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We are happy to share that our Lāwaʻi Gardens have reopened with intimate tours departing from our headquarters through Friday, October 16. On Monday, October 19 we plan to reopen our Lāwaʻi Gardens Visitor Center. Tours will then resume departing from there. For bookings visit the Allerton Garden and McBryde Garden webpages. Limahuli Garden will reopen on Thursday October 15. We look forward to welcoming you back to the garden soon. Mahalo for your support!
Friday, October 9
Because of the extraordinary generosity of supporters like you, I am grateful and happy to share that our gardens on Kauaʻi are making remarkable recoveries following Hurricane Lowell.
Our amazing staff have undertaken massive cleanup efforts, rescued vulnerable plants, repaired damaged facilities, and brought the gardens back to life. This is in so many ways thanks to you and our community of supporters who believe in our mission and believe in us. Thank you for helping us raise over $160,000 for our recovery.
“The impressive pace of recovery is made possible by a dedicated staff and supporter-funded investment in the resilience of NTBG. Within days, we completed triaging damage to our living collections: propping up trunks, collecting cuttings, and other efforts to save our invaluable plants; a commendable team effort! Nearly all core paths in the gardens have been made safe for staff and visitors. We look forward to your next visit to the gardens!”- Tobias Koehler, Director of Lāwaʻi Gardens
“We are so grateful for your support as Limahuli and our Hāʻena community recover from Hurricane Lowell. The resilience of this place is testament to the decades and generations of investment in the biocultural restoration of our valley. From mountain to coast, the integrity of our forests, health of our stream, ingenuity of our ancestors, and tireless work of our staff dampened the storm’s impacts and are helping us heal.” – Lei Wann, Director of Limahuli Garden & Preserve
We are thrilled to welcome our community and visitors back to NTBG as we reach several exciting milestones:
Our recovery and long-term stewardship remain ongoing—if you would like to support our continuing efforts to remain grounded, strong, and equipped to protect tropical plant life for the long haul, you can make a gift online below.
On behalf of our entire team across Kauaʻi and beyond, mahalo nui loa for standing with us when we needed it most. We look forward to welcoming you back to the gardens soon.
Interior of Allerton House
Damaged weatherport in the Upper Limahuli Preserve
Fallen trees in the Upper Native Section of McBryde Garden
Allerton House inundated with sand
Interior of Allerton House
Fallen trees in the Upper Limahuli Preserve
Fallen trees in the Upper Native Section of McBryde Garden
Q: How can I support the recovery of the gardens?
Thank you so much for wanting to support us during this time of recovery. The best way to help is through a donation, which keeps our staff employed and fuels essential garden cleanup and plant restoration efforts.
Establishing a monthly recurring donation also fuels these efforts into the long-term, including plant recovery and fieldwork to support our living collections.
Q: What specific recovery operations are your field teams currently focused on?
Our teams are currently prioritizing clearing fallen trees, hauling green waste away from impacted areas, and clearing pathways to restore safe access throughout the gardens.
Q: Can I donate supplies or offer contracted services?
Thank you for offering to support our operations – we welcome in-kind support of goods or services. Please reach out to development@ntbg.org to inquire about supply donations or contracted service support.
Q: Can I convert my booked tour ticket into a donation?
Yes, and thank you for your support! To convert your ticket purchase into a tax-deductible donation, please forward your confirmation email to Chelsey Aki at caki@ntbg.org.
Q: How do I cancel my reservation?
To cancel a reservation, please email the specific garden team below:
Q: I am on Kauaʻi and interested in volunteering to support recovery. How can I help?
Lāwaʻi Garden: At Lāwaʻi Garden, volunteers are welcome to assist with select cleanup opportunities. Please submit a volunteer application to register, and reach out to volunteer@ntbg.org to learn more about upcoming shifts.
Limahuli Garden & Preserve: For Limahuli, due to road closures and inaccessibility, all volunteer opportunities and schedules are paused until further notice.
Q: When do you expect the gardens to reopen?
At this time, we do not have a confirmed reopening date for either Lāwaʻi Gardens or Limahuli Garden. We will post updates to this page as soon as reopening dates are finalized. Thank you for your understanding.
