October 20 , 2005
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AMY GREENWELL ETHNOBOTANICAL GARDEN NOVEMBER WORKSHOP HIGHLIGHTS TARO CULTIVATION
HONOLULU – Bishop Museum ’s Amy Greenwell Ethnobotanical Garden in Kona continues its monthly series of workshops with a focus on taro cultivation on Friday, November 18, 2005 from 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon . Kalo, or taro, is made into poi, a healthy staple of the traditional Hawaiian diet.
Led by Garden foreman, Manuel Rego, students will learn how to harvest, prepare cuttings, re-plant and care for dry land kalo. Workshop participants will learn how to propagate kalo by using huli, cuttings made from the top of the corm and a section of stem. In addition, a variety of huli will be available for students to choose from.
To register, for the workshop call (808) 323-3318. The workshop fee is $15 and free for Bishop Museum members. This program is supported by Bishop Museum and Native Hawaiian Culture and Arts Program (NHCAP).
The Amy B.H. Greenwell Ethnobotanical Garden is a Bishop Museum facility, located in South Kona on the Mamalahoa Highway . During the year, more than 9,000 visitors experience the Garden and explore the plants of traditional Kona. The Garden is a regular stop for school tours, and people of all ages enjoy workshops on traditional Hawaiian arts. Admission is a suggested donation of $4 per person and free for Bishop Museum members. For more information, call (808) 323-3318.