See how uala and lettuces grow

Get in with your inner farmer during two "field days" hosted by the University of Hawaii’s College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources.

» A "pop-up" vegetable science event on red- and green-leaf lettuces runs 9-10:30 a.m. Thursday at the Poamoho Research Station, 65-602 Kaukonahua Road in Waialua. Call 622-4185.

» Learn about varieties of sweet potato, 9 a.m.-noon Saturday at the Waimanalo Experiment Station, 41-698 Ahiki St. Call 259-7201.