GMO IN HAWAI’I FORUM

Sunday, January 6 at 5 PM
Film: Islands at Risk

Come see the first film in the Friends of the Earth Film Series.  This documentary film gives a comprehensive look at genetic engineering in Hawai’i and how local farmers and consumers are fighting to protect their food supply. 
Islands at Risk is an eye-opening look at genetic engineering in our own backyard and is a new production by Earth Justice Hawai’i.  Paul Achitoff, Earth Justice Honolulu, Dr. Hector Valenzuela, vegetable extension specialist for UH Manoa, Dr. Lorrin Pang, Department of Health Officer Maui County, and Kimberly Clark, Organic CSA Oahu, have been invited to discuss GMO in Hawai’i and answer questions after the screening.

Happy New Year from the Kokua Hawai’i Foundation!

We hope that all of you had a wonderful Holiday Season filled with fun, family and friends. It’s the start of the a new year and everyone here at the Kokua Hawai’i Foundation is excited about the events, projects and programs we are working on for 2008.  If you still haven’t made a New Year’s Resolution, Go Plastic Free and make a commitment to take your own reusable bags to the grocery store.

Farmer John Brings The Real Dirt to Honolulu, 10/14

The Kokua Hawai’i Foundation and partners Sustain Hawai’i, Slow Food O’ahu and Town Restaurant are excited to present The Real Dirt on Farmer John. The film chronicles the story of Illinois farmer John Peterson’s decades-long struggle to keep his farm, stay true to himself and eventually transition to growing organically. Winner of over 30 film festival awards, this film has it all – life, death, sex, art, failure and success.

We are thrilled to have Farmer John himself join us for the Q & A discussion following the first screening. 

Check out the film’s trailer.

Date:  Sunday, October 14th 2007

Update: The film and discussion were great. If you missed the film, check farmerjohnmovie.com periodically for DVD release updates. For ideas on how you can support Hawai’i's local farmers, click here.

‘AINA IS Gardens Get Ready for Fall Lessons!

Mahalo to the many volunteers who came out in September to help build and prepare gardens at three of our ‘AINA IS schools: Wai’alae, ‘Aikahi, and Sunset Beach Elementary. We pulled weeds, loosened soil, added mulch to walkways, and built a few more boxes for additional classrooms participating in the program. With the help of students, parents, and other community members, the garden boxes are now ready for the first lessons of the semester. We especially thank the volunteers from Mokichi Okada Association Hawai’i as well as Hawaiian Earth Products for their generous kokua

Revolution Green Film on 8/12 in Honolulu

2nd Show Added: 7PM. Kokua Hawai’i Foundation, in partnership with Sustain Hawai’i and the Sustainable Biodiesel Alliance Presents: Revolution Green: A True Story of Biodiesel in America. Based on a true story, Revolution Green follows the lives of Bob and Kelly King, whose pioneering vision created America’s first sustainable biodiesel refinery for the island of Maui.  More than 10 years later with 10 plants built, the King’s and business partner Willie Nelson are elevating sustainable biodiesel production in communities all across America. A question and answer session with Bob and Kelly King of Pacific Biodiesel, will immediately follow the screening.

Date:  Sunday, August 12th
Time: 4 PM SHOW IS SOLD OUT. SECOND SHOWING AT 7 PM. Feel free to come at 6 p.m. for the Q&A.
Location:  Honolulu Design Center, 1250 Kapi’olani Boulevard
Ticket Cost: $5