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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Feed the farm animals (sheep, pigs, chickens, ducks)
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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: $12/ student, $15/adult
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 Kristen at along with:
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Estimated number of students and adults
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Age of students
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Potential dates (Tuesdays, Thursdays & Fridays are best)
We also offer overnight retreats for groups seeking an immersive farm experience, with lodging in our retreat center for up to 30 people and farm-to-table meals from our award winning cafe. Please reach out for more details.