“The Hawai‘i-based National Tropical Botanical Garden (NTBG) is accepting applications for its Environmental Journalism Program offered this year in Miami, Florida on November 8–14. Designed for professional journalists (staff or freelance) working in broadcast, print, online, and other media, the immersive program provides a background in tropical botany, ecology, and biocultural conservation with a progressive approach that honors Indigenous legacies and cultural values.

“The program is structured to enhance reporting on environmental issues with a focus on tropical natural systems and the importance of plant science, conservation, and biodiversity.

“This year, NTBG’s Environmental Journalism Program will be offered at NTBG’s Florida garden, The Kampong, located in Coconut Grove, Miami. Since the program began in 1999, it has been held 20 times in Hawaii. This year’s Miami offering represents an expansion of the program.

“All program participants will be housed in free (no cost) on-site shared dormitory housing (with shared kitchen and bath). Transportation for program activities and excursions will be provided by NTBG.

“Participants are responsible for the cost of their own transportation to/from Miami and ground transfer from Miami International Airport to/from The Kampong in Coconut Grove as well as meals, incidentals, and any additional expenses.”