| LETʻS JOURNAL WITH LOULU AT NTBG SOUTH SHORE! Friday, September 5, 2025 from 9:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at NTBG South Shore. Join our September Forest Journaling outing at NTBG on the South Shore and learn more–and journal–about loulu! Loulu are Hawaiiʻs only native palm genus. There are, currently, 23 different species of loulu endemic to the Hawaiian Islands. Loulu are found at all four NTBG gardens on Kaua’i and Maui. Loulu have a long history of practical uses in Hawaii–their thick, fan-shaped fronds used in thatching; trunks used in construction; and young fruit considered a delicacy. As special as loulu is, their threats are many, including the unfortunate arrival of the highly invasive coconut rhinoceros beetles to Kaua’i. Want to learn a bit more in advance: Grow Aloha Podcast: Loulu Protecting Hawai’i’s Only Native Palm from a New Threat Deepen your love of nature by joining the growing trend of nature journaling–or as we call it, forest journaling. This workshop is geared for non-scientists, non-artists and/or non-writers. No experience necessary. The only things necessary are paper and pencil and a curious mind. We’ll welcome wonder, soak in a little science, make some marks and/or notes on paper. Most of all, weʻll slow down and connect with nature for a few hours. Registration will be capped at 15 people. While we know unplanned circumstances can come up, please register only if you are confident you will be able to attend. This event is brought to you by Kauaʻi Invasive Species Committee (KISC) and National Tropical Botanical Garden (NTBG). |
