The mission of the National Tropical Botanical Garden is to enrich life by perpetuating tropical plants, ecosystems, and cultural heritage.
Kauai, Maui, Hawaii, Florida
Joined June 2009
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On the south shore of #Kauai, Allerton Garden and McBryde Garden are open for limited tours Mon-Fri starting from our headquarters. Visit our website for details and updated information. ntbg.org/gardens/allerton/ and ntbg.org/gardens/mcbryde/
Following Hurricane Lowell and other weather challenges, Limahuli Garden will reopen on Oct. 15. For reservations and more details, visit ntbg.org/gardens/limahuli/
On August 19, 1964, we were chartered by the US Congress as "PTBG" (Pacific). Today we're NTBG (National) with 4 gardens in #Hawaii, 1 in #Florida and supporters around the world. Thank you all for your continued support! You can read our backstory here: ntbg.org/stories/60th-annive…
If you cover science, environment or climate beats, this is your chance to develop your understanding of the critical role plants play in all human and natural systems. Join us in Miami Nov. 8-14 for our Environmental Journalism Program. Apply by Aug 18: ntbg.org/news/ntbg-environme…
NTBG is now accepting applications for our Environmental #Journalism Program offered at The Kampong in #Miami, Florida Nov. 8-14. #Journalists covering science, the environment, and related subjects can apply now for this impactful program. Learn more: ntbg.org/news/ntbg-environme…
ICYMI: In May, NTBG's senior research botanist Dr. David Lorence received the prestigious José Cuatrecasas Medal for Excellence in Tropical Botany in Washington DC. Read more about his contributions to science:
naturalhistory.si.edu/resear…
Thanks to @nytimestravel for including our #Miami (Coconut Grove) garden The Kampong in “7 Gardens So Serene, You Won’t Believe They’re in the City.” 🌿. We look forward to welcoming you to this serene, green oasis soon...
nytimes.com/2026/07/20/trave…
If you're in #Miami and haven't visited (or if it has been a while), take time out to enjoy The Kampong in Coconut Grove. Named "Best Place to Feel Like You're Not in Miami", The Kampong is an oasis of calm and tropical beauty near the heart of the city. miaminewtimes.com/best-of-mi…
If you're on #Maui, join us June 23 and 24 for Roots and resources: Maui Indigenous Cropping systems. See This event includes visits to our #breadfruit collection and a tour of Mahele Farm. You can help support local ag and food security in #Hawaii.
We are sad to learn of the passing of Dr. Peter Raven. Peter was long associated with NTBG and a recipient of the Robert Allerton Award for Excellence in Tropical Botany. The positive impact he had on fellow botanists will continue long into the future. news.mongabay.com/2026/04/pe…
Glad to see Kevin, our plant records manager, presenting at the LIS Research Forum at @uhmanoa. Many people aren't aware of the importance of documenting and managing plant records for a botanical garden.
hawaii.edu/lis/kevin-houck-p…
Mark you calendars #Kauai! Saturday, May 16 we are hosting the Loulu Love Fest -- a full-on celebration of #Hawaii's only native palms. Lots of activities, demonstrations, art, plant giveaways, garden walks and more... ntbg.org/events/loulu-love-f…
We are very pleased to see our Breadfruit Institute's director emeritus Dr. Diane Ragone recognized for #EarthMonth as a leader making a positive difference for our planet. thestoryexchange.org/earth-m… via The Story Exchange
Sharing a palm poem by writer W.S. Merwin, a great friend of NTBG and long-time resident and palm collector on #Maui. We remember William and his garden fondly. The poem was shared by The Merwin Conservancy.
Mark you calendars #Kauai! Saturday, May 16 we are hosting the Loulu Love Fest -- a full-on celebration of #Hawaii's only native palms. Lots of activities, demonstrations, art, plant giveaways, garden walks and more... ntbg.org/events/loulu-love-f…
Following a powerful storm, Kahanu Garden and Preserve on #Maui is beginning recovery efforts. While our gardens on Kauai remained largely unaffected, East Maui had over 30 inches of rainfall and 70+ mph wind gusts. Read more about our recovery here: ntbg.org/news/storm-recovery…
Have you ever seen the state flower of #Hawaii? Look for it at our Lāwa‘i Gardens Visitor Center on #Kauai. In Hawaiian it's called ma‘o hau hele (Hibiscus brackenridgei). ntbg.org/database/plants/det…
Botanical illustrator and author Wendy Hollender and this year's cohort of artists have returned to study and practice drawing plants at NTBG headquarters. If you're on #Kauai, mark your calendar for our Florilegium Art Exhibit March 13 -May 2. ntbg.org/events/florilegium-…
Mahalo to our colleagues from Pacific Farmer Organisations and the Ministry of Environment Lands and Agricultural Development (MELAD) in Kiribati 🇰🇮 for coming to visit our Regenerative Organic Breadfruit Agroforest demonstration on #Kauai to discuss #breadfruit in the Pacific.
