National Tropical Botanical Gardens

The National Tropical Botanical Gardens was chartered by the US Congress in 1964 as a privately supported research and educational institution. It mission is to be an internationally recognized leader and resource for the propagation, study and conservation of tropical plants, and to enlist the public to help protect and enrich the environment. The gardens that are part of this institution are Allerton Garden, Lawai Gardens and Limahuli Garden.

Location: Lawai Hawaii Telephone 808-742-2623

The Most Anticipated Upcoming HI Events Are: Made in Hawaii Festival Honolulu August 21 thru August 23 Maui County Fair Wailuku October 1 thru October 4 Kona Coffee Cultural Festival Kona November 6 thru November 15

Other upcoming events include: Waimea Lighted Christmas Parade Waimea December 19 Waimea Town Celebration Waimea February 18 thru February 19 Billabong Pro Maui women's surfing championship Maui December 8 12th Annual Traditional Mochi (rice cake) Pounding for New Year Wailea December 27 Hawaii Green Living Expo Honolulu February 5 thru February 6