'IOLE
News from the Ahupua'a
September 2012 - Vol 2, Issue 3
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NEW!
Office & Trail Hours
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NOW OPEN
7 days a week
8am -4pm
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Aloha,
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It was a summer of restoration and new beginnings at 'Iole!
July 25th's Volunteer Day was both good fun and inspiring work, as we continued improving the Historic District trail. Volunteers enjoyed seeing progress made along the trail by another group of local restoration volunteers, who have been working to remove invasive species from pre-contact lo'i near the Kohala Girls School.
The lo'i restoration crew and many of our regular trail volunteers were joined by eager students from around the island to participate in the construction of a traditional style hale wa'a (canoe house), under the guidance of hale-building expert Kumu Walter Wong. Bring your whole ohana to the next 3 hale workshops ! Lunch will be provided!
As always, check our Events page for a complete list of what's happening at 'Iole. Of course, the biggest upcoming event will take place October 6, when we hope to see you all at the Kohala Country Fair.
While you're at the Fair, be sure to envision the next phase of community education at 'Iole: Kohala Equine Education Center will soon make its home in the fairgrounds area makai of Akoni Pule Highway.
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Mahalo to Our Volunteers!
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'Iole's dedicated volunteers keep trails and historical sites accessible to all.
Join us Saturday, November 17th 8:30am-12:30pm
for a morning of trail work followed by a catered Mahalo Lunch!
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Pre-Contact Lo'i Restoration
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Since July, 'Ōhua O Kia'i No Nā Keiki O Ka Āina (The Protectors For The Children Of The Land), a group of Kohala residents, has been showing up at 'Iole to give their time and energy to a very special area near the Kohala Girls' School.
These volunteers have worked together to remove invasive African Tulip trees, grasses, and vines that had overgrown lo'i kalo (taro patches). These lo'i have layers of history: they were established long before western contact and were also tended by the students of the Old Girls' School.
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Hale Wa'a Building Workshops
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Our first 3 hale workshops, led by local hale-building expert Walter Wong, have been a joy to host! Workshop participants have shown true laulima (working together), constructing a traditional style hale wa'a (canoe house) & honing skills such as lashing and pohaku dry stacking.
Bring your whole ohana to our next 3 workshops, 8:00am-2:30pm:
October 13, October 27, & November 10
Lunch will be provided!
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| Morning Silent Walks | | Gavin Harrison continues to lead silent walking meditation hikes the first Saturday of the month from 8:30-10:00am. For more details on this "Walking In The Wild" series, visit gavinharrison.net.
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| 2012 Kohala Country Fair | |
With the theme, "CELEBRATE KOHALA" the Kohala Country Fair returns to 'Iole land this year, again located just makai of Akoni Pule Highway. Join us 9am-4pm, October 6th!
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Congratulations & Welcome to Kohala Equine Education Center
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As you enjoy the Country Fair, know that you are standing on the site of the Kohala Equine Education Center! KEEC will provide North Kohala with facilities for educational and cultural activities involving horses and horsemanship skills. We extend our heartfelt thanks to Beth Thoma Robinson for her unwavering dedication and vision for perpetuating part of Kohala's agricultural heritage.
Follow all of KEEC's updates on Facebook and join us at 'Iole for KEEC's kick-off meeting on Thursday, November 1st, 4:30-6:00pm.
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Your Kokua: Sustaining 'Iole's Trails & Programs
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Find 'Iole on Facebook and Twitter, and support trails and programs with an online contribution:
Our thanks to all of you who have pledged support as members! If you have not yet received your Friends of 'Iole membership card, enroll by printing and mailing in our membership form.
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 We are tremendously grateful to all who help care for the land and historical treasures of the Kohala community. Sincerely, Kerry Balaam 'Iole Education Coordinator
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