Mission
Amy B.H. Greenwell Ethnobotanical Garden
supports Hawaiian cultural traditions of
land use and plants and conserves the plant
resources of traditional Hawaiian cultural
activities.
Greenwell Garden Staff
All staff can be reached by phone at 808.323.3318
Peter Van Dyke, manager
pvandyke@bishopmuseum.org
Brian Kiyabu, horticulturist
brian.kiyabu@bishopmuseum.org
Manuel Rego, garden foreman
manuel@bishopmuseum.org
Research and publications.
- Hawaiian taro: an identification guide for taro in the Hawaiian Islands
- Hawaiian Breadfruit—Ethnobotany, Nutrition, and Human Ecology
- Growing Makaloa (Cyperus laevigatus) in Constructed Wetlands for Weaving and Wastewater Treatment
- Gardens of Lono: Archaeological Investigations at the Amy B.H. Greenwell Ethnobotanical Garden, Kealakekua, Hawai‘i
- Hala and Wauke
Employment. Career Opportunities at Amy Greenwell Garden are posted on the Bishop Museum HR pages as they become available.
Volunteers. There are always opportunities for volunteers at the Garden. Some volunteers work in the nursery, others help keep the Garden grounds beautiful, and others lead tours and help with programs. Whatever your interests and abilities, we can use your help. Call or email for information.



