We Need Volunteers at Kihei Elementary School Garden on November 12

Kihei Elementary School GardenSlow Food Maui is sponsoring one of the Work and Learn Days at the Kihei Elementary School Garden on November 12, and we need volunteers! Work starts at 8:00 a.m. and they usually finish up about 11:00 a.m., but people don’t need to be there the whole time.

Here is what is expected from sponsors:

  • Bring local, healthy snacks for about 20-25 people. (Fresh fruit, baked goodies, etc.) Nothing too fancy as they are in the garden! There are no kitchen facilities available.
  • They’ll supply water, but if we want to bring some other drinks, that’s great. They’ll supply cups, napkins, plates and silverware (as needed.) Finger food usually works the best!
  • They love it when their sponsors get dirty with them in the garden. Please bring hat and gloves, and wear close-toed shoes.
  • Be prepared to tell people about Slow Food Maui and how they can get involved.
  • They usually have a mix of community volunteers, teachers, parents and kids.
We need your help! Please contact us if you’re able to lend a hand for this great cause!

Hawai‘i Governor Neil Abercrombie Visits the Kihei Elementary School Garden

It was a great honor to be included in a small group of people welcoming Hawai‘i Governor Neil Abercrombie to the Kihei Elementary School Garden today. The Governor toured the grounds with the school garden volunteers, then chatted with everyone over a scrumptious lunch sponsored by Chefs Brian Etheredge and Chris Kulis of Capische featuring vegetables grown in the garden.

Kihei Elementary School Garden

What a great project by South Maui Sustainability. Building a sustainable future starts with teaching our kids the value of locally grown food. It doesn’t get better than this.

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