John Hoeven

On Earth Day, we celebrate all the gifts the world and nature make available to us. We recognize our complete dependence on its bounty. And we acknowledge the need for good stewardship to preserve its fruits for future generations.

EARTH DAY : APRIL 22, 2023

Let’s protect our ocean and our reefs together! Please join the Friends of Virgin Islands National Park's 14th annual Earth Day celebration! The 2023 theme focuses on the beautiful oceans that surround our island home and highlights what each of us can do to make a difference! 

EARTH WEEK SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

SATURDAY APRIL 15

  • Beach Cleanups across the island | 9am to 12pm.
    • Drunk Bay Beach | Friends of the Park.  Meet at 9am in the Salt Pond Parking Lot
    • Princess Bay | VI Expedition Company.  Meet at 9am at Princess Bay.
    • Cruz Bay Beach | Low Key Watersports.  Meet at 9am in front of their store.
    • Jumbie Beach | Rotary Club of St. John | Meet at 7:30am at Jumbie parking lot.

TUESDAY APRIL 18

WEDNESDAY APRIL 19

  • Annual Tree Giveaway | 8AM to 9:30AM | NPS Visitor Center pavilion |  300 trees available on a first come, first served basis.

THURSDAY APRIL 20 

FRIDAY APRIL 21 | EARTH DAY FAIR & LITTER STOMP PARADE

  • Earth Day Fair & Litter Stomp Parade | 9AM to 2PM | Franklin Powell Park 
    • Attended by students at STJ schools
    • Litter Stomp Crew Competition
    • Junior Ranger Awards
    • Waste Management Recognition

SATURDAY APRIL 22 | EARTH DAY

EARTH DAY FAIR BOOTHS

 

Earth Day 2023 LITTER STOMP FLYER

2023 Partners & Sponsors

Earth Day is made possible thanks to our partners and sponsors:  Liberty Foundation, Virgin Islands Waste Management Authority, USVI Sports, Park & Recreation, USVI Tourism, Cafe Roma, and Virgin Islands National Park.