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!
Plan Your Visit
Explore the Park! Experience the gifts of Virgin Islands National Park on land and by sea.
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
Beach To Beach Swim
Earth Day Fair
Wednesday, April 22 | 9am to 2pm
Local schools are invited to join us for a celebration of the awesome natural world around us. The 17th annual Fair is a wonderful opportunity to learn about marine life, plants, birds, recycling, sustainability, and more.
Earth Day Coastal Cleanup
Volunteer with the trail crew at Drunk Bay! Meet in the Salt Pond parking lot at 9am.
Be sure to wear closed toed shoes as the beach is very rocky and don’t forget a hat and lots of water. Gloves and bags will be provided.
Earth Day Seminar
Friday, April 24 | 1pm to 2:30pm
This seminar will feature a variety of experts as they present on sea turtle nesting, blue corals, rarely seen birds, and more found in the Caneel Bay subwatershed. Register to receive zoom link.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
Plan Your Snorkel
Whether you're a seasoned snorkeler or a newbie, our app helps you plan your snorkeling adventures.
Become A Member
Become a part of an amazing community for as little as $30 a year! Your support matters!
