Arbor Day Celebration
Ka mālama ‘ana i ka mo‘omeheu. I mea e ola ai mai kēia mua aku. Preserving culture. So that there is life to come.
November 7, 2026, 9 am to 2 pm
FREE to the Public
About Arbor Day
Arbor Day at Amy Greenwell Ethnobotanical Garden has become a cherished annual gathering that brings the community together in South Kona to celebrate mālama āina and forest restoration. Over the years, the event has expanded to include workshops, hands-on learning, a native tree and plant sale, and tree giveaways—all designed to deepen relationships between community and āina. Held each November, the event reflects Hawai‘i’s long-standing commitment to planting and stewardship.
First celebrated in Hawai‘i on November 3, 1905, Arbor Day began with the planting of thousands of trees across the islands. Inspired by traditions from the continent, Hawai‘i quickly adapted the day to emphasize native species, community participation, and the protection of our unique kaiaola (ecosystems).
This year’s celebration on November 7 offers a full day of learning and sharing. You can shop the plant sale, adopt a free native plant through the Grow Aloha program, explore the grounds on a guided tour, and watch live demonstrations of plant care and propagation. The Friends of Amy Greenwell Annual Meeting and Board Elections will also take place at noon.
For more information, email info@amygreenwell.garden.
WHY SUPPORT ARBOR DAY AT AMY GREENWELL ETHNOBOTANICAL GARDEN?
Support Community-Led Conservation
Your sponsorship amplifies grassroots efforts to restore native ecosystems and promote mālama ʻāina through community participation.
Promote Environmental Education
The event features hands-on learning, exhibits, and workshops that engage keiki and adults alike in the cultural and ecological value of native trees.
Showcase Your Commitment to Sustainability
Sponsorship demonstrates your organization’s dedication to environmental stewardship, sustainability, and resilience in Hawai‘i
Increase Community Impact
The event draws hundreds of attendees and supports public engagement, partner collaboration, and long-term conservation outcomes.
Support Cultural Revitalization
AGEG integrates traditional Hawaiian knowledge and values in its restoration work, contributing to the perpetuation of traditional land management practices.
Launch a New Video on Ecological Restoration
Be part of the premiere of Ho‘iho‘i ‘ia kaiaola o Hawai‘i, a professionally produced short film documenting collaborative forest restoration efforts across Kona.
Reach a Diverse and Engaged Audience
Attendees include families, educators, conservationists, farmers, and visitors who care deeply about ‘āina and community.
Help Plant the Future
Your support makes possible the distribution of hundreds of native trees and plants to the public, strengthening local reforestation and food security efforts.
Strengthen Local Partnerships
Sponsorship connects your organization to a network of restoration leaders, cultural practitioners, educators, and nonprofits working to restore Hawai‘i from the ground up.
Garden Location
Amy B.H. Greenwell Ethnobotanical Garden
82-6160 Hawaii Belt Rd
Captain Cook, HI 96704
USA
Mahalo to our Partners & Funders:
Funding for our work is provided by the USDA Forest Service, Urban and Community Forestry Program. USDA, Amy Greenwell Ethnobotanical Garden and partners are equal opportunity providers and employers.
📸 Photography Credit: Salt Drifter Photography & Kristina Holladay
🎨 Artwork Credit: Kelsie Dayna for Kaulunani and Year of Our Community Forests