Kauai Arbor Day Saturday and Plant Giveaway

Looking for a fun and educational experience for you and your family today? Arbor Day Kauai Tree Giveaway will be happening this Saturday November 3rd at Kukui Grove from 9:00 a.m. till 1:00 pm behind Kmart. Native plants including:  `a`ali`i, alahe`e, koki`o ke`oke`o, munroidendron, maile, naio, nanu, `ohe, `ōhi`a lehua and pohinahina, as well as papaya, mountain apple, ti plants and more. An addition to this years event  educational booths and giveaways sponsored by local Kauai conservation groups will be there to answer questions and share plant facts. Take part in listening to the educators, ask questions and earn stamps toward additional free trees. The event takes place until all the 2,000 trees find a good home.

This event is made possible by Kaulunani Urban and Community Forestry Program and the County of Kauai, National Tropical Botanical Garden Island Resource Conservation & Development, Inc., Kauai Landscaping Industry Council, Kauai Invasive Species Committee, The Kauai Outdoor Circle, Kauai Nursery & Landscaping, Alaka`i Landscaping, the Grand Hyatt, Garden Island Growers, and members of the Kauai Native Plant Society. For more information please call 821-1490 or e-mail kgunder@hawaii.edu.