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National Tropical Botanical Garden @ntbgarden.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

On August 19, 1964, we were chartered by the US Congress as "Pacific Tropical Botanical Garden." Today we're National (NTBG) with 4 gardens in Hawaii, 1 in Florida, and supporters around the world. Thank you all for your continued support! You can read our backstory here: ntbg.org/stories/60th...

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National Tropical Botanical Garden @ntbgarden.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

If you cover science, environment or climate beats, this is your chance to develop your understanding of the critical role plants play in all human and natural systems. Join us in Miami Nov. 8-14 for our 21st yearly Environmental Journalism Program. Apply by Aug 18: ntbg.org/news/ntbg-en...

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Apply for the National Tropical Botanical Garden's Environmental Journalism Program at The Kampong in Miami - National Tropical Botanical Garden

Offered in Miami, Florida November 8-14, 2026 The Hawai‘i-based National Tropical Botanical Garden (NTBG) is […]

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National Tropical Botanical Garden @ntbgarden.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

NTBG is now accepting applications for our Environmental Journalism Program offered at The Kampong in #Miami, Florida Nov. 8-14. If you are a working journalist covering science, the environment, and related subjects, apply now for this impactful program. Learn more: ntbg.org/news/ntbg-en...

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Apply for the National Tropical Botanical Garden's Environmental Journalism Program at The Kampong in Miami - National Tropical Botanical Garden

Offered in Miami, Florida November 8-14, 2026 The Hawai‘i-based National Tropical Botanical Garden (NTBG) is […]

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National Tropical Botanical Garden @ntbgarden.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

ICYMI: In May, NTBG's senior research botanist Dr. David Lorence received the prestigious José Cuatrecasas Medal for Excellence in Tropical Botany in Washington DC. Read more about his contributions to science: naturalhistory.si.edu/research/bot...

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National Tropical Botanical Garden @ntbgarden.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

Thanks to the New York Times for including our #Miami (Coconut Grove) garden The Kampong in “7 Gardens So Serene, You Won’t Believe They’re in the City.” 🌿. We look forward to welcoming you to this serene, green oasis soon... www.nytimes.com/2026/07/20/t...

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National Tropical Botanical Garden @ntbgarden.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

If you're in #Miami and haven't visited (or if it has been a while), take time out to enjoy The Kampong in Coconut Grove. Named "Best Place to Feel Like You're Not in Miami", The Kampong is an oasis of calm and tropical beauty near the heart of the city. www.miaminewtimes.com/best-of-miam...

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National Tropical Botanical Garden @ntbgarden.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

If you're on #Maui, join us June 23 and 24 for Roots and resources: Maui Indigenous Cropping systems. See This event includes visits to our #breadfruit collection and a tour of Mahele Farm. You can help support local ag and food security in #Hawaii.

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National Tropical Botanical Garden @ntbgarden.bsky.social · 29/04/2026

We are sad to learn of the passing of Dr. Peter Raven. Peter was long associated with NTBG and a recipient of the Robert Allerton Award for Excellence in Tropical Botany. The positive impact he had on fellow botanists will continue long into the future. news.mongabay.com/2026/04/pete...

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Peter Raven, botanist and advocate for biodiversity, has died, aged 89

Life on Earth is often described as a web, but for much of modern science it was catalogued as a ledger: names, specimens, distributions, relationships drawn in careful lines. Over the course of the 2...

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National Tropical Botanical Garden @ntbgarden.bsky.social · 27/04/2026

Glad to see Kevin, our plant records manager, presenting at the LIS Research Forum at @universityofhawaii.bsky.social. Many people aren't aware of the importance of documenting and managing plant records for a botanical garden. www.hawaii.edu/lis/kevin-ho...

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Kevin Houck Presents at LIS Research Forum – Library and Information Science Program

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National Tropical Botanical Garden @ntbgarden.bsky.social · 09/04/2026

Mark you calendars #Kauai! Saturday, May 16 we are hosting the Loulu Love Fest -- a full-on celebration of #Hawaii's only native palms. Lots of activities, demonstrations, art, plant giveaways, garden walks and more... ntbg.org/events/loulu...

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Loulu Love Fest - National Tropical Botanical Garden

Celebrate Hawaiʻi's native palms with free garden admission, educational activities, and a free loulu adoption!

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National Tropical Botanical Garden @ntbgarden.bsky.social · 02/04/2026

Pleased to see our Breadfruit Institute's director emeritus Dr. Diane Ragone recognized for #EarthMonth as a leader making a positive difference for our planet. thestoryexchange.org/earth-month-... via The Story Exchange @thestoryexchange.bsky.social

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National Tropical Botanical Garden @ntbgarden.bsky.social · 01/04/2026

Sharing a palm poem by writer W.S. Merwin, a great friend of NTBG and long-time resident and palm collector on #Maui. We remember William and his garden fondly. The poem was shared by The Merwin Conservancy.

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National Tropical Botanical Garden @ntbgarden.bsky.social · 26/03/2026

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Loulu Love Fest - National Tropical Botanical Garden

Celebrate Hawaiʻi's native palms with free garden admission, educational activities, and a free loulu adoption!

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National Tropical Botanical Garden @ntbgarden.bsky.social · 18/03/2026

Following an extremely powerful storm, Kahanu Garden and Preserve on #Maui is beginning recovery efforts. While our gardens on Kauai remained largely unaffected, East Maui had over 30 inches of rainfall and 70+ mph wind gusts. Read more about our recovery here: ntbg.org/news/storm-r...

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National Tropical Botanical Garden @ntbgarden.bsky.social · 04/03/2026

Have you ever seen the state flower of #Hawaii? Look for it at our Lawa'i Gardens Visitor Center on #Kauai. In Hawaiian it's called ma'o hau hele (Hibiscus brackenridgei). www.ntbg.org/database/pla...

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National Tropical Botanical Garden @ntbgarden.bsky.social · 26/02/2026

Botanical illustrator and author Wendy Hollender and this year's cohort of artists have returned to study and practice drawing plants at NTBG headquarters. If you're on #Kauai, mark your calendar for our Florilegium Art Exhibit March 13 -May 2. ntbg.org/events/flori...

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National Tropical Botanical Garden @ntbgarden.bsky.social · 20/02/2026

We were very pleased to welcome colleagues from Pacific Farmer Organisations and the Ministry of Environment, Lands and Agricultural Development (MELAD) in Kiribati to our Regenerative Organic Breadfruit Agroforest demonstration on #Kauai to discuss #breadfruit in the Pacific.

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National Tropical Botanical Garden @ntbgarden.bsky.social · 11/02/2026

🌱 As we continue our 5-year journey of looking to planting oli (chants) for inspiration, 2026 brings us to the Year of the Kupu (sprout)—a phase of emergence and new growth. Read more here: ntbg.org/stories/year...

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Year of the Kupu - National Tropical Botanical Garden

We are looking to planting oli, Hawaiian chants that ask for growth. 2026 is the year of the kupu, celebrated in this artwork by Tressa Hoppe.

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National Tropical Botanical Garden @ntbgarden.bsky.social · 14/01/2026

An interesting article about how increased collaboration between the world's botanical gardens could have a positive effect on plant conservation. We are glad our staff was able to contribute to the original research. Learn more: www.earth.com/news/connect...

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Connecting the world’s botanic gardens could help save thousands of plants

Botanic gardens hold a third of Earth’s plant species, but broken data systems are slowing conservation when climate risks are rising.

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National Tropical Botanical Garden @ntbgarden.bsky.social · 23/12/2025

2025 wasn't only a year of challenges, it was also a year of success and progress. Here are 8 examples of encouraging Plant Wins made possible with your support. Thank you for helping us throughout the year. Happy Holidays and Healthy Plants to all! ntbg.org/stories/plan...

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Plant Wins of 2025 - National Tropical Botanical Garden

By Jon Letman Thanks to our community of staff, supporters, and partners, 2025 was a […]

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National Tropical Botanical Garden @ntbgarden.bsky.social · 28/10/2025

NTBG scientists and partners have published a description of Lysimachia barcae, a newly discovered shrub in the primrose family known only from the wet forests of #Kauai. This Critically Endangered species illustrates the importance of collaborative conservation fieldwork.

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Lysimachia barcae (Primulaceae), a new endemic shrub from Wainiha, Kaua‘i, Hawaiian Islands

A new endemic species of Lysimachia from Kaua‘i, Hawaiian Islands, is described and illustrated with notes on its distribution, ecology, conservation status and phylogenetic relationships. A modificat...

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National Tropical Botanical Garden @ntbgarden.bsky.social · 15/10/2025

Dr. Diane Ragone, director emerita of the Breadfruit Institute, has been named 2024 recipient of the David Fairchild Medal for Plant Exploration. This medal is presented in recognition of decades of exceptional contributions to science, exploration, research and conservation ntbg.org/stories/qa-w...

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National Tropical Botanical Garden @ntbgarden.bsky.social · 01/10/2025

Few people have done more for advancing the cause of conservation of the natural world and protecting our environment than #JaneGoodall. Her long life and years of devotion to nature have benefited us all. Thank you, Jane💜

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National Tropical Botanical Garden @ntbgarden.bsky.social · 16/09/2025

Don't miss this deep dive into the challenges of growing food and maintaining traditional crops like #breadfruit in the Marshall Islands. *features insights from our Breadfruit Institute's director emeritus Dr. Diane Ragone. www.civilbeat.org/2025/09/can-... via Honolulu Civil Beat

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bioGraphic @biographic.bsky.social · 10/09/2025

Banking on Pollen When seed saving doesn’t work, pollen may be the answer to preserving botanical heritage. by @toughcitywriter.bsky.social www.biographic.com/banking-on-p...

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Banking on Pollen

When seed saving doesn’t work, pollen may be the answer to preserving botanical heritage.

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National Tropical Botanical Garden @ntbgarden.bsky.social · 30/08/2025

We're taking our knowledge of robotic and drone aided plant conservation to the extreme cliff habitats of Madeira Island in the waters off the coast of Morocco. Read more about our work here: ntbg.org/stories/ntbg...

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NTBG takes drone conservation to Madeira Island - National Tropical Botanical Garden

Photography by Ben Nyberg In July 2025, NTBG’s GIS and drone program coordinator, Dr. Ben […]

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National Tropical Botanical Garden @ntbgarden.bsky.social · 08/08/2025

If you are in #Miami, be sure to visit our garden The Kampong in Coconut Grove for a wonderful art exhibit drawing on nature and the many shades of blue. Learn more here: ntbg.org/stories/blue...

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Blue is the Lifeblood of a new Kampong Exhibition - National Tropical Botanical Garden

By Jon Letman The beauty of blue is the lifeblood that flows through a new […]

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National Tropical Botanical Garden @ntbgarden.bsky.social · 22/07/2025

Thanks to the MBZ Fund for supporting our work. With committed partners, we were able to combine new technology, experience, and passion for plant conservation to collect the Critically Endangered Lysimachia iniki in extreme cliff habitat on Kauai. Learn more here: ntbg.org/news/drone-t...

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National Tropical Botanical Garden @ntbgarden.bsky.social · 22/07/2025

The wait is over! Pua Pilo, our beloved corpse flower at NTBG, reached peak bloom last night. This fleeting moment highlights the wonder of tropical plant life and the exceptional biodiversity we cherish. Another reason to celebrate plants!

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National Tropical Botanical Garden @ntbgarden.bsky.social · 27/06/2025

We're hiring! 🌱for positions in #Hawaii and #Florida. Interested in joining the NTBG team? Browse job opportunities at ntbg.org/about/jobs/ #Miami #Kauai

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National Tropical Botanical Garden @ntbgarden.bsky.social · 26/06/2025

In the mood for an uplifting story? Read about the journey our breadfruit collection manager Kaitu made in his quest to learn how to grow and care for breadfruit in islands across the Pacific, from #Fiji and #Samoa to #Vanuatu and #Maui. ntbg.org/stories/hand... #Hawaii

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Hand in Hand with Breadfruit - National Tropical Botanical Garden

By Jon Letman After NTBG completed its first Pacific breadfruit expedition to Kiribati, Samoa, and […]

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National Tropical Botanical Garden @ntbgarden.bsky.social · 06/06/2025

It's great to see MBZ Species #Conservation Fund feature our drone program collecting Critically Endangered species from extreme cliff habitat in #Hawaii. Read how we and our partners are using the Mamba sampling arm to extend our reach like never before. www.speciesconservation.org/blog/redisco...

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National Tropical Botanical Garden @ntbgarden.bsky.social · 05/06/2025

Congratulations to Kahanu Garden director Dr. Mike Opgenorth on being recognized during #Hawaii Invasive Species Awareness Month for work he and his team do to restore native plants, fight invasive and harmful plants, protect biodiversity, ag, and cultural heritage. mauinow.com/2025/05/29/m...

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National Tropical Botanical Garden @ntbgarden.bsky.social · 05/06/2025

On this #WorldEnvironmentDay, take a few minutes to appreciate the central, irreplaceable role of plants in all the environments you love. If we all commit to strengthening our relationship with the plants and places that sustain us, our world will be a better place.

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National Tropical Botanical Garden @ntbgarden.bsky.social · 03/06/2025

We believe relationships between people, plants, and places are central to meaningful conservation. Through the lens of traditional #Hawaiian oli (chants), we recognize and celebrate cycles of growth: seed, sprout, leaf, branch, and flower. Watch one planting oli that inspires us: ntbg.org/oli/

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Oli Hoʻoulu - National Tropical Botanical Garden

Over the next five years, NTBG will look to oli hoʻoulu, planting chants, as we deepen our commitment to biocultural conservation.

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National Tropical Botanical Garden @ntbgarden.bsky.social · 27/05/2025

Have you heard of CRB (coconut rhinoceros beetle)? It's an invasive pest that is devastating coconut palms and other plants including loulu (Pritchardia spp.), the only native #Hawaiian palm. Read about how we are protecting loulu and why your Garden membership helps: ntbg.org/stories/prot...

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National Tropical Botanical Garden @ntbgarden.bsky.social · 10/05/2025

We are thrilled that Dr. @dustinwolkis.bsky.social, NTBG's scientific curator for seed conservation, has been selected as the Center for Plant Consesrvation's 2025 Star Award recipient. Learn more here: saveplants.org/about-us/cpc...

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National Tropical Botanical Garden @ntbgarden.bsky.social · 24/04/2025

#Glutenfree folks will appreciate this interview with Dr. Diane Ragone, director emeritus of NTBG's Breadfruit Institute. Here she talks about the delicious ways to enjoy this gluten-free versatile tropical fruit. nongluten.substack.com/p/nongluten-... #breadfruit

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National Tropical Botanical Garden @ntbgarden.bsky.social · 23/04/2025

On this #WorldBookDay, Dr. Susan Fawcett shows off a historical book of pressed ferns from our rare book collection. Common, rare, old, or new, we value books for the knowledge they hold, the stories they tell, and their unique ability to transcend time and place. What books are important to you?

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National Tropical Botanical Garden @ntbgarden.bsky.social · 22/04/2025

There's no better way to celebrate #EarthDay2025 than by connecting with plants and growing, harvesting, and enjoying food you have grown yourself. Read more about how we are fostering relationships with plants and our planet: ntbg.org/stories/grow...

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National Tropical Botanical Garden @ntbgarden.bsky.social · 22/04/2025

If you'll be on #Kauai Sat. May 3rd, join us for an ʻUlu Agroforestry Workshop hosted by our Breadfruit Institute in partnership with the #Hawaii 'Ulu Cooperative in Kalaheo. Learn more and register here: tinyurl.com/kauai-ulu

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National Tropical Botanical Garden @ntbgarden.bsky.social · 09/04/2025

Senate unanimously passed a resolution led by #Hawaii's @hirono.senate.gov, designating April 2025 as National Native Plant Month to recognize the importance of native plants to environmental conservation and restoration, and in supporting a diversity of wildlife. kauainownews.com/2025/04/07/s...

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National Tropical Botanical Garden @ntbgarden.bsky.social · 08/04/2025

Celebrate Earth Month, Native #Hawaiian Plant Month and the Year of Our Community Forests with books about native plants and conservation. www.honolulumagazine.com/conservation... via Honolulu magazine

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Champion Conservation with These Essential Titles

Celebrate Earth Month, Native Hawaiian Plant Month and the Year of Our Community Forests with books about native plants and conservation.

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