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
Trail crew volunteers

Trail Volunteers

Tuesday & Thursday | Oct to May

Volunteer on the walk up trail crew every Tuesday and Thursday through the 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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Ocean Surfari

Turtle Boat & Snorkel Trip

Second Fridays | May 8

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. 

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Cinnamon Campground Chats

Rain Tree Cafe, Cinnamon Bay Resort | 6pm to 7pm | Nov to June

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

Annaberg Cultural Program

Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday | Nov to June

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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Hawksbill Sea Turtle Hatchling

Sea Turtles At Maho

Tuesday | 9am to 11am | To End May

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. 

Egret

Francis Bay Bird Walk

Fridays | Oct to June

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
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Virtual Seminars

Friends regularly hosts online seminars. Enjoy browsing our collection.

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reef bay trail

Reef Bay Hike

Last hike of the 2025/26 season was April 28

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! Info for the 2026/27 season should be available in Nov/Dec.