05/12/2013National Tropical Botanical Garden
is pleased to continue a well-loved island tradition
Mother’s Day Open House
Sunday, May 12
This marks the 25th Open House offered on this special day
for Moms and Families
This year we are offering free, go-at-your-own pace walking tours of the enchanting Allerton Garden in the verdant Lāwa‘i Valley, and much more!
The family-friendly event begins at NTBG’s Southshore Visitors Center across from Spouting Horn. Enjoy crafts, keiki fun, food for purchase, and register for one of the door prizes. Board a Garden vehicle for a spectacular trip into the Valley, where you will be welcomed by staff and volunteers as you start your exploration. The Allerton Garden abounds with tropical plants, water features, and statuary.
Transportation into the Valley is first-come, first-served.
First tram into Garden departs 9:30 a.m.
You must be in line by 1 p.m. for the last tram into the Valley.
Wear comfortable walking shoes.
Be eco-friendly by bringing your own reusable water bottle.
And remember...our Gift Shop has great gifts for Mom.
For driving directions, see:
Map or
Text Directions
For more information, call 742-2433
05/19/2013This month NTBG's 'Ohana Day Event features three of Kaua'i's professional artists offering three different painting classes.
Sunday, May 19, 2013 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
Register in Advance with Instructor; enrollment limited
Painting Exotic Tropical Flowers in Watercolor with Marionette
$40/student. All materials are included and beginners are welcome.
Call Marionette (808) 631-9173, www.kauaiartclasses.blogspot.com
Watercolor Landscape with Patrice Pendarvis
$40/student. All materials are included and beginners are welcome.
Call Patrice (808) 635-2930, www.patricependarvis.com
Plein Air Oil Painting with Dawn Lundquist
$57/student. All material are included and beginners are welcome.
Call Dawn (808) 635-2785, www.lundquiststudios.com
These are offered as part of NTBG's monthly 'Ohana Day Event series held on the third Sunday of each month.
At NTBG's Southshore Visitors Center, 4425 Lāwa`i Road, Po`ipū
For driving directions, see: Map or Text Directions
For more information, call 742-2433 05/21/2013 Tuesday, May 21 from 5:30-7 pm.
Free public lecture 'Paradise on Paper - Captain Cook’s Artists in the Pacific'
by Richard E. Hanna, NTBG Librarian
KCC Cafeteria in Campus Center
3-1901 Kaumuali`i Highway, Līhu`e
Captain Cook’s sailings were voyages of discovery, carrying trained observers: artists, astronomers, and naturalists. The artists that shipped out with Cook tried, very successfully in their own unique styles to capture 'Paradise on Paper'. This presentation will highlight the images created during these voyages.
(see full press release and photo:
click here)
The event is presented by the National Tropical Botanical Garden and Kaua`i Community College as part of its "Around the World of Plants" public lecture series. NTBG and KCC share a common goal of quality education to truly change lives.
