The community is invited to celebrate Earth Month during the 4th annual Ho‘olaule‘a No Ka Honua — A Celebration for the Earth.
It’s a free family-friendly event slated for 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. April 11 at Kaua‘i War Memorial Convention Hall, honoring sustainability, agriculture and community on Kaua‘i.
Bring the whole ‘ohana and enjoy a morning of learning, culture and fun, including:
- Community exhibits: Connect with more than 20 local organizations working in agriculture, conservation, and sustainability.
- Hands-on demonstrations: Learn from cultural practitioners through activities such as niu weaving, lei-making, and caring for culturally significant plants at home.
- Entertainment and giveaways: Enjoy live entertainment with emcees Chanel Flores and Nick Kaneakua, plus prize giveaways throughout the event.
Hosted by Kaua‘i County Office of Economic Development and Kaua‘i Economic Development Board, the event brings together local organizations, cultural practitioners and community leaders working to care for the island.
“Ho‘olaule‘a No Ka Honua shows how small actions can add up to meaningful change,” said Office of Economic Development Director Nalani Brun in announcing the upcoming event. “As the ʻōlelo noʻeau reminds us, ʻAʻohe hana nui ke alu ʻia — no task is too big when we work together. By sharing ideas, learning from one another and taking action together, we can strengthen our island for generations to come.”
This year’s theme “Mālama ʻĀina, Mālama Kai, Mālama Kākou” highlights the connection between caring for land, ocean and people to build a more resilient and sustainable Kaua‘i.
“Ho‘olaule‘a No Ka Honua celebrates the traditional wisdom that a healthy ʻāina sustains a healthy community,” said Kaua‘i Economic Development Board Executive Director Jackie Kaina in the announcement. “When we mālama ʻāina, we mālama our future. This event reminds us that caring for our island begins with the everyday choices we make.”
Celebrate, learn and be inspired by the people and practices that mālama the Garden Isle. There’s something for everyone to enjoy.
Visit the Ho‘olaule‘a No Ka Honua — A Celebration for the Earth web page or contact Niki Kunioka-Volz via email at nkvolz@kauai.gov for additional information or with any questions
