Kahua Kukui was a class formed over a dozen years ago by Luke Center Director, Carri Morgan. Her vision was to create a course for students to not only enjoy being outdoors, but learn how to become stewards of the land along the way.
Kahua - A steward, someone who takes care of something, a guardian
Kukui - (Kukui nut tree) - Hundreds of years ago Hawaiians discovered that when the shells were removed from Kukui nuts and the kernels roasted clear oil could be pressed out. One of it's many uses was for light, creating the ability to form Kukui candles. In 1959 the Kukui nut tree became the state tree of Hawaii.
Kahua Kukui - Gaurdians of the light, the knowledge of how take care of the aina
The students in this class are these guardians in training. It will be up to this generation to learn about the world around us, understand how to care for it, and teach others why stewardship is so important.
Throughout this class we will not only learn about the island we live, but how to care for it. I am honored to be part of a program and amongst students that have recognized the importance and responsibility for taking action to ensure that future generations have the same opportunities.
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