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Through our long-term intention and process of helping the forest thrive, we experience ourselves healing too. Men of PA’A, a recovery group centered around community service and 'āina (land) stewardship, joined us in January at our Pāpā Forest in South Kona. They helped make more space for accessible walking trails, and endemic and indigenous species. Some stars of our outplanting included alahe'e, a small tree currently found in our forest with fragrant white blossoms, and hala pepe, a beautiful, endemic, Dr. Suess-esque Dracaena. Plus, we planted 24 māmaki plants. This workday was made possible, in part, by a portion of proceeds from our Māmaki Collaborative. These contributions helped us purchase soil and essential tools for the work. Mahalo (thank you) for supporting this effort! |
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Momentum continues to build with Nature & Art as Therapy, our free-of-charge program that uses nature, the arts, and community to support mental health wellness, awareness, and destigmatization. This month, we repurposed donated books to craft Eco-Journals – unique vessels for words, art, memories, and more. Participants shared about personal journaling histories and helped each other through the process of crafting. Next session planned for May 2022. | | |
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An oasis and a home for those unhoused |
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Garden installation at 808 Homeless Task Force’s Weller House - Therapeutic & Transitional Housing is underway! We’ve chosen a location directly next to the house to encourage resident use of the garden. Despite the extensive efforts needed to manage and remove pre-existing thorny, fast-growing, and sprawling non-native ornamentals, we love this spot for its rich soil, rock walls, and potential for meandering walking trails throughout the property grounds. Resident move-in is set for the near future…we’ll keep you posted. This garden will not only evoke a sense of tranquility and home, but ongoing therapeutic horticulture sessions in the garden will offer an opportunity for employable skill development, introduction to leisure activities, and intra- and inter-personal growth. Read and see more photos here. |
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Are you local and want to support? Call 617-543-8065 or e-mail rootandrisehawaii@gmail.com to purchase maile and māmaki plants. Or drop by Ocean View Coffee Grinds, Kahuku Gift & Garden Shop, or WannaBee Pono Honey Emporium to purchase our tea. Are you off-island and want to contribute? Check out our online store for products with purpose. The store is still under construction, but in the meantime, use discount code "RISE" at checkout for 10% off). | | |
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OR donate here! Any amount helps us fund supplies and labor for Nature & Art as Therapy and the Pāpā Forest Project. |
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Tight on monetary resources to share right now? You can still help by forwarding and sharing this newsletter OR copy/pasting this link so others can join the mailing list: https://mailchi.mp/acf6215af114/subscribe THANK YOU deeply for the ongoing support and interest in Root & Rise. |
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