Arbor Day Waka Don Land For Di Whole State Today
⬇️ Pidgin ⬇️ ⬇️ Black American Slang ⬇️ English
🌳🌱 For di whole state today and all through November, we go dey jollificate Arbor Day, wey be global holiday for di planting of trees wey everybody sabi.
Dis year own, na im be say Molokai go get their first Arbor Day groove since that coro-coro sickness time, while Maui go talk about how to plant for fire times, and even answer questions on wetin to plant after fire don burn finish, na wetin Department of Land and Natural Resources yarn for news release.
“E be like say na only one day for di year wey we fit really shout hurray for trees and dey with all our tree-lover padi dem,” na so Heather McMillen wey be DLNR’s Hawaii State Urban Forester and also dey run things for Kaulunani, Urban & Community Forestry Program. “To get dis day for ourselves make we fit get mind join together for dis same matter and make we do activities wey go support one another do something we no go forget.”
Dis yearly something wey we dey mark for the first Saturday for November, Hawaii don dey do am since 1905, if you check well for DLNR website. Dis month na when rain dey start well well for the state, unlike many mainland states wey dey do their Arbor Day for April, na McMillen talk am.
November na also time when di Makahiki season dey start. E be time for deep thinking and to dey harvest, wey make Arbor Day even join body well for dis time for Hawaii, she talk.
Ali Lucas, wey be program oga for Molokai Land Trust, and na dem dey host today Arbor Day jamboree join body with Kaulunani, say dis time important well well because e dey give us chance to do back for land.
“If we dey talk true, our society na just to dey take take,” Lucas talk. “So to work with our own plants and to carry dem go give community na im be the koko.”
Whether you wan pick tree from one of the many Arbor Day places for the state or you wan plant your own from the scratch, Lucas dey advise say make you celebrate by spending better time with your plants and treat dem like your own family member.
And for dem wey wan celebrate without planting new thing, McMillen talk say you fit show love for your trees in different ways.
“Take care of your trees,” she talk. “Go check if dem need to be pruned, make sure say dem get water well, if dem need to be mulched. Just show the trees the care wey dem deserve.”
If you wan sabi more about wetin go happen throughout November, abeg make you waka go DLNR website for tinyurl.com/2p9rx3zu.
Make Una Join Hand
Hawaii State Parks go host native tree planting and restoration waka today, dem go even dash free fruit tree and plant as long as e last. The whole thing go happen from 8:30 in the morning reach 12 for afternoon today for Sand Island State Recreation Area. If you wan join, register for rb.gy/7luigw. 🌴🎉
NOW IN BLACK AMERICAN SLANG
Arbor Day Vibes: Planting Season Starts Strong
🌳🌱 Yo, peeps all over the state are gearing up ’cause Arbor Day is poppin’ off today, and the green love is gonna roll out all November long. We’re talkin’ about that day where it’s all about them trees.
Molokai is stepping up its game, throwing its first Arbor Day shindig since the whole world got shook by that pandemic. And over in Maui, they’re getting real about keeping your yard safe from wildfires and what kinda greenery to put in the ground after the flames cool, all according to the word from the Department of Land and Natural Resources.
Heather McMillen, who’s running things as Hawaii State Urban Forester and boss of the Kaulunani Urban & Community Forestry Program, she’s like, “It’s that one special day we all get to big up trees and link up with folks who feel the same.” She’s saying having this day carved out lets everybody come together to big up trees, push the movement forward, and make memories that stick.
This day of tree love, locked in on the first Saturday in November, has been a thing in Hawaii since way back in 1905, if you check out the DLNR’s site. Hawaii does it different than the mainland, choosing November to get in tune with the rainy season’s kickoff, McMillen says.
Plus, November’s got that Makahiki season vibe—when it’s all about pausing to reflect and harvest. It makes Arbor Day hit just right in Hawaii at this time of year, McMillen adds.
Ali Lucas, who’s handling the programs over at the Molokai Land Trust and teaming up with Kaulunani for today’s Arbor Day gig, says it’s more than just another day. It’s ’bout setting time aside to give back to Mother Earth. “We’re usually just taking from the land, right?” Lucas points out. “So getting hands-on with native plants and hooking up the community with them, that’s key.”
Whether you’re snagging a tree from one of the many Arbor Day events or you’re planting one from the jump, Lucas says to celebrate by treating your plants like your kin—give them that love and attention.
And if you’re not about planting new roots, McMillen’s got other plans for showing love to your leafy friends. She’s like, “Look after your trees. See if they need a trim, make sure they’re quenched, and if they need mulch. Just shower them trees with the care they’re due.”
For the 411 on all the happenings this November, slide over to the DLNR’s site at tinyurl.com/2p9rx3zu.
Get Involved
Hawaii State Parks is laying down a native tree planting and restoration session today, plus they’re throwing in a giveaway of fruit trees and plants for the early birds. This is all going down from 8:30 in the morning to noon at Sand Island State Recreation Area. To jump in, hit up this link and register: rb.gy/7luigw. 🌴🎉
NOW IN ENGLISH
Statewide Arbor Day Celebrations Kick Off Today
🌳🌱 Across the state, excitement buzzes as Arbor Day festivities commence today, extending throughout the month of November—a period dedicated globally to the planting of trees.
This year, Molokai is set to host its inaugural Arbor Day event since the interruption caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Meanwhile, Maui’s program is tailored to tackle topics like firewise landscaping and provide guidance on what to plant post-wildfire, as announced in a Department of Land and Natural Resources press release.
“It’s that one day of the year when we can truly honor trees and come together with fellow enthusiasts,” expressed Heather McMillen, the DLNR’s Hawaii State Urban Forester and the coordinator of the Kaulunani Urban & Community Forestry Program. “Having a day set aside allows us to unify over this common cause, focusing our efforts to support one another and create lasting memories.”
The annual event, observed on the first Saturday of November, has been a Hawaiian tradition since 1905, the DLNR website reveals. Unlike several states on the mainland that celebrate Arbor Day in April, Hawaii’s observance in November coincides with the start of the rainy season, as highlighted by McMillen.
The month of November also aligns with the beginning of the Makahiki season—a period marked by reflection and harvest, lending even more significance to Arbor Day celebrations in Hawaii, McMillen noted.
Ali Lucas, the program manager for the Molokai Land Trust, which is coordinating today’s Arbor Day celebration with Kaulunani, emphasized the significance of the day, viewing it as a dedicated opportunity for giving back to the earth. “Often, we find ourselves in a cycle of constant consumption,” Lucas stated. “Engaging with native plants and distributing them within the community is of great importance.”
Lucas encourages everyone to honor the day by investing time in caring for plants, suggesting that they be treated with as much love and attention as one would offer a family member.
For those who wish to participate in the festivities without starting anew, McMillen proposes alternative ways to appreciate your trees, such as ensuring they are pruned, adequately watered, and mulched—showing them the care they truly deserve.
To discover more about the array of events lined up for November, please visit the DLNR website at tinyurl.com/2p9rx3zu.
Get Involved
Today, the Hawaii State Parks are organizing native tree planting and restoration activities, along with a complimentary giveaway of fruit trees and plants, available while stocks last. The gathering is scheduled from 8:30 AM to noon at the Sand Island State Recreation Area. To participate, register at rb.gy/7luigw. 🌴🎉
