National Tropical Botanical Garden Conservation Programs

The National Tropical Botanical Garden is a network of gardens, preserves, and research centers headquartered on Kauaʻi. Across three locations in Hawaiʻi—encompassing more than 1,500 acres—we advance the biocultural restoration of irreplaceable Hawaiian ecosystems through ecological management, rare species recovery, and scientific research. Each year, we welcome approximately 80,000 visitors to our Hawaiʻi gardens, engaging them directly in our conservation practices and inspiring them to become part of the solution for a sustainable future in Hawaiʻi. Our mission and unique position at the intersection of conservation and tourism align closely with the goals of the Green Fee legislation. While we can point to specific initiatives—such as propagating endangered ferns in our Fern Laboratory or restoring the coastal hala forest at Kahanu Preserve—we invite the coalition to consider whether the general operation of nonprofit programs like ours merits support, as every aspect of our work ultimately serves climate action and environmental conservation.