Honolulu Botanical Gardens
Community Calendar
SPRING 2012 PROGRAM
Guided Tours
Foster Botanical Garden
Monday - Saturday, 1:00 p.m.
Admission: $5.00 non-residents, $3.00 residents
Information/Reservations: 522-7060
Ho`omaluhia Botanical Garden
Saturdays, 10:00 a.m. and Sundays, 1:00 p.m.
Admission: None
Information/Reservations: 233-7323
Koko Crater Botanical Garden
Group Tours
Information/Reservations: 522-7060
Lili'uokalani Botanical Garden
Group Tours
Information/Reservations: 522-7060
Wahiawa Botanical Garden
Group Tours
Information/Reservations: 522-7060
Programs
FOSTER BOTANICAL GARDEN
New Tropical Tour of Foster Botanical Garden
Come and enjoy a guided walk with Docent Craig Ball. Each month's tour will explore trees from different geological
regions of the tropics.
When: Time: 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Sunday, January 29, 2012 - Tropical African Trees
Sunday, February 26, 2012 - Asian and IndianTrees
Sunday, March 25, 2012 - Australian, New Zealand and Polynesian Trees
Sunday, April 29, 2012 - Native, Canoe Plants and History
Sunday, May 27, 2012 - Tropical American Trees
Location: Foster Botanical Garden Fee: Regular admission to the garden
Reservations required: Ph. 522-7066
Medicinal Plants Tour
Learn about the plants and trees that were utilized as natural remedies before modern medicine.
When: Saturdays, February 18, Time: 1:00 p.m.
March 17, April 21, May 19
and June 16, 2012
Location: Foster Botanical Garden Fee: Regular admission to the garden
Reservations required: Ph. 522-7066
Docent Training
Learn the names and interesting facts about the trees in Foster Botanical Garden. Share your knowledge with
visitors and children. Classes will be held on Tuesday afternoons, 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Supply fee of $25.00
which is reimbursed after 12 hours of volunteering.
When: Tuesday, March 6, 2012
Shadowing garden tour (regular 1:00 p.m. tour)
Tuesday, March 13, 2012
Introduction and overview of the Honolulu Botanical Gardens
Winifred Singeo, Director of Honolulu Botanical Gardens
Tuesday, March 20, 2012
Documentation of plants
Honolulu Botanical Gardens Staff
Tuesday, March 27, 2012
Hybrid and Species orchids
Scot Mitamura, Horticulturist, Honolulu Botanical Gardens
Randall Tajima, Plant Propagator, Honolulu Botanical Gardens
Tuesday, April 3, 2012
Significant trees in the garden
Joshlyn Sand, Horticulturist, Honolulu Botanical Gardens
Tuesday, April 10, 2012
History of Foster Botanical Garden, Interpretation Tips and a Community Garden Tour
Joyce Spoehr, Recreation Specialist II, Honolulu Botanical Gardens
Reservations required. Phone: 522-7064
Botanical Sun Imprints
Dying t-shirts using botanical imprints and the sun. Children are welcomed.
When: Monday, March 12, 2012 Time: 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Location: Foster Botanical Garden Fee: $10.00 and regular admission to the garden
Reservations required with t-shirt size: Ph. 522-7064
Lauhala Weaving
Learn how to prepare lau and weave a turtle.
When: Monday: March 19, 2012 Time: 9:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Location: Foster Botanical Garden Fee: $5.00 plus regular admission to the garden
Reservations required: Ph. 522-7064
The Secrets of Growing Hono Hono Orchids
Come and learn everything about these fragrant flowering plants. Learn the tips and tricks to having
healthy Hono Hono Orchids.
When: Saturday, March 31, 2012 Time: 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Location: Foster Botanical Garden Fee: Regular admission to the garden
Reservations required: Ph. 522-7064 Instructor: Scot Mitamura
Lei Po`o (Wili Method)
Make a lei with flowers from your yard (flowers will be provided).
When: Monday, April 16, 2012 Time: 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Location: Foster Botanical Garden Fee: $15.00 and regular admission to the garden
Reservation required: Ph. 522-7064
Ti Leaf Lei
Learn how to prepare ti leaves several ways and how to create a variety of lei and ti roses.
When: Monday, April 23, 2012 Time: 9:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Location: Foster Botanical Garden Fee: $5.00 and regular admission to the garden
Reservations required: Ph. 522-7064
Succulent Haku Lei
Make a haku lei using a variety of succulent plants plus traditional flowers as fillers.
When: Monday, April 30, 2012 Time: 10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Location: Foster Botanical Garden Fee: $7.00 plus regular admission to the garden
Reservations required: Ph. 522-7064
Vanilla Orchid
Learn how to grow the orchid used to make commercial vanilla.
When: Thursday, June 7, 2012 Time: 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Location: Foster Botanical Garden Fee: Regular admission to the garden
Reservation required: Ph. 522-7064
*Classes at Foster Botanical Garden have an additional admission fee of $5 for visitors and $3 for residents.*
HO`OMALUHIA BOTANICAL GARDEN
Family Fishing at Ho`omaluhia Botanical Garden
Come with your family to fish and enjoy the outdoors at Ho`omaluhia Botanical Garden. This catch and release program
is fun for everyone. Recommended: walking shoes, insect repellent, rain gear, fishing bait (fresh white bread) and
barb-less hooks.
There is a twenty (20) minute hike to the fishing area.
When: Saturdays and Sundays Time: 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
For information/reservations: Ph. 233-7323 Fee: None
Botanical Drawing and Painting Sessions - Self Directed
Actual renderings of plants, flowers, seeds and pods from the garden. Bring supplies: #4 round brush, Bristol paper
and quality watercolor set, or watercolor pencils. Some experience in watercolor & drawing helpful.
When: Wednesdays Time: 9:30 a.m. to 12:00 noon.
Location: Ho`omaluhia Botanical Garden Fee: None
Reservations required: Ph. 233-7323
Preschool Nature Walk
Sessions will include reading stories, a nature craft and a garden walk. Bring a lunch and stay for a picnic. Walking
shoes, insect repellent and raingear advised. Ages 3 to 5.
When: Tuesdays Time: 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
January 17, 2012 - Leaves
February 21, 2012 - Hawaii/Pacific Plants
March 20, 2012 - African Plants and Animals
April 17, 2012 - South Asia Plants and Animals
May 15, 2012 - Mexico Plants and Animals
June 19, 2012 - Fruits, Seeds and Soil
Location: Ho`omaluhia Botanical Garden Fee: None
Reservations required: Ph. 233-7323
Bird Walk
Enjoy seeing the Hawaiian Coot and Hawaiian Gallinule nesting on the lake.
Recommended: long pants, long sleeved shirt, walking shoes, insect repellent, water and rain gear.
When: Saturday, March 31, 2012 Time: 7:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
Location: Ho`omaluhia Botanical Garden Fee: None
Reservations required: Ph. 233-7323 Docent: Dave Watson
Ti Leaf Lei
Learn how to prepare ti leaves several ways and how to create a variety of lei and ti roses.
When: Wednesday, April 4, 2012 Time: 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Location: Ho`omaluhia Botanical Garden Fee: $5.00
Reservation required: Ph. 522-7064
Lei Po`o (Wili Method)
Make a lei with flowers from your yard (flowers will be provided)..
When: Wednesday, April 18, 2012 Time: 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Location: Ho`omaluhia Botanical Garden Fee: $15.00
Reservation required: Ph. 522-7064
Keiki Fishing Derby
Celebrate National Fishing Week on June 2, 2012 with a Keiki Fishing Derby for ages 4 to 17. Prizes will be awarded
in three age categories: youth 4 to 7, youth 8 to 12 and teens 13 to 17. The event categories are: 1) Longest Fish
over 7" 2) Most Midas Cichlids and 3) Most unusual catch. Fishing is on a catch and release basis, line in the water,
no casting.
When: Saturday, June 2, 2012 Time: 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
For information/reservations: Ph. 233-7323 Fee: None
WAHIAWA BOTANICAL GARDEN
Narcissus Bulb Carving
Come and learn how to carve a Narcissus Flower Bulb for Chinese New Year. A carving knife and a bulb will be
provided for the class. Bring a dish and pebbles to display your bulb. Class limited to 10 students.
When: Saturday, January 14, 2012 Time: 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Location: Wahiawa Botanical Garden Fee: $10.00
Reservations required: Ph. 522-7064 Instructor: Pam Loo
Irrigation Basics
Get familiar with the basics of PVC pipe sprinkler systems with an emphasis on automated drip irrigation.
When: Friday, February 17, 2012 Time: 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.
Location: Wahiawa Botanical Garden Fee: None
Reservation required: Ph. 522-7064 Instructor: Erin Purple
Basics of Propagation
Learn the basics of propagation, pruning and germination.
When: Friday, March 16, 2012 Time: 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.
Location: Wahiawa Botanical Garden Fee: None
Reservations Required: Phone 522-7064 Instructor: Erin Purple
The Secrets of Growing Hono Hono Orchids
Come and learn everything about these fragrant flowering plants. Learn the tips and tricks to having
healthy Hono Hono Orchids.
When: Thursday, March 29, 2012 Time: 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Location: Wahiawa Botanical Garden Fee: None
Reservations Required: Phone 522-7064 Instructor: Scot Mitamura
Ti Leaf Lei
Learn how to prepare ti leaves several ways and how to create a variety of lei and ti roses.
When: Tuesday, April 17, 2012 Time: 12:30 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Location: Wahiawa Botanical Garden Fee: $5.00
Reservation Required: Phone 522-7064
Plant Doctor
Learn methods of growing healthy plants. Bring in a photo or description of your sick plant or tree for a
diagnosis by our resident plant doctor.
When: Friday, April 20, 2012 Time: 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.
Location: Wahiawa Botanical Garden Fee: None
Reservations Required: Phone 522-7064 Instructor: Erin Purple
Lei Po`o (Wili Method)
Make a lei with flowers from your yard (flowers will be provided)..
When: Tuesday, April 24 2012 Time: 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Location: Wahiawa Botanical Garden Fee: $15.00
Reservations Required: Phone 522-7064
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY
Volunteers
The Honolulu Botanical Gardens needs your help. If you are interested in becoming a volunteer please call 522-7064 for more information.
Foster Botanical Garden: Aloha Ambassador
Do you love plants/trees? Do you love talking with people from all over the world? Do you love sharing your knowledge of Hawaii with visitors? If you answered yes to these questions and are a person who is full of the Aloha Spirit, Foster Botanical Garden has a volunteer position perfect for you. Duties include: welcoming visitors to the garden, handing out garden brochures and orienting visitors to the garden. We are looking for volunteers on Friday afternoons, Saturday and Sunday mornings. Phone: 522-7064 for more information.
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