Green Rows Farm

In Waimanalo, under the mountains and half-hidden by the dense growth down a little country road, farmers Sean and Ricky are tending to their organic gardens, free range chickens, and bee hives. On Wednesday mornings at 9:30, you can join them and help. Here is how they describe Green Rows Farms for themselves:

Green Rows Farm is nestled under the Ko'olaus in beautiful Waimanalo on the island of O'ahu. The farm is managed and cared for by Sean Anderson and a group of young farmers all dedicated to regenerative practices, excited by O'ahu's local food movement, and enthusiastic about getting dirty, having fun, and growing delicious food.

I recently went with a group of particularly young farmers - all under the age of nine - and we had a wonderful and informative morning. My keiki and I weeded, planted seeds, learned about local plants, fed some sweet animals, and helped stuff a scarecrow. We also had snacks, played drums, danced, and ran races. Sean and Ricky were generous with their knowledge and time, and shared their sense of wonder and fun with students old and young. The only thing they asked in return is that we all do our best to clean up any rubbish we find on the land or sea, and reduce our use of plastics in general. You can confirm any Wednesday's volunteer morning status on their FB page, but it is generally rain or shine.