Kanu Member Journals

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Today

Native plant presumed extinct; found at Parker Ranch

Today | By Laurie Cicotello | Comments: 0

http://tinyurl.com/22nl6am

lobelia was marked as extinct in 1920 and just rediscovered growing in a rainforest on Parker Ranch. As if we needed another reason to say, "QUIT DESTROYING RAINFORESTS!"

While the rainforest on Parker Ranch is probably
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Yesterday

Maids not on the same page?

Yesterday | By Eathan Ozawa | Comments: 0

So, I don't know if I'm the only one who experienced this, but I've encountered hotels offering the 'clean' or 'green' option, yet don't always practice their policies. These hotels have clearly labeled placards that instruct you to hang towels if y
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Making this commitment practical to apply

Yesterday | By Eathan Ozawa | Comments: 1

So, I found that I don't shake most of the water off after washing my hands. That, in turn, caused me to think that I needed more paper towels to compensate my zombie-like behavior. Actually, I remember seeing my doctor pull 2 towels each time he w
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Sustainability and Biofuels at Ag Conference

Yesterday | By Jolene Lau | Comments: 0

September 23-24, 2010 at Koolina, the Hawaii Agricultural Conference is "Celebrating Change." Visit their website at http://www.hawaiiagconference.org/program.htm to see other speaker and program highlights. The Natural Resources Conservation Servi
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Windward Kanu Hawaii Pau Hana & Plastic Free Kailua Kick-Off Meeting 9/16

Yesterday | By Rachel Harvey | Comments: 0

I am excited to announce a special, joint event.

First, this pau hana will serve as a super-local chance for Windward-side Kanu Hawaii supporters to meet and greet, network, and foster support for each other in our commitments. All are welcome!!

Se
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Experiments with 'ulu!

Yesterday | By Vivian Chau | Comments: 0

I ate 'ulu for the first time at Kanu's screening of the movie "Fresh" last year, and tried making one of the dishes that the charter school students prepared. It was tasty, but didn't turn out just right. Since then, I haven't attempted any new 'u
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Aug 31, 2010

Coalition Of The Willing film

Aug 31, 2010 | By Damon Wong | Comments: 0

I just ran into this animated documentary and it reminded me about this website here. So I thought I'd share it. Wicked Pissah Alohaz!
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Free Capacity Building Training for Leeward Coast Nonprofit Organizations

Aug 31, 2010 | By Pat Onesta | Comments: 0

About the Workshops

On October 1 & 2, CBED wants to help you serve and meet the needs of your community by strengthening your capacity as a nonprofit organization on the Leeward Coast.

CBED welcomes community-based and faith-based organizations to
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Thoughts to sit in

Aug 31, 2010 | By alani apio | Comments: 0

Be prepared for the truth at all hours and in the most fantastic disguises. This is the only safety.

— Christopher Morley
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Celebrate Community and Join Choose Kailua

Aug 31, 2010 | By Rosie Goo | Comments: 0

Choose Kailua is a volunteer organization rallying around the idea of building community....we celebrate the unique character and spirit of Kailiua. We understand Kailua's history and rich cultural legacy are what encourage us to want to be good ste
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