Monday: Today was a busy day preparing everyone for the big eight mile hike to Waimanu. In the morning, we teamed up with farm to table to plan camp friendly meals. Afterwards outdoor rec planned a presentation for everyone to provide more information on the hike; including maps, packing list, camping + safety tips, and […]

Erika, Gina, Jordan, and Robyn On Monday the 25th of June 2018, the biology program decided to take a trip to the waterfall on the farm. We set out to collect some water samples in our test tubes and discover the different species of wildlife and plant life living at the waterfall. Despite the dried […]

Although this week was abnormal due to our camping trip, we tried to utilize foods that best reflected the dry climate of the desert. Whether that was accomplished through textures, flavors, or colors, each dish related to certain aspects associated with Hawaii’s desert climate. We had some great successes, made a mistake or two, and […]

Monday: Started off with a morning stretch at Big Island Farms after our morning meal going over what we were up to on the weekend; camping, kayaking, snorkeling, beaches, and homework. Much of the day was spent learning different elements of outdoor recreation; ecotourism, community development, meal planning, and then a lesson on exponential times […]

Endemic Species and Speciation Of the marine species found around the Hawaiian island chain, around 25% are endemic species, while close to 50% are native species that can also be found in the Indo-West Pacific region of the Pacific Ocean. The species that are endemic, or not found anywhere else in the world, were most […]

When brainstorming our ideas for volcano week we wanted to incorporate several elements that we thought reminded us of the mighty power of a volcano. Our ideas were especially inspired by the recent and ongoing activity of the Kilauea volcano. A meal inspired by a volcano to us means a lot of spices that are […]

Monday: Today began the start of Volcano week for the interns here at Big Island Farms. Throughout the next five days, they learned about the biological, physical, and agricultural effects that result from the eruption of Kilauea.   Tuesday: Leis were made by the outdoor rec crew today for offerings at Mauna kea. The second […]

     As the biology section of Big Island Farms, we have taken this week to study volcanoes of the islands of Hawaii. By seeking to inform and express what we’ve learned, we’ve included below a timeline of the 5 main volcanoes of the Big Island; Mauna Loa, Kilauea, Mauna Kea, Kohala and Hualalai. Also […]

Aloha from Big Island Farms. This week we welcomed 29 new interns to our family! Here’s what their first week looked like: Move-in day: Sunday Interns arrived on our farm throughout this past weekend. Arms full of luggage, spirits high, and smiles big, everyone was excited to call this lush and beautiful island their hale […]

Permaculture is a design system which works with nature rather than against it.   Combining agricultural, architectural, and social systems to mimic what is found in native ecosystems the goal is to maximize our energy output with minimal input and in return regenerate our surroundings.    Big Island Farms Permaculture Design course emphasizes the importance of […]