Kauai Arbor Day Events

Saturday, November 5

Kukui Grove
Kaua`i Arbor Day Tree Giveaway

The Kaua`i Arbor Day Tree Giveaway will take place on Saturday, November 5, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., at Kukui Grove in the parking lot behind K-Mart (at the Monday Farmer’s Market location).

There will be over 2,000 free trees at this year’s giveaway. The focus is on native plants, and the giveaway will feature a variety of species, such as: a`ali`i, koai`a, koki`o, loulu, maiapilo, maile, naio, `ōhi`a lehua and pōhinahina.

Other plants to be given away will also include Hawaiian `awa, cacao seedlings, papaya trees, green ti plants, dwarf plumeria, hala, and pua kenikeni.  There will also be free compost available, as well as educational giveaways.

This year’s event will also feature educational booths sponsored by many of the island’s local conservation groups. By “talking story” with these educators, you can earn stamps that will entitle you to additional free trees. Be sure to come early! The event closes when all of the trees have been given away.

Mahalo to Kaulunani Urban and Community Forestry Program and the County of Kaua`i for making this free event possible. It is locally coordinated by Garden Island Resource Conservation and Development, Inc., Kaua`i Landscaping Industry Council, National Tropical Botanical Garden, Kaua`i Invasive Species Committee, The Kaua`i Outdoor Circle, and Kaua`i Nursery and Landscaping, Alaka`i Landscaping, the Grand Hyatt, and Garden Island Growers.
 
For more information please call 821-1490 or e-mail kgunder@hawaii.edu.