All events free unless otherwise indicated.

SPECIAL

MA'ALAEA HARBOR CLEANUP, in conjunction with Community Work Day's "Litter Bugs Me" cleanup day campaign; 8:30 a.m. July 26; volunteers to meet in front of Pacific Whale Foundation's Ma'alaea store. Trash bags, gloves, tally cards, snacks and water will be provided; 808-856-8341 or e-mail jniles@pacificwhale.org.

TRAIL GRANT PROGRAM; the American Hiking Society is offering grants up to $5,000 to help maintain hiking trails; apply by Aug. 15; www.AmericanHiking.org.

COMING UP

WAHIAWA STORM DRAIN STENCILING; meet at Ho'ala School for project sponsored by city Department of Environmental Services; 8:30-11 a.m. July 22. Iwalani Sato at 780-8872 or www.cleanwaterhonolulu.com.

SUSTAINABILITY PANEL DISCUSSIONS; part of Rediscover Makiki Sunset in the Park, sponsored by city Department of Environmental Services; 4-10 p.m. July 25-26. Iwalani Sato at 780-8872 or www.cleanwaterhonolulu.com.

HAWAI'I STATE FARM FAIR; farm animals, petting zoo, country market, plant sales, entertainment, food demonstrations, workshops, agricultural-related contests; 10 a.m.-10 p.m. July 26 and 9 a.m.-5 p.m. July 27, Bishop Museum; admission $5 ($3 children 4-12); 375-6489.

WORM COMPOSTING WORKSHOP; learn vermicomposting, or recycling with earthworms; $30 fee includes mini-bin and starter colony of worms; 1 p.m. July 27, Manoa Gardens Elderly Housing Community Center, 2790 Kahaloa Drive; registration: 382-0432, waikikiworm@hawaii.rr.com.

SUSTAINABLE FOOD SYSTEMS O'AHU CONFERENCE, discussions of islandwide food projects, community gardens, green roofs, and more; registration: $50 (discounts available); 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. July 31 at the KEY Project Multi-Purpose Center, 47-200 Waihe'e Road, Kane'ohe; David A. Santistevan, executive director of Laulima Eco-friendly Alliance of Farms, 389-1819 or www.leafhawaii.org.

Send announcements, with contact name and phone number, to: For the Environment, Island Life, The Advertiser, P.O. Box 3110, Honolulu, HI 96802; or islandlife@honoluluadvertiser.com, with "For the Environment" in the subject line.