HILO, Hawaii – A new conceptual plan to redevelop Banyan Drive envisions a vastly expanded Lili`uokalani Gardens, the popular public park once called the “Crown Jewel At The Entry Of the Crescent City”.

During Tuesday’s public meeting held to discuss the future vision, K.T. Cannon-Eger, the president of the Friends of Lili`uokalani Gardens, thanked the county planners for their work to bring the resort area back to prominence, but she also shared a few concerns.

► MORE: Banyan Drive Meeting on June 28, 2016

Conceptual “Banyan Drive Tomorrow Master Plan” courtesy the Hawaii County Planning Department.

Conceptual “Banyan Drive Tomorrow Land Use” courtesy the Hawaii County Planning Department.

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K.T. Cannon-Eger recently shared this message in regards to an upcoming opportunity to kokua the gardens.

Please join Friends of Lili`uokalani Gardens for “Gratitude for the Garden”

Where: Lili`uokalani Gardens, Banyan Drive, Hilo

When: July 1, 2016 8:00 a.m. until noon

Details: Join Friends of Lili`uokalani Gardens for a morning of “Gratitude for the Garden” Friday, July 1, from 8 a.m. until noon.

We will be doing a general cleanup to help the County prepare for the July 4 weekend.

Right around the bend is the Fukushima Kenjinkai Tanabata Festival on Saturday, July 9, so we will rake that area too.

Please wear closed toe shoes and bring your favorite rake or other garden tool. Meet at 8 a.m. on the staircase near the Nagasaki lion dogs to sign in and see the list of tasks from which you may choose.

K.T. Cannon-Eger