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Fairchild's Canary Islands explorations topic of lecture

The Kampong Lecture Series
presents

"Following the Steps of David Fairchild in the Canary Islands"
by educator and plant researcher Dr. Javier Francisco-Ortega

Fairchild's pioneering expeditions yielded a wealth of new information, including 73 new species and 7 publications. At the time, these trips represented the most extensive plant field trips ever undertaken by U.S. botanists in the archipelago.

Thursday, February 16
Dessert Reception begins at 6:30 p.m.
Lecture begins at 7 p.m.

Free to Fellows and Kampong Members; General Public: $10 suggested donation
Reservations required - call (305) 442-7169...

Grant to Fund Three Traditional Hawaiian Structures

OHA awards Garden grant to build hale
Three NTBG sites and three Hawaiian communities to be involved

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Kalāheo, Kaua'i, HI USA (Feb. 8, 2012) - The National Tropical Botanical Garden has announced it will be the recipient of a $97,513 grant from the Office of Hawaiian Affairs (OHA) to involve three Hawaiian communities - in west Kaua'i, north Kaua'i, and east Maui - in the building of traditional hale, creating three sites for interpreting Hawaiian culture and history. The project, entitled 'Three Traditional Hale for Three Hawaiian communities', aims to encourage in these communities a strong connection with their native culture, and the places, people, resources, and history of their ancestors.

At NTBG's McBryde Garden, in the Lāwa'i Valley on Kaua'i, members of the West Kaua'i Hawaiian community, with McBryde Garden staff members from Ni'ihau, as well as with students from various Kaua'i and Ni'ihau schools, will construct a ...

Breadfruit Workshop at Bishop Museum

Part of the Traditions of the Pacific-Native Foods, Native Stories Series

The Breadfruit Institute and the Hawai'i Homegrown Food Network Ho'oulu ka 'Ulu - Revitalizing Breadfruit in Hawaii, is presenting a breadfruit ('ulu) workshop.

Celebrate all things 'ulu in this educational workshop which explores the cultural and botanical aspects of this essential Polynesian food staple through lectures, cultural demonstrations, and an 'ulu plate lunch.

Saturday, March 17
9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Bishop Museum, Honolulu

To reserve workshop space or purchase a lunch ticket, call (808) 847-8296....

'Ulu Festival on Hawai'i Island

Puna 'Ulu Festival
March 3, 2012
9 a.m.-3 p.m.

at Ho'oulu Lāhui, the site of Kua O Ka Lā Public Charter School at Pū'āla'a, adjacent to the 'Āhalanui County Park warm pond in Puna, Hawai'i Island.

NTBG's Breadfruit Institute is one of the sponsors of the event, which is free and open to the public.

Activities will include: a cooking contest, breadfruit trees for sale, presentations on the cultivation and care of 'ulu trees, poi pounding, tapa making, activities for the keiki, music all day, and local food featuring breadfruit.

For more information, call (808) 965-5098....

'Ohana Day Event Features Feather Work Artisan

Flock together at NTBG's Southshore Visitors Center with a free demonstration of the art and history of Hawaiian feather work.

Sunday, February 19
11 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Artisan Diane Masumura will show, share, and sell her traditional feather jewelry and lei. The offering is part of the Garden's monthly 'Ohana Day Event which happens on the third Sunday of each month.

At the Southshore Visitors Center
4425 Lāwa'i Road, Po'ipū

For driving directions, see: Map or Text Directions
For more information, call 742-2433...

Membership Manager- based at Kalāheo Headquarters

Southshore, Kaua'i, Hawai'i; full time

NTBG is now accepting resumes for the position of Membership Manager.

The successful candidate will be a well-organized self starter with initiative and will be responsible for all aspects of NTBG's membership program, coordinating renewals, new member acquisitions, and lapsed member solicitations, and oversees the records management, acknowledgement, and membership benefit system. This position is also responsible for coordinating member events, conducting membership prospect research, producing membership materials, and membership mailings.

The position requires a proven record of successful fundraising and/or membership/marketing experience, with a minimum of three to five years related experience. Excellent interpersonal written and verbal skills as well as computer experience is required. Experience with Raiser's Edge database a plus.

Salary information will be provided to the successful candidate.

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The Kampong on HGTV 'Color Splash' Episode

A segment of the popular Home & Garden Channel program 'Color Splash' with David Bromstad
airing Saturday, February 18 at 9 p.m. (Eastern and Pacific time)
features The Kampong for its inspiration for a master bedroom. The episode was filmed last August at NTBG's garden in Florida.

Episode No.: HCLRS-1009H

Color Splash-The Kampong...

Bali Ha'i Goes Hawaiian!

Don't miss the 18th Annual Bali Ha'i event at The Kampong.

Sunday, April 1, 2012

Each year The Kampong partners with The American Institute of Wine & Food-South Florida Chapter to offer the Ultimate Garden Party. Regarded as one of the most popular events on the Miami social calendar, Bali Ha'i has sold out each of its seventeen years with over 500 in attendance. The event brings together South Florida's finest chefs, best libations, and more in the setting of the stunning treasure that is The Kampong.

This year's theme is 'Hawaiian Style', based on the legendary movie South Pacific. As in the song from the movie, Bali Ha'i is calling you, so get your tickets today. A variety of options, from the Main Event to the "Lu'au Party at The Point˝ to the "Tiki Lounge Party˝ are available for your partying pleasure.

Simply go to: Archaeological Field School will be held in collaboration with the Anthropology Department of the University of Hawai'i-Mānoa. Dates in 2012 for this integrated archaeological and paleoecological session are July 5-August 4.

A new four-week offering in June/July this year is the Geospatial Research and Mapping (GRAM) Field Program, in collaboration with California State University at Long Beach (CSULB). This is a National Science Foundation-funded Research Experiences for Undergraduates program. The schedule is broken down between in-classroom/laboratory at CSULB and two weeks at NTBG's Kaua'i gardens, preserves, and off-campus restoration projects. It includes the...