Lima Ola Community Garden blessed in ‘Ele‘ele last week
LĪHU‘E – In partnership with the County of Kaua‘i and Leadership Kaua‘i, a blessing ceremony was held last week for the Lima Ola Community Garden in ‘Ele‘ele.
“This garden represents what can happen when our community comes together with a shared vision. It’s about growing food, cultivating relationships, supporting our kūpuna and keiki, and creating a space where our island values of mālama and kuleana can thrive,” said Mayor Derek S.K. Kawakami. “Mahalo to our County of Kaua‘i team and the Leadership Kaua‘i 2026 class who played a central role in planning, coordination, and implementation.”
The Lima Ola Community Garden provides a space for residents to grow food, build connections, and strengthen stewardship of the ‘āina. The project includes site preparation, raised garden plots, irrigation systems, gathering areas, and ongoing educational and sustainability programming.
Members of the Leadership Kaua‘i 2026 class supported community outreach, garden design, volunteer coordination, and key events, including the blessing ceremony and a planned grand opening.
The project began in January 2026 with planning and site preparation. A blessing held on April 17 marked the completion of initial phases and the transition to ongoing community use and stewardship.
Designed to be inclusive and accessible, the garden will support a range of uses, from food production and cultural practices to educational classes and community gatherings for keiki, kūpuna, and families.
Community partnerships were instrumental in bringing the project to life, including support from the County of Kaua‘i Housing Agency, the Office of Economic Development, and local businesses and organizations.
The Lima Ola Community Garden is an ongoing initiative, with opportunities for residents to participate through volunteer workdays, educational events, and long-term stewardship.
For more information, please contact Christine Castillo at 808-241-4480 or ccastillo@kauai.gov.
Group gathers for the Lima Ola Community Garden blessing on April 17, 2026.
Mayor Derek S.K. Kawakami gives remarks at the Lima Ola Community Garden blessing.
The Leadership Kaua'i team showcases a raised garden bed made from recycled pallets.
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