4-H petting zoo

The 4-H petting zoo, a senior project of Hallie Cristobal of Waimea High School, is a hit at the Garden Fair. Photo by Joan Conrow

LENSED Article and photos by Joan Conrow

Sunny skies greeted plant and flower enthusiasts at the 17th Annual Kaua`i Garden Fair at Kauai Community College.  Co-hosted by the Kauai County Farm Bureau and University of Hawaii College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources, the popular event featured informational talks on anthuriums, breadfruit, bananas, bees, orchids and insect pests, along with booths staffed by nonprofits and local businesses, a 4-H petting zoo and a food court. Judging from the smiles, folks had a wonderful time, with many purchasing plants for their own gardens.

Chris Delacruz, left, and John Planas of Ko`ula Nursery in Makaweli. Photo by Joan Conrow
Lael Bukoski helps with the 4-H caddy service. Photo by Joan Conrow
Rayven Orsatelli gives water to a baby goat. Photo by Joan Conrow
Farmer Jerry Ornellas gives a talk about growing bananas. Photo by Joan Conrow
Elvrine Chow of Heavenly Hakus, left, and Theresa Gordines of Tropical Flowers Express. Photo by Joan Conrow
Sandy Poehnelt of The Right Slice with one of her chocolate coconut macaroon pie. Photo by Joan Conrow
Madison, left, and Andriana Perreira enjoy the animals at the Fair. Photo by Joan Conrow
The 4-H petting zoo, a senior project of Hallie Cristobal of Waimea High School, is a hit at the Garden Fair. Photo by Joan Conrow
Ray Kahaunaele and Tiffani Keanini of Kaua`i Invasive Species Committee (KISC). Photo by Joan Conrow
Sarah and Amelia Styan volunteer at the Fair. Photo by Joan Conrow
From left, Lanaya Pajela, Vicki Bilderback and Melissa McFerrin Warrack of the Kaua`i County Farm Bureau staff the Kaua`i Grown booth. Photo by Joan Conrow
Chantal Rusaw of the Kaua`i 4-H Livestock Club, Photo by Joan Conrow

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