As we hit the peak of summer, an abundance of rare silversword plants are blooming at Haleakala National Park. "Long term residents and park staff say this is one of the best years they've seen for flowers up here," said Superintendent Natalie Gates in a July 29 press release. "We hope neighbors and visitors alike will come enjoy this incredible sight." Gates stressed the … [Read more...] about Silverswords in Bloom at Haleakala National Park
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Silverswords Leave Haleakala to Journey to Korea for the First Time Off-Island
Three Silversword specimens were recently sent to South Korea to be highlighted in the Goyang International Horticulture Show. The Mayor's Office of Economic Development secured the necessary permits to take the specimens from the greenhouse at Haleakala National Park (HNP) to be preserved by specialists and displayed at Goyang's rare plant exhibit. The Haleakala 'Ahinahina or … [Read more...] about Silverswords Leave Haleakala to Journey to Korea for the First Time Off-Island
HGEA, DLNR Team Up To Help The Haleakala Silversword
That's right–union members are actually going to work on a Saturday. Well, not really work: it's more like doing gardening, except instead of their backyard, they'll be going to Haleakala National Park. According to a Feb. 20 press release from the Hawaii Government Employees Association (HGEA), on Mar. 1 volunteers from the union will help the state Department of Land and … [Read more...] about HGEA, DLNR Team Up To Help The Haleakala Silversword