HONOLULU (KHON2) — Keiki and their families are invited to learn about local agriculture at free summer events hosted by the University of Hawai‘i’s 4-H Military Partnership.
As part of UH Mānoa’s College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resilience, Hawaiʻi 4-H has empowered more than 500,000 youth through hands-on learning.
4-H Garden SEED Camp at the Urban Garden Center in Pearl City (June 16 to 20)
- This event features seed dissections, garden planting and exciting cooking projects.
- Campers will explore the wonders of growing their own food, from seed planting to a healthy and delicious meal.
- Click HERE to register
Military ʻOhana Day: Lei Making Workshop in Waimānalo (June 28)
- Families are invited to gather plumeria blossoms and learn the traditional art of kui (stringing) lei.
- Discover the rich cultural and historical significance of lei-making, celebrating tradition, fostering connection and embracing aloha.
- Click HERE to register
Camp Kau Kau: 4-H Culinary Camp at UH Mānoa (July 21 to 25)
- A hands-on session about Hawai‘i’s rich culinary traditions and the bounty of local food crops.
- Keiki will learn about Hawai‘i’s diverse food heritage and healthy, local ingredients.
- Click HERE to register
Families are asked to pre-register online as attendance is limited. Priority will be given to those connected to the military.
Contact Hawaiʻi 4-H’s Tina Marie Mueller for more information at tinamm@hawaii.edu or (808) 429-5182.