Arbor Day is a formally designated holiday around the world dedicated to honoring, planting and enjoying the benefits of trees. Arbor Day has been recognized in Hawai’i for over 110 years, and every November communities across the Hawaiian islands gather to celebrate trees!
November marks the beginning of the rainy season in Hawai‘i, which is the perfect time to plant a tree! Arbor Day in Hawai’i officially falls on the first Friday in November, however, tree giveaways and celebrations across the state typically take place on the first Saturday.
In 2021, Arbor Day Hawai’i will be celebrated on Saturday, November 6th, 2021.
https://arbordayhawaii.org/upcoming-events/
Oʽahu - Friday, 11/5
University of Hawai'i at Mānoa (UHM) Arbor Day
Pickup on UHM campus
One tree per household
Friday, 11/5
11:00am - 3:00pm
Registration begins on Monday, 11/1 and you can register here:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd-Up2T9hhhNSUBEOjH1X8vl5yBzaaSu15Vn4-qAouzU1Ug8g/closedform
Hawaiʽi Island - Friday, 11/5
Arbor Day Plant Sale by Mauna Kea Restoration Project
Waimea Tree State Nursery
Both native and non-native trees like: Koa, ‘Iliahi, ʽŌhiʽa, and more
Oʽahu - Saturday, 11/6
Leeward Oahu Tree Giveaway
Hoa Aina O Mākaha
84-766 Lahaina St., Wai'anae, HI
8:00am - 10:00am
Following a very successful Arbor Day tree give-away in 2020, Hoa ʻĀina O Mākaha has prepared for Arbor Day 2021 by growing more than 700 trees and plants for giveaway to Wai'anae residents. Hoa ʻĀina o Mākaha is a working farm that provides aina-based education for the local community.
No reservations required; walk-in with mask wearing and social distancing required. Trees are grown to be given to Wai'anae residents. One tree per family. A wide variety of fruit trees will be available and some native Hawaiian trees.
Leeward Oahu Tree Giveaway
Wai'anae Farmers and Green Market
Wai'anae Mall, 86-120 Farrington Highway, Waianae, HI
8:00am - 12:00pm
Arbor Day Tree-Giveaway for Wai'anae Coast residents will take place at Mākeke Waianae, a Farmers' and Green Market located at Wai'anae Mall's eastern parking lot. Shop for produce and other Wai'anae-grown and -made items while you're there.
No reservations required; walk-in with mask wearing and social distancing required. One tree per family. A variety of native Hawaiian, landscaping, and food trees will be available.
Leeward Oahu Tree Giveaway
Mālama Learning Center
Hawai'i Agriculture Research Center in Kunia
8:30am - 12:00pm
This Arbor Day event will be a full learning experience. Participants will rotate among three stations that will feature seed saving and planting methods, gardening and mini farmers' market, and plant pest corner where experts will talk about some of the worst invasive pests to watch out for.
Due to COVID-19 safety considerations, registration/acceptance is required and walk-ins will NOT be allowed to enter. Proof of COVID-19 vaccination or negative test results within 48 hours of entry is required along with mask wearing and social distancing. Completion of Assumption of Risk form is also required.
Kaimuki Arbor Day 2021
KCC Farmers Market
4303 Diamond Head Rd, Honolulu, HI
7:30am - 11:00am
Pre-registration at https://www.treesforhonolulu.org/a-community-growing-trees-together/
Supplies limited. One per household. A commitment to plant, register, and tag your tree is part of the process -- we will be happy to help!
Kailua Arbor Day Tree Adoption
Kailua Town Parking Structure
Saturday, Nov. 6th (7:00am - 10:00am)
Reserve your tree at adkailua.eventbrite.com
LEARN MORE: Smart Trees Pacific
“This year at Kailua Arbor Day’s Tree Adoption event, we have about 400 trees ready for their forever home. With the “Right Tree, Right Place” concept in mind, this event is meant to get the right tree planted in the best space for it to grow our community’s urban forest canopy. Check out our website to see what trees will be available and to reserve your tree today!”
Maui - 11/2 - 11/6
Arbor Day Garden Expo
Maui Nui Botanical Gardens
150 Kanaloa Ave., Kahului, HI
Nov. 2-6th, 2021
9:00am - 3:00pm (daily)
The Maui Arbor Day Garden Expo and 1,000 Tree Giveaway will be held from November 2 to 6 at Maui Nui Botanical Gardens, with free tree care and related webinars held virtually at arbordayexpo.com. The outdoor, distanced and masked 5-day event is made possible by the Kaulunani Urban and Community Forestry Program of the DLNR Division of Forestry and Wildlife and Hawaiian Electric Company.
Click here to register for your tree: https://mnbg.org/2021-maui-arbor-day-tree-giveaway/
Kaua'i - Saturday, 11/6
Kaua'i Arbor Day Event
Kukui Grove Parking Lot (behind Target)
Start time: 9:00AM
Saturday November 6 is the annual Arbor Day plant giveaway sponsored by Kauai Landscape Industry Council. This year is a modified event for social distancing safety: drive-through and pick up your plants without leaving your car. Event begins 9:00 AM sharp until plants are gone, in Kukui Grove parking lot (behind Target).
Hawai'i Island - Saturday 11/6
East Hawai'i Outdoor Circle 2021 Tree Giveaway
260 Manono Street
Hilo, HI 96720
Nov. 6th, 2021
8:00am - 5:00pm
To register for your one free tree:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/east-hawaii-outdoor-circle-2021-drive-thru-tree-giveaway-one-free-tree-tickets-194070639507