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The Ua Ikea fundraising farm dinner is being hosted by Mākena Golf & Beach Club in support of native plants and the arts. Maui Nui Botanical Gardens, alongside Hui Noʻeau, is grateful to be included as one of the nonprofits benefiting from the event. Ua Ikea is a phrase that can often be found closing Hawaiian chants. It can be interpreted as: it is known, seen, exhibited, manifested, understood, and/or it has appeared. Closing a chant with ua ikea is to affirm that everything that was just chanted about is already manifested. That is a power of chant, of art, of native plants.

The event includes delicious food and drink, live entertainment by Marjah Lehua Apisaloma & Wailau Ryder and beautiful views of Puʻu Ōlaʻi and Kahoʻolawe beyond. Limited seating is available at $150 per ticket. The price of each ticket is completely tax deductible, due to the generosity of Mākena Golf & Beach Club, who are donating the venue and dinner. All proceeds will benefit Maui Nui Botanical Gardens' goal of raising a matching amount needed to transform the former zoo buildings in the central area of the Garden, into interpretive hale designed to assist Maui residents in planning water conservative landscapes that utilize native plants.

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.

Learn how to propagate and grow Native Hawaiian plants in this three-part hands-on series with Dave Pollmiller of Harvest Garden LLC. This class will focus on wet forest plants. These plants thrive in high-rainfall areas and can add lush greenery and vibrant flowers to gardens and landscapes. This class will cover species suitable for Hawaiʻi’s moisture-rich environments. Learn techniques for propagating these plants from seeds, cuttings, and/or divisions.
Cost:
$50 for Garden members
$75 for non-members (includes Naupaka level membership)

Learn how to propagate and grow Native Hawaiian plants in this three-part hands-on series with Dave Pollmiller of Harvest Garden LLC. This class will focus on dry forest plants. Hawaiʻi’s dry forest is the most endangered ecosystem of all. Propagation of these species is essential to their perpetuation. Drought-tolerant native plants are ideal for xeriscaping and low-maintenance landscapes. This class will focus on species that grow well in dry or rocky soils, requiring little irrigation once established. Learn effective propagation methods and how to use these plants for leeward landscaping.

Cost:
$50 for Garden members
$75 for non-members (includes Naupaka level membership)

Learn how to propagate and grow Native Hawaiian plants in this three-part hands-on series with Dave Pollmiller of Harvest Garden LLC. This class will focus on coastal plants. These plants are naturally adapted to full sun, salty air, and sandy or rocky soils, making them excellent choices for beachside landscaping. In this class, you’ll learn how to propagate tough native species that can handle extreme conditions while adding beauty and function to your landscape.

Cost: $50 for Garden members
$75 for non-members (includes Naupaka level membership)

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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