ALOHA!
Lyon Arboretum is part of the University of Hawaiʻi and a public botanical garden. We are nestled in the back of Mānoa Valley, just five miles from the bustle of Waikiki. Lyon Arboretum has over seven miles of hiking trails and boasts more than 6,000 taxa of tropical and sub-tropical plants on our nearly 200 acres.
Visit the Arboretum
- Open to the public Monday through Friday from 9 am until 3 pm, closed on weekends, State and Federal holidays .
- Admission is free, but donations are greatly appreciated. The suggested donation amount is $10 per person.
- Reservations are required. Reservations are open one week in advance on the Friday before.
Make your reservation on Eventbrite at the link below.
Questions regarding reservations can be directed to our Main Office at (808) 988-0456. Mahalo!
(Last updated: 3/21/24)
ANNOUNCEMENTS AND UPCOMING CLOSURES
UPCOMING ARBORETUM CLOSURE
We will be closed on Wednesday, May 8th – Thursday, May 9th to prepare for our upcoming Plant Sale, which will be held Friday, May 10th to Saturday, May 11th.
The Plant Sale is by reservation only and all slots have been filled. However, walk-ins will be allowed from 12:30 pm. Parking will not be available for those who walk-in. More information can be found in the Plant Sale link below.
COMMUNITY CLASS FOR MAY ADDED
From Climate Grief to a Resilient Future: A Community Workshop on Creating Stability in Unstable Times – Co-sponsored by Climate Protectors Hawai‘i
Join us for this class co-sponsored by Climate Protectors Hawai’i to share and connect with others and help manage strong feelings about climate change. The class will take place indoors and outdoors.
For more information, click here: https://manoa.hawaii.edu/lyon/2024/01/03/community-classes-2024-winter-and-spring-community-classes/
UPDATE! SPRING PLANT SALE
UPDATE! All reservation spots are filled! Walk-ins are welcome in the afternoon. For more information, click here for details: https://manoa.hawaii.edu/lyon/classes-and-events/annual-plant-sales/
Reserve your spot for the upcoming Spring Plant Sale! We open reservations on Monday, April 8th.
SUMMER NATURE CAMP
Week A (June 3rd-7th) for Nature Camp is full. There are a few spaces open for Week B (June 10th – 14th).
Click here for more information: https://manoa.hawaii.edu/lyon/2024/04/05/summer-nature-camp-nature-quest-exploring-art-and-science-at-the-arboretum/
COMMUNITY CLASSES
New class for the month of May has been added: https://manoa.hawaii.edu/lyon/2024/01/03/community-classes-2024-winter-and-spring-community-classes/
SCHOOL FIELD TRIPS:
We are fully booked for K12 school tours for the 2023-2024 school year and will not be accepting any new bookings for school tours.
Requests CAN be made for summer.
School tour requests for SY2024-2025 will open at the end of July. Mahalo!
UPCOMING ALL DAY CLOSURES:
- May 8 – May 9, 2024: Internal operations
- May 27, 2024: Holiday observance
- July 4, 2024: Holiday observance
- August 16, 2024: Holiday observance
RECENT NEWS
- Hawaiian plant conservation research earns student national recognitionA Lyon Arboretum student volunteer earned a national scholarship for contributions to seed conservation of …
- Sen. Hirono Kicks off Native Plant Month at LyonSen. Maize Hirono recently visited Lyon Arboretum! Read about it here: https://www.hawaii.edu/news/2024/04/08/hirono-national-native-plant-month-lyon-arboretum/
- UPDATE! Spring Plant SaleUPDATE! All reservation spots have been taken. We will allow walk-ins only in the afternoons. …
SHOP PAGE IS NOW AVAILABLE
Information about our keiki kits, teacher resources, and even free downloadables is now available on our shop page. Check it out!