Each month, we lose more niu across Oʻahu, while the coconut rhinoceros beetle continues to spread to Kauaʻi and threatens Hawaiʻi Island and Maui. Let’s celebrate and honor the beauty of our niu now, before it’s too late! Learn more here.

Contest details: 

• Dates: November 1 - November 30
• Submissions: One submission per category per person
• Who: Anyone, keiki to kūpuna
• Categories:
  • Cherished niu: Beautiful scenic shot featuring niu, your favorite niu tree or grove, people cherishing niu, etc
  • Niu creations: Food, weaving, cordage, carving, other uses
  • Niu messages: Drawings, cartoons, skits, graphic design, memes about niu and CRB
• Prizes (same for each category):
  • 1st place - Patagonia gear, $75 gift card to trusted local nursery (island dependent), Sierra Club one-year membership
  • 2nd place - $50 gift card to trusted hardware store, Assortment of local niu-based products, Sierra Club one-year membership

Upload your submission in jpg, jpeg, png, or pdf format.

Please remember that you can only submit one photo per category per person.