
Recent Kōkua Learning Farm Highlights

A Taste of ‘ĀINA at the Kōkua Learning Farm!
What a fun day! Yesterday we welcomed 50 teachers and educational assistants to the Kokua Learning Farm for a Professional Development Day themed “A Taste of ʻĀINA!” Teachers joined us in the ‘ĀINA Demonstration Gardens for flower harvest 🌸 & seed saving, harvested vermicompost 🪱 and learned about the ʻĀINA Food Guide by sampling poi smoothies. Learn more

Our First Farm to Table Dinner!
What an evening we had! Our inaugural Farm to Table dinner on the Kokua Learning Farm was truly spectacular. We extend a big mahalo to Ed Kenney (@edstown) a dedicated KHF board member and chef, along with his wife Spanky and their remarkable team from Mud Hen Water. They wove their magic with locally sourced Learn more

Kōkua Learning Farm Spring Youth Internship Hō’ike!
This week we concluded our Kokua Learning Farm Spring Youth Internship with a fun hōʻike with interns and their families! Throughout the internship, we witnessed all youth interns growth and passion firsthand as they immersed themselves as mahiʻai, acquiring invaluable skills and forging a deeper connection with the ʻāina. A special mahalo also goes to Learn more

Our Kōkua Learning Farm Youth Internship Is Officially Underway!
Our Kokua Learning Farm Fall Youth Internship is officially underway! Our interns kicked off their internship journey with a farm scavenger hunt, practiced kilo, explored different farm zones, and identified plant varieties Afterward, they got their hands dirty, weeding and planting in our production rows. 🌻🌿 🌱 Interested in joining our Fall 2023 Internship 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

Kokua 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

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

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

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