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SEP 16. 2026

Hurricane Lowell Impacts

Kauaʻʻi Garden Recovery and Disaster Relief Update
MAY 26, 2026

New from NTBG: A Pocket Guide to the Mosses of Hawaiʻi

NTBG has published Common Mosses of the Hawaiian Islands, a concise 100-page pocket guide introducing readers to Hawai‘i’s common mosses.
JUNE 26, 2025

Dr. David Lorence receives José Cuatrecasas Medal for Excellence in Tropical Botany

Congratulations to Dr. David Lorence, NTBG’s senior research botanist, who was awarded the José Cuatrecasas Medal for Excellence in Tropical Botany.
By NTBG Staff

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Spring 2026

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APRIL 6, 2026

Honoring the Life of Dr. Eleanor Galt Simmons at The Kampong
By Jon Letman
Long before becoming the tropical garden it is today, The Kampong was home to Dr. Eleanor Galt Simmons, Miami-Dade County’s first female doctor.
April 6, 2026

A Sanctuary at the Edge
By Frances Caflisch, Merlin Edmonds, Jordan Guss, and Chiemi Nagle
High in Kauaʻi’s remote Upper Limahuli Preserve, staff carry out demanding, hands-on work to manage invasive species and protect one of Hawaiʻi’s last intact and richly biodiverse native ecosystems.

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July 20, 2026

7 Gardens So Serene, You Won’t Believe They’re in the City
By The New York Times (login required)
Across America, botanical gardens large and small are perfect for a quick getaway where you can breathe fresh air, find a patch of shade and touch grass.
June 29, 2026

The Kampong named to Best of Miami 2026 list
By Miami New Times
The garden’s lush landscape and tranquil atmosphere earned it the title “Best Place to Feel Like You’re Not in Miami.”
January 23, 2026

Plant adoption program nurtures appreciation of native flora
By Jim Mendoza
A plant adoption program started by NTBG helps islanders understand and appreciate Hawaiʻi’s native plants.

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Artists in Residence at The Kampong: Announcing a new collaboration with AIRIE Foundation
October 29, 2026

COCONUT GROVE, FL — Friday, October 30 — The Kampong is proud to announce a […]

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Notes from the field: On geological time, evolution, and the rediscovery of Cyanea kolekoleensis
October 14, 2026

By Kenneth R. Wood, Research Biologist The origins of the Hawaiian flora and fauna is […]

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The science of seedlings, sprouts, and other small plants
October 14, 2026

By Jon Letman, Tropical Editor In the earliest stages of a plant’s life, when it […]

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Rooted in Community: Breadfruit conservation brings the Pacific together
October 14, 2026

By Noel Dickinson, Breadfruit Institute Program Manager andDr. Tiffany Knight, Director of Science and Conservation […]

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