The One Island facility has been transformed into the Green School learning lab for West Hawaii programs. Students from Waikaloa to Kona to Hilo will be convening for exciting learning programs.

We’ll be working and learning in an indoor/outdoor facility with abundant garden and farm resources, birds and butterflies, and refreshing breezes overlooking the sea. Learn more about The Green School here.

Kohala introduction to the

Hawaii Farmers Union United

Thursday, August 14^th

6pm, Old Courthouse in Kapa’au

The Hawaii Farmers Union is part of a nationwide organization that is closely aligned with many local food grower’s interests: building healthy soils, growing and selling nutritious and organic foods.

Come learn about the Hawaii Farmers Union, what they stand for and what they have to offer Kohala farmers.

Current farmers, gardeners and land owners wanting to begin or expand operations are welcome – your voice is Wanted! 

A Kohala Chapter is forming.

From the HFUU:

“With over 500 members Hawai‘i Farmers Union United (HFUU) is growing on the islands of Kaua‘i, O‘ahu, Maui, and on Hawai‘i Island in Kona, Ka‘u and Kohala.  We are not a labor union, but an organization of smallholder, family farm oriented businesses and those who support us.  HFUU’s cooperative, education and legislative efforts are particularly focused on the development of “regenerative” agriculture.

HFUU and its Chapters are constituent elements of the storied National Farmers Union (NFU).  Founded in 1902, NFU is the oldest organization in the United States of family farm owners and managers and those who support them.  NFU, HFUU and its Hawai‘i Chapters are dedicated to promoting the interests of the family farm through education, cooperation and legislation.

The National Farmers Union fostered the farm cooperative movement of the early 20th Century United States. It is a history HFUU plans to continue by working to restore organic matter back to the soil to support new crops with fewer imported amendments at reduced cost and increased profit. This idea is growing among all the counties of Hawai‘i and their traditional na ahupua‘a (mountain to sea land districts). ”

Family Field Trip to One Island’s Sustainable Living Center

Saturday, August 16^th, 9:30am-noon

Kona Green School presentation 10:30am

Come explore the grounds of One Island’s living learning laboratory and enjoy witnessing the intersection of local foods, renewable energy, art, health and education in a beautiful open air facility and garden. We’ll go on a sustainability treasure hunt exploration.

Farm strolls are welcome 9:30am-noon.

An introduction to the Green School’s pioneering program and Fall 2014 ‘Food Chain Game’ class will begin at 10:30am. We have a delightful 2,500 sq ft classroom and meeting space overlooking Kealakekua Bay with bird song, butterflies, and a nature farm all around. The Green School offers two programs – one is a monthly Saturday GREEN CAMP for all ages. The second is a homeschool supplementary program with academic and hands-on service learning features with monthly and weekly program options. Classes start Sept. 19^th. Family involvement days include field trips and fun family workshops – first up is Family Papermaking on October 11^th with retired teacher and artist Susan O’Malley.

Bring the family! And maybe a lunch for down at one of the local waterfront picnic areas? Place of Refuge, Kealakekua Bay and Manini Beach are nearby.

RSVP for directions to greenschool@oneisland.org