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.
Friends of Virgin Islands National Park is a non-profit organization and is the official philanthropic partner of the Park. The Friends supports the National Park Service in assuring the Park's unique terrestrial and marine resources are protected, the Virgin Islands' cultural treasures in the Park are preserved, and visitors and community are connected to their Park through volunteerism, education and advocacy.
The work we do is made possible thanks to the support of people like you! Thank you!
Earth Day Fair
Tuesday, April 22
Local schools are invited to join us for a celebration of the awesome natural world around us. Learn about marine life, plants, birds, recycling, sustainability, and more.
Earth Week Coastal Cleanups
Drunk Bay Cleanup | Saturday, April 19 | 9AM. Join the Friends! Meet at the Salt Pond parking lot at 9am. Students will receive community service hours.
Brown Bay Cleanup | Thursday, April 24 | 9AM. Join the volunteer trail crew! Meet at the Brown Bay trail head on the Coral Bay side at 9am.
In The World Of Sea Turtles
Virtual Earth Week Seminar | Thursday April 24 | 12pm AST
Join Friends Education Specialist, Kaitlyn Cummings as she shares learnings from the recent International Sea Turtle Symposium in Ghana including impacts on sea turtles throughout the world, new conservation efforts, and exciting research findings.
Ronnie Lee Jr. Talks Soca & Steel Pan
Thursday April 24 | 6pm to 7pm
Friends Young Professionals Board presents musician, arranger, and Love City Pan Dragons board president, Ronnie Lee Jr. to talk about Caribbean history and the origins of soca and steel pan. Join us on Thursday, April 24, 2025 from 6pm to 7pm at the NPS Lind Point Building on St. John. A shuttle is available from the National Park Visitor Center in Cruz Bay at 5:30pm.
Things To Do
Explore the Park! Experience the gifts of Virgin Islands National Park through a series of hikes, seminars, demonstrations, and boat trips including the iconic guided Reef Bay Trail Hike with a boat pickup at the bottom, and a unique guided Sea Turtle Boat Trip and Snorkel.
Power Swim
Registration is open for the 22nd Joe Kessler's Beach To Beach Power Swim that takes place on Sunday, May 25, 2025.
Summer Trail Crew Applications
Applications are open for this awesome 8 week summer job opportunity for Virgin Islands high schoolers.
Volunteer On The Trails
Every Tuesday & Thursday
Help maintain the Park's beautiful trails. It is a great opportunity to explore new parts of St. John and make a difference!
Sea Turtle Protection
Learn about the Virgin Islands National Park Sea Turtle Program and the challenges our sea turtle population face.
Plan Your Snorkel
Whether you're a seasoned snorkeler or a newbie, our app helps you plan your snorkeling adventures.
Free Swim Lessons
All ages welcome on Saturday mornings at Cinnamon. Learn to swim or sign up to become an instructor or lifeguard.
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.
Boater Info
To protect coral and marine ecosystems, this is an anchorless park. Check out the mooring map and learn more about boating in the Park.
Become A Member
Our members are an awesome community who share our passion for Virgin Islands National Park and support the work we do. Join us!
