My tomato plant was growing pretty well until one of them got smashed by the cover, so I was kinda excited to take my plant home. At the same time I was a little scared to take it home because I didn't want to forget about the plant on accident and have it die. Since I brought it home it has made the transition from the germination container into the pot with dirt very well. I hope that my dogs aren't able to get to them and that my plants grow strong over the course of the next few weeks.
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Our assignment for the weekend was to eat one meal that is entirely locally sourced. For my meal, I bought Kalo from a farmer in Kahaluʻu and pounded fresh paiʻai. I also called my uncle and he gave me his Weke and Moana from his dive in Waimanalo earlier in the week. I admit that my meal wasnʻt entirely locally sourced as I used salt to season the fish along with some Ulu I got from my neighbors tree. Overall, it felt a lot better to eat this locally sourced meal because I went through kind of a lot to get everything I needed. I imagine that it is pretty hard to eat locally sourced foods unless you are consciously shopping for those types of foods.
As a class we went to CTAHR agriculture lands in the back of Waimanalo. We met with the uncle who worked there where he taught us about the plants grown there, and the history of the area. I learned about how the soil that you grow your plants in is very important as it needs to be nutrient rich, and allow biological activity in the soil. I also learned how there is a lot of regulation in growing "organic" food, and what you can and cannot used. All in all though, it was a fun field trip and it felt good to be able to help uncle out with the weed pulling although it seems like such a small task.
After being in this class for a quarter, I learned that I should not procrastinate on Mr. Blakes assignments becuase the work is hard to do in a day or comes out sloppy and rushed. I also learned about aquaponics and how it works. This was interesting to me because we are taking care of the mala below our class, and it has an aquaponics system.
The article talked about what it meant to be Hawaiian, and how you aren't Hawaiian if you have never taken your shoes off and worked in the Lo'i. Personally, I do not think this is true but I do think it plays a pretty big part in being Hawaiian. Being Hawaiian is not only having the blood or ancestry but it is acting like one too. I know many people and have many uncles that have no Hawaiian at all, but when you meet them and talk to them, they are the most kind and generous people always willing to do what needs to be done. If its working in the loʻi or helping a complete stranger, they always make decisions that positively benefit others and I think thats what counts.
After finding out that we were going to Mokauea or Sand Island for a clean-up I was honestly excited. Growing up we would always go camping at Sherwoods in Waimanalo, but over the years things changed and now we usually camp at Mokauea. When my family and I camp here, we always notice large amounts of stray trash and litter in and out of the ocean, so finding out that we are going here to take care of the fishponds and what not, it made me happy because I can give back to this place.
To me a Hawaiian Scientist is someone who studies the science aspect of the Hawaiian culture. Someone who not only studies and analyzes plants and animals, but someone who also cares for the land and understands the importance of our 'åina to the Hawaiian culture and population.
Observations Day One(08/23): As I observed my surroundings down the street from my house, the sky is full of stratocumulus clouds with patches of blue, while the air around me is calm. As I look towards the mountains I can see deep gray clouds rolling over the Ko'olau's and blocking out the sun and moon. No rain
Observations Day Two (08/24): I went to the beach in Kailua to observe my surroundings on the second day. I noticed that the sky was full of Stratus clouds that looked like a gray blanket stretching over the entire sky. The wind was a bit stronger today causing the ocean to become choppy and blown out. Passing rain every now and then Observations Day Three (08/25): I once again walked around my neighborhood observing the environment. On the third day, the sky was full of dark gray clouds, what I believe to be Nimbostratus clouds. Dead winds around me with light passing breezes. It rained heavily twice while I was observing and passing showers continued into the night. Plants look wilted/dying and I think it is because of the lack of sunlight, and possibly too much water To me, mālama honua is about caring for the earth and leaving it in a better condition then we found it, so that future generations can enjoy the things we had. I never really realized how much trash there is around the island but it is a big problem that is harming wildlife and our oceans.
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AuthorAlea Kekauoha, 17 years old, from Kaneohe, HI Archives
November 2018
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