Love St. John. Love The Park.
Stunning beaches, miles of trails, marine life, fauna and flora in abundance, and a rich cultural history! Some 60% of St. John is Virgin Islands National Park and Virgin Islands Coral Reef National Monument.
Established in 1988, Friends of Virgin Islands National Park works to help assure our unique terrestrial and marine resources are protected, our Virgin Islands' cultural treasures are preserved, and our visitors, youth, and community are connected to their Park through volunteerism and education.
The work we do is made possible thanks to the support of people like you! Thank you!
Beach To Beach Swim
Sea Turtle Protection
2025 was a record breaking nesting season with 3,597 hatchlings to the sea, 44 nests, and 1,736 volunteer hours logged from 75 volunteers!
Unique Turtle Boat Trip
Friday May 8 | Departs From STJ and STT
This unique experience is hosted by a sea turtle, coral and marine expert and explores the marine underworld in Virgin Islands National Park. Boat departs from St. Thomas and St. John.
Fauna of the Caneel Subwatershed
Recorded April 2026
This seminar is part of the Earth Week celebrations. Learn from experts about nesting critically endangered hawksbills, the rarely seen black crowned night heron, and the blue crust coral.
Seminars, Hikes etc
Experience the gifts of Virgin Islands National Park through a series of hikes, seminars, demonstrations, boat trips, and more from October to June.
Become A Member
Become a part of an amazing community for as little as $30 a year! Your support matters!
Trail Crew Volunteers
Tuesday: Maho Overlook. Meet at NPS maintenance lot at 8:00am.
Thursday Annaberg. Meet at the parking lot at 9:00am.
Virtual Seminars
Our seminars aim to educate and inform on subjects related to the protection, conservation, and preservation of the natural and cultural resources in the Virgin Islands National Park. Enjoy these recordings of past seminars.
Plan Your Visit
Explore the Park! Experience the gifts of Virgin Islands National Park on land and by sea.
Plan Your Snorkel
Whether you're a seasoned snorkeler or a newbie, our app helps you plan your snorkeling adventures.
St. John Voices
Here, St.John is an oral history. It serves to give voice to the heritage, culture and natural history of this island as told by born St. Johnians and resident scientists.
Free Swim Lessons
All ages welcome on Saturday mornings at Cinnamon. Learn to swim or sign up to become an instructor or lifeguard.
