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DEC 27, 2024
Thanks to our community of staff, supporters, and partners, we celebrated many wins for tropical plants on our 60th anniversary year.
By Jon Letman
JAN 14, 2024
Delve into the deep-rooted connections ʻilima shares with people and place, and how asking ‘who is ʻilima’ rather than ‘what is ʻilima’ can open up a whole new world of understanding.
By Kapiʻolani Ching

JAN 28, 2024
Read our Q&A with the author, an alum of our Environmental Journalism program, and explore how plants are not just passive life forms, but sensitive, deliberate, and — in their own way — intelligent beings.
By Jon Letman

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Recent Stories

OCT 8, 2024

In a first, scientists use drones to discover rare Hawaiian plants

Scientists in Hawai‛i have achieved what is believed to be the first new species discovery using aerial drone technology.
JUNE 5, 2024

The Hands & Hearts of Lei Makers

Enjoy these behind-the-scenes photos by Erica Taniguchi that celebrate the hands and hearts of lei makers
JUNE 25, 2024

The Baobab as Humanity’s Tree of Life

Prof. Rashford spoke with NTBG about his book Baobab: The Hadza of Tanzania and the Baobab as Humanity’s Tree of Life

From the Magazine

October 8, 2024

Olonā Rewoven

Restoring Our Bonds With the World’s Strongest Plant Fiber
October 8, 2024

A Partnership in Pursuit of Revival

Once nearly extinct, Ka Palupalu o Kanaloa sees a hard-fought resurgence.

NTBG in the News

February 1, 2025

Makahiki in Hāna, Maui

How an entire community comes together to celebrate the season
January 14, 2025

These ʻulu lovers battle the wind and rain to nurture Kauaʻi trees

You can’t talk about the National Tropical Botanical Garden without mentioning the Breadfruit Institute.
January 13, 2025

Community conservation program pairs native plants with forever homes

Grow Aloha pairs native plants with their forever homes.

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Highlights

Oct 8, 2024

Bromeliad Conservation and Education at The Kampong: Protecting Our Canopy Ecosystems

Florida is home to a diverse range of flora, including 16 native bromeliad species and two natural hybrids. These unique plants play a critical role in their ecosystems.
Sep 18, 2024

Lāʻī: Life Lessons from the Kī Plant

Though often overlooked, lāʻī (also known as tī or kī) has nurtured people for generations. Erica Taniguchi explores the many ways lāʻī keeps her connected to the past while also guiding her into the future.
May 22, 2024

Photo Gallery: Into the World of One of Hawaiʻi’s Rarest Palms

Loulu (Pritchardia spp.) is Hawaiʻi’s only native palm genus. Get to know one of the rarest loulu palms—Pritchardia woodii.

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The Light Eaters: An interview with author Zoë Schlanger

January 28, 2025

Zoë Schlanger. Photo by Yael Malka By Jon Letman Environmental journalist Zoë Schlanger, a staff […]

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Grow Aloha: ʻIlima

January 14, 2025

Grow Aloha Podcast: ʻIlima By Kapiʻolani Ching, Communications Coordinator Featuring Cheryl Kaʻuhane Lupenui and Mia […]

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Plant Wins of 2024

December 27, 2024

By Jon Letman Thanks to our community of staff, supporters, and partners, we celebrated many […]

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A Lei for a Flourishing Future

December 18, 2024

Lei Legacies: December 2024 2024 marks the 60th anniversary of the National Tropical Botanical Garden. […]

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