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To enrich life by perpetuating tropical plants, ecosystems, and cultural heritage

Learn and explore tropical plants with us! National Tropical Botanical Garden offers a broad range of educational programs for all ages and hosts in-person learning at all locations. Choose from in person programing, workshops and webinars, internships, professional development and more.

Tropical Plant Coloring Books

Learn more about tropical plants, Hawaiian culture, and ecosystems while coloring.

NTBG Programs At A Glance

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How well do you know your neighbors? Not the people who live next door, but the plants that live in our yards, our mountains, and along our streams and coastlines? Tropical plants are some of the most threatened in the world and as good neighbors, it’s our responsibility to get to know and introduce it to others who will care for and protect it too. Check out our featured resources below to explore the plants that make tropical ecosystems across Hawaii and Florida unique.

Hawaii Education Series

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This Series provides students and families with fun and inspirational videos and activities exploring the plants, cultural resources, and people that make Hawaii special.

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Gardening with Native Plants FAQ

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Have questions about gardening with tropical plants? Get answers from the experts!

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We have hundreds of plants from our gardens in our tropical plant database. Each plant can be found in one or more of our five gardens.

Know what you’re looking for? Enter its name in the search box. Just want to explore the world of tropical plants? Use our Explore feature.

Sat Jun 20, 2026

Lāwaʻi Gardens Plant Sale

Lāwaʻi Gardens Visitor Center | 4425 Lāwaʻi Road, Kōloa

Date: Saturday, June 20, 2026 Time: 9am to 12pm Location: Lāwaʻi Gardens Visitor Center (4425 […]

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Sat Jun 13, 2026

Living in Balance: An Introduction to Ayurveda + Summer Rituals

The Kampong | 4013 S Douglas Road Miami FL 33133

Date: Saturday, June 13, 2026 Time: 11:00 am Location: The Kampong (4013 S Douglas Road […]

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When We Come to Paint

The Kampong | 4013 South Douglas Road, Miami FL 33133

When We Come to Paint Dates: May 21 – August 15, 2026 Time: 9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. […]

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Sat Apr 11, 2026

CreativiTEA with SWWIM

The Kampong | 4013 S Douglas Road Miami FL 33133

Date: Saturday, April 11, 2026 Time: 1:00 – 3:00 pm Location: The Kampong (4013 S […]

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NTBG Environmental Journalism Program at The Kampong in Miami November 2026

Tue Mar 31, 2026

Offered in Miami, Florida November 8-14, 2026 The Hawaii-based National Tropical Botanical Garden (NTBG) will […]

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Storm Recovery and Resilience at Kahanu Garden & Preserve

Tue Mar 17, 2026

Following an extreme Kona Low storm event, Kahanu Garden and Preserve is beginning recovery efforts. […]

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Breadfruit Researcher Diane Ragone to Receive David Fairchild Medal for Plant Exploration

Mon Sep 29, 2025

Photo credit: Jim Wiseman The National Tropical Botanical Garden (NTBG) has announced that Dr. Diane […]

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Exploring Breadfruit: A 40 Year Journey

Mon Sep 29, 2025

Photo credit: Jim Wiseman The National Tropical Botanical Garden (NTBG) awarded Dr. Diane Ragone, founder […]

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