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!
Echo People Concert
Saturday, April 25 | 5:30pm to 7pm | Raintree Cafe, Cinnamon Bay Campground
Join us for a free concert and celebration of Caribbean music with the beloved St. John cultural band, the Echo People.
Reef Bay Hike
Mondays & Tuesdays | Boat Pick Up At Beach
Reef Bay Hike is a guided hike that includes a boat pickup at the beach weather permitting. It is a great opportunity to learn about and explore the natural gifts and rich history of the island!
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.
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!
Trail Crew Volunteers
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.
Beach To Beach Swim
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.
Summer Trail Crew
This summer job opportunity for Virgin Island high school students ages 15 to 18 runs from June 8 to July 31, 2026.
Summer Camp Coordinator Position
Help support Friends youth summer camp activities at Cinnamon Bay in June and July from Monday to Friday.
Free Swim Lessons
All ages welcome on Saturday mornings at Cinnamon. Learn to swim or sign up to become an instructor or lifeguard.
Become A Member
Become a part of an amazing community for as little as $30 a year! Your support matters!
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.
Plan Your Snorkel
Whether you're a seasoned snorkeler or a newbie, our app helps you plan your snorkeling adventures.
