Recent Kōkua Learning Farm Highlights
Congratulations Kōkua Learning Farm Youth Interns!
Huge congratulations to our Kōkua Learning Farm Youth Interns on the completion of their 15-week farm program! To conclude, interns from Cohort 11 led a tour around the Kōkua Learning Farm where they each highlighted lessons they learned on the farm and even in the kitchen. We are so proud of these youth interns and Learn more
ʻĀINA Farm Stand Roselle Hibiscus Recipe
Impress your next holiday party with this original ʻĀINA Farm Stand Roselle Hibiscus Recipe! ‘Ula‘ula Syrup Ingredients 4 cups water 30 Kōkua Learning Farm Roselle (deseeded) 1.5 cup Hānai Hives Honey 1/2 cup Kōkua Learning Farm lime juice Directions: Add water and deseeded Roselle to pot, bring to boil and then simmer for 10min. Learn more
ʻĀINA In Schools Farm to School Month Activities
To celebrate National Farm to School month, ʻĀINA Schools were busy with chef & farmer visits, connecting with the community at our recent Kōkua Learning Farm Fun Day, and harvesting fruits and veggies from their very own garden beds! Chef & Farmer Visits To celebrate National Farm to School Month, we invited chefs, farmers, Learn more
Farm to School Month on the Kōkua Learning Farm
We can’t think of a better way to celebrate Farm to School Month than having students on the farm through the Kōkua Learning Farm Field Trip and Youth Internship programs! We welcomed 80 Lāʻie Elementary 3rd graders in late September through early October and 72 students from Haleʻiwa Elementary School from grades K, 1, & Learn more
KŌKUA LEARNING FARM WORKDAYS
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.
KŌKUA LEARNING FARM FIELD TRIPS
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.
UPCOMING FARM EVENTS
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