Nov 02 Sunday
Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays at 10:30 am - starting on January 3rd, 2025. Reservations are recommended. Call (808) 768-7135.
Here are some additional details:
Public Tours of Foster Botanical Garden resume in January 2025!
Volunteer docents will conduct tours on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays from 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., rain or shine.
Docents just completed a six-week training and are eager to engage the public meaningfully.
On these tours, docents will provide an overview and some details of some of the gardenʻs seven sections. No two tours are the same—different docents bring different background knowledge and life experiences. All are passionate about plants.
Please call (808) 768-7135 to reserve your spot.
Tours are limited to about 20 people and are included in the price of admission ($5 for visitors, $3 for residents, $1 for children).
For school or other organized groups, please call the number above to discuss differentiated tour options.
Foster Botanical Garden has a rich history and a world-renowned collection. Here are some quick facts:-14 acre historic garden opened to the public in 1930- Dedicated to the “people of Hawai’i” by Mary Elizabeth Mikahala Robinson Foster - Portions once owned by Queen Kalama - Listed on the National Register of Historic Places- Oldest of the five gardens and the headquarters of the Honolulu Botanical Gardens- Home to 21 “Exceptional Trees” protected by City Ordinance
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Nov 07 Friday
The Nāhelehele Dryland Forest Symposium integrates education, cultural programs, indigenous knowledge, and science to build healthier connections between Hawaiʻi’s people and the native dry forest. The Symposium will highlight Hawaiʻi-wide efforts to restore and conserve the biocultural resources of our native dryland forest.
The Symposium will be held at the Waikōloa Beach Marriott on November 7th, 2025, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Registration will include a full day of exciting presentations and discussions, lunch, and a pau hana reception to extend your networking time. Non-profit organizations, public agencies, and commercial enterprises working to protect dryland forest ecosystems will be displaying educational materials at the symposium.
Mahalo to Kaʻahahui o ka Nāhelehele and the Waikoloa Foundation for their partnership in hosting the Dryland Forest Symposium.
Nov 08 Saturday
The holidays are almost here🎄 Come on by and find the perfect gifts for everyone on your list—from little ones to adults—crafted with love by local vendors. Explore beautiful handcrafted jewelry, sewn totes, baby items, unique paper crafts, resin art, custom tumblers, and so much more! And if shopping works up an appetite, treat yourself to delicious snacks and goodies from our favorite locally-owned spots. Happy holiday shopping🎁✨
Giveaways all day. Free Admission to shoppers. Lots of Parking.Event ContactPhone: (808)-689-9091info@islandcraftfairs.org
VENDORS:Currently accepting applications for all types of small retail businesses including prepackaged snacks, serving and produce booths.
Application deadline is the day before the event at 4pm Hawaii Standard Time.
**All applications can be found on our website. Payments will only be requested once your application has been received and approved by Island Craft Fairs. If you suspect any fraudulent activity, please contact us using the information provided above**
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