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Welcome to Ulutopia

POSTED ON Mon May 08, 2023
Breadfruit Institute inspires college project
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From Cliffhanger to Cultivation

POSTED ON Sun Mar 26, 2023
Rare plant cutting collected by drone has rooted, flowered, and seeded
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Hope for Habitat

POSTED ON Tue Nov 22, 2022
For scientists at NTBG, hope for plants means hope for habitat. Find out how cultivating deeper relationships with plants enriches our planet.
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Plant Conservation Wins of 2022

POSTED ON Wed Nov 23, 2022
Thanks to our staff, partners, and community of supporters, NTBG celebrated many wins for tropical plants in 2022.
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Welcome to Ulutopia

May 8, 2023

Breadfruit Institute inspires college project By Jon Letman, Editor Since its establishment in 2003, the […]

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From Cliffhanger to Cultivation

March 26, 2023

A rare plant cutting collected by the Mamba drone has rooted, flowered, and seeded in our nursery on Kauaʻi

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NTBG President Charles R. “Chipper” Wichman Retires

December 31, 2022

Concluding a nearly half-century career with the National Tropical Botanical Garden (NTBG), Charles R. “Chipper” Wichman, the organization’s president and former chief executive officer, is retiring at the end of 2022

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NTBG President Charles R. “Chipper” Wichman Retires

December 31, 2022

Concluding a nearly half-century career with the National Tropical Botanical Garden (NTBG), Charles R. “Chipper” Wichman, the organization’s president and former chief executive officer, is retiring at the end of 2022

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Plant Conservation Wins of 2022

November 23, 2022

As we enter the final weeks of 2022, it’s important to take stock of our plant conservation wins. Here’s what we accomplished with your help!

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The Root Cause of Happiness

November 22, 2022

People need plants. They are the root cause of our health, habitat, and happiness. More […]

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From Cliffhanger to Cultivation

March 26, 2023

A rare plant cutting collected by the Mamba drone has rooted, flowered, and seeded in our nursery on Kauaʻi

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Flora of Samoa Available for Purchase

December 16, 2022

W. Arthur Whistler’s Flora of Somoa: Flowering Plants is now available for purchase.

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Hope for Habitat

November 21, 2022

For scientists at NTBG, hope for plants means hope for habitat. Find out how cultivating deeper relationships with plants enriches our planet.

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Five Ways to Give on Giving Tuesday

November 18, 2022

Everyone can have an impact on #GivingTuesday! Support NTBG on November 29 by checking out these five ways to give on #GivingTuesday.

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Five Ways to Give on Giving Tuesday

November 18, 2022

Everyone can have an impact on #GivingTuesday! Support NTBG on November 29 by checking out these five ways to give on #GivingTuesday.

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How NTBG gardens fight invasive species in Hawaii

February 7, 2022

Nearly 85% of Hawaii’s native landscape is lost to invasive species. Learn how NTBG gardens fight invasive species and save native plants.

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Uala – Hawaiian Sweet Potato

June 8, 2021

By Mike DeMotta, Curator of Living Collections ­ “He ‘uala ka ‘ai ho’ola koke i […]

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Plant Hunters Secure Biodiversity Hotspots

December 18, 2020

Today, NTBG’s plant hunters combine lessons from the past with modern technology to secure biodiversity hotspots in Hawaii and Florida.

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Hope for Habitat

November 21, 2022

For scientists at NTBG, hope for plants means hope for habitat. Find out how cultivating deeper relationships with plants enriches our planet.

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Five Ways to Give on Giving Tuesday

November 18, 2022

Everyone can have an impact on #GivingTuesday! Support NTBG on November 29 by checking out these five ways to give on #GivingTuesday.

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How a Garden Can Save a Stream

July 8, 2022

Restoration efforts in limahuli garden show how a garden can save a stream. Check out the full story on how plants make all life possible.

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Hawaii Education Series

June 10, 2022

Explore our Hawaii Education Series for fun and inspirational videos and activities for classrooms and families across Hawaii.

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Welcome to Ulutopia

May 8, 2023

Breadfruit Institute inspires college project By Jon Letman, Editor Since its establishment in 2003, the […]

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Flora of Samoa Available for Purchase

December 16, 2022

W. Arthur Whistler’s Flora of Somoa: Flowering Plants is now available for purchase.

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Tropical Plant Coloring Books

November 21, 2022

Free downloadable tropical plant coloring books. Learn more about tropical plants, Hawaiian culture, and ecosystems while coloring.

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Five Ways to Give on Giving Tuesday

November 18, 2022

Everyone can have an impact on #GivingTuesday! Support NTBG on November 29 by checking out these five ways to give on #GivingTuesday.

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Hope for Habitat

November 21, 2022

For scientists at NTBG, hope for plants means hope for habitat. Find out how cultivating deeper relationships with plants enriches our planet.

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Five Ways to Give on Giving Tuesday

November 18, 2022

Everyone can have an impact on #GivingTuesday! Support NTBG on November 29 by checking out these five ways to give on #GivingTuesday.

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Ulu Cheese Casserole Recipe

November 14, 2022

This holiday season, celebrate the tastes of the tropics wherever you are with breadfruit! Here we feature an incredible ulu cheese casserole recipe from chef Nikki Gold, the dish that scored 1st place at our annual Ulu Cook-off on Maui.

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A Global Partnership That Feeds

August 2, 2022

One of the Breadfruit Institute’s most successful partnerships is with the Trees That Feed Foundation. Learn more about our work

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Five Ways to Give on Giving Tuesday

November 18, 2022

Everyone can have an impact on #GivingTuesday! Support NTBG on November 29 by checking out these five ways to give on #GivingTuesday.

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Dr. Sandra Knapp Awarded 2022 David Fairchild Medal for Plant Exploration

April 5, 2022

Kalaheo, Hawaii (April 5, 2022)—The National Tropical Botanical Garden (NTBG) has awarded Dr. Sandra Knapp, […]

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Interview with Dr. Sandra Knapp, recipient of the 2022 David Fairchild Medal for Plant Exploration

March 30, 2022

Ever wondered how a botanist choses a family of plants to focus on? Check our our full interview with Dr. Sandra Knapp, recipient of the 2022 David Fairchild Medal for Plant Exploration.

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Plant Hunters Secure Biodiversity Hotspots

December 18, 2020

Today, NTBG’s plant hunters combine lessons from the past with modern technology to secure biodiversity hotspots in Hawaii and Florida.

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