Amy Greenwell Ethnobotanical Garden in Captain Cook Hi

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Ka mālama ‘ana i ka mo’omeheu. I mea e ola ai mai kēia mua aku. Preserving culture. So that there is life to come.

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  • Finding a balance between cash crops , subsistence farming and restoring endemics


    A Talk By Guest Speaker

    Una Greenaway

    Finding a balance between cash crops , subsistence farming and restoring endemics

    Una Greenaway is a longtime organic farmer from the ahupua'a of Kealakekua. She grows coffee, macadamia nuts and cacao as the major cash crops, and is committed to growing in the agroforestry style. She also grows many endemics and Polynesian introductions. Her farm, Kuaiwi Farm, has been managed organically for 47 years. She honors the people who cherished the land before her, and takes to heart the state motto, Ua mau ke ea o ka aina i ka pono.

    When:

    Thursday, November 14, 2024 at 5:30 pm (Talk starts at 6:00 pm)

    Where:

    Hale Pulelehua, Amy Greenwell Ethnobotanical Garden, 82-6160 Mamalahoa Hwy (please park at the Garden Visitor Center and walk in)

    Followed By:

    Ethnobotanical Pupu Potluck

    If Can:

    Please bring an ethnobotanically-relevant pupu and be prepared to explain the origin and significance of the plant(s) to be devoured. May contain meat: a card will be provided to list main ingredients.

    RSVP:

    To ensure there is room for all, please RSVP to info@amygreenwell.garden by Wednesday, November 13

    Funding for this project provided by the Inflation Reduction Act and the USDA Forest Service, Urban and Community Forestry Program. USDA and Amy Greenwell Ethnobotanical Garden are equal opportunity providers and employers

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Weekly Events

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Pure Kona Green Market

Great farmers market featuring delicious food, crafts, and produce from our local artisans and farmers.

Every Sunday: 9 am - 2 pm

Free for all ages

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Garden Volunteer Days

Come and join our dedicated volunteers for garden work and having fun. Meet at our Visitor Center, located at 82-6160 Mamalahoa Hwy, Captain Cook, HI 96704, USA to sign in for the day and meet the crew!

Every Saturday: 9 am - 12:30 pm

Free for all ages

Past Events and Talks