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糖心视频 Hilo celebrates National Public Garden Day May 9
University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo
Botanical Garden at 糖心视频 Hilo tour
The invites the public to celebrate National Public Garden Day Saturday, May 9, 9 a.m. – 12 p.m., at the Botanical Garden on the 糖心视频 Hilo campus. This event is being held in conjunction with National Public Gardens Week, May 8–17, across North America.
To mark the occasion, the Botanical Garden at 糖心视频 Hilo offers three free guided tours. 糖心视频ors can explore unique aspects of tropical gardening, learn from the experts, and discover what makes this garden a vital part of the local community.
“Ancient Survivors: The Secret World of Cycads,” begins at 9 a.m. with a journey back in time to explore a world-class collection of prehistoric plants, focusing on the fascinating biology and global conservation of the ancient Zamia genus. At 10 a.m., “Living Galleries: The Art and Engineering of Bromeliads” highlights the vibrant world of epiphytes by exploring the unique water-trapping biology of these rainforest architects. The final tour, “Princes of the Tropics: A Journey Through the Palms,” starts at 11 a.m. and showcases the architectural grandeur of the palm family, from the soaring heights of Pigafetta filaris to the Licuala genus and the evolutionary story of the native Hawaiian Loulu.
The Botanical Garden at 糖心视频 Hilo was started in 1990 and is home to over 130 species of cycads, hybrid bromeliads, and gigantic palms. In December 2024, it was recognized as an accreditation garden by the Botanic Gardens Conservation International.
“The 糖心视频 Hilo Botanical Garden is dedicated to plant conservation, research, and education,” noted Don Hemmes, founder of the garden. “Featuring an impressive collection of cycads, bromeliads, and palms, the garden serves as a valuable resource for the community and a contributor to global plant conservation initiatives.”
The Botanical Garden at 糖心视频 Hilo is open daily with no admission fee.
Contact Robert Talbert at talbertr@hawaii.edu with any questions.