News and Events from the National Tropical Botanical Garden http://ntbg.org/ en-us Copyright 1996-2008 National Tropical Botanical Garden Subscribe with My Yahoo!Subscribe with NewsGatorSubscribe with My AOLSubscribe with BloglinesSubscribe with NetvibesSubscribe with GoogleSubscribe with PageflakesWelcome to the National Tropical Botanical Gardens news feed. Please subscribe to our news feed to keep up to date with all of the happenings at the NTBG! NTBG�s Volunteers on Kaua�i Thursday, November 12, 2009 - 5:30-@8:00 p.m. Harrison Chandler Education Center, NTBG Headquarters 3530 Papalina Road, Kalāheo Nā Lima Kōkua invites those interested in volunteering to join in and learn about our helping hands. This meeting begins a social half-hour, with a potluck dinner beginning 6 p.m.; all attendees are asked to bring a dish. (Please be eco-conscious and bring your own reusable dinnerware.) Discussion or presentation follows. Driving directions to Headquarters can be found at ntbg.org/about/locations.php ��� Wish to learn about NTBG and its volunteer opportunities on Kaua�i, but can�t attend this meeting? Our Volunteer Coordinator is happy to tell you about our regular orientation to NTBG and volunteering. (808) 332-7324, ext. 228. Simply call the number above or email http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/NTBG/~3/sIn-FyQ1I3U/news.php http://ntbg.org/sharing/news.php?id=630 http://ntbg.org/sharing/news.php?id=630 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Kalāheo, Kaua�i, HI (November 5, 2009) - Tickets are on sale now for a special afternoon concert by the musical group Lilia. The Sunday, November 15 event will take place at the Southshore Visitors Center of the National Tropical Botanical Garden from 3-5 p.m. Pre-sale tickets available at $10 by calling 742-2433 or are $15 at the door. A portion of the proceeds will benefit the nonprofit garden. "Lilia," which means �lily� in Hawaiian, fuses the sounds of Anela Lauren on celtic harp with the island artistry of Cindy Combs on slack-key guitar and vocals. The result is a sweet and jazzy mix of Hawaiian and contemporary music. Lilia will be accompanied by Phil Watts on flute and saxophone, Roger Jacobs on bass, with special guest performer Bill Dick on violin. Guitarist, vocalist, and composer Combs� latest CD entitled "Sunny Rain" was nominated for Instrumental Record of the Year for the 2008 Nā Hōkū Hanohano Awards. Lauren�s ... http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/NTBG/~3/0nK7a9QWN08/news.php http://ntbg.org/sharing/news.php?id=629 http://ntbg.org/sharing/news.php?id=629 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 2, 2009 New Works Raymond Jungles opens the garden gate to his latest projects Coconut Grove, FL � Join us on Thursday, November 19 for The Kampong�s Lecture Series when Raymond Jungles shares his "New Works." The Kampong will open at 6:30 p.m. with a reception sponsored by Whole Foods Market. The lecture begins at 7 p.m. Tickets for the public are available with a suggested donation of $10. Please call (305) 442-7169. Kampong Members are free. A Jungles-designed garden is instantly recognizable for its botanical richness and naturalism. Through the use of native plant species, in combination with the subtropical aesthetic, Jungles creates projects, places, and spaces that comfort the human psyche and raise the human spirit. Jungles will share his latest projects with a rare, behind-the-scenes glimpse in this hour-long lecture. Raymond Jungles is the recipient of more than twenty Design Awards from the Florida Chapter of the... http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/NTBG/~3/_5_GjRSvxN4/news.php http://ntbg.org/sharing/news.php?id=624 http://ntbg.org/sharing/news.php?id=624 Bring in a sample of your sick plant and let Plant Pathologist Dr. Bob Nyvall diagnose your problem and provide treatment recommendations during the National Tropical Botanical Garden's two-month "Plant Doctor" pilot program at NTBG's Kalāheo headquarters. This is a walk-in service offered: Monday, February 4, 2008 from 8 a.m. - 11 a.m. Simply bring your sample (try to include leaves and flowers representative of the plant) to the Harrison Chandler Education Center (Plant Doctor Clinic) 3530 Papalina Road, Kalāheo If you wish to double-check to make sure the Plant Doctor is in, call (808) 332-7324 and ask for Lea Taddonio (ext. 228) or email the Plant Doctor Clinic (outreach@ntbg.org) in advance.... http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/NTBG/~3/-lehSiumxb8/news.php http://ntbg.org/sharing/news.php?id=350 http://ntbg.org/sharing/news.php?id=350 The first in the Kampong Kids Concert Series Tough Turkey in the Big City: a feathered tale A concert for the entire family Saturday, November 21, 2009 - 1:30 p.m. Schokman Education Center, The Kampong Follow the comic blunders of Tom Turkey as he leaves the farm to try his luck in the big city - a tussle at the Turkey Club, a romance with a Park Avenue pigeon, and a mix up at the Thanksgiving Day Parade! Suggested contribution: $25 per adult; $15 per child. To reserve your space visit The Kampong's special events webpage: kampongevent.ntbg.org... http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/NTBG/~3/JjhiJD574pU/news.php http://ntbg.org/sharing/news.php?id=615 http://ntbg.org/sharing/news.php?id=615 NOTE TO VENDORS: Download Application Using Link "Download Adobe PDF" Christmas in the Garden � 2009 Holiday Craft Fair Popular Southshore Craft Fair Seeks Crafters and Artisans FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Po�ipū, Kaua�i (October 14, 2009) � This December, the south shore�s premier holiday craft fair, Christmas in the Garden, will be held on Sunday, December 6 from 9:30 a.m. � 3:30 p.m. The event�s host, National Tropical Botanical Garden (NTBG), is currently seeking crafters and artisans who wish to be part of this increasingly popular fair. In 2008 Christmas in the Garden was attended by well over 400 people. Visitor Center Manager Angela Whitlatch says she expects an even greater turnout this year as the fair becomes a favorite holiday destination with locals, visitors, and vendors from Kaua�i and across the state. The 6th annual craft fair will be held in Po�ipū at the Southshore Visitors Center across from Spouting Horn Park ... http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/NTBG/~3/sNL1yCmbSVo/news.php http://ntbg.org/sharing/news.php?id=614 http://ntbg.org/sharing/news.php?id=614 Community Meeting to Discuss Lāwa�i Kai Plan Draft of Management Plan to be Presented Kalāheo, Kaua�i, HI USA (October 9, 2009) - All members of the public are invited to attend a meeting to discuss and comment on a master and management plan to designate Lāwa�i Kai as a special subzone of the State Conservation District. The meeting, sponsored by the National Tropical Botanical Garden (NTBG), will be held at the Kōloa Neighborhood Center on Tuesday, October 20 from 6-8 p.m. For the purposes of this holistic plan, the term Lāwa`i Kai encompasses the Allerton Garden, the lower reaches of Lāwa`i Stream, the beach at Lāwa`i Kai, and Lāwa`i Bay and includes proposed coastal and boating access provisions. The function of the meeting is to describe the planning process, present the plan, and receive public feedback. The feedback will then be summarized and incorporated into the final plan and draft environmental assessment. ... http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/NTBG/~3/DAs_YZSYsoE/news.php http://ntbg.org/sharing/news.php?id=613 http://ntbg.org/sharing/news.php?id=613 Join Robert Miller for an acrylic painting demonstration 11 a.m.-2 p.m. During `Ohana Day at the Southshore Visitors Center Saturday, October 17, 2009 Across from Spouting Horn NTBG's volunteer craft group, Oshibana, will be on hand from 9:30-2:30 p.m. with hand-crafted products for purchase. The Southshore Visitors Center and the Gift Shop open at 8:30 a.m. daily. 4425 Lāwa`i Road, Po`ipū (across from Spouting Horn), (808) 742-2433 Driving directions to the Southshore Visitors Center can be found at ntbg.org/gardens/mcbryde-visitorcenter.php For more information, call 742-2433.... http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/NTBG/~3/zixpQE4ilCg/news.php http://ntbg.org/sharing/news.php?id=609 http://ntbg.org/sharing/news.php?id=609 Mark Your Calendar for the 6th Annual Christmas in the Garden Craft Fair This popular event includes wares by skilled crafters and artisans from Kaua�i and other islands. This fun day is a great way to do your holiday shopping.... http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/NTBG/~3/3i-pENUs-7U/news.php http://ntbg.org/sharing/news.php?id=612 http://ntbg.org/sharing/news.php?id=612