Our new drone arm, developed with Outreach Robotics, is grasping rare plants once out of reach. Seeds and cuttings are helping us grow a brighter future for these endangered species.
The National Tropical Botanical Garden is dedicated to preserving tropical plant diversity and stemming the tide of extinction – through plant exploration, propagation, habitat restoration, scientific research, and education. NTBG’s Gardens and preserves are safe havens for at-risk species that otherwise might disappear forever.
NTBG’s Breadfruit Institute is co-hosting the 2022 Global Breadfruit Summit on Tuesday, October 18, 2022 in Honolulu. Register Today!
NTBG’s webinar series is back in 2022 for another round of behind-the-science chats with our science and conservation staff. Register today!
Bid in our online auction today! Join us online for Tropical Plant Week from August 31 to September 7 to celebrate and give back to plants.
Head to our South Shore Visitor Center on Thursdays from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. to explore Kauai made gifts & crafts at our Weekly Aloha Market.
Everyone can have an impact on #GivingTuesday! Support NTBG on November 29 by checking out these five ways to give on #GivingTuesday.
A team of scientists designed a robotic arm to collect endangered plants from remote cliffs while suspended by a drone. Watch it in action.
For early Hawaiians, ko (Saccharum officinarum) was more than a sweetener. Find out more about this fascinating plant and its many uses.
One of the Breadfruit Institute’s most successful partnerships is with the Trees That Feed Foundation. Learn more about our work
