Foliage Request

As a small, community-based organization, it is our pleasure to accommodate these foliage requests whenever we can for events or special occasions. A fee may be assessed, depending on the materials and labor involved. For expedited services, we will charge a $100 fee. There may be additional fees for materials and labor.

We ask that people requesting materials give a material donation or a donation of time (in volunteer work) to support our mission and keep our collection thriving. These donations go directly to our Grounds and Collections Department and allow us to continue to provide services to the community.

Please fill out this FOLIAGE REQUEST FORM **

**Submission of this form does not guarantee Lyon can fulfill your request. A Lyon staff person will contact you shortly after receiving your request.

Teacher Resources

Lyon Arboretum is pleased to offer digital resource bundles for teachers! You can purchase them directly from the Arboretum. Our Teachers Pay Teachers store is not currently open as we are looking for alternative platforms.

Our resources are place-based and all proceeds support Lyon Arboretum’s education and outreach programs. Mahalo nui loa for your support!

Title I Schools: We may be able to provide financial assistance to make our digital resources available to your classes at a reduced cost. Please email us for more information at LyonEdu@hawaii.edu. Mahalo!

1st Grade – Sort It Out

“Sort It Out” is our Grade 1 field trip, which explores the concept of trait variation in plants. The digital bundle is a way to bring our ti leaf traits activity into your classroom, whether it’s in person or online. Students will practice recognizing similarities and differences using a familiar, local plant: ti! For more information, check out the Sort It Out Digital Resources Bundle page.

2nd Grade – Plants and Friends

“Plants and Friends” is our Grade 2 field trip which explores plant-animal interactions in pollination and seed dispersal. The digital bundle is a way to bring our seed dispersal lab activity into your classroom, whether it’s in person or online. For more information, check out the Plants and Friends Digital Resources page.

3rd Grade – Amazing Adaptations

This bundle features materials to help students and teachers explore adaptations that let plants survive in different habitats in our islands. For more information, check out the Amazing Adaptations Digital Resources page.

Middle- and High School – Endemic Endeavors

This all-new offering is designed for middle- and high school students explore the native plants of Hawaiʻi and grapple with a real-world conservation issue with our historical debate activity. This digital bundle is a place-based way to delve into the unique flora of our islands and the challenges our native species face. For more information, check out the Endemic Endeavors (Native Plants) Digital Resources Bundle page.

Handmade Lei by Hui Hana Lei Volunteers

Hui Hana Lei Volunteers: Lei Order Request Form (Google Form; opens in a new tab)

Please note that filling out this form is NOT the same as an order confirmation. If you do not hear from Hui Hana Lei Volunteers within a few business days, please reach out to the Arboretum at 808-988-0456. Mahalo!

Keiki kits & Garden guides

If you are bringing keiki to the Arboretum, or are just young at heart, consider purchasing a Lyon Arboretum Exploration Kit. Each kit includes a magnifying glass, crayons, and an activity booklet by our own Education Department to guide you and your family through a more in-depth exploration of the Arboretum. Enhance your exploration of the Arboretum on your next visit!

Kits are $7 each and can be purchased at our Visitors Center on the day of your visit.

You can also pre-order a keiki kit through our online form. We recommend this option if you plan to come with your family during high-traffic times, such as school breaks. (Click here to learn more about the “order ahead” option.)

We are also offering our Garden Guide for adults. Deepen your appreciation for the Arboretum and its history with this new offering. The Garden Guide is $5 and is available at our Visitors Center. Check it out!

All proceeds will go to support the Education Department in bringing environmental education and outreach to Hawaiʻi’s keiki.

Other goodies

Keiki T-shirts and Greeting Cards from Eileen Towata & the Lyon Education Department

The Education Department is happy to be able to offer T-shirts and cards for sale. They were designed by local print artist Eileen Towata and donated to our department to help us raise funds to support our education and outreach programs. Only a limited number are available, so be sure to check them out before they’re gone! Learn more about ordering a keiki T-shirt or greeting card here.