Ola Design Group

Secrets of the Soil: DIY Strategies for Soil Regeneration
2020-06-13 09:00 - 12:00 (Pacific/Honolulu) | Volcano Art Center Ni‘aulani Campus in Volcano Village, 19-4074 Old Volcano Rd, Volcano, HI, 96785, United States
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 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.

Emerge and See: Resilience Strategies for Pandemics and Beyond (Online Zoom Workshop)
2020-04-25 09:00 - 12:00 | ZOOM Video Conferencing
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.

Food from Wood: Growing Edible and Medicinal Mushrooms on Logs, Stumps, and Wood Chips
2020-04-18 09:00 - 14:00 | Volcano Art Center Ni‘aulani Campus in Volcano Village, 19-4074 Old Volcano Rd, Volcano, HI, 96785, United States
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.

Food from Wood: Growing Mushrooms on Logs, Stumps, and Wood Chips
2019-10-19 09:00 - 14:30 | Volcano Art Center Ni‘aulani Campus in Volcano Village, 19-4074 Old Volcano Rd, Volcano, HI, 96785, United States
Wondering wt 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. We’ll explore 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.

Food from Wood: Growing Mushrooms on Logs, Stumps, and Wood Chips
2019-10-19 09:00 - 12:00 | HI
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. We’ll explore 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.

Mushroom Cultivation FUNdamentals!
2019-09-07 10:30 - 11:00 | Minuke Ole Park, 67-1185 Mamalahoa Hwy, Kamuela, HI
Learn the basics of mushroom cultivation in this hands-on 30-minute seminar!

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Edible Landscaping for Backyards and Beyond!
2019-08-03 09:00 - 14:30 | Volcano Art Center Ni‘aulani Campus in Volcano Village, 19-4074 Old Volcano Rd, Volcano, HI, 96785, United States
Transform your lanai and lawn, your field and fence, into an abundant oasis of edible and multifunctional plants. Attendees will explore a range of edible plants that can grow mauka to makai, to rapidly expand the plant biodiversity for virtually any garden. A packet of practical readings and resources for further learning is included. Participants will get to take home a number of edible plants at the conclusion of the workshop.

WEBINAR: Akamai Technologies for the ‘Āina: Land Assessment Tools for Growers
2019-07-23 12:00 - 13:00 | HI
Join us as we explore an array of easy to use technologies for better understanding your unique farmscape!

WEBINAR LINK: https://tinyurl.com/y2avo3b8

Optimal Nutritional Gardening
2018-11-06 01:00 - 02:00 | Venue Name, 123 Main St, Hilo, HI, 96720, United States
