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For Immediate Release
May 2, 2017

Memorial Day Ti-Leaf Lei
Halawa Xeriscape Garden Workshop

What

workshops make a ti-leaf leiLearn how to make a ti-leaf lei from the ti-leaves in your own garden. A hands-on workshop offered by the Board of Water Supply (BWS) and Friends of Halawa Xeriscape Garden (FOHXG) will show you how to make a ti leaf lei from this drought tolerant plant.

When

Wednesday, May 24, 2017
10:30 a.m. to noon

Where

Halawa Xeriscape Garden
99-1268 Iwaena Street
Halawa Valley's Central Park
Industrial Area
(get directions)

Cost

$5 for general public and Friends of Halawa membership “Friend” level
Free for supporting, corporate and lifetime memberships
We accept cash, check and most major credit cards.

Details

Just in time for graduation season and any occasion that you may need a lei, participants will be taught how to make a ti-leaf lei. Ti-leaf plants survive well in our natural climate conditions. Its shiny and waxy leaves don’t require a lot of watering, which helps to minimize outdoor water use.

Register

Advanced registration is required. Registration begins on Tuesday, May 2, 2017, and closes at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, May 23, 2017, or when all spaces are filled. Call (808) 748-5315 or email workshops@hbws.org to register. For more information about xeriscaping or classes at the Halawa Xeriscape Garden, visit www.boardofwatersupply.com. BWS security requires full name and address of all participants.

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A photo is attached for your consideration and use. The photo is courtesy of the Board of Water Supply.


Contact:

Diane Moses
Community Relations Specialist
Honolulu Board of Water Supply
(808) 748-5363