Urban Garden Center
UGC MISSION STATEMENT
To provide exceptional transdisciplinary education, research, and extension in tropical agriculture, natural resources, and human well-being to local and global communities.
UGC VISION STATEMENT
An educated community, healthy population, and sustainable food system and environment strengthens the well-being and economic development of the people of Hawai‘i.
Office Hours: Monday-Friday, 7:45 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (except holidays). All visitors must check in at the Main Office. Self tours are no longer offered due to staffing shortages.
- Established: 1988
- Size: 30 acres
- Elevation: 17 ft. parking area
- Soil: Various soil types, with 6.5 to 7.2 pH
- Rainfall: Average 20 inches per year, predominantly in March and November