Kauai Food Forest
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Visit the Kaua'i Food Forest

The Kaua`i Food Forest occasionally provides educational tours to groups of 8 or more by request. The tour will be led by one or more knowledgeable volunteers directly involved in the ongoing development and care of the forest. The tour includes an overview of the purpose and history of the project; a guided walk through the forest that features the diversity and interrelationships of plants and practices conducted on the site; free time to walk through the forest; and enjoying fresh fruit from the forest (when available) or locally grown fruit in season. Visitors learn the basic concepts of building soil fertility, creating resilient plant communities, achieving food security, as well as tropical plant propagation and seed saving. Call (808) 652-4118 to request a tour or for more information.

Self guided tours are also encouraged as the forest is free and open to the public every day of the year. Please remain on the grassy walkways and eat only from the fruit cage (located near the schoolhouse and greenhouse) unless you have been personally introduced to a plant by a steward of the forest. We have many unusual species and varieties of plants, some of them toxic if ingested.
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What Our Volunteers Are Saying

"I feel very welcomed and appreciated whenever volunteering for the Food Forest. The trees and plants are as beautiful as the people involved. I'm so grateful for the food forest and its eco-agricultural role in the community." -Eve Schlosser

"Kauai Food Forest is a community of teachers, students, and caretakers. In not just perpetuating but restoring the health of the soil we restore health to the island and ourselves." -Fiona Weingartner

Location

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Google Maps
From the South 
One mile past the Shell station in Kilauea, turn left on Kahiliholo Rd
From the North
Cross the Kalihiwai bridge and make the next right on Kahiliholo Rd
After turning on Kahiliholo Rd...
Drive 6/10 of a mile up Kahiliholo Rd and take a left at signs for the Kaua'i Food Forest (and Dog Park)– after passing through the Wai Koa stone gate, drive straight ahead and park in any available space, if dry weather! If it's rained and it looks muddy, instead park at the side of the gravel road (without blocking traffic). The entrance to the Food Forest is marked with a sign. For help with directions or more information, call Paul at (808) 652-4118

Contact Us

(808) 652-4118

  • Home
  • About
    • The Story
    • The Plants >
      • Woody Trees & Shrubs
      • Nitrogen Fixing Trees & Shrubs
      • Herbaceous Plants & Groundcovers
      • Climbing Vines
  • Participate
    • Volunteer
    • Visit
    • Wish List
  • Photos
    • 2012: Preparation
    • 2012: Installation
    • 2013
    • 2014
    • 2015
    • 2016
    • 2017 Photos from Mac
    • Photos from Natalie
    • 2019 Photos from Rob