Amy Greenwell Gardens March/April 2008 Class Schedule
Bishop Museum’s Amy B. H. Greenwell Ethnobotanical Garden is a 15-acre site with a nursery and a landscape of more than 200 species of native plants and Polynesian crops. Take a free, guided tour of the Garden, which is located in Captain Cook, on the Big Island of Hawaii, on the first Saturday of every month. To register for classes, call (808) 323-3318, or email agg@bishopmuseum.org.
The following programs will be offered at Bishop Museum’s Amy B. H. Greenwell Ethnobotanical Garden in March and April 2008:
UPDATED FEB. 6, 2008
MARCH
AMY GREENWELL GARDEN FREE GARDEN TOUR – Hibiscus Galore
March 8, 2008; 10 to 11:30 a.m.; Free
Amy Greenwell Ethnobotanical Garden; Captain Cook, HI
Come and see the Garden’s collection of native Hawaiian plants with a special focus on the large and diverse Mallow family with garden educator Noa Lincoln on the free tour of this month. The garden has several native Hibiscus species and over two-dozen relatives such as the Hibiscusdelphus and the Abutilon groupings. For more information call (808) 323-3318, or email agg@bishopmuseum.org. Amy Greenwell Ethnobotanical Garden is Bishop Museum’s native plant arboretum located in Captain Cook on Hawai‘i Island. The Garden is located twelve miles south of Kailua-Kona on Highway 11, just south of mile marker 110. The Garden welcomes all visitors from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. on weekdays. Admission to the Garden is by donation, suggested at $4.
AMY GREENWELL GARDEN ‘ULI‘ULI HULA RATTLE WORKSHOP
March 8 and 15, 2008; 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.; $55; $30 Bishop Museum Members
Amy Greenwell Ethnobotanical Garden; Captain Cook, HI
Aunty Ulali’a Ka‘ai Berman teaches this two-part class on how to make your own ‘uli‘uli rattle, popularly used in many forms of hula. The ‘uli‘uli is traditionally played by the dancers to keep rhythm as well as add a visual aid to the dance. This two-part class includes all the materials and participants will create their own ‘uli‘uli to take home. Students will also be exposed to Hawaiian culture, stories, and lore through Aunty Ulali’a’s enchanting teaching style. Advance registration is required. The class cost $55, or $30 for Bishop Museum members. Contact the garden to register at (808) 323-3318 or agg@bishopmuseum.org. Amy Greenwell Ethnobotanical Garden is Bishop Museum’s native plant arboretum located in Captain Cook on Hawai‘i Island. The Garden is located twelve miles south of Kailua-Kona on Highway 11, just south of mile marker 110. The garden welcomes all visitors from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. on weekdays. Admission to the garden is by donation, suggested at $4.
AMY GREENWELL GARDEN KAPA MAKING WORKSHOP (Date To Be Changed)
March TBA, 2008; 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.; $35; $15 Bishop Museum Members
Amy Greenwell Ethnobotanical Garden; Captain Cook, HI
(This event was originally scheduled for March 8, but will be postponed to another date later in March which is not available as yet—To be advised.)
Uncle Wesley Sen teaches this class on the traditional Hawaiian cloth-making technique of kapa beating. Hawaiian kapa is often praised as the highest quality bark cloth in the world, being strong, supple, and yet soft to the touch. Participants will learn the basics of kapa making, and then harvest their own wauke (paper mulberry) and prepare their own piece of kapa to take home. Participants will also learn the uses and significance of the different types of kapa made in old Hawai’i. Advance registration is required. The class cost $35, or $15 for Bishop Museum members. Contact the garden to register at (808) 323-3318 or agg@bishopmuseum.org. Amy Greenwell Ethnobotanical Garden is Bishop Museum’s native plant arboretum in Captain Cook on Hawai‘i Island. The Garden is located twelve miles south of Kailua-Kona on Highway 11, just south of mile marker 110. The Garden welcomes all visitors from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. on weekdays. Admission to the Garden is by donation, suggested at $4.
AMY GREENWELL GARDEN GRAFTING WORKSHOP
March 15, 2008; 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.; $20, $5 Bishop Museum Members
Amy Greenwell Ethnobotanical Garden; Captain Cook, HI
“The Art of Plant Grafting” is a three-hour workshop lead by horticultural master Sunao Kadooka, who can boast 75 years of grafting experience! Participants will learn the intricate skill of plant grafting and the many subtle techniques that will lead to a successful graft. Focus will be given to Hibiscus species, which are the easiest to graft, and fruit trees, which are the most popular. The class is $20 and $5 for Bishop Museum members. Register with the garden at (808) 323-3318 or agg@bishopmuseum.org. Amy Greenwell Ethnobotanical Garden is Bishop Museum’s native plant arboretum located in Captain Cook on Hawai‘i Island. The Garden is located twelve miles south of Kailua-Kona on Highway 11, just south of mile marker 110. The Garden welcomes all visitors from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. on weekdays. Admission to the Garden is by donation, suggested at $4.
APRIL 2008
AMY GREENWELL GARDEN FREE GARDEN TOUR – Hawaiian Hardwoods
April 12, 2008; 10 to 11:30 a.m.; Free
Amy Greenwell Ethnobotanical Garden; Captain Cook, HI
Learn the value of various native hardwoods from garden educator Noa Lincoln on the free tour of this month. Come smell the fragrant Sandalwood or see the beautiful curly Koa wood. For more information call (808) 323-3318, or email agg@bishopmuseum.org. Amy Greenwell Ethnobotanical Garden is Bishop Museum’s native plant arboretum in Captain Cook on Hawai‘i Island. The Garden is located twelve miles south of Kailua-Kona on Highway 11, just south of mile marker 110. The Garden welcomes all visitors from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. on weekdays. Admission to the Garden is by donation, suggested at $4.
AMY GREENWELL GARDEN HOME SEED HARVESTING WORKSHOP (NEW EVENT)
April 12, 2008; 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.; $20; $5 Bishop Museum Members
Amy Greenwell Ethnobotanical Garden; Captain Cook, HI
This new workshop is taught by local organic farmer and ex-science teacher Nancy Redfeather. In this class you will learn how to collect and store seeds from your home culinary garden. Don’t buy vegetable seeds every year, learn how to grow and harvest your own! The class is $20 and $5 for Bishop Museum members. Register with the garden at (808) 323-3318 or agg@bishopmuseum.org. Amy Greenwell Ethnobotanical Garden is Bishop Museum’s native plant arboretum in Captain Cook on Hawai‘i Island. The Garden is located twelve miles south of Kailua-Kona on Highway 11, just south of mile marker 110. The Garden welcomes all visitors from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. on weekdays. Admission to the Garden is by donation, suggested at $4.
AMY GREENWELL GARDEN STONE SHAPING WORKSHOP
April 12, 2008; 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.; $55; $35 Bishop Museum Members
Amy Greenwell Ethnobotanical Garden; Captain Cook, HI
Back by popular demand, this workshop teaches the traditional Hawaiian art of stone working. Participants will have the option of making several traditional stone items including a poi pounder, pestle and mortar, or an ‘ulumaika. Using only traditional tools the participants will see their creation slowly take shape through the course of the day. Uncle George Place applies Hawaiian teaching methods to his class. You won’t be disappointed! The class is $55 and $35 for Bishop Museum members. Register with the garden at (808) 323-3318 or agg@bishopmuseum.org. Amy Greenwell Ethnobotanical Garden is Bishop Museum’s native plant arboretum in Captain Cook on Hawai‘i Island. The Garden is located twelve miles south of Kailua-Kona on Highway 11, just south of mile marker 110. The Garden welcomes all visitors from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. on weekdays. Admission to the Garden is by donation, suggested at $4.
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The Amy B.H. Greenwell Ethnobotanical Garden is part of the Bishop Museum, a private non-profit dedicated to inspiring people to experience and embrace the Pacific and its various cultures. The garden itself seeks to support the Hawaiian traditions of land and plant use, and conserve the plant resources of traditional cultural activities. The garden features more than 200 species of endemic, indigenous, and Polynesian introduced flora, as well as 5 acres of archeological remains of the ancient Hawaiian agricultural system, known as the Kona Field System.
The Gardens are located in Captain Cook, 12 miles south of Kailua-Kona, between the 110 and 111 mile markers of the Mamalahoa Highway (Highway 11). The garden welcomes all visitors from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on weekdays. Admission to the garden is by donation, suggested at $4.
These and other programs are supported by the Bishop Museum, the Native Hawaiian Culture and Arts Program (NHCAP), and the Education through Cultural and Historical Organizations (ECHO). For more information, contact Noa Lincoln, Garden Educator, at (808) 323-3318; by fax at (808) 323-2394; or email agg@bishopmuseum.org. Or Visit the web site at: http://www.bishopmuseum.org/exhibits/greenwell/greenwell.html.
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