Things To Do, Learn, And Experience
Explore and learn about Virgin Islands National Park through a series of hikes, nature & culture seminars, boat trips, turtle talks, and more from November to June.
**Check back in November for 2024/2025 season programming.**
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. Participants must register where indicated as space is limited.
Francis Bay Bird Walk
Finished for the 2023/2024 season. Check back in November for next season's programming!
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.
Annaberg Cultural Program
Finished for the 2023/2024 season. Check back in November for next season's programming!
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.
Traditional Uses Of Plants
Finished for the 2023/2024 season. Check back in November for next season's programming!
Local cultural ambassador, Ital Delroy Anthony shares his passion for the culture and history of St. John, especially focused on the relationship between plants and culture. These talks take place at Cinnamon Bay.
Reef Bay Hike
Finished for the 2023/2024 season. Check back in November for next season's programming!
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!
Cinnamon Campground Chats
Finished for the 2023/2024 season. Check back in November for next season's programming!
Monday: Sea Turtle Talk | 5:30PM to 6:30PM
Tuesday: Traditional Arts & Crafts | 5:30PM to 6:30PM
Wednesday: Music of the Caribbean | 5:30PM to 6:30PM
Thursday: Coral Reef Protection | 5:30PM to 6:30PM
Friday: Rotating Speakers | 5:30PM to 6:30PM | Topics include archaeology, botany, mangroves, birds, jaguars, and more. Please check our events calendar for topic schedule.
Hike Ram Head
Finished for the 2023/2024 season. Check back in November for next season's programming!
Ram Head Hike is a Virgin Islands National Park hike led by a Park Ranger. It is a great opportunity to learn about the natural resources and history including the 1733 Revolution. The hike leaves from the Salt Pond Bay parking lot at 9AM and will include traversing both Salt Pond Beach and Blue Pebble Beach before climbing to the peak of Ram Head. Be sure to bring your sturdy walking shoes, plenty of water, and mineral based sunscreen.
Sea Turtles At Maho
Finished for the 2023/2024 season. Check back in November for next season's programming!
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 volunteers.
Trail Volunteers
Finished for the 2023/2024 season. Check back in November for next season's programming!
Volunteer on the walk up trail crew on Tuesdays and Thursdays from November to May. Help us maintain trails, clear ruins, plant trees, and remove trash! Work locations and meeting times are posted on Facebook and instagram on Mondays.