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What are the objectives of the proposed project? Choose only one category and use <br /> additional pages as needed. <br /> �F] Management Planning ❑ Maintenance Activities and Public Education <br /> B.) Public Education <br /> Public education at AGEG advances the Garden's mission by connecting people to place <br /> through hands-on learning, cultural exchange, and the sharing of knowledge about Hawai`i's <br /> plants, agricultural landscape, cultural traditions, food system and ecological restoration <br /> practices. These objectives focus on expanding the reach, depth, and inclusivity of the Garden's <br /> educational programming, ensuring that both local residents and visitors have opportunities to <br /> engage meaningfully with the biocultural resources of South Kona. The work strengthens <br /> community connections, supports the transmission of cultural knowledge, and prepares the next <br /> generation of stewards for Hawai`i's diverse landscapes. <br /> In 2026-2027, AGEG will expand and diversify its educational materials, continuing to develop <br /> and promote standards-aligned content in print, digital, video, and audio formats that incorporate <br /> interpretive themes from the education program. Partnerships with schools, colleges, and youth <br /> programs will be sustained and deepened, with transportation support provided to bring <br /> underserved groups to the Garden for place-based, experiential learning. <br /> Public programming will grow through an expanded docent training program, regular guided <br /> tours, and mission-focused workshops and classes on ethnobotany, natural resources <br /> restoration, conservation, and cultural practices. The Garden will also host and co-create <br /> community educational events with partners, integrating educational components into annual, <br /> seasonal, and special gatherings, while ensuring efficient setup, public safety, management, and <br /> cleanup. Hawaiian language and cultural protocol will continue to be integrated across all <br /> interpretation, with the support of a language consultant to translate materials, refine signage <br /> and media, and guide staff and volunteers in the use of culturally appropriate practices for <br /> programs and events. A small hale ( max. 400 sq. ft.) will be restored to it's documented <br /> historical position in the west corner of the property (see map in Supplemental File 2) to be used <br /> for educational programming (practitioner demontrations, talks) and as a stopping point for <br /> school groups during inclement weather. <br /> FINAL 2026 Stewardship Grant Application,Page 5 of 13 <br /> 26-08 <br />