HGCI Workshop on Art & Aquaponics

Hawai'i Green Collar Institute Workshop on Art & Aquaponics for Leeward O'ahu Teachers

September 6, 20, & November 15, 2014

Leeward O‘ahu teachers, here is another opportunity for training in aquaponics, this time infused with art to support STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art, and math) education. This HGCI workshop for teachers will include site visits to aquaponics operations both large and small and includes a build-your-own table top aquaponics system. A final and exciting part of the workshop is to participate in an Art & Aquaponics Symposium open to other teachers, students, and the public to share what you have learned about incorporating aquaponics and art in your classroom. Mahalo to the Na Lei Aloha Foundation and other program partners for supporting this workshop.

Learning from 'Ewa Makai Science teacher, David Wong about their school's aquaponics system.

Mari's Gardens in Mililani has an impressive aquaponics set up!

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Piecing together our mural with Hawaiian artist, Solomon Enos at our Art & Aquaponics Symposium.

Our completed art & aquaponics community mural!

HGCI Teacher Workshop on Marine Education and Careers

HGCI Teacher Workshop on Marine Education and Careers for Leeward O'ahu Teachers

June 23, June 25, & August 23, 2014

We had a great time getting immersed in things marine with a fun group of teachers during our recent Hawaiʻi Green Collar Institute teacher workshop addressing marine conservation, education, and careers. One of the eye-opening site visits was to the new NOAA Inouye Regional Center on Ford Island. Mahalo to Patty Miller of NOAA for coordinating our visit. We also had a great time learning about limu (seaweed) and how to make beautiful pressed specimens, under the guidance of Uncle Henry Chang Wo and Wally Ito. We also learned about fishes, spawning, and the art of gyotaku (fish printing) by Matt Ramsey and Eva Schemmel. Teachers learned that these activities can be the foundation upon which to develop lessons in STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art, and math). In August, we will reconnect with these teachers to share lesson plans that they have developed on marine conservation and careers.

HGCI Spring 2014 Session for Students on Ocean Conservation and Careers

Hawai'i Green Collar Institute Spring 2014 Session on Ocean Conservation and Careers for Leeward O'ahu High School Students

March 17-21, 2014

This HGCI Spring 2014 session focuses on protecting our oceans and coastlines with an emphasis on Ocean Conservation and Careers. There will be field trips, hands-on activities, and good fun! This session of HGCI is conducted by Mālama Learning Center in partnership with Leeward Community College Hālau 'Ike O Pu'uloa. Funding is provided generously by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration under the Marine Education and Training Mini-Grant Program.

HGCI Completion Certificates @ LCC!

Learning about the makahā system at He'eia loko i'a.

Group @ the new NOAA IRC building on Ford Island!

Ocean conservation starts from the land - Group @ the Ka'onohi Lo'i in Kalauao.

Doing 'opae 'ula surveys at Kalaeloa.

Behind the scenes at Waikiki Aquarium.

Gyotaku printing is so much fun!

HGCI Teacher Workshop 2013: Environmental Education Workshop on Aquaponics

Hawai'i Green Collar Institute Workshop on Aquaponics for Leeward O'ahu Teachers

March 2, April 27, August 24, 2013

Aquaponics (aquaculture combined with hydroponics) is a great vehicle to achieve learning targets for students of all ages. In this workshop series, you will be “immersed” in learning about various  types of aquaponic systems and building a small unit for your school (valued at >$200). Training to operate it is included along with time to develop and share lesson plans that support environmental and STEM education. This session of HGCI is conducted by Mālama Learning Center in partnership with the Hawaiʻi State Teachers Association. Funding for this program is made possible by grants from the Nā Lei Aloha Foundation and Synagro.

HGCI Spring 2013 Session for Students

Hawai'i Green Collar Institute Spring Break Session on Marine Conservation for Leeward O'ahu High School Students

March 18 - 22, 2013

Mahalo nui loa to Leeward District students from Campbell, Nānākuli, and Kapolei High Schools who spent their Spring Break with us for our latest Hawaiʻi Green Collar Institute session focusing on ocean conservation and careers. We had such a great time with them and felt energized by their enthusiasm for learning and for serving their communities. Mahalo to NOAA for supporting this session through a Marine Education and Training Mini Grant.  We also wish to thank all the groups and individuals who helped as speakers and site hosts: Pacific Rim Conservation (Lindsay Young), Camp Mokulēʻia (David Turner and Jenta Russell), Hoakalei Cultural Foundation (Kim Kalama), Mālama Maunalua (Kimo Franklin), NOAA Navigating Change (Matt Limtiaco), Leeward Community College (Aulii Silva, Felicia Favero, and others), State Dept. of Land and Natural Resources (Betsy Gagne), and Hawaiian Astronomical Society. It was a fun, action-packed week learning to appreciate the ocean environment and how to care for it through volunteer actions and careers.

We're On TV Again!

Here's the rest of the story about our Winter 2011 program that focused on marine careers.  In this video, we go to the Hawai'i Institute of Marine Biology in Kane'ohe Bay.  We also hear from NOAA Deputy Administrator, Lisa Croft. She explains why it's important to have local students pursue green careers in Hawai'i. Mahalo to Outside Hawai'i on OC16 for making and airing this story. We hope you like it!

HGCI on TV!

Here's our first official video!  Thanks to the folks at Outside Hawai'i on OC16, we not only have a short story, but we're also on television.  This is the first of two stories about our Winter 2011 session that focused on marine careers. You'll see we weren't just in the water, though . . . because the ocean is impacted by what we do on land. Everything is connected.