Events Calendar
Francis Bay Bird Walk
Friday | 7:30Am to 8:30AM | Free |Meet at the George Francis factory ruins and join retired park ranger and bird lover, Laurel Brannick as she shares her knowledge about all things feathered on St. John.
Leinster Bay Guided Hike
FRIDAYS WITH FRIENDS SEMINAR SERIES | | Third Fridays | 9AM to 11PM | November to June | Free | Registration Required | Learn about the natural and historical resources of this beautiful area recently designated as part of the National Underground Railroad Network to Freedom. This guided hike with retired ranger Laurel Brannick showcases…
Mangroves Matter
Cinnamon Campground Chat | Mangroves Matter: A Spotlight on Mangrove Initiatives in the U.S. Virgin Islands. This talk covers what mangroves are, their global and local ecosystem services to us, and what we are doing for our USVI mangroves. Presented by Lila Uzzell, Masters of Marine and Environmental Science (MMES) program, UVI | Raintree Cafe…
Learn To Swim
Join us every first and third Saturday morning at Cinnamon Bay Beach for free swim lessons! Learn how to swim, how to tread water, or refine your technique! Ages 4+ are welcome! Adults and kids! First and third Saturdays from 9:30AM to 11:30AM. Classes take place on Cinnamon Bay beach to the left of the…
Earth Week
Let’s protect our environment together! Please join the Friends of Virgin Islands National Park's 15th annual Earth Day celebration that includes an Earth Day Fair for schools, a community tree giveaway, a island-wide beach cleanup, and more! Learn more here.
Reef Bay Hike
Reef Bay Hike is a Virgin Islands National Park hike led by a Park Ranger that includes a boat pickup at the beach. It is a great opportunity to learn about and explore the natural gifts and rich history of the island! This hike is facilitated by Friends and takes place on Mondays and Tuesdays…
Annaberg Cultural Program
Monday to Wednesday | 10AM to 2PM | November to June | Free | At one time, Annaberg was the largest plantation on the island and is well worth a visit for anyone interested in the history and culture. Learn from a local cultural demonstrators about bread making, local food and plants, and more. Learn…
Archaeology At Sea Sunset Cruise
Departs Port Authority Dock | 4:30pm to 6:30pm | Ticket required | Join us for a sunset cruise with former Park archaeologists, Ken Wild and Brittany Mistretta and explore the rich and colorful history and archaeology of the Virgin Islands maritime world from the Taino's to the colonial era. Learn more and purchase a ticket…
Sea Turtle Talk
Cinnamon Campground Chats | November to June | Cinnamon Campground Raintree Cafe | Free | Monday | Sea Turtle Talk | Learn about the endangered species that nest in the VI and efforts being made to protect them from the park sea turtle team. Learn more about the sea turtle program here.
Trails Walk Up Volunteer Opportunity
Every Tuesday & Thursday from November to the end of May a crew heads out to clear and clean trails and ruins for hikers, and ensure that erosion and other issues are taken addressed. It is a great opportunity to explore new parts of St. John and help protect and preserve our patch of paradise!…
Reef Bay Hike
Reef Bay Hike is a Virgin Islands National Park hike led by a Park Ranger that includes a boat pickup at the beach. It is a great opportunity to learn about and explore the natural gifts and rich history of the island! This hike is facilitated by Friends and takes place on Mondays and Tuesdays…
Sea Turtle Info Table At Maho
Sea Turtles At Maho | Tuesday | 9AM to 11AM | November to June | Free | Stop by the sea turtle info table on the beach at Maho Bay under the pavilions to chat about turtles and marine life in the bay with the National Park Sea Turtle Monitoring and Protection Program team and…