“Growing Food…Not Lawns”

“Growing Food…Not Lawns”

Martin Luther King Jr. said, “Life’s most persistent and urgent question is, ‘What are you doing for others?'” Kaiser Permanente Hawaii Medical Group answered that question by helping in our community garden. Weed mat was laid throughout the...
Kupa`a Farm

Kupa`a Farm

With assistance from Gerry Ross and Kupa`a Farm, Hui Malama students learned about one of the most vital components of sustainable, culturally-based agriculture: seed saving and germination. This excursion also expanded their network of local resources, and helped...
The spirit of Aloha! Ka Hale A Ke Ola

The spirit of Aloha! Ka Hale A Ke Ola

Working alongside Community Work Day staff and volunteers, Hui Malama students cleared a portion of the community garden at the Ka Hale A Ke Ola Homeless Resource Center, contributing to the beautification of the property and establishing a cleaner, safer area for its...
CWD – Hands on Learning!

CWD – Hands on Learning!

Throughout the year our students will participate in community service projects with Community Work Day. The lessons on sustainability, volunteerism, native Hawaiian plants, planting, gardening, and so much more will be an asset to our students lives. Students worked...
Staff excursion to Alex Bode’s Wai Ki Kena farm

Staff excursion to Alex Bode’s Wai Ki Kena farm

We feel very fortunate to have had the opportunity to visit with Alex Bode (Wai Ki Kena) last Friday. Hui Malama staff planted kalo on a piece of land he set aside for us.. Our students will be maintaining the kalo throughout the year, and will also assist in...