A small tropical landscape awaits you when you walk through the grounds at the Lyon Arboretum. So many people visit this lush island but never learn about the biological and cultural aspects that help to create what you see today. Without the dedication to helping and preserving the ecosystem, many of the plants, streams, or waterfalls you will see on the island can easily be destroyed. Either by the constant crushing of the weather on them or from humans lack of care.Â
As you walk the Lyon Arboretum trail, you will come across the different sections of native plants, ferns, palms, and more. Take your time to view the different species of plants and trees that help to give shelter to the other animals present on the island. Out of the United States, Hawaii will only account for 0.2% of the landmass. What it dose account for though is that more than 25% of endangered species of animals and plants will only be found on Hawaii.Â
Do not forget about the ‘O’o bird that was once present on the island of Kauai, Hawaii for example. Due to invasive species being introduced to the island, this bird had a drastic decline in numbers. So much in fact, that in 1987, scientists were able to record the last male ‘O’o bird singing for another, that would never come.
It is sad how we have this beautiful bird song in our archives and that is all. No more ‘O’o birds will ever sing it again. We have lost out on something magnificent and we continue to do so today. So please, respect the native species, ecosystem, and do not bring anything in that can harm it.Â