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Revision as of 19:54, 22 June 2009


THE HAWAII ISLAND PALM SOCIETY

Officers and Directors

Publications:

HAWAII ISLAND PALM SOCIETY NEWSLETTER is 2-4 pages of 8.5 by 11 inch size, published as required to notify members of chapter meetings and events of interest. Membership in the Hawaii Island Palm Society is US$8/year for US members, which includes mailings of the Bulletin. Checks payable to "Hawaii Island Palm Society" should be sent to Hawaii Island Palm Society, P.O. Box 1585, Kea`au, HI 96749.

MEETING PICTORIALS

LATEST MEETING - June 7, 2009

HIPS latest get together found us at the fabulous gardens of Ho'owaiwai. Rich in rare and mature palms the original property encompassed 150 gorgeous acres. It has been split into 3 parcels, with the main part providing the tour. The property is at the 900 foot elevation and was once a part of the sugar cane plantations of the Hamakua Coast. It sits close to and above another world class garden at Onamea Bay - The Hawaii Tropical Botanical Garden.

The landscaping on the property, begun in 1982, includes broad expanses of of lawn and some of the rarest and most interesting palms in the world. In 1987, the original owner acquired a collection of 50,000 palm seeds from South America, collected by IPS member De Armand Hull. The late, Ken Foster, a former IPS president and HIPS member, served as a consultant to oversee the germination, care, feeding and placement of the palms. Most of the palms were planted 20-24 years ago, and have thrived in the lush environment of the area, fulfilling the plan "to create an exotic tropical garden in which to work and play."

If you missed this meeting, or wish to relive a great day, don't miss the slideshow.

CLICK HERE FOR THE HO'OWAIWAI GARDEN SLIDESHOW

(Don't forget the "Full Screen" option)


A GREAT GROUP ON A GREAT DAY

CLICK PHOTOS TO ZOOM


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JEFF MARCUS MADAGASCAR PRESENTATION - April 3, 2009

At a recent meeting on April 3, 2009, the Hawaii Island Palm Society sponsored a slideshow presentation by Jeff Marcus of Floribunda Palms about his October, 2008 palm expedition to Madagascar. At the University of Hawaii in Hilo, over one hundred people gathered to hear about Jeff and Suchin's trip with the Madagascar palm expert himself, Dr. John Dransfield.


CLICK HERE FOR THE MADAGASCAR SLIDESHOW

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HIPS NEWSLETTERS

MEETING PICTORIALS