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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.

Cultural practitioner and lauhala weaver Gail Kuba will help beginners get off the ground and into lauhala weaving by learning basic how-to: gathering green lau, making tools to help in the cleaning and dethorning of the lau, and boiling to make the green lau turn a cream color with the help of lemons and the sun! Then, Kuba will teach softening of the fiber and participants will learn simple weaving of two ornaments and a three strand bracelet, which will include how to add on strips and ending. Each participant will be able to take home the boiled lau to lay in the sun for a week and have a stash to start weaving with at home.

Cost:
New Members: $70, includes a $25 Naupaka-level Membership
Members: $44.80, use your code at the payment step

‘Awa (Piper methysticum) was an important medicine and ceremonial beverage in early Hawai‘i. It is a sacred offering within traditional Hawaiian religious ceremonies, and can be made into a ceremonial drink believed to help open communication channels with others, and with the natural elements. Today, it continues to be used as a sedative; to induce relaxation and sleep, especially when combined with lomi lomi, or massage. In this two-day workshop, cultural practitioner Kaʻiana Runnels of Moku o Keawe will lead the class in exploring the heritage Hawaiian varieties of ‘awa by covering variety identification, planting methods, pest and disease control, and plant uses. Participants will dig up a two-year-old ‘awa (Piper methysticum) at MNBG and cut, clean, process, observe protocol, and sample fresh made ‘awa.

Cost
New Members: $75.00, includes a $25 Naupaka-level Membership
Members: $50.25, use your code at the payment step

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.

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Events & Workshops 2026