Libby Leonard
Writer at Freelance
Journalist. (She/her/hers) Bylines: @nytimes @natgeo, @sfgate @guardian @civileats @modernfarmer @yesmagazine @vol1brooklyn
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1 week ago |
economichardship.org | Libby Leonard
“Our [cultural] diets are healthy, but food is expensive, and when it’s expensive, many move away from that diet to something more affordable—and a lot of that affordable food is not healthy for us,” Ching said. In October 2023, KALO HCC published an about their Portland kalo project, describing how establishing the māla in the continental U.S. connected people to the land, improved their mental health, and created a sense of place for Native Hawaiian community members.
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1 week ago |
hawaii.com | Libby Leonard
Nestled in one of Hawaiʻi’s most lush and ecologically diverse regions, the National Tropical Botanical Garden (NTBG) is a haven for plant lovers and nature seekers alike. Home to the world’s largest collection of native Hawaiian flora, it offers more than scenic strolls—it’s a living classroom, a conservation hub, and a tribute to Hawaiian cultural wisdom.
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2 weeks ago |
civileats.com | Libby Leonard
In the Kumulipo, the Hawaiian creation story, the goddess Ho‘ohōkūkalani gives birth to a stillborn son, who is buried in the fertile soil. In her grief, she waters the soil with her tears, and a sprout emerges, becoming the first kalo plant. This plant nourishes her second-born son, Hāloa, the first Native Hawaiian.
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3 weeks ago |
hawaii.com | Libby Leonard
In Hawaiʻi, the land feeds more than the body—it feeds the soul. From the lush valleys of Kauaʻi to the volcanic slopes of the Hawaiian Islands, farms here are steeped in history, community, and aloha ʻāina—a deep love and respect for the soil. Exploring these farms isn’t just about tasting tropical fruits or seeing where coffee grows. It’s a journey into the heart of each island’s culture and stories.
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3 weeks ago |
hawaii.com | Libby Leonard
On any given morning in Hawaiʻi, just after the sun breaks across lava rock cliffs or filters through ironwood trees, the scent of roasted coffee and sweet papaya begins to rise and mingle with the sea breeze. This is when the islands’ farmers markets come alive—colorful, musical, and rich with the spirit of aloha. This is our Hawaii Farmers Market Guide to help you discover how they connect Hawaiʻi’s land, people, and food.
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RT @CivilEats: A Native Hawaiian community in the Pacific Northwest grows taro (kalo) for health and well-being, to connect with their anci…
My latest story for @CivilEats covering the Native Hawaiian community in Oregon growing kalo and community. Big mahalo to my editors Momo Chang and Margo True. Also a big mahalo to @econhardship for co-publishing and supporting the story. https://t.co/rZ9VgSGV6I
RT @TheYurokTribe: This @grist and @Underscorenews story is the most captivating and comprehensive chronicle of the Klamath dam removal cam…