FIELD TRIP: Experience Oahu’s Rich History: Byodo-In Temple, Waimea Valley Botanic Garden & Nursery Tour

Saturday, August 2, 2025

8:15 AM - 5:15 PM HST

Location: Hawai'i Convention Center, Main Entrance

Organizer(s)

AA

Achyut R. Adhikari

University of Hawaii at Mānoa
Honolulu, Hawaii, United States
BG

Bhawana Ghimire

Bartlett Tree Experts
Charlotte, North Carolina, United States
EL

Emma Lookabaugh

BASF
Research Triangle Park, North Carolina, United States
AR

Alberto Ricordi

University of Hawaii
Pearl City, Hawaii, United States

Ticketed event; preregistration required

This year's ornamental field trip explores Oahu's rich history and tropical plant cultivation. Start the day at Waimea Valley Botanic Garden, home to 52 themed gardens and over 5000 types of tropical and subtropical plants, including native Hawaiian and globally endangered species. Enjoy a Kipahele tour with expert garden staff, a catered picnic-style lunch, and an optional hike to Waimea Falls. After lunch, tour Waiahole Botanicals, a locally owned garden center specializing in native landscaping. You'll conclude the day with a scenic bus ride down the windward side of the island and ending with a relaxing stroll through Byodo-In Temple grounds.

Buses will pick up participants at the Hawai'i Convention Center. Buses will stage outside the main entrance.