MNBG Calendar
Confirmed Workshops & Events:
Saturday, June 27, from 1 PM to 4:30 PM: Traditional Coconut Weaving with Maui Grown 808
Learn to work with lau niu (coconut leaves): weave, pattern, shaping, and form. Participants will weave a lei poʻo (head lei), peʻahi (fan), and a hanging ʻumeke (basket) with cultural practitioners, Uʻi Kahue and Mario Siatris. Cost: $65, or $40 for current garden members. Email info@mnbg.org for reservations. This class will be offered again on 6/27/20 and 9/19/20.
Saturday, July 4, from 1 PM to 4:30 PM: Contemporary Coconut Weaving with Maui Grown 808
Learn to work with lau niu (coconut leaves): weave, pattern, shaping, and form. Participants will weave a modern ʻumeke (bowl) and pāpale (hat) with cultural practitioners, Uʻi Kahue and Mario Siatris. Cost: $65, or $40 for current garden members. Email info@mnbg.org for reservations. This class will be offered again on 10/10/20.
Saturday, July 18, from 9 AM to 12 PM: Mana Kalo with Namea Hoshino
Learn about the Mana family of kalo (taro) with MNBG Kalo Varieties Manager, Namea Hoshino. Participants will learn about the cultural uses of the Mana group of taro and identification techniques. Samples for tasting will be included. Cost: $50, or $25 for current garden members. Email info@mnbg.org for reservations.
Saturday, November 7, from 9 AM to 2 PM: Arbor Day Garden Expo & Tree Giveaway
In partnership with Maui Electric Company and Kaulunani Urban and Community Forestry Program, Maui Nui Botanical Gardens will give away 1,000 Hawaiian trees for free, 1 tree per person, any age! Experts will be available to recommend the best Hawaiian tree for your area of residence. The celebration will also feature lectures, activities, and many community organizations sharing critical environmental information. To get involved, visit www.ArborDayExpo.com.
Saturday, December 5, from 9 AM to 12 PM: Living Wreath Making with Native Plants
Native plants provide more than just food and habitat for wildlife: they also provide great beauty all year long! Learn to make a living wreath from Native Hawaiian Plants in time for the Holidays with MNBG Executive Director, Tamara Sherrill and ‘ohana. Cost: $50, or $25 for current garden members. Call 249-2798 or email info@mnbg.org for reservations.
Maui Nui Botanical Gardens is closed – Prince Jonah Kuhio Kalanianaole Day is a Hawaii State Holiday
Mar. 26 Thursday
The twenty-sixth day in March
Maui Nui Botanical Gardens is closed – Good Friday
April 10 Friday
The Friday preceding Easter Sunday
Maui Nui Botanical Gardens is closed – Memorial Day
May 25 Monday
The last Monday in May
King Kamehameha I Day………………….. June 11 Thursday….………. The eleventh day in June
