DELC has cooperated with Hawaii 4-H on several past and present programs.  In the past, 4-H sponsored Dragon’s Eye Theater in fundraising for the children’s theater production, “We Can Make a Difference.”

Currently, the Kids of Koa’e 4-H Club operates at Dragon’s Eye Farm.  Projects include environmental stewardship, plant cultivation, animal husbandry, and personal development.  More is on the Dragonfly page.

AmA

‘Apono   = acceptance

Mahalo  = appreciation

Aloha     = allowance

For over two years, DELC has been sponsoring AMA, a local nonprofit engaged in papaya field restoration and canoe culture.  AMA has been active developing sustainable agricultural practices effective for growing taro on fallow papaya fields.  In addition, AMA has spearheaded the building of a fleet of canoes.  Currently, six Kua O Ka La Public Charter School students are apprenticing once a week with AMA staff to create a canoe for their school.  Discretionary funds from the County of Hawaii have made this program possible.  AMA is also working actively towards the construction of a canoe-launching facility local to Kapoho.  For more information on AMA’s activities, including photographs and video, click here.