SPECIAL

MAKAHIKI AT VOLCANO, "Makahiki Ma Ka Maukele," a day of workshops on traditional and modern technologies of the earth, sky and sea, including making coconut husk fiber cordage, poi pounding, traditional navigation, a lei contest; Oct. 24, events start at 10 a.m., Cooper Center, in Volcano, Big Island; most events free.

Also: Makahiki will conclude with a luau (4:30 and 5:30 p.m. seatings) and 7 p.m. concert, including Cyril Pahinui and hula; fees for both; information, www.volcanocommunity.org, 808-968-6696.

THINK GLOBAL, EAT LOCAL!, hands-on workshop on backyard organic gardening, including augmenting soil quality with limu, microorganisms, vermicompost (using worms) and manure, and safe methods of pest control; 9:30-11:30 a.m. Oct. 24; LyonArboretum, 3860 Mänoa Road; $18 (includes plant supplies and materials); register, www.hawaii.edu/lyonarboretum, 988-0461.

3-D FROGS AND GARDEN CRITTERS ART CONTEST, sponsored by Hoomaluhia Botanical Garden, open to the public in five age categories. Contest rules and registration available through Nov. 25 at the park; contest deadline, 4 p.m. Nov. 28. Entries will be displayed at the park visitor center Dec. 5-30. Information, 233-7323.

FUNTASTIC FRIDAYS, educational day camps, sponsored by Hawaii Nature Center, to deal with public school furlough days, offering a science-based learning program in natural forest habitats and restored kalo fields in Makiki and Iao valleys, on Oahu and Maui; for ages 6-11, registration on first-come, first-served basis, 955-0100, ext. 26.

EVENTS

"HISTORY OF THE ARBORETUM," by Lyon Arboretum resident historian Ray Baker, on early Mänoa Valley history, Hawaii Sugar Planters Association early valley use, reforestation efforts and arboretum history; 9:30-11:30 a.m. Oct. 17; at the arboretum, 3860 Mänoa Road; $18; register, 988-0461.

AMY GREENWELL ETHNO---BOTANICAL GARDEN COMMUNITY WORK DAY, 9 a.m.-noon Oct. 17, at the Kona garden (Big Island); tools, gloves, snacks and drinks provided; information, 808-323-3318.

BASIC PRUNING AND TREE CARE, class by Lyon Arboretum arborist Steve Connolly; 9-11 a.m. Oct. 17; at the arboretum, 3860 Mänoa Road; $18; register, 988-0461.

MEDICINAL PLANTS TOUR, of plants and trees used as natural remedies; 1 p.m. Oct. 17, Foster Botanical Garden; reservations required; regular admission fee to garden applies; 522-7066.

DR. HILLEBRAND TOUR of trees planted by the first gardener of Foster Botanical Garden; 1 p.m. Nov. 14 and Dec. 12; Foster Botanical Garden; requires park admission; reservations: 522-7066.

"THE ART OF COMPOST TEA," one of a number of UH-Mänoa fall noncredit classes; 3-4:30 pm. Oct. 18, Olomana Gardens, 41-1140 Waikupanaha St.; $20; reservations, 956-8400 or www.outreach.hawaii.edu/noncredit/registration.asp.

HOOMALUHIA PRE-SCHOOL NATURE HOUR (for ages 3-5) with stories, songs, crafts and nature hikes (optional picnic lunch); 10:30 a.m., third Tuesday monthly; from visitor's center (Oct. 20 topic: turtles); recommended: walking shoes, insect repellent, raingear; information, 233-7323

ABCs OF DRIED WREATHS, three-part class by Joyce Chinen, 9:30-11:30 a.m. Oct. 21 (wreath base), 9:30-11:30 a.m. Oct. 28 (collect/prepare pods, seeds, leaves) and 9:30 a.m.-12 p.m. Nov. 4 (make wreath); Hoomaluhia Botanical Garden, $15 (for 1, 2 or 3 sessions); required reservations, 522-7064.

BACKYARD KALO FARMING, class on propagating, growing and preparing taro in your yard; 9-11:30 a.m. Oct. 23, Amy Greenwell Ethnobotanical Garden, Kona (Big Island); $15 (free for Bishop Museum members) (free kalo huli, propagates); information, 808-323-3318.

FLOWER ARRANGING 101, one of the Stepping Stones hands-on classes sponsored by Lyon Arboretum and Garden Club of Honolulu, 9-11 a.m. Oct. 23, at the arboretum, 3860 Mänoa Road; $15, plus $15 supplies fee; register: 988-0461; www.hawaii.edu/lyonarboretum.

SECRETS OF PLANT PROPAGATION, class on the use of cuttings, divisions, air-layering and pruning to create new plants, 9-10 a.m., Oct. 24, Wahiawä Botanical Garden; free; information, 621-55463.

GARDEN GREEN HOUR, outdoor green activities for families; 2-3 p.m. Dec. 23 and 30; free; Wahiawä Botanical Garden; 621-5463.

ONGOING

SELF-DIRECTED BOTANICAL DRAWING AND PAINTING, rendering of plants, flowers, seeds and pods from the garden; 12:30-2 p.m. Wednesdays through Dec. 16, Wahiawä Botanical Garden; free; information/registration, 621-5463.

FREE GARDEN MULCH, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturdays, Hälawa Xeriscape Garden, 99-1269 Iwaena St.; self-service; www.boardofwatersupply.com, 748-5041. Mulch also available from city Department of Environmental Services; 768-3200.

HOOMALUHIA FAMILY CATCH AND RELEASE FISHING, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays year-round, Hoomaluhia Botanical Garden, Käneohe; recommended: walking shoes, insect repellent, rain protection, barbless hooks and fishing gear; free; reservations, 233-7323.

BOTANICAL DRAWING AND PAINTING, of plants, flowers, seeds and pods from the garden; 9:30 a.m.-noon Wednesdays, Hoomaluhia Botanical Garden, Käneohe; recommended: No. 4 round brush, Bristol paper, watercolor set or pencils; free; reservations, 233-7323.

LYON ARBORETUM classes and workshops on invasive plants, organic gardening, traditional Hawaiian crafts, flower arranging, garden photography, field sketching and nature journaling, and special children's classes and more, at the arboretum, 3860 Mänoa Road; schedule at www.hawaii.edu/lyonarboretum; register: 988-0461.

GARDEN TOUR, one-mile (11/2-hour) "easy" guided walk; 10:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. daily (keiki-focused tour at 1 p.m. Sundays); Senator Fong's Plantation and Gardens; $14.50, discounts for kamaäina; 239-6775.

NIAULANI NATURE WALK, guided tour through an old-growth forest; 9:30 a.m. Mondays; Volcano Art Center's Niaulani campus, Big Island; 808-967-8222, www.volcanoartcenter.org.

"PLANTS OF PARADISE" GARDEN TOUR of the Bishop Museum gardens, 11 a.m. daily; meet at Hawaiian Hall entrance; museum admission required; 847-3511.

LYON ARBORETUM GUIDED TOURS, 10 a.m. Mondays-Saturdays; $5; reservations, 988-0461.

WHAT'S BLOOMING/WHAT'S BEARING FRUIT WITH DAVID ORR, walking tour of Waimea Valley with botanical collections specialist David Orr, 2-3 p.m., first and third Sundays; recommended: snack, insect repellent, sunscreen, hat, water and sturdy shoes; free with paid park admission; reservations, 638-7766.

FOSTER BOTANICAL GARDEN seeks volunteers to help maintain butterfly garden; 373-4200.

TUESDAYS AT KANAHÄ, weekly beach cleanup and plant maintenance, coordinated by Community Pride at Kanahä Beach Park, Maui, 8-10 a.m. Tuesdays, at the park; Valerie Vines Magee, 808-264-1454.

NIAULANI FOREST WORK-DAY, volunteers needed, 9 a.m.-12 p.m., third Sunday of each month; Volcano Art Center, Niaulani campus, Volcano Village, Big Island; 808-967-8222.

MAKIKI FOREST RESTORATION PROJECT, volunteers needed as part of Makiki Watershed Awareness Initiative forest restoration project, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., fourth Saturday of each month; 973-9782.