09/23/2026
Many things can be true at the same time.
It’s okay to ask your lei maker or florist about their sourcing practices. Many within our lei-making community are actively engaged in sustainable practices, whether that means growing their own kinolau or practicing pono sourcing and cultivation of kuleana lei.
There is also important work happening around stewardship, restoration, cultivation, and responsible sourcing that deserves to be part of this conversation. Kuleana maile, for example, is worth learning more about.
Each of our islands faces different ecological challenges within our native forests, so it’s important that we understand the work already happening on the ground to mālama and restore them.
Let’s continue these conversations with care, curiosity, and respect for the people doing this work, while keeping our shared focus on mālama ʻāina. 🌿🫶🏽
