OUTDOOR EDUCATION FOR ALL AGES
While exploring one of Oahu's largest organic farms, students from keiki to college learn about food systems and sustainability with NGSS-aligned curriculum. On 25 acres in the heart of West Oahu's beautiful Lualualei Valley, Kahumana Organic Farms & Cafe teaches 1,500 students each year:
1. What it takes to bring food to their plates
2. Why local agriculture is important
3. How they can support local farms
During a farmer-led experiences in the aquaponics system, free-range chicken coop, dryland kalo patch, photovoltaic greenhouse, compost system, food hub, sheep pasture, pig pen, vegetable fields and permaculture orchards, students have the opportunity to:
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Taste new fruits & vegetables
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Learn about indigenous crops ('ulu, kalo)
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Harvest and learn about our 30+ crops
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Conduct service learning activities (harvesting, weeding, mulching, planting)
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Take home a packet of seeds for their own garden at home
Sample Schedule
9:00 - Arrive & Restrooms
9:15 - Welcome & Introduction
9:30 - Kahumana Farm Tour
10:15 - Service Learning Activity
11:30 - Lunch
12:30 - Depart
Cost: $15/person
We are able to offer a sliding scale to accommodate your budget.
Lunch: Enjoy a brown-bag lunch in our outdoor pavilion or cater food from our farm-to-table cafe.
To schedule your field trip, contact us at outreach@asi-hawaii.org along with:
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Estimated number of students and adults (recommended one chaperone per fifteen children)
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Age and grade of students
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Potential dates (Monday, Wednesday, & Thursday are best)
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Relevant curriculum, projects, or interests to your class to help us better tailor your tour to your needs
*Aloha, unfortunately we are currently not offering any tours.*
Your visit directly supports one of our nonprofit missions to grow as much food as possible in the most sustainable ways possible!
LASTING MEMORIES. LASTING IMPACT.
CONTACT US
(808) 3802280