About ʻĀINA In Schools
to their local land, waters, and food to grow a healthier Hawaiʻi.
ʻĀINA In Schools began in 2006, and focuses on:
• Addressing childhood health issues by fostering healthy eating habits;
• Encouraging environmental stewardship by connecting children to the land & water that sustains them;
• Contributing to a healthy local food system by supporting Hawaiʻi's farmers and their produce.
View Program Overview
‘ĀINA in Schools is comprised of
Six Integrated Components
Chef Visits for Earth Month
April is Earth Month and to celebrate Hawaiʻi’s local agricultural abundance, Kōkua Hawaiʻi Foundation's ‘ĀINA in Schools program partners with community chefs to bring healthy, “Close to the Source” recipes into the classroom all month long.
From well-known names like Ed...
Read more...Mar 31, 2019
As part of the ʻĀINA in Schools PDE-3 course, teachers gain access to educational resources...
Read more...
ʻĀINA In Schools Calendar
No events at this time
ʻĀINA In Schools Featured School
Mililani Uka Elementary School
Mililani, Oʻahu
Mililani Uka started the ʻĀINA In Schools program in 2012, with an enthusiastic group of school staff and parents taking the lead to implement a strong program. The school has also hosted a Recycling Drive and created...
ʻĀINA In Schools Gallery
