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botany
Canoe Plants of Ancient Hawaii
Na Meakanu o Wa`a o Hawai`i Kahiko, by Lynton Dove White.
Canoe Plants of Ancient Hawaii tracks the path of various important plants carried in voyaging canoes crisscrossing Oceania, and finally to the middle of the Pacific Ocean to Hawaii. Includes the history, the botanical nomenclature, the cultural significance, cultivation and uses of the plants.
Hawaiian Native Plant Genera (Database)
University of Hawaii - Department of Botany. Hawaiian Native Plant Genera (Database)
The search or find option of your web viewer will take you instantly to any scientific or common name in this index. You can then follow the link to the appropriate web page for more information and illustrations pertaining to the plant being sought.
Native Hawaiian Plant Propagation Database
University of Hawaii - College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources - Native Hawaiian Plant Propagation Database
This extensive though not comprehensive database of Native Hawaiian Plants and their propagation features a search function by botanical, common or Hawaiian name as well as links to other relevant websites.
Submitted by fnwellington on Sat, 11/15/2008 - 10:12.
Lecture - Biotechnology: Benefits and Challenges to Hawaii Farmers. Dr. Yun Judy Zhu, Ph.D. In this presentation, both potential benefits and concerns of recent advances in biotechnology as well as the roles of different federal regulatory agencies will be addressed. Dr. Yun Judy Zhu is a Research Scientist at Hawaii Agriculture Research Center (HARC) working on tropical crop improvement through molecular cloning and genetic engineering. This event is part of the 2008 Community Forum in Chemistry co-sponsored by ACS-Hawaii Section and WCC.
Location:
Windward Community College, Hale `Imiloa 111.
Dates:
11/20/2008 13:30 - 14:30
Participating Organization:
American Chemical Society (ACS)
For more information, click here.
Submitted by fnwellington on Fri, 10/24/2008 - 15:18.
A series of 8 2-hour classes for people interested in becoming garden guides at Lyon Arboretum. Topics covered include basic botany, horticulture, plant conservation, natural history, Hawaiian ethnobotany and the Arboretum's gardens and collections. After completing the course, participants will be expected to help guide Lyon Arboretum garden tours. Materials and supplies will be provided.
Wednesdays 1/7/09 - 2/25/09, 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
$100 fee ($75 is refundable after you have guided 6 Lyon Arboretum tours)
Location:
Lyon Arboretum, 3860 Manoa Road, Honolulu 96822Dates:
02/25/2009 09:30 - 11:30
Participating Organization:
University of Hawai`i at Manoa Lyon Arboretum
For more information, click here.
Submitted by fnwellington on Fri, 10/24/2008 - 15:12.
A series of 8 2-hour classes for people interested in becoming garden guides at Lyon Arboretum. Topics covered include basic botany, horticulture, plant conservation, natural history, Hawaiian ethnobotany and the Arboretum's gardens and collections. After completing the course, participants will be expected to help guide Lyon Arboretum garden tours. Materials and supplies will be provided.
Wednesdays 1/7/09 - 2/25/09, 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Location:
Lyon Arboretum, 3860 Manoa Road, Honolulu 96822
Dates:
02/11/2009 09:30 - 11:30
Participating Organization:
University of Hawai`i at Manoa Lyon Arboretum
For more information, click here.
Submitted by fnwellington on Fri, 10/24/2008 - 15:07.
A series of 8 2-hour classes for people interested in becoming garden guides at Lyon Arboretum. Topics covered include basic botany, horticulture, plant conservation, natural history, Hawaiian ethnobotany and the Arboretum's gardens and collections. After completing the course, participants will be expected to help guide Lyon Arboretum garden tours. Materials and supplies will be provided.
Wednesdays 1/7/09 - 2/25/09, 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
$100 fee ($75 is refundable after you have guided 6 Lyon Arboretum tours)
Location:
Lyon Arboretum, 3860 Manoa Road, Honolulu 96822Dates:
02/04/2009 09:30 - 11:30
Participating Organization:
University of Hawai`i at Manoa Lyon Arboretum
For more information, click here.
Submitted by fnwellington on Fri, 10/24/2008 - 14:46.
A series of 8 2-hour classes for people interested in becoming garden guides at Lyon Arboretum. Topics covered include basic botany, horticulture, plant conservation, natural history, Hawaiian ethnobotany and the Arboretum's gardens and collections. After completing the course, participants will be expected to help guide Lyon Arboretum garden tours. Materials and supplies will be provided. Wednesdays 1/7/09 - 2/25/09, 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Location:
Lyon Arboretum, 3860 Manoa Road, Honolulu 96822
Dates:
01/28/2009 09:30 - 01/28/2008 11:30
Participating Organization:
University of Hawai`i at Manoa Lyon Arboretum
For more information, click here.
Submitted by fnwellington on Fri, 10/24/2008 - 14:43.
A series of 8 2-hour classes for people interested in becoming garden guides at Lyon Arboretum. Topics covered include basic botany, horticulture, plant conservation, natural history, Hawaiian ethnobotany and the Arboretum's gardens and collections. After completing the course, participants will be expected to help guide Lyon Arboretum garden tours. Materials and supplies will be provided.
Wednesdays 1/7/09 - 2/25/09, 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Location:
Lyon Arboretum, 3860 Manoa Road, Honolulu 96822
Dates:
01/21/2009 09:30 - 11:30
Participating Organization:
University of Hawai`i at Manoa Lyon Arboretum
For more information, click here.
Submitted by fnwellington on Fri, 10/24/2008 - 14:41.
A series of 8 2-hour classes for people interested in becoming garden guides at Lyon Arboretum. Topics covered include basic botany, horticulture, plant conservation, natural history, Hawaiian ethnobotany and the Arboretum's gardens and collections. After completing the course, participants will be expected to help guide Lyon Arboretum garden tours. Materials and supplies will be provided. Wednesdays 1/7/09 - 2/25/09, 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Location:
Lyon Arboretum, 3860 Manoa Road, Honolulu 96822
Dates:
01/14/2009 09:30 - 11:30
Participating Organization:
University of Hawai`i at Manoa Lyon Arboretum
For more information, click here.
