by Kathy Becklin | Feb 6, 2012 | Front Page Articles, Front Page Slider, Kihei Elementary School, Videos
Jess Craven, the videographer and producer for Self Made In Hawaii, contacted us a few weeks ago and said he wanted to do a segment on a non-profit to help others starting a group. He did a FABULOUS job and here is the result. As always the kids and the garden are the...
by Kirk Surry | Dec 8, 2011 | Front Page Articles, Front Page Slider, Kihei Elementary School, Volunteers
New life is sprouting up everywhere you look at Kihei Elementary School Garden. Over the past few weeks, more than 750 students and teachers planted cultural and nutrition themed gardens, pounded poi and launched scientific investigations, translating curriculum into...
by Kirk Surry | Dec 8, 2011 | Kihei Elementary School, Volunteers
When: Saturday, Dec. 10 8 a.m. to 11 a.m.Where: Kihei Elementery School 250 E Lipoa St Kihei, HI 96753 This weekend’s Garden Care Day will focus on building a new herb spiral garden, stringing jute runners for the green bean teepee tunnel, making directional...
by Kirk Surry | Nov 20, 2011 | Front Page Announcements, Front Page Slider, Kihei Elementary School, Volunteers
Planting season is in full swing at Kihei Elementary School Garden. This week, more than 200 students replanted kalo (taro), ‘olena (turmeric), learned pa’i’ai (pounding poi) and Native American “Three Sisters” companion planting...
by Kirk Surry | Nov 8, 2011 | Culture, Food, Front Page Articles, Front Page Slider, Kihei Elementary School, Volunteers
[slickr-flickr search=”sets” set=”72157627939259555″] In celebration of the opening of Makahiki season this month, students from Mr. Little’s fourth grade class harvested the remaining taro (called kalo in Hawaiian). The kalo patch was planted...
by Kirk Surry | Nov 5, 2011 | Kihei Elementary School, Volunteers
Good things growing at Kihei Elementary School! Students are replanting taro (kalo), planting starts from seeds saved from last year, experimenting with heirloom varieties, and bringing the school garden into full swing again this year. Parents are invited to share...
