by Kirk Surry | Mar 9, 2012 | Front Page Announcements, Front Page Slider
Just as the caterpillars emerge as butterflies, a new season brings a new name, look and metamorphosis for our group, formerly called South Maui School Gardens Project. Grow Some Good – Educational School Gardens on Maui – speaks to the heart of our...
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 Kathy Becklin | Jul 27, 2011 | Front Page Announcements, Kihei Elementary School
One of the most important aspects of school gardens is connecting kids to healthy eating habits and engaging them in growing and preparing their own food. For school garden programs, chefs are the connection to inspiring lifelong healthy eaters. We are so fortunate...
by Kathy Becklin | Jun 22, 2011 | Front Page Announcements, Lokelani Intermediate
On Wednesday, June 14, Monkeypod Kitchen by Merriman in Wailea hosted a special fundraising dinner to support the launch of new school gardens and outdoor learning programs for more than 600 students at Lokelani Intermediate School in Kihei. The Lokelani program...
by Kirk Surry | May 16, 2011 | Culture, Front Page Announcements, Growing, Kihei Elementary School, Zero Waste
When teaching life sciences and sustainability with students of any age, seed saving is an essential element that bridges the gap between a text book explanation and real life. As students experience the full cycle of a plant, from planting the seed to harvesting the...
by Kirk Surry | May 16, 2011 | Front Page Announcements, Kihei Elementary School
On May 15, South Maui School Gardens Project joined Kihei Elementary School students, volunteers and our chef sponsors from Capische? and PrivateMauiChef.com to cater lunch for Hawai’i State Governor Neil Abercrombie and his staff, following a talk story event...
