Friends of Halawa Xeriscape Garden (FOHXG)
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NEWS & UPDATES
WED, AUG 3, 2024
The Halawa Xeriscape garden will be re-open to the public on Saturday, August 3, 2024 after being temporarily closed during a building update construction project since December 2023. Updated garden hours open to the public will be on Wednesdays from 9am -1pm.
THU, DEC 21, 2024
The Halawa Xeriscape garden will be temporarily closed to the general public thru the month of April, 2024 during a construction project.
WED, FEB 1, 2023
The Halawa Xeriscape Garden (HXG) has re-opened to the public. Located in Halawa Valley's Central Park Industrial area, HXG is a demonstration garden showcasing native and unthirsty plants to the public from 9:00am to 3:00pm on Wednesdays and Saturdays. All visitors must sign in at the office before walking around the garden. Our focus now is improving the garden after a long period of being closed due to the pandemic.
MON, APR 11, 2022
Interested in becoming of Friend of Halawa Xeriscape Garden? Please review our updated membership fees and benefits and application form.
MON, DEC. 6, 2021
As a reminder, due to the ongoing COVID pandemic, the Halawa Xeriscape Garden remains closed until further notice. A virtual annual General Membership Meeting will be held on Saturday, January 29, 2022. See your invitation for RSVP instructions.
WED, AUG. 4, 2021
As of Friday, March 6, 2020, and in response to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the Halawa Xeriscape Garden remains temporarily closed until further notice. There will be no workshops held at the garden during this time. In addition, the annual open house and plant sale traditionally held the first Saturday in August, remains cancelled.
In the meantime, please check out these mini-workshop videos, which have been shared on Facebook and Instagram, as well as sampling of in-person workshops held at the garden since the 2016-2017 workshop series. In-person workshops, sponsored by the Board of Water Supply and the Friends of Halawa Xeriscape Garden, are traditionally held at the garden between September and May. We appreciate your patience and understanding during this time.
About FOHXG
The Friends of Halawa Xeriscape Garden (FOHXG) is a non-profit community organization dedicated to educational programs that promote water conservation on the landscape. Established in 1989, the Friends have continued to provide support through volunteers and educational activities for the Garden's landscape water conservation program.
Become a Member (PDF)
Join an exciting group of garden-lovers who save water! Volunteers opportunities include:
- Garden volunteer
- Nursery volunteer
- Plant propagator
- Weeding
- Special projects
- Garden docent
Mail your completed membership form and payment to:
- Friends of Halawa Xeriscape Garden
P.O. Box 3089
Honolulu, HI 96802
Become A Member Today!
FOHXG Newsletters
- 2020 Summer Newsletter
- 2020 Spring Newsletter
- 2019 Winter Newsletter
- 2019 Fall Newsletter
- 2019 Summer Newsletter
- 2019 Spring Newsletter
- 2018 Fall Newsletter
- 2018 Spring Newsletter
- 2016 Newsletter
- 2015 Newsletter
- 2014 Newsletter
- 2013 Newsletter
- 2012 Newsletter
- 2011 Newsletter
- 2010 Newsletter
- 2009 Fall/Winter Newsletter
- 2009 Summer Newsletter
- 2009 Fall/Winter Newsletter
- 2008 Summer Newsletter
- 2008 Spring Newsletter
For More Information
- Sheri Mikami - (808) 748-5320
- Arthur Aiu - (808) 748-5312
Membership Fees, Effective March 2022 (PDF)
| Membership Level | Fee | Benefits |
|---|---|---|
| Friend | $15.00 | - 10% off plants on Plant Sale Day - Early-bird entry to Annual Unthirsty Plant Sale Event |
| Supporting Member | $25.00 | - 10% off plants on Plant Sale Day - Early-bird entry to Annual Unthirsty Plant Sale Event - Lecture fee waived for workshops |
| Joint Membership (at one address) |
$25.00 | - 10% off plants on Plant Sale Day - Early-bird entry to Annual Unthirsty Plant Sale Event |
| Supporting Joint Membership | $45.00 | - 10% off plants on Plant Sale Day - Early-bird entry to Annual Unthirsty Plant Sale Event - Lecture fee waived for workshops |
| Supporting Corporate Membership (up to 5 individuals) |
$250.00 | - 10% off plants on Plant Sale Day - Early-bird entry to Annual Unthirsty Plant Sale Event - Lecture fee waived for workshops |
| Lifetime Member | $500.00 | - 10% off plants on Plant Sale Day - Early-bird entry to Annual Unthirsty Plant Sale Event - Lecture fee waived for workshops - Friends of Halawa t-shirt |