Creating a Sustainable South Maui

FEATURED EVENTS
July 20: Our Next Event w/KCA Alternate Energy
July 15: Fish Id Class
July 17: Living History Field Trip
July 24: Garden Work and Learn
Other Community Events
July 17: weFarm@Kapalua
July 20:Got Eggs? Raising Chickens Workshop


In Partnership with the Kihei Community Association
Alternate Energy Panel Discussion

Tuesday, July 20
6:30 – 8:00 P.M.

Jon Miller, president of Kihei Community Association will lead a panel discussion on Alternate Energy. Panelists include:

  • Matt McNeff, MECO
  • William Bennett, Energy Consulting Assoc.
  • Tom Doumas, Hawai’i Inspection Group

Audience participation will be included. Doors open at 6:00 for Talk Story and pupus.


Fish Identification Class
Thursday, July 15
9:00 A.M.

Maui Dreams Dive Co.

Maui Dreams and the Reef Sustainability Committee is sponsoring another Fish ID class at Maui Dreams in Kihei followed by a fish survey snorkel at Ulua Beach. Space is limited so please RSVP at teri at southmauisustainability.org.


Living History Walking Tour
Saturday, July 17
7:00-10:00 A.M.

For our July “Living History” meeting we are planning a walking excursion with Lucienne DeNaie starting at Menehune Shores condominium. We’ll talk story about the history of the area as we head south. Our rough plan is to park a couple of cars along the planned route so that if anyone has difficulty they can be transported back to their car. Bring water, sunscreen and a hat. Contact Teri at teri at southmauisustainability dot org for more details.


Kihei School Garden Work and Learn Day
Saturday, July 24
8:00 – 10:00 A.M.

Please join us at the garden for a morning of ‘summerizing” the garden for the summer school break. Bring your garden questions and share in learning. To RSVP, call Nio at (808)280.5308 or email nio at southmauisustainability dot org.   Read more…


Other Community Events
weFarm@Kapalua: Friends of the Farm Work Party


Saturday, July 17

8:30 A.M. to noon-ish

4900 Honoapiilani Hwy

Join us for the first community work morning at weFarm@kapalua . Meet at the office at 8:30am for a morning of work and fun. Bring: long pants, a protective top, gloves (if you have them), sturdy shoes, sun protection, a water bottle, a dish to share for lunch and lots of energy. RSVP to  info at uluponosustainable dot com.  Reply early as space is limited. Read the full article…


Got Eggs? Raising Poultry Workshop

Tuesday, July 20
5:00-7:00 P.M.
Kihei Community Center

Fresh Eggs and Meat from the Homestead – FREE Workshop from University of Hawaii Cooperative Extension Service
Layers and broilers require little yard space, provide high quality fresh food, can cut your import food miles, and are a fun educational tool for children. This free workshop aims to help beginners interested in raising a flock. Includes constructing an example PVC poultry grazing cage. Space is limited to 20, and pre-registration is required on a first come first serve basis. Call Matt Stevenson (Kauai County CTAHR) at 808-274-3472 to register. See Brochure.

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