Friends Earth Day Celebrations
PRESS RELEASE – Friends of Virgin Islands National Park’s 17th annual Earth Day celebration includes the Earth Day Fair and Litter Stomp for school students, as well as a Drunk Bay coastal cleanup and a virtual seminar entitled Fauna of the Caneel Subwatershed.
“The global celebration of Earth Day is a perfect reminder that the protection of natural and cultural resources can only succeed if it engages and feeds the hearts and minds of people,” said Tonia Lovejoy, Executive Director of Friends of Virgin Islands National Park. “Our theme this year is This is Our Home highlighting the importance of caring for this beautiful island place. We invite everyone near and far to join in one of our Earth Week events. Our individual actions, no matter how small, are collectively powerful.”
Earth Day Fair & Litter Stomp Parade | Wednesday, April 22 | 9am to 2pm | Cruz Bay Ball Field
The 17th annual Fair is a wonderful opportunity to learn about marine life, plants, birds, recycling, sustainability, and more. Local schools are invited to visit 18 booths hosted by a range of individuals, community groups and organizations sharing their knowledge and passion for our island home. The event includes a lively Litter Stomp Parade lead by VI Waste Management’s Litter Critter, a National Park Service Junior Ranger Award ceremony for Fourth Graders, and recognition for waste management workers. The Fair is made possible thanks to the following partners and sponsors: Liberty Foundation, Virgin Islands Waste Management Authority, USVI Sports, Park & Recreation, USVI Tourism, and Virgin Islands National Park.
Drunk Bay Coastal Cleanup | Thursday, April 23 | 9am | Salt Pond parking lot
Community members are invited to volunteer with the Friends of Virgin Islands National Park’s trail crew at Drunk Bay! Everyone is advised to wear closed toed shoes as the beach is very rocky and to bring a hat and lots of water. Gloves and bags will be provided.
Fauna of the Caneel Subwatershed Virtual Seminar | Friday, April 24 | 1pm to 2:30pm | Virtual
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 subwatershed. Learn more and register for the seminar to receive zoom information here.
Visit the Friends website for more information on Earth Day events – https://friendsvinp.org/
