Every month there is a new native plant that kamaʻāina can adopt for free. Species have included ʻilima, native hibiscuses, ...

Native plants are uniquely suited for growing in Hawaii. Growing them can help you save water as well as support other species. Clockwise from top left: Ohia, alahaee, naio, alaala wai nui ...

In Hawaiʻi, however, we have the option of celebrating Christmas a little differently by using native plants and flowers to decorate our trees and homes. Get Hawaii’s latest morning news ...

The ‘alalā is the only surviving native crow species in Hawaii. Its decline is blamed on a loss of habitat due to logging, as ...

inspects a holokea plant. There are just 57 of them left. It, like many native Hawaiian species, is able to hold onto rainfall with adaptations like rough textured leaves, fine hairs, and multiple ...

Forests for Life explores the dedication and passion of those committed to preserving Hawaii's dwindling biodiversity by focusing on the protection of critically endangered native plants.

Together, they explore the Waianae Mountain Range, where the program focuses on reintroducing native Hawaiian plants into their natural habitats. Jenna proudly shares the program’s successes ...

Today, there are approximately 70. According to lawmakers, designating taro as the state’s official plant signifies the important relationship between kalo and Native Hawaiians. Kalo is associated ...