MNBG Calendar
Lā‘au Lapa‘au Workshop Series with Ki‘i Kaho‘ohanohano
No COVID-19 Restrictions. Masks optional.
Tuesday, May 31st–Tuesday, Sept. 13th | Eight Classes | 9am–2pm
This workshop series is now full, but we are still accepting registrations for the waitlist.
Mahalo!
In Hawai‘i, trained practitioners use native plants to create countless traditional medicines. Practically every part of the honua (earth) is a lā‘au (medicine): fresh water, sea water, trees, roots, shrub, plants on and in the land, plants on and in the ocean, sea and stream dwellers, rain water and mists are used for healing. Cultural practitioner, Ki‘i Kaho‘ohanohano, will share traditional Hawaiian healing remedies and practices using Hawaiian plants. Classes will utilize plants growing at MNBG and will teach history, identification, and preparations. This is an eight-class series. Classes start on 5/31, then occur every 2nd and 4th Tuesday. Class dates are: 5/31, 6/14, 6/28, 7/12, 7/26, 8/9, 8/23, and 9/13. Space is limited to 13 people and participants must be able to attend all classes.
Workshop Series Cost: $440 for current MNBG members, $465 for non-members (includes one-year membership). No single class price.
Register at: https://forms.gle/HvKKWNrj59GSQ8rd8.
Moena Ulana (Lau Hala Mat Weaving) Workshop Series with Pohaku Kaho‘ohanohano
No COVID-19 Restrictions. Masks optional.
Tuesday, June 7th–Tues., Sept. 20th | Eight Classes | 9am–1pm
This workshop series is now full, but we are still accepting registrations for the waitlist.
Mahalo!
From hats and bags, fans, to bracelets and headbands, few hand-woven accessories are so subtly stunning as those made of lau hala. In this series, master weaver, Pohaku Kaho‘ohanohano, will teach participants about the history of hala plaiting, preparing leaves for plaiting, and the glossary of Hawaiian words and concepts related to plaiting. Each person will complete a full size moena (a woven mat, usually for the floor in the home) made over the course of the series. This is an eight-class series. Classes are every 1st and 3rd Tuesday, starting 6/7. Class dates are: 6/7, 6/21, 7/5, 7/19, 8/2, 8/16, 9/6, and 9/20. Space is limited to 15 people and participants must be able to attend all classes.
Workshop Series Cost: $360 for current MNBG members, $385 for non-members (includes one-year membership). No single class price.
Register at: https://forms.gle/YUwX6pGfyKUNm8ZT8.
‘Apu ‘Awa (Coconut Shell Cup) Making Workshop with Kukini Suwa
Saturday, 7/16/22| 9 am – 12pm
‘Awa (Piper methysticum, a.k.a. Kava) is an important ceremonial plant in Hawai‘i and across Oceania. Special drinking cups, called ‘apu ‘awa, are made from a coconut shell, cut lengthwise, and used for drinking ‘awa. This three-hour workshop is led by Hawaiian language instructor and cultural practitioner Kukini Suwa. 2.5 hours will be creating an ʻapu (implement for drinking ʻawa/kava) from a niu (coconut). Participants will create an ʻapu from a whole coconut and finish with a high quality ʻapu. Workshop will conclude with a 30-minute introduction to ʻawa, a brief history of ʻawa in Hawaiʻi, ʻawa etiquette and consumption. Participants are encouraged to bring a niu (coconut) from their home/district as to personalize the experience, however niu will be supplied to those who donʻt have.
Cost: $45 for members and $60 for nonmembers.
Register at: https://forms.gle/9Yb5KgztWsrsLWSYA.
Imu Building Workshop with Ikaika Nakahashi (Two days)
No COVID-19 restrictions. Masks optional.
Friday, July 29th | 10am–6:30pm
Saturday, July 30th | 8:30am–1pm
This two-day, in-depth workshop will teach many aspects and benefits of cooking in an imu (traditional Hawaiian underground oven). Hands-on instruction will include how to plan, build, and cook from an imu. Imu cooking is a healthy and delicious method of food preparation that perpetuates the Hawaiian culture and sustainability.
Cost: $100 for current MNBG members, $125 for non-members (includes one-year membership).
Register at: https://forms.gle/9VP1J7ZAr3taAVL79
Kāī Kalo with Namea Hoshino
Update: No COVID-19 restrictions. Masks optional.
Saturday, August 27th | 9am–12pm
Learn about the Kāī family of kalo (taro) with MNBG Hawaiian Cultivars Manager, Namea Hoshino. Participants will learn about the cultural uses of the Kāī group of kalo and identification techniques. Samples for tasting will be included.
Cost: $25 for current MNBG members, $50 for non-members (includes one-year membership).
Register at: https://forms.gle/dyRvyDmBGNFxwsZx5
‘Ula‘ula Kalo with Namea Hoshino
Update: No COVID-19 restrictions. Masks optional.
Saturday, September 24th | 9am - 12pm
Learn about the ‘Ula‘ula family of kalo (taro) with MNBG Hawaiian Cultivars Manager, Namea Hoshino. Participants will learn about the cultural uses of the ‘Ula‘ula group of kalo and identification techniques. Samples for tasting will be included.
Cost: $25 for current MNBG members, $50 for non-members (includes one-year membership).
Register at: https://forms.gle/K8QiyjfJoymwExUM9
Lā‘au Lapa‘au Workshop Series with Ki‘i Kaho‘ohanohano
No COVID-19 Restrictions. Masks optional.
Tuesday, May 31st–Tuesday, Sept. 13th | Eight Classes | 9am–2pm
This workshop series is now full, but we are still accepting registrations for the waitlist.
Mahalo!
In Hawai‘i, trained practitioners use native plants to create countless traditional medicines. Practically every part of the honua (earth) is a lā‘au (medicine): fresh water, sea water, trees, roots, shrub, plants on and in the land, plants on and in the ocean, sea and stream dwellers, rain water and mists are used for healing. Cultural practitioner, Ki‘i Kaho‘ohanohano, will share traditional Hawaiian healing remedies and practices using Hawaiian plants. Classes will utilize plants growing at MNBG and will teach history, identification, and preparations. This is an eight-class series. Classes start on 5/31, then occur every 2nd and 4th Tuesday. Class dates are: 5/31, 6/14, 6/28, 7/12, 7/26, 8/9, 8/23, and 9/13. Space is limited to 13 people and participants must be able to attend all classes.
Workshop Series Cost: $440 for current MNBG members, $465 for non-members (includes one-year membership). No single class price.
Register at: https://forms.gle/HvKKWNrj59GSQ8rd8.
If you love working with native plants, you will love the Weed & Pot Club! This volunteer gardening group meets every Wednesday morning, from 8:30 AM to 10:30 AM. Spend your morning helping the Gardens thrive through weeding and propagation. Come prepared to work with covered shoes and gardening attire.
Moena Ulana (Lau Hala Mat Weaving) Workshop Series with Pohaku Kaho‘ohanohano
No COVID-19 Restrictions. Masks optional.
Tuesday, June 7th–Tues., Sept. 20th | Eight Classes | 9am–1pm
This workshop series is now full, but we are still accepting registrations for the waitlist.
Mahalo!
From hats and bags, fans, to bracelets and headbands, few hand-woven accessories are so subtly stunning as those made of lau hala. In this series, master weaver, Pohaku Kaho‘ohanohano, will teach participants about the history of hala plaiting, preparing leaves for plaiting, and the glossary of Hawaiian words and concepts related to plaiting. Each person will complete a full size moena (a woven mat, usually for the floor in the home) made over the course of the series. This is an eight-class series. Classes are every 1st and 3rd Tuesday, starting 6/7. Class dates are: 6/7, 6/21, 7/5, 7/19, 8/2, 8/16, 9/6, and 9/20. Space is limited to 15 people and participants must be able to attend all classes.
Workshop Series Cost: $360 for current MNBG members, $385 for non-members (includes one-year membership). No single class price.
Register at: https://forms.gle/YUwX6pGfyKUNm8ZT8.
If you love working with native plants, you will love the Weed & Pot Club! This volunteer gardening group meets every Wednesday morning, from 8:30 AM to 10:30 AM. Spend your morning helping the Gardens thrive through weeding and propagation. Come prepared to work with covered shoes and gardening attire.
Lā‘au Lapa‘au Workshop Series with Ki‘i Kaho‘ohanohano
No COVID-19 Restrictions. Masks optional.
Tuesday, May 31st–Tuesday, Sept. 13th | Eight Classes | 9am–2pm
This workshop series is now full, but we are still accepting registrations for the waitlist.
Mahalo!
In Hawai‘i, trained practitioners use native plants to create countless traditional medicines. Practically every part of the honua (earth) is a lā‘au (medicine): fresh water, sea water, trees, roots, shrub, plants on and in the land, plants on and in the ocean, sea and stream dwellers, rain water and mists are used for healing. Cultural practitioner, Ki‘i Kaho‘ohanohano, will share traditional Hawaiian healing remedies and practices using Hawaiian plants. Classes will utilize plants growing at MNBG and will teach history, identification, and preparations. This is an eight-class series. Classes start on 5/31, then occur every 2nd and 4th Tuesday. Class dates are: 5/31, 6/14, 6/28, 7/12, 7/26, 8/9, 8/23, and 9/13. Space is limited to 13 people and participants must be able to attend all classes.
Workshop Series Cost: $440 for current MNBG members, $465 for non-members (includes one-year membership). No single class price.
Register at: https://forms.gle/HvKKWNrj59GSQ8rd8.
If you love working with native plants, you will love the Weed & Pot Club! This volunteer gardening group meets every Wednesday morning, from 8:30 AM to 10:30 AM. Spend your morning helping the Gardens thrive through weeding and propagation. Come prepared to work with covered shoes and gardening attire.
Kāī Kalo with Namea Hoshino
Update: No COVID-19 restrictions. Masks optional.
Saturday, August 27th | 9am–12pm
Learn about the Kāī family of kalo (taro) with MNBG Hawaiian Cultivars Manager, Namea Hoshino. Participants will learn about the cultural uses of the Kāī group of kalo and identification techniques. Samples for tasting will be included.
Cost: $25 for current MNBG members, $50 for non-members (includes one-year membership).
Register at: https://forms.gle/dyRvyDmBGNFxwsZx5
If you love working with native plants, you will love the Weed & Pot Club! This volunteer gardening group meets every Wednesday morning, from 8:30 AM to 10:30 AM. Spend your morning helping the Gardens thrive through weeding and propagation. Come prepared to work with covered shoes and gardening attire.
Maui Nui Botanical Gardens is Closed – Labor Day
Sept. 5, 2022 Monday
The first Monday in September
Moena Ulana (Lau Hala Mat Weaving) Workshop Series with Pohaku Kaho‘ohanohano
No COVID-19 Restrictions. Masks optional.
Tuesday, June 7th–Tues., Sept. 20th | Eight Classes | 9am–1pm
This workshop series is now full, but we are still accepting registrations for the waitlist.
Mahalo!
From hats and bags, fans, to bracelets and headbands, few hand-woven accessories are so subtly stunning as those made of lau hala. In this series, master weaver, Pohaku Kaho‘ohanohano, will teach participants about the history of hala plaiting, preparing leaves for plaiting, and the glossary of Hawaiian words and concepts related to plaiting. Each person will complete a full size moena (a woven mat, usually for the floor in the home) made over the course of the series. This is an eight-class series. Classes are every 1st and 3rd Tuesday, starting 6/7. Class dates are: 6/7, 6/21, 7/5, 7/19, 8/2, 8/16, 9/6, and 9/20. Space is limited to 15 people and participants must be able to attend all classes.
Workshop Series Cost: $360 for current MNBG members, $385 for non-members (includes one-year membership). No single class price.
Register at: https://forms.gle/YUwX6pGfyKUNm8ZT8.
If you love working with native plants, you will love the Weed & Pot Club! This volunteer gardening group meets every Wednesday morning, from 8:30 AM to 10:30 AM. Spend your morning helping the Gardens thrive through weeding and propagation. Come prepared to work with covered shoes and gardening attire.
Lā‘au Lapa‘au Workshop Series with Ki‘i Kaho‘ohanohano
No COVID-19 Restrictions. Masks optional.
Tuesday, May 31st–Tuesday, Sept. 13th | Eight Classes | 9am–2pm
This workshop series is now full, but we are still accepting registrations for the waitlist.
Mahalo!
In Hawai‘i, trained practitioners use native plants to create countless traditional medicines. Practically every part of the honua (earth) is a lā‘au (medicine): fresh water, sea water, trees, roots, shrub, plants on and in the land, plants on and in the ocean, sea and stream dwellers, rain water and mists are used for healing. Cultural practitioner, Ki‘i Kaho‘ohanohano, will share traditional Hawaiian healing remedies and practices using Hawaiian plants. Classes will utilize plants growing at MNBG and will teach history, identification, and preparations. This is an eight-class series. Classes start on 5/31, then occur every 2nd and 4th Tuesday. Class dates are: 5/31, 6/14, 6/28, 7/12, 7/26, 8/9, 8/23, and 9/13. Space is limited to 13 people and participants must be able to attend all classes.
Workshop Series Cost: $440 for current MNBG members, $465 for non-members (includes one-year membership). No single class price.
Register at: https://forms.gle/HvKKWNrj59GSQ8rd8.
If you love working with native plants, you will love the Weed & Pot Club! This volunteer gardening group meets every Wednesday morning, from 8:30 AM to 10:30 AM. Spend your morning helping the Gardens thrive through weeding and propagation. Come prepared to work with covered shoes and gardening attire.
Moena Ulana (Lau Hala Mat Weaving) Workshop Series with Pohaku Kaho‘ohanohano
No COVID-19 Restrictions. Masks optional.
Tuesday, June 7th–Tues., Sept. 20th | Eight Classes | 9am–1pm
This workshop series is now full, but we are still accepting registrations for the waitlist.
Mahalo!
From hats and bags, fans, to bracelets and headbands, few hand-woven accessories are so subtly stunning as those made of lau hala. In this series, master weaver, Pohaku Kaho‘ohanohano, will teach participants about the history of hala plaiting, preparing leaves for plaiting, and the glossary of Hawaiian words and concepts related to plaiting. Each person will complete a full size moena (a woven mat, usually for the floor in the home) made over the course of the series. This is an eight-class series. Classes are every 1st and 3rd Tuesday, starting 6/7. Class dates are: 6/7, 6/21, 7/5, 7/19, 8/2, 8/16, 9/6, and 9/20. Space is limited to 15 people and participants must be able to attend all classes.
Workshop Series Cost: $360 for current MNBG members, $385 for non-members (includes one-year membership). No single class price.
Register at: https://forms.gle/YUwX6pGfyKUNm8ZT8.
Ways to Support MNBG
Make a Donation Every dollar contributed to Maui Nui Botanical Gardens goes directly towards the preservation of Native Hawaiian Plants and the upkeep of our collection that includes some of the rarest specimens in whole world!
