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.
Trail Volunteers
Tuesday & Thursday | Oct to May
Volunteer on the walk up trail crew every Tuesday and Thursday. Help us maintain trails, clear historical sites, plant trees, and remove trash--an learn about the island from expert guides. Information on work locations are posted on Mondays on our home page and on Facebook and Instagram.
Bird Walk
Fridays | Oct to June | Free
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.
Annaberg Program
Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday | 10am to 2pm | Nov to June | Free
Learn from 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.
Cinnamon Campground Chats
Rain Tree Cafe, Cinnamon Bay Resort | 6pm to 7pm | Nov 9 to May | Free
- Monday: Sea Turtle Talk
- Tuesday: Traditional Arts & Crafts
- Wednesday: Music of the Caribbean
- Thursday: Birds Of St. John
- Friday: Coral Reef Ecosystems
Reef Bay Hike
Schedule and Detail TBD
Info for the 2026/27 season should be available in Dec/Jan. Reef Bay Hike is a guided hike that includes a boat pickup at the beach weather permitting. It is a great opportunity to learn about and explore the natural gifts and rich history of the island!
Sea Turtles At Maho
Tuesday | 9am to 11am | Dec to May | 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 Sea Turtle Monitoring and Protection Program team and volunteers.
Turtle Boat & Snorkel Trip
First Fridays | Dec to May | Details will be available in Nov 2026
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.
Virtual Seminars
Friends regularly hosts online seminars. Enjoy browsing our collection of past seminars.