Wondering what to do with those undesirable exotic trees on the Back Forty? By teaming with certain fungi, you can turn that pesky plant problem into an edible solution.
Concerned about your family’s well being in these “interesting times”? Join us in this three-part online virtual series utilizing the Zoom Video Conferencing platform as we delve into the practicalities of resilience, using time tested techniques from permaculture, Pacific Island wisdom, and sustainable agriculture. Whether you reside on a rural homestead or in an apartment complex, there is an array of options to increase self-reliance for yourself, your loved ones, and our larger community. Topics for “Part 1: FOOD RESILIENCE” will include: resilience self-assessment, FAST food production strategies, nutrient-dense fruits/vegetables, immune-supporting protocols, edible wild plants, and more! An information packet of handouts and resources, including the Zoom PowerPoint slides, will be emailed to all participants. The cost of this workshop is $35/$30 VAC Members. Those who register online through Volcano Art Center’s website will be sent an email with instructions on how to join the live stream workshop online via Zoom.
Volcano Art Center is pleased to offer another live stream online workshop that is perfect to participate in from the comfort of your home. Zach Mermel of Ola Design Group will teach the second in a series of virtual workshops, Secrets of the Soil: DIY Strategies for Soil Regeneration on Saturday, June 13, 2020, from 9am – 12pm. How is soil formed? What organisms reside within it? What are the different soil types on Hawaii island? Ever wondered how to make compost that your plants will devour like dessert? Join us as we explore strategies for dramatically enhancing the life-giving properties of the soil. Topics covered will include: cover cropping in the tropics, rapid topsoil formation, the fundamentals of soil testing at the homestead and farm scale, as well as preparation of compost teas and biochar. An information packet of handouts and resources, including the Zoom PowerPoint slides, will be emailed to all participants. The cost of this workshop is $35/$30 VAC Members. Those who register […]
Wondering what to do with those undesirable exotic trees on the Back Forty? By teaming with certain fungi, you can turn that pesky plant problem into an edible solution. , Mushrooms are an excellent source of vegetarian protein and nutrition with the added bonus of “easy to grow”. Their health benefits are well known and their ecological advantages are just now being fully realized. Now you can learn basic fungal biology and how fungal mycelium colonizes different materials, particularly wooden logs, stumps, and wood chips. You’ll also discover the health benefits of different edible and medicinal fungi in Hawai‘i.
Join us as we explore the FUNdamentals of orchard pruning for tropical and subtropical fruit trees. Topics will include: tools o' the trade; structural pruning; strategies for hard-wooded and soft-wooded trees; reinvigorating old orchard stock; and MUCH MORE!
Join us in this fun, hands-on pruning session at Hamakua Harvest's Demonstration Orchard! Limited availability of slots, so sign up soon! (Email: mallionhamakuaharvest@gmail.com)
Hawai‘i’s year-round growing season offers a wide array of wild food options for intrepid localvores. From seeds to leaves, stems to fruits: you can learn what is edible and what is not in the Edible Wild Plants workshop. In this workshop, participants will interact first-hand with many of these underappreciated edibles. This is discovery only – no picking! In this popular workshop, learn about wild edibles like plantain/laukahi, sow thistle, cat’s ear, and dandelion, among many others. This is hands-on immersion for foragers & foodies!
Join us as we explore cost effective, low maintenance landscape approaches for residential parcels. Topics will include: plant selection & placement; stormwater management; time-tested landscape design strategies; and more!
Mushrooms are an excellent source of vegetarian protein and nutrition with the added bonus of “easy to grow”. Their health benefits are well known and their ecological advantages are just now being fully realized. Now you can learn basic fungal biology and how fungal mycelium colonizes different materials, particularly wooden logs, stumps, and wood chips. You’ll also discover the health benefits of different edible and medicinal fungi in Hawai‘i. Course fees are $55/$50 VAC members plus a $15 fee, inclusive of supplies. Each participant will depart with a shiitake mushroom log kit, as well as a King Stropharia mushroom kit. Participants will meet at VAC’s Niaulani Campus in Volcano Village for a slideshow lecture, then drive to Shaka Forest Farms on Wright Road in Volcano Village for the hands-on segment of the workshop. Lunch break will occur from 12pm – 1pm. For more information and to register for the workshop, please call 808-967-8222 or visit www.volcanoartcenter.org.
Volcano is situated in the wonder-filled tropical highlands. An important climate category globally, tropical highland counterparts elsewhere include locations in New Guinea, Ethiopia, Central and South America. In this engaging 45 minute seminar, we will explore certain stellar examples of trees, shrubs, and ground covers from the world's tropical highlands regions (including here in Volcano) that can be integrated into our home landscapes, for increased beauty, self reliance, and ecological integrity.