For the benefit of both our residents and visitors, and in cooperation with others we strive to faithfully restore, maintain and interpret the physical, historical, and cultural legacy of Lahaina, Maui, first capital of the Kingdom of Hawaii.
 


CONGRATULATIONS TO THE WINNER
OF THE FEBRUARY 2009 BANYAN TREE TRIVIA
Shirley Kaha'i
Friends of Moku'ula

Winner received a $20 gift certificate to her choice of Penne Pasta or Mala Ocean Tavern.
Mahalo to all contestants for your entries!
Check back next month for the Malama Lahaina Employee
Award Program's March Trivia!

CHECK YOUR ANSWERS
for February's Trivia Questions
Lahaina Banyan Tree
Don't forget to include your name, phone number, and place of employment
  1. What year was the Banyan Tree planted?
The Banyan Tree in Lahaina was planted in 1873.
  2. Who planted the Banyan Tree?
William Owen Smith
  3. How big of an area does it cover?
The Banyan Tree covers 2/3of an acre or 1/4 mile circumference
  4. Who maintains Banyan Tree Park?
The Lahaina Restoration Foundation
  5. When do you hear the birds in the tree?
In the evening



Check back next month for the March 2009 Trivia!