Ka iʻa lau nui o ka ʻāina Big-leaved fish of the land. Luʻau or taro greens ʻŌlelo Noeʻau #1360 The Big fish has cross-cultural implications symbolizing prosperity and story-telling. Historically, Mānoa Valley was an important source of kalo on O‘ahu. We know that the back of the valley was once planted extensively with lo‘i kalo […]
Today is National Teacher Day and Teacher Appreciation Week continues through Friday. Mahalo a teacher that inspired you! By Jenny Engle, Director of Education ʻAʻohe pau ka ʻike i ka hālau hoʻokāhi. All knowledge is not learned in just one school. ʻŌlelo Noʻeau #203 The best teachers are those that open perspectives, doors, and worlds […]
Mānoa Heritage center has been featured in season 7, episode 2 of the Halekulani series The Art of Living where they share “those who celebrate the Halekulani lifestyle through their cultural and artistic pursuits.” The video includes interviews with MHC co-founder Mary Cooke and Executive Director Jessica Welch. Click HERE to see view this beautiful […]
Native Plant Propagation With Moani Hibbard and Seraphina Ortiz Today we have asked MHC friend and practitioner Moani Hibbard (you may have taken one of her hands-on ‘āina to skincare workshops at MHC) and her three-year-old daughter Seraphina to show us two different techniques for plant propagation. Moani is the owner of Ao Ola and […]
ʻUlu Can Save the World By Aunty ʻUlu, Helen Nakano To celebrate Lā Honua (Earth Day) we are highlighting the versatility and world-saving powers of ʻUlu (breadfruit) and reached out to our own Aunty ʻUlu, Helen Nakano. A longtime resident of Mānoa Valley, Helen is a champion and steward of the valley. A dear friend, MHC […]
By Noe Johnson Join us every Tuesday as we highlight the importance of native plants and how they can be used today. Don’t have a native plant in your yard or on your balcony? We’ll cover how to propagate different plants in a future post! Today we learn from longtime MHC volunteer Noe Johnson, and how […]
By Suzan Harada As we are all adjusting to new daily rhythms—although there are many uncertainties, one clear gift is time. I save hours each day by not having to commute. These hours can go towards physical wellness I never had time for before, casual gardening that got lost in the blur of “normal” days, […]
Paper Club: Makery – Make Paper, Then Books Using Collage and Printmaking Teachers: Allison Roscoe and Margo Vitarelli Friday Apr 10 & Saturday Apr 11, 9am-12:00 pm POSTPONED DUE TO COVID-19; Please check back for reschedule date. 2-day session: $75 (includes $15 material fee) On Friday, come and pull as many sheets of unique handmade […]
Join us in 2020 for exciting hands-on workshops at Mānoa Heritage Center. All participants must pre-register for workshops. No refunds 3 days before class begins and no walk-ins. Hili Kukui Dye Workshop with Kumu Lokoʻolu Quintero Sat. March 14, 9-11am – THIS WORKSHOP IS SOLD OUT! 1 session $20 Ever wonder how kapa makers created […]
