Friends June Newsletter
They say it takes a village–here on St. John, it takes an island with an incredible community and a whole lot of friends.
The power of the collective is core to the success of the annual Joe Kessler’s Beach to Beach Power Swim that takes place every Memorial Day weekend. The only way our small, hard working team hosts this event is thanks to a whole lot of help. The swim was a wonderful success thanks to 341 participants, 125 volunteers, and nearly 100 sponsors and donors. Please visit the photo gallery and revel in the many faces full of sheer joy and happiness.
The Power Swim marks a shift in our programming as the tourist season winds down and we focus on summer programming for our youth. We believe that getting kids outdoors and fostering the next generation of conservationists is important.
Among the programs that start next week is our popular Summer Youth Trail Crew. A professional job opportunity for Virgin Islands high schoolers, the program aims to help participants gain an appreciation for the natural world and it is common for crew members to return for consecutive years.
Unfortunately, this year expected funding for this awesome opportunity became unavailable at the eleventh hour. Some of our fabulous donors have stepped up to the plate and contributed generously but we still need to raise at least $10,000! Your contribution of any value will make a huge impact on this vital program’s success.
If you are on island, we look forward to seeing you at one of the events we are hosting to celebrate Sea Turtle Week. Thank you for being a Friend!
