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PROJECT PLAN A. PROJECT NAME (see Instructions): Ho'iho'i hou 'ana i na Mala o Kona - Restoring The Kona Field System B. PROJECT LOCATION (Use TAIKs. See Instructions): 8-2-013:002, 003, 014; 8-2-014:043; 8-2-015:059 Amy BH Greenwell Ethnobotanical Garden C. IDENTIFY PERSONS AND ORGANIZATIONS WHOM YOU EXPECT WILL PARTICIPATE IN THE PROPOSED PROJECT ACTIVITIES (see Instructions): Friends of Amy B.H. Greenwell Ethnobotanical Garden (AGEG) staff (Garden Manager, Executive Director, Horticulturist, Community Forest Maintenance worker, Nursery Coordinator and Education Coordinator), volunteers, contract workers for AGEG (Garden Maintenance, Nursery workers and general repair and maintenance professionals, etc.), Hawaii Island Seed Bank, 'Ulu Coop.,TerraFormation, Bishop Museum, Kahalu'u Kuahewa, DLNR Kaulunani Program, K-12 students, local residents,visitors. p D. PROPOSAL AND PROJECT DESCRIPTION (Briefly describe the long-range goal(s) for the property and the objectives of your proposal for stewardship grant funding. See example in Instructions) What is the long-range goal or vision for the property? Ka malama 'ana i ka mo'omeheu. I mea a ola ai mai keia mua aku. AGEG was founded to preserve pre-Cook Hawaiian landscapes, protect a section of the Kona Field System, and safeguard key species and knowledge vital to Hawai'i's biocultural heritage. Our collection holds over 250 native and Polynesian-introduced plant species, many rare or endangered. Since the Friends of AGEG acquired it in 2019, the site has been protected under conservation easements and designated as a federally recognized community forest. Guided by a long-range vision, we steward land, ethnobotanical and archaeological resources, and expand opportunities for education, research, recreation, and community gathering. Through plant propagation and distribution, it supports land restoration and strengthens local food systems in Kona and Hawai'i County. Preservation and careful maintenance remain central to its mission, forming the basis for educational programs that inspire youth, reinforce cultural identity, and train future stewards. As a conservator of Hawai'i's biocultural heritage, the Garden shares expertise in land management, species conservation, and agriculture. Our vision honors and protects an irreplaceable cultural landscape while actively revitalizing district lands, passing on cultural stewardship practices, advancing scientific understanding, and preparing future leaders committed to sustainable relationships with land, water, and resources. See photos in Supplemental File 1. o FINAL 2026 Stewardship Grant Application,Page 3 of 13 26-08