Community Events
This Pilina ʻĀina: Seed & Plant Workshop is the first in a free three-part community series designed to strengthen pilina (connection) with ʻāina (land; that which feeds) in the Honuaʻula moku.
In this hands-on session, participants will be introduced to the intentional practices of plant propagation and caretaking that prepare native plants for restoration in preservation areas. Together, we will explore the plants being cultivated and restored, and practical methods for starting seedlings and cuttings.
Through this process, participants will gain insight into how planting decisions are guided by root systems, site purpose, and cultural connections (such as those reflected in the Kumulipo). Featured plants like koa, koaiʻa, and ʻāweoweo will be highlighted, not only for their utility and function, but also for their role in reconnecting people to place.
This workshop moves beyond the primarily aesthetic approach to planting, fostering a deeper understanding of the logic and intentionality that shape native planting practices. By the end of the session, participants will leave with both hands-on propagation skills and a renewed appreciation for how plantings restore, preserve, and honor the unique function of preservation sites.