Discover The National Tropical Botanical Garden With Special Introductory Membership

Kalaheo, Kaua‘i, Hawai‘i (July 24, 2007) – Have you discovered just how special the National Tropical Botanical Garden (NTBG) is with its network of gardens and preserves and its conservation, scientific research and education initiatives? If not, the Garden recently introduced a new Discovery Membership, offering first-time members the opportunity to discover “Our Garden. Our World.”

The $20 Discovery Membership includes two passes for self-guided tours of McBryde Garden, Limahuli Garden, or Kahanu Garden; The Bulletin, a magazine published for NTBG supporters; a 10 percent discount at Garden shops; and special invitations to local events, workshops, and lectures.

“We are very excited to be able to offer this new level of membership to our first-time members,” said Charles “Chipper” Wichman, CEO and Director of NTBG. “It really will provide them with an opportunity to discover all of the treasures the gardens hold, and hopefully encourage them to become lifelong supporters.”

A non-profit organization, NTBG is dedicated to saving tropical plants through conservation, scientific research, and education. Its network of gardens and preserves include McBryde Garden, Allerton Garden, and Limahuli Garden and Preserve on the island of Kaua‘i; Kahanu Garden on Maui; The The Kampong in Florida; and two preserves on the Big Island of Hawai‘i. With nearly 1,800 acres encompassing various tropical ecosystems, extensive living collections of endangered or at-risk species, and precious cultural and historical features, NTBG plays an important role in the complex web of life. For more information or to become a member of NTBG, please call (808) 332-7324 x246 or visit http://ourgardenourworld.com/join_today/

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