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Joseph Rock Arboretum

A training site for new forest creators

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Online Learning

Training courses:

We offer on-line courses. These are 12-month Certificate Courses to support your efforts and bring them to a higher level. There are once a month zoom meetings on important aspects of the subject matter. This includes communications throughout the year based on the needs of the participants.

New forest creation~ Healing oneself, healing the land. These modules are interactive and collaborative. We examine theory as well as real life infrastructure requirements based on the size of projects. They are in-depth explorations of how we relate to the Earth, and how to develop the tools we need to restore it.

  1. Earth Awareness- Restoration Principles and Practices
  2. Seed School- 2 courses offered- The Magical World of Seeds, A History of Seed Banking
  3. Nursery Management

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Our Mission

  • The mission of the Joseph Rock Arboretum is to collect, propagate and preserve flora of Hawaii, and around the world. We are committed to protecting and preserving the most rare species of the Hawaiian dry forest.
  • We are committed to teaching people how to care for natural environments through hands on seed collection, seed banking, propagation and field work.

Our Vision

To provide the next generation with a healthy Hawaiian dry forest and abundant seed resources for future restoration.

 

To support new forest creators as future care takers of the planet.

Sponsor an Internship

Please support an intern! We have a waiting list of very good people from all over the world who want to do forestry and seed bank training. Any donation will help. In all the ways seen and unseen, we truly thank you.

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Joseph Rock Arboretum is fiscally sponsored by the Tiny Seed Project, Inc. 501(c)3. Your donation is tax-deductible.

Fiscally sponsored by the Tiny Seed Project
Tiny Seed Project is a 501(c)3 tax-exempt organization and your donation is tax-deductible within the guidelines of U.S. law.

Mission

The mission of the Joseph Rock Arboretum is to collect and study trees, shrubs and plants of Hawaii and around the world. Its goal is to teach people how to care for natural environments through hands on seed collection, seed banking, propagation and field work.

Our Vision

To support new forest creators as future care takers of the planet.


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