Been to Kaua'i Lately?

[Les C]

Mitzi, the National Tropical Botanical Garden is on Kaua'i. This is where Kerin Lilleeng-Rosenberger worked for a while. I don't know if it's a place that visitors can just drop in, but you may be able to use your credentials to gain entrance. Also, the Alakai Swamp has some great hikes (some on boardwalks) with neat native plants and is the best place to see native forest birds. It may be a little early for the Trematolobelia to be in bloom. Maybe plan to stay in the cabins at Kokee State Park for an early start (not sure what kind of lead reservation time is needed).

Kilauea Lighthouse is a great spot to visit. They may still have some Brighamia insignis outplantings there. There should still be lots of birds to see there.