Now in its 15th year, the Grow Hawaiian Festival at Amy B. H. Greenwell Garden in Captain Cook will be celebrating native Hawaiian plant elders this year on Saturday, Feb. 28, starting at 9 a.m.

Pineapple, plumeria and bird of paradise — people associate these iconic species with Hawaii, yet they aren’t Hawaiian. They’re foreign introductions, brought to these islands by people from other ...

The strong relationship between Hawai‘i’s land and people is widely recognized. However, not many people understand just how much the people of Hawai‘i rely on the environment for overall health and ...

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - The National Tropical Botanical Garden is launching a new program to further its mission to restore relationships between the people of Hawaii and the islands’ native plants ...

Islands are outposts for botanical marvels. These water-bound outcroppings often are home to some of the world's rarest plants, especially if they're far removed from other landmasses. Hawaii is the ...

Native Hawaiian Plant Society volunteers and community members plant a tree at a workday along Olowalu Stream in Maui in 2021. “We’re in the midst of a heartbreaking wildlife extinction crisis, losing ...

VOLCANO VILLAGE, Hawaii -- Those who walk the trail to view Kīlauea, often pass several native Hawaiian plant species without even realizing it. KITV4 spoke with Danya Weber of 'Laulima Hawaii', an ...

Our islands have few dangers except for rare volcanic eruptions, earthquakes and hurricanes. Excessive exposure to the sun can be dangerous, and carelessness can cause accidents while hiking in the ...

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - You can now explore Hawaii’s stunning collection of flora without ever leaving your computer. The Bishop Museum and state Museum of Natural and Cultural History have ...

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