Day 3, Last Seminar on Big Island of Hawai‘i

We started the day (very hot by the way!!) touring at Blue Ocean Mariculture. Robyn Korte (Fish Hatchery Manager) showed us the hatching process of the delicious Kona Kampachi. It is very impressive the work done at the facility. . Second stop was at Kaʻūpūlehu Cultural Center. We met with Auntie Leinaala Lightner and talked story about … Read more

Seminar 4 : O’ahu, Day 3

Seminar 4: Day 3, Out Playing In The Field By Carolyn Unser Our third day was spent on the east side of Oahu, getting dirty, learning leadership skills, talking story, and, of course, eating. Top 5 activities of the day include:   1. Punalu’u is a place of abundance. After waking up in Kamehameha Schools’ … Read more

Field Trip: A visit to a rare plant nursery

On our last seminar to Hawai‘i Island, we had the special privilege to visit a rare plant nursery on Hawai‘i Island — the location is strictly kept a secret because of vandalism and theft — to see the efforts of horticulturalist extraordinaire Patty Moriyasu and her staff to save plants native to the island. This … Read more

Pualama Lana‘i, Above it All, Forest Restoration, Leadership Seminar

Seminar 6 Day 2 – Lana‘i For Day 2 of Seminar 6 we awoke in the pleasant atmosphere of Lanai City.  Elevation 1700ft.  Temperatures mild, Annual rainfall average of 17 inches.  Much of it seems to come from the mist collecting on the trees. Front (above) and back views of the “Social Hall” where we … Read more

From Haleakala to Lānaʻi City

Seminar 6 Day 1 – Maui & Lana‘i Greg Kristin and Ashley It was a bright morning when we all met one more time at Maui airport.  The first stop was at Haleakala Ranch Co.  We had a warm welcome from Bobby, Greg and Kristin. Kristin showing the eggs processing machine Not only a stunning … Read more

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