikitchen for creating an amazing, 4 course meal for our guests using ingredients just steps away from the dinner table. 🍽️ Chef Thomas put a local twist on his Latin-themed meal gathering fresh produce and value Learn more
KŌKUA LEARNING FARM WORKDAYS
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COMMUNITY WORKDAYS
Kōkua Learning Farm Community Workdays (open to the public) take place on the first Saturday of each month from 9:00am-11:30am. Projects may involve mulching, weeding, ʻōpala collection, nursery work, planting and harvesting. Register here to join a Kōkua Learning Farm Community Workday.
LEARN MORE ABOUT WORKDAYS HERE
PRIVATE GROUP WORKDAYS
To plan a private workday for your school, church, business, military group, club, or other group, or if you are an individual who would like to volunteer at the farm on weekdays. Contact volunteer@kokuahawaiifoundation and we will work with you to find the best fit.
KŌKUA LEARNING FARM YOUTH INTERNSHIP
BECOME A MAHIʻAI
Kōkua Learning Farm Youth Internship Program is open to students in grades 9-12. High School students from across Oʻahu- private, public, and homeschool, are welcome and encouraged to apply. The Kōkua Learning Farm Youth Internship Cohort meet weekly on the farm. As a group, students will gain experience as mahiʻai through on-farm training to build skills and knowledge around agroecology, crop cultivation, fruit and vegetable production, soil health maintenance, and culinary explorations.
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KŌKUA LEARNING FARM FIELD TRIPS
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FARM FIELD TRIP
We offer the Kōkua Learning Farm as a field trip destination for learners of all ages to learn about all aspects of our food system, experiencing and learning about food production, compost, agroforestry, pollinators and more! Field Trips are limited so be sure to request a field trip today! Day of activities will be designed around age, group size, and what is currently happening on the farm.
ʻĀINA EDUCATOR TRAININGS
DEEP DIVE INTO OUR ʻĀINA IN SCHOOLS CURRICULUM!
ĀINA educator trainings take place quarterly on the Kōkua Learning Farm. These trainings are full of hands-on learning opportunties, diving deep into grades K-6 ʻĀINA In Schools Curriculum.
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UPCOMING FARM EVENTS
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Kōkua Learning Farm Community Workday
Kōkua Hawaiʻi Foundation hosts monthly public community workdays, as well as private group and individual volunteer opportunities at the Kōkua Learning Farm. We welcome families, students, educators, businesses and more. Kōkua Learning Farm Community Workdays (open to the public) take place on the first Saturday of each month from 9:00am-11:30am. Projects may involve mulching, weeding, Learn more