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Plants are available on a first come, first serve basis. No holds allowed. This event is for residents only and you must be present to claim your free plant. Visit our socials (@mauinuibg or facebook.com/mauinuibg) to see the plant(s) of the month. When you arrive, please remember to park along the street. Our monthly plant giveaways are now partnered with Grow Aloha, and supported by a grant from the Kaulunani Urban and Community Forestry Program of the DLNR Division of Forestry and Wildlife; and State and Private Forestry branch of the US Forest Service, Region 5.

'Ulana Lau Niu practices, while creating cute handled baskets for keiki or mo'opuna just in time for Easter! This workshop shares the mana'o of sustainable gathering and preparation, along with time-honored techniques, using natural materials of the most important canoe plant ever- The Kumu niu. With proper care, these woven baskets can last many years.

Cost: $40.30 for MNBG members, $65 for non-members (includes a one-year membership). Members please enter your discount code at the payment step. Contact us to check your membership status.

This workshop offers a deep dive into the practice of kōkō pūʻalu making for ipu. Participants will learn how to make a kōkō pūʻalu, where Kumu Kukini will teach the students the making of the piko and hanai along with the kōkō pūʻalu knots using a hiʻa (shuttle) and haha (gauging tool). Participants will then learn how to make the kākai (cords that run from the net to the top) and pū (handle), in addition to learning how to cut and clean their ipu, which is included in the workshop. The workshop fee includes two gourds for the ʻumeke and poʻi (lid), all needed cordage, hiʻa (shuttle), and haha.

Learn the basics of ulana lau niu (coconut weaving/plaiting) in a more traditional style while creating the 'Eke. While our first time might be a little bigger and simpler, it should resemble the Hula 'Eke made for carrying implements, depending on the leaves gathered for that day. With practice, na 'eke as shown can be done too! Designed to last, bags can be lined and embellished. Sustainable gathering practices and preparation will be covered.

Cost
New Members: $80.00, includes a $25 Naupaka-level Membership
Members: $55.20, use your code at the payment step

Cancellations (paid workshops): Space is limited and registering without payment does not guarantee a spot. Once paid registration is full, MNBG will accept unpaid registrations in the order they are received to place you on a waitlist. Refunds for cancellations will be given only if you call 249-2798 to inform us of the cancellation at least seven days before the workshop begins. No-shows and cancellations less than one week before a workshop will forfeit registration and membership fees. However, if a waitlist registrant pays for a forfeited spot less than one week before the workshop begins, MNBG will refund registration fees in the order in which they were forfeited. Mahalo for your understanding.

Cancellations (free workshops): Space is limited, so if you need to cancel please call us at 249-2798 to free space for others to register.

MNBG Calendar

Events & Workshops 2026