Causes: Arts & Culture, Botanical Gardens & Arboreta, Cultural & Ethnic Awareness, Environment, Food, Land Resources Conservation
Mission: Our mission is to enrich life through discovery, scientific research, conservation and education by perpetuating the survival of plants, ecosystems, and cultural knowledge of tropical regions. Our tagline is Saving Plants, Saving People.
Target demographics: Plants are the answer to many of the challenges faced by populations around the globe . They keep our water clean, provide food, shelter, medicine, and perform vital ecological functions worldwide. They provide the foundation of healthy ecosystems and natural solutions to climate change. Unfortunately, plants are disappearing faster than ever. Scientists estimate that we are losing species 1,000 times faster than the natural rate with 68% of known plant species worldwide currently at-risk of extinction. We must continue to protect endangered and at-risk plant species and fragile ecosystems, cultivate conservationists, and protect global biodiversity for current and future generations.
Direct beneficiaries per year: Through our Gardens, we serve approximately 100,000 visitors annually. We conduct public outreach and education programs for students at all grade levels as well using the concept of a “Garden as Classroom. ” In 2019, NTBG out planted more than 9,800 plants in 25 conservation areas; The NTBG Seed Bank holds more that 7.8 million seeds to preserve species of conservation importance; The Breadfruit Institute has distributed more than 109,000 trees to 45 countries through the Global Hunger Initiative.
Geographic areas served: Our network of five botanical gardens, preserves and research facilities encompasses nearly 2,000 acres with locations in Hawaii and Florida. Thousands of species from throughout the tropical world have been gathered - through field expeditions, collaborations with other institutions and researchers, to form an unparalleled living collection of tropical plants, including the largest collection of native Hawaiian plants in the world.
Programs: Conservation and Restoration, Combating Food Insecurity, Safeguarding Seeds, Rediscovering Species, Cultural Preservation
Mission: Our mission is to enrich life through discovery, scientific research, conservation and education by perpetuating the survival of plants, ecosystems, and cultural knowledge of tropical regions. Our tagline is Saving Plants, Saving People.
Target demographics: Plants are the answer to many of the challenges faced by populations around the globe . They keep our water clean, provide food, shelter, medicine, and perform vital ecological functions worldwide. They provide the foundation of healthy ecosystems and natural solutions to climate change. Unfortunately, plants are disappearing faster than ever. Scientists estimate that we are losing species 1,000 times faster than the natural rate with 68% of known plant species worldwide currently at-risk of extinction. We must continue to protect endangered and at-risk plant species and fragile ecosystems, cultivate conservationists, and protect global biodiversity for current and future generations.
Direct beneficiaries per year: Through our Gardens, we serve approximately 100,000 visitors annually. We conduct public outreach and education programs for students at all grade levels as well using the concept of a “Garden as Classroom. ” In 2019, NTBG out planted more than 9,800 plants in 25 conservation areas; The NTBG Seed Bank holds more that 7.8 million seeds to preserve species of conservation importance; The Breadfruit Institute has distributed more than 109,000 trees to 45 countries through the Global Hunger Initiative.
Geographic areas served: Our network of five botanical gardens, preserves and research facilities encompasses nearly 2,000 acres with locations in Hawaii and Florida. Thousands of species from throughout the tropical world have been gathered - through field expeditions, collaborations with other institutions and researchers, to form an unparalleled living collection of tropical plants, including the largest collection of native Hawaiian plants in the world.
Programs: Conservation and Restoration, Combating Food Insecurity, Safeguarding Seeds, Rediscovering Species, Cultural Preservation
, Kalaheo, HI 96741
808-332-7324
Arts & Culture
Kalaheo
