NTBG Upcoming Events

Weekly Aloha Market — Ongoing

Everything from fresh fruits and vegetables to noodles, spices, sweets, treats and items like jewelry, clothing, art and household and family accessories will be available for purchase — all outdoors, sold in conditions that follow strict safety and health protocols. Every Thursday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Free hula show at 12:30 p.m. during the Aloha Market. Call (808) 742 – 2623 for more information.

Webinar: Celebrating New Hawaiian Plant Discoveries in 2021 — Dec. 1

For decades, NTBG has been roaming the mountains and valleys of the Hawaiian island of Kaua‘i by foot, helicopter, rappelling and using drones. Join NTBG Field Biologist Ken Wood and Drone Program manager Ben Nyberg in celebrating new discoveries of rare and endangered plants in 2021. Folks who attend the webinar live will have a chance to vote for the NTBG’s Most Exciting Plant Discovery of 2021! Registration Required.

NTBG Holiday Craft Fair/Plant Sale — Dec. 2 

NTBG will be hosting a Holiday Aloha Market (Craft Fair and Plant Sale) on Thursday, Dec. 2 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the NTBG South Shore Visitors Center (across from Spouting Horn). Enjoy outdoor shopping for local holiday gifts from over 50 vendors with plant sale (mix of native and tropical NTBG-grown plants), ono grinds from food trucks, hula performances, music, entertainment all in a beautiful, outdoor garden setting. Safety protocols in place.

Limahuli Garden Plant Sale — Dec. 12

Limahuli Garden in Hāʻena will host a plant sale Sunday, Dec. 12 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. They will offer native plants, Polynesian plants (kalo, wauke, pia, etc.) and vegetable starts for sale. While supplies last, each guest will receive a free māmaki plant with their plant purchase.

Botanical Artists Workshop — 2022

NTBG is expecting to welcome back their botanical artists from Jan. 31 to Feb. 18, 2022.

This will be botanical instructor Wendy Hollender’s 12th year teaching botanical illustration at NTBG. The upcoming botanical illustration workshop is scheduled to be offered in three one-week segments (week 1, 2, 3). Details and sign up info at this link: https://drawbotanical.com/community-event/botanical-illustration-intensive-workshop-in-kauai-hawaii/