10/02/2012
Esteemed Australian Naturalist Ian Hutton will speak at a public lecture sponsored by the National Tropical Botanical Garden and Kaua`i Community College.
Hutton has spent more than 30 years studying the ecology of Lord Howe Island and will share the richness of its flora and fauna. Similarities between Lord Howe Island and the Hawaiian Islands will become evident during Hutton’s talk.
Lord Howe Island
Tuesday, October 2, 2012
5:30 p.m.
Kaua`i Community College Cafeteria
3-1901 Kaumuali`i Highway, Līhu`e
Both NTBG and KCC share a common goal of quality education to truly change lives.
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Lord Howe Island - lecture by Ian Hutton at KCC
Haku Lei Making during October `Ohana Day
10/21/2012
Free haku lei making demonstration
Sunday, October 21
10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Southshore Visitors Center
(Gateway to McBryde Garden and Allerton Garden in the Lāwa`i Valley)
4425 Lāwa`i Road (across from Spouting Horn)
Po`ipū
Watch local artist Elvrine Chow create 'wili-style' haku (lei po`o) with fresh flowers and foliage. These lei are given to heal and honor, and in celebration of happy occasions.
`Ohana Day Events are held every third Sunday of the month to coincide with one of the weekly `Ohana Day tour offerings.
For driving directions, see: Map or Text Directions
For more information on this and other offerings, such as the December holiday craft fair, call 742-2433.
Free haku lei making demonstration
Sunday, October 21
10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Southshore Visitors Center
(Gateway to McBryde Garden and Allerton Garden in the Lāwa`i Valley)
4425 Lāwa`i Road (across from Spouting Horn)
Po`ipū
Watch local artist Elvrine Chow create 'wili-style' haku (lei po`o) with fresh flowers and foliage. These lei are given to heal and honor, and in celebration of happy occasions.
`Ohana Day Events are held every third Sunday of the month to coincide with one of the weekly `Ohana Day tour offerings.
For driving directions, see: Map or Text Directions
For more information on this and other offerings, such as the December holiday craft fair, call 742-2433.
“Dino and a Movie“ - a Family Fun Halloween Event
10/26/2012
“The dinosaurs are breeding!”
Featured Movie: Jurassic Park
Keiki Fun - Prizes and specials - Food Available for Purchase
Dress in costume suggested
Bone Dig and Much More; Photo Opps with Dinosaurs
Pizza, popcorn, shave ice and more; no coolers please
Fri. Oct. 26
NTBG’s Southshore Visitors Center in Po`ipū
4425 Lawai Road (across from Spouting Horn)
Gates open/activities begin 5:30 p.m.; movie at 7 p.m.
Suggested donation $5/car
Bring beach mat or beach chair
A family-friendly evening offered by the National Tropical Botanical Garden, alcohol & drug-free
For driving directions, see: Map or Text Directions
For more information, call 742-2433
“The dinosaurs are breeding!”
Featured Movie: Jurassic Park
Keiki Fun - Prizes and specials - Food Available for Purchase
Dress in costume suggested
Bone Dig and Much More; Photo Opps with Dinosaurs
Pizza, popcorn, shave ice and more; no coolers please
Fri. Oct. 26
NTBG’s Southshore Visitors Center in Po`ipū
4425 Lawai Road (across from Spouting Horn)
Gates open/activities begin 5:30 p.m.; movie at 7 p.m.
Suggested donation $5/car
Bring beach mat or beach chair
A family-friendly evening offered by the National Tropical Botanical Garden, alcohol & drug-free
For driving directions, see: Map or Text Directions
For more information, call 742-2433
`Ulu Cook-off, Tours during Aloha Festivals
10/27/2012
Once again, Kahanu Garden will offer an
`Ulu Cook-Off
during the Hāna Aloha Festival
Saturday, October 27
Hāna Ballpark
Stop by the Kahanu Garden booth at the festival and join in the fun, by entering your reciped dish (4 p.m.-5 p.m.) to be judged or simply purchase a three-recipe plate after judging.
Prizes will be awarded for: appetizers, soups, salads, main dishes, desserts
FREE* GUIDED TOURS
OF KAHANU GARDEN
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 27
10 a.m. to Noon
*present your Aloha Festival ribbon
Free self-guided tours (show Aloha Festival ribbon) available week leading up to Saturday events.
Calendar Note for December: Watch NTBG website for details on Dec. 8 Makahiki Open House & Craft Fair on Maui.
Once again, Kahanu Garden will offer an
`Ulu Cook-Off
during the Hāna Aloha Festival
Saturday, October 27
Hāna Ballpark
Stop by the Kahanu Garden booth at the festival and join in the fun, by entering your reciped dish (4 p.m.-5 p.m.) to be judged or simply purchase a three-recipe plate after judging.
Prizes will be awarded for: appetizers, soups, salads, main dishes, desserts
FREE* GUIDED TOURS
OF KAHANU GARDEN
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 27
10 a.m. to Noon
*present your Aloha Festival ribbon
Free self-guided tours (show Aloha Festival ribbon) available week leading up to Saturday events.
Calendar Note for December: Watch NTBG website for details on Dec. 8 Makahiki Open House & Craft Fair on Maui.
