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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.

In this workshop, Kumu Kukini Suwa will provide participants with the knowledge and teaching to make a niho ʻoki (Hawaiian utility knife). Niho ʻoki is a tool traditionally utilized for woodworking, stripping wauke bark for kapa making, cutting cordage, and many other uses. Participants will use native koa or milo wood to craft the handle of this traditional tool, gaining hands-on experience with filing and rasping techniques before securing the shark tooth blade with cord. Milo wood or Koa wood for the handle, tiger shark tooth and cordage will all be provided, along with use of tools.
Cost
$125 per person; $100 for MNBG members (use your code at checkout)

‘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:
$75 per person; $50.25 for MNBG members (use your code at checkout)

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