Sustainable Living Institute of Maui

03/27/2024

Join us at Kauluwehi Garden at UH Maui College this Saturday, March 30, 10am-1pm for “Gardens as Healing & Nourishing Spaces”

The Hawai’i Farm to School Hui and Grow Some Good have announced a special family-friendly event taking place at the UH Maui College Kauluwehi Biocultural Garden on Saturday, March 30th from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. This event celebrates gardens as vital sources of healing and nourishment for Maui’s co...

01/14/2024

Here is an exciting opportunity for native plant enthusiasts! There are areas of Keālia Pond National Wildlife Refuge unseen by the public eye that are being restored to a Hawaiian dryland forest ecosystem. ✨This is one of the most rare systems in the world.✨

The objective for volunteers is to plant species that were once found in this area and to replace invasive Kiawe forests. Please note that working conditions are in hot and buggy areas of the Refuge with minimal shade.

Sign up for a shift here: https://handsonmaui.galaxydigital.com/need/detail/?need_id=775588

01/10/2024

Don't miss this opportunity to secure your national certification in 2024. Full certification prep and exam fees are 100% covered by scholarship by qualified applicants. MALP has 25 scholarships available for this program. Learn more and apply at https://hawaiiscape.com/meetinginfo.php?id=6&ts=1700702584

09/28/2022

09/20/2022

The National Tropical Botanical Garden is recruiting two full-time positions for the Breadfruit Institute. A PhD Tropical Crop Diversity Senior Scientist based on Kauai and a Collection Manager based on Maui. For more information about the positions and how to apply visit: https://ntbg.org/about/jobs/

09/13/2022

We are now recruiting for the Farm Apprentice Mentoring Program! Join us for some fun social pop-ups at Moku Roots and Kumu Farms who support our local farmers while learning more about this amazing opportunity to apprentice and mentor with seasoned farm pros on Maui!

09/06/2022

Do you want to become a Certified Arborist? Here's a way to do it for FREE! There are still a few spaces left for Maui residents.

We hope to see you at the hands-on training day in October on Maui!

Through , course fees, materials cost and testing fees may be covered through a scholarship. For more information, and how to apply for a scholarship: https://windwardcce.org/agriculture

Eligibility:
Hawai‘i resident…
Currently not working or underemployed (may be working part-time and/or making less than $20/hour) or employed full time. Priority will be given to applicants who are not working.
Incumbent workers for upskilling to advance in pathways
U.S. citizen or status as a permanent resident alien of the U.S. (have a green card)
Must submit an application to Hana Career Pathways at
http://go.hawaii.edu/uJ2
Arborist photo by Will Loomis

09/04/2022

Did you know you can help HILT restore native habitats that provide homes for native plants, animals, and insects? Visit hilt.org and click on "volunteer" to participate in volunteer opportunities across the island chain!

08/27/2022

A statistic most people in Hawaiʻi know is that 85% to 90% of our food is imported. But the food group in which we’re the least self-sufficient is staples like rice, wheat and potatoes. To help Hawaiʻi families shake their dependence on imported staples, the Hawaiʻi ʻUlu Cooperative is working...

08/17/2022