PLT Blog
Elks & Masons Support Kalili Waena Project
The longest Project Lemon Tree pergola is in construction starting with a new 150 foot long walkway, thanks to generous donations by the Elks Club and the Mason's Union. The Elks Club, lead by Gloria Yao and Uli Cutter, have been working with Principal Dan Larkin and...
Fern Elementary Lemon Tree Update
A year later, we were back at Fern Elementary School in Kalihi to visit Jessica Canyon's class and checkup on the Project Lemon Tree installation. We're happy to report that all four meyer lemon trees are healthy and producing lemons! Scale & Ants Removed One tree...
Lanakila Senior Center Gets Zesty
Project Lemon Tree has entered a new phase of supporting residential citrus growers via Zoom. This meets our mission of increasing urban tree growth. In fact, it's proving to be a superior model of growing in that most tree planting programs see huge percentages of...
Kalihi Waena Elementary Breaks Ground!
Kalihi Waena Elementary broke ground today on the longest pergola that Project Lemon Tree has seen yet! Principal Daniel Larkin and Vice Principal Debra Heyer welcomed Elks Club sponsors Gloria Yau and Uli Cutter as well as the Mason's Union. The pergola is planning...
How to Learn Anywhere With Project Lemon Tree
Do you want to bring Project Lemon Tree to your classroom but don’t know how to grow lemons in your location? Fear not! With some good planning and a willing team, you can leverage lemons to learn in even the most unlikely of climates.
3 Reasons Why Lemon Trees Make the Best Gifts
We’re making our lemon trees available to you at our Honolulu office for a suggested donation of at least $20 each. You can get one for everyone on your holiday gift list and support our 3Ps: People, Planet, and Philanthropies! Here are three reasons why lemon trees make the best gifts.
Webling Elementary School Embraces Innovation in Project-Based Learning
After successfully planting 10 lemon trees last school year, Webling Elementary School has set a great example of innovation during COVID-19. Now they plan to expand their Project Lemon Tree program even further.
Project Lemon Tree Supports Kahauiki Village
Project Lemon Tree supported Kahauiki Village, a plantation style community development in Honolulu designed to house Hawaii’s homeless families, with a dozen lemon trees today. Key folks on site to plant the trees included Duane Kirisu, Steve Masur, Allen Kamemoto...
Fern Elementary Know Lemon Trellises!
Thanks to funding from Kamehameha Schools, 5th Grade classes at Fern Elementary in Honolulu planted four lemon tree installs as part of their Project Lemon Tree Curriculum series. Uncle Steve worked with 67 students and three teachers to plant, build, and learn.
Kalani High School Pergola Dedication
On Saturday, February 9, 2020, Kalani High School dedicated their new Project Lemon Tree pergola and planted six lemon trees. Mahalo goes out to everyone who helped bring this program to campus, including our dedicated project sponsors Rotary Club of East Honolulu, American Savings Bank, and MLH Hawaii Foundation.