Explore The Park

Hikes. Seminars. Cultural Demonstrations. Boat Trips. 

 Experience the gifts of Virgin Islands National Park through a series of hikes, seminars, demonstrations, boat trips, and more from October to June. 

PLEASE NOTE:  Unless otherwise indicated, these seminars are free and open to all with a suggested donation at the end should you wish to support the work we do.

Explore Our Detailed Daily Event Calendar Here
Egret

Francis Bay Bird Walk

Starts Friday, Oct 3

Meet at 7:30am 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. 

Watch This Virtual Seminar To Learn More About Birds Of STJ
Trail crew volunteers

Trail Volunteers

Starts Tuesday, Oct 21

Volunteer on the walk up trail crew on Tuesdays and Thursdays to end of May and help us maintain trails, clear historical sites, plant trees, and remove trash! Work locations and meeting times are posted on Mondays on Facebook and instagram.

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Drunk Bay Clean up

Ocean Week Coastal Cleanup

Saturday, Oct 18 | 9am

Join us in the Salt Pond parking lot at 9am on Saturday, Oct 18 for a Drunk Bay Cleanup!

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virtual seminars

Ocean Week Virtual Seminars

Be fascinated by the world beneath the waves! Join us for a series of free virtual seminars:

  • Oct 20 | Polychaetes of the Caribbean
  • Oct 21 | Saving Endangered Coral

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annaberg

Annaberg Cultural Program

Starts Monday, November 3

Learn from a local cultural demonstrators about bread making, local food, plants, and more. A visit to the Annaberg plantation and historic site is a must-do for anyone interested in Virgin Islands history and culture. 

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cinnamon

Cinnamon Campground Chats

Starts Monday, Nov 10

  • Monday:  Sea Turtle Talk
  • Tuesday: Traditional Arts & Crafts
  • Wednesday: Music of the Caribbean
  • Thursday: Birds Of St. John
  • Friday: Coral Reef Ecosystems
Hawksbill Sea Turtle Hatchling

Sea Turtles At Maho

Starts Tuesday, Sec 2

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 Sea Turtle Monitoring and Protection Program team and volunteers. 

Ocean Surfari

Turtle Boat & Snorkel Trip

Dates for 2025/26 will be available in November/December.

This unique experience is hosted by a sea turtle, coral and marine expert and explores the marine underworld in Virgin Islands National Park. Boat departs from St. Thomas and St. John. 

reef bay trail

Reef Bay Hike

Dates for 2026 will be available in December.

Reef Bay Hike is a guided hike 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!