National Tropical Botanical Garden - NTBG - “The Garden”
Do you know :
·National Tropical Botanical Garden or “NTBG” is not an individual garden, but rather an institution with four gardens and three preserves in the Hawaiian Islands, and a garden in Florida?
·although “National” is in its name, NTBG is not a government agency, but instead a non-profit? That the name comes from being the only congressionally recognized tropical botanical garden in the United States?
·the institution chose Kaua‘i as the place to establish its national headquarters, as well as three of its gardens and its largest preserve? (McBryde Garden and Allerton Garden on the south shore and Limahuli Garden and Preserve on the north shore)
·NTBG’s programs of discovery, scientific research, conservation, and education are core to its mission?
·NTBG’s programs expand out from its gardens...throughout the Hawaiian Islands, throughout the Pacific Islands, and throughout other places in the tropical world?
·that native Hawaiian plants are more endangered than any plants in the United States and NTBG has the largest collection of these plants in existence? (Hawai‘i species account for 42% of the Endangered Species List.)
·NTBG botanists have discovered dozens of new species in Hawai‘i, including one on the bombing target island of Kaho‘olawe?
·that NTBG’s botanists will scale towering cliffs and hang on ropes from helicopters to save a plant?
·during field expeditions to the Marquesas, the Garden’s botanists discovered more than 60 new species?
·NTBG’s Breadfruit Institute is working with other countries to use breadfruit as a solution to hunger in the tropics?
·scientific discoveries made at NTBG include finding a plant compound which has anti-HIV properties? (The drug Prostratin, developed from the compound, is in clinical trials.)
·NTBG’s mission includes the preservation of ecosystems and cultural knowledge?
·hundreds of Kaua‘i schoolchildren visit the gardens every year?
·through NTBG young adults are learning not only to preserve the ‘āina, but gaining skills that will help them in their careers?
·NTBG has 8 pre-through-12 programs, 6 university and professional programs, and about 10 other programs in collaboration with institutes of higher learning? That NTBG does regular lectures and workshops for the general public?
·that NTBG has the first LEED-certified building on Kaua‘i, recognizing environmentally conscious design and construction? (LEED Gold Certification)
·the gardens of the NTBG are some of the most beautiful in the world and have often been on the “10 best lists”?
·the Garden is supported primarily through contributions from individuals?
·that every bit of support — through contributions, memberships, and/or volunteering — helps carry out NTBG’s mission?
The mission of the National Tropical Botanical Garden is to
enrich life through
discovery, scientific research, conservation, and education
by perpetuating
the survival of plants, ecosystems, and cultural knowledge of tropical regions.
Coming the ANNUAL LABOR DAY GARDEN ISLAND MOTOR CROSS RACE – Saturday the A&B riders on a new trail from Moloaa to Anahola qualifying; then it’s race Sunday for more information call CARL RAMIREZ at 808-651-3904; the it’s the MEADOW GOLD HEALTH BABY CONTEST 2010 – it’s all about the babies!!! Enjoy
Last Updated ( Wednesday, 01 September 2010 )
Mark your Wala'au Calendars
Written by Wala'auNews
Thursday, 06 May 2010
Events and Happenings in Our Community
Let's send our prayers and well wishes to JIM TREADWAY for a speedy recovery from Cancer. You can send him a "GET WELL" message by email -
; or mail - 1200 Carillon Point, Kirkland, WA 98033; or phone - 425-803-5565.
We congratulate TIRE WAREHOUSE, Sharron, George & Laurie on their 35th Anniversary serving Kauai's Community
August 26, Thursday, 6p-12Midnight, Vidinha Stadium, KAUAI COUNTY FARM FAIR. Shows, games, rides, music, food, displays, and more. for Info call 808-337-9944 or go to www.kauaifarmfair.org
August 27, Friday, 7:30p, Kauai Community College Performing Arts Center, KEOLA BEAMER & RAIATEA ISLAND TOUR with special appearance by SPRING WIND QUINTET. Contact
for more info.
August 27, Friday, 6p-12Midnight, Vidinha Stadium, KAUAI COUNTY FARM FAIR. Shows, games, rides, music, food, displays, and more. for Info call 808-337-9944 or go to www.kauaifarmfair.org
August 28, Saturday, 12Noon-12Midnight, Vidinha Stadium, KAUAI COUNTY FARM FAIR. Shows, games, rides, music, food, displays, and more. for Info call 808-337-9944 or go to www.kauaifarmfair.org
August 29, Sunday, 12Noon - 11p, Vidinha Stadium, KAUAI COUNTY FARM FAIR. Shows, games, rides, music, food, displays, and more. for Info call 808-337-9944 or go to www.kauaifarmfair.org
September 18, Saturday, 7p, Kauai Beach Resort, RED STICK RAMBLERS Concert; a rare young roots band with a unique hybrid of Cajun, honky tonk, and wing. For ticket & information call 808-245-7464 or go to www.kauai-concert.org
October 2, Saturday, 9a-5p, Kapaa Beach Park, 14TH ANNUAL COCONUT FESTIVAL, everything coconut, food, entertainment, contests, fun, fun, fun. For more info call 808-651-3273
October 3, Sunday, 3p, Kauai Community College Performing Arts Center, ZEMLINSKY QUARTET Concert - a Czech string ensemble whose repertoire is far ranging, works by many leading composers, including contemporary music. For ticket & information call 808-245-7464 or go to www.kauai-concert.org
October 3, Sunday, 11a-4p, Kapaa Beach Park, 14TH ANNUAL COCONUT FESTIVAL, everything coconut, food, entertainment, contests, fun, fun, fun. For more info call 808-651-3273
October 23, Saturday, 7p, Kauai Community College Performing Arts Center, it's ERNESTINE ANDERSON & HOUSTON PERSON - Ernestine on vocals & Houston on saxophone, these jazz legends perform at KCCPAC. For ticket & information call 808-245-7464 or go to www.kauai-concert.org
January 9, 2011; Sunday, 3p, Kauai Community College Performing Arts Center, the BERKLEE RESIDENCY CONCERT - music from the Berklee College of Music with proceeds for a scholarship fund. For ticket & information call 808-245-7464 or go to www.kauai-concert.org
March 13, 2011; Sunday, 3p, Kauai Community College Performing Arts Center, JOYCE YANG Concert - a gifted young pianist with million-volt stage presence. For ticket & information call 808-245-7464 or go to www.kauai-concert.org
June 25, 2011; Saturday, 4p, location TBA, it the 4TH ANNUAL RED CLAY JAZZ FESTIVAL. For ticket & information call 808-245-7464 or go to www.kauai-concert.org
TREASURERS OF KAUAI and NIIHAU. For more info call the Kauai Museum at 808-245-6931.
Ongoing, the restoration of KILAUEA LIGHTHOUSE. The Kilauea Point Historic Preservation Committee has personalized bricks from the Original Lighthouse and asks you kokua by buying a bit of history. For more information go to www.kilauealighthouse.org
Ongoing, Thursday, Kauai Qi Center, 10-11a, FREE, QIGONG CLASSES FOR SENIORS gentle sitting forms for ages 65+, call 808-639-4300 for more info.
Last Updated ( Friday, 27 August 2010 )
Wala'au Showtimes
Written by WalaauNews
Sunday, 07 March 2010
Watch Wala'au on Oceanic Time Warner Cable channel #6 every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday; 7:00am, 12:NOON, 4:00pm, 7:00pm and 12:MIDNIGHT - and you can WATCH, LISTEN AND FEEL WALA`AU 27/7 ON THE WEB - go to http://thegardenisland.com/app/walaau/ - and no forget to tell all your friends on the mainland and beyond they can see our current and last 4 shows...on the web. ENJOY!!
