2008 Seminar Series was a Resounding Success

Interested in learning more about St. John’s natural and cultural wonders from the experts?  Would you like to have a marine biology lesson while sailing, kayak through mangrove lagoons, or learn to weave a bag out of recycled materials?  These wer just a few of the opportunities offered in 2008.  Friends of the Park offers a variety of educational seminars every year to increase public awareness and enjoyment of the Park!

Experts in these disciplines volunteered their time to Friends of Virgin Islands National Park as a fundraising effort.  Field seminars ranged in price from $20 – $75 for members, $25 – $80 for non-members and lasted from two to six hours.  All proceeds are a donation to the Friends. 

Seminars included:

Reptile Hike, Green Building House Tour, Full Moon Hike, Archaeology Boat Trips, Marine Biology Boat Trips, Beach Cat Adventure Sail, Native Plant Hike, Eco Weaving, Coastal Ecology, Afro-Caribbean Drumming, Pastels Workshops, Seed Bead Jewelry, Kayak the Mangroves of Hurricane Hole, A Glimpse into St. John’s Past, Botanical Hike, Stars and Their Stories, Sea Turtle Sail, VINP Archive Tour and Slideshow, Coral Reef Boat Tour, Day out East, Traditional West Indian Cooking, Snorkel Tour, and a Garden Workshop

Kids 12 and under received 50% off!  (Except on boat trips)