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Plant Records Manager (Full Time) based at McBryde Garden

The National Tropical Botanical Garden has an immediate Full Time opening for a Plant Records Manager. This position will be based at the Horticulture Center in Lawai Valley.

The Plant Records Manager is primarily responsible for the continued accurate and complete documentation of the living plant collections. The position's products/services are essential to the continuing management and operation of the botanical garden. The position assists the Curator in data gathering and analysis of the Garden's plant collections, and ensures the NTBG conforms to the highest standards of museum practices by fully documenting the living plant collections. The Plant Records Manager maps and inventories the collection, and assists with plant selection and plant health care.

Deadline to submit: Open until filled

Please submit resume and cover letter to:

National Tropical Botanical Garden
Attn: Human Resources
3530 Papalina Rd.
Kalaheo, HI 96741

Phone: (808) 332-7324 ext. 229
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Board of Trustees - as of April 2017

NTBG's Governing Board and Trustees Emeritus...

2017 Education and Internship Opportunities

2017 Education and Internship Opportunities at National Tropical Botanical Garden for Science Teachers, Journalists, and Horticulture Students.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
The National Tropical Botanical Garden (NTBG) is now accepting applications for its Environmental Journalism Program, Science Teachers Enrichment Program, and Horticulture Internship Program. The three programs are offered independent of one another, each at NTBG's national headquarters and gardens in Hawai'i.

NTBG's Environmental Journalism (EJ) Program (May 1 - 5) is being offered on Kaua'i for journalists covering science and the environment in broadcast, print, and online media. The EJ Program provides a deep background in science-based tropical ecology, conservation, and related subjects in order to enhance the accuracy of reporting on environmental issues. The five-day immersive program includes field trips and outdoor activities along with classroom discussions. Applications for the EJ Progra...

Dates & Details - 2017 Science Teachers Enrichment Program

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Mountainfilm Festival at NTBG's Florida Garden

Happening at The Kampong!
Mountainfilm Festival
November 18-19, 2016

Mountainfilm uses the power of film, art,
and ideas to inspire audiences to create a better world.

Mountainfilm Miami will screen two new features:
Ryan Peterson's "The Super Salmon",
and the South Florida premiere of Shelley Schulze's
"E.O. Wilson: Of Ants and Men",
which will be followed by a panel discussion
with documentary filmmaker Shelley Schulze.

For information and tickets: mountainfilmmiami.org....

Talk features historic laboratory

The Kampong Lecture Series Presents
"Dr. Fairchild's Laboratory at The Kampong - A Work in Progress"
by Artist Mark Dion

Thursday, November 17, 2016
6:30 p.m. Reception
7:00 p.m. Lecture

Free to Members; $10 donation requested from non-members

Reservations required: kampong@ntbg.org
(305) 442-7169...

NTBG at Arbor Day - Līhu'e

Come see us at Kaua'i's 10th annual Arbor Day Tree Giveaway on November 5.

Arbor Day on Kaua'i
Saturday, November 5, 2016
9 a.m. - Noon (or until all plants are given away)
Kuku'i Grove Shopping Center - Parking Lot behind K-Mart

The public is encouraged to come early! There are a limited number of each species to ensure a variety of plants to suit many areas and uses, so those present when the gates open get the widest selection of plants. It's first come, first served. Event closes when all trees are distributed.

Don't forget to stop by and "talk story" with horticulturists, conservationists, environmental educators. NTBG hopes to see you there!!!...

Wichman covers World Conservation Congress in free talk

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Kalāheo, Kaua'i, Hawai'i (October 20, 2016) - Join Chipper Wichman on Tuesday, November 1 as he shares the history, execution, and the far-reaching impacts of the recent World Conservation Congress (WCC). This free talk will start at 5:30 p.m. in the cafeteria at the Kaua'i Community College Campus Center.

Chipper, Director and CEO of the nonprofit National Tropical Botanical Garden, was at the forefront in the years-long effort to attract the Congress to Hawai'i, the first time in the 67-year history of the International Union for the Conservation of Nature this global event has taken place in the United States. He will discuss how the state successfully bid against international competition to secure the 10-day conference which drew more than 10,000 attendees from 192 countries.

In his talk, Chipper will examine how Hawai'i's rich endemic flora and fauna, strong conservation community, and deep ties between Hawaiian culture and the environment shap...

Largest conservation gathering in the world

"What in the World" 2016 Lecture Series
National Tropical Botanical Garden and Kaua'i Community College
present
"How the World Conservation Congress
changed Hawai'i and the World"
a free public lecture by
Chipper Wichman,
NTBG's Director and CEO

Hear how Hawai'i came to host the largest conservation gathering in the world, who attended, what was achieved, and how the global gathering will change conservation in the years ahead.

Tuesday, November 1, 2016 - 5:30 p.m.
Cafeteria, KCC Campus Center
3-1901 Kaumuali'i Highway, Līhu'e

For questions about accessibility or to request accommodations, please contact Margaret Clark at (808) 332-7324 ext. 225 at least 10 days in advance.

Both NTBG and KCC share a common goal of quality education to truly change lives....