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10th Annual Beach-to-Beach Power Swim May 26th!
On Sunday, May 26th, 2013 Friends of Virgin Islands National Park will host the 10th Annual Beach-to-Beach Power Swim on St. John in the U.S. Virgin Islands!
The race consists of three courses: the short course from Maho Bay to Cinnamon Bay, about 1 mile; an intermediate course from Maho Bay to Trunk Bay, about 2¼ miles; and, the long course from Maho to Hawksnest, about 3½ miles. Swimmers compete in the long course as an individual or as part of a 3-person team. Swimmers also compete assisted by snorkel and/or fins in an "assisted swimmer" category.
This popular event fills up quick so register now by clicking HERE! All proceeds help VI National Park and Friends protect and preserve the natural and cultural resources of the park. What better reason to go for a swim?!
Earth Day & Reef Fest!
Friends is proud to organize and present another youth education weekend at our 10th annual Earth Day and Reef Fest, April 19th and 20th.
The Earth Day Fair will be held April 19th at the National Park ball field in Cruz Bay from 9 am to 1 pm and have more than 20 educational exhibits and learning activities. The fair will kick off with a "litter stomp" parade from Julius E. Sprauve school to the fair grounds.
Then on Saturday, April 20th there will be a fee-free day at Trunk Bay from 12 to 5 pm with various exhibits and interactive activities all centered around reef preservation and conservation. There will be a free shuttle service from the Friends Store in Cruz Bay. Call 779-4940 for more details.
Volunteer
Help the Park and the Friends preserve St. John’s natural and cultural resources by becoming a volunteer today! Through hands-on work, you’ll learn new skills, share your knowledge with others, gain a better understanding and appreciation for the Park and our community, and have fun.
To become a volunteer please fill out our online form and email it to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. our Program Manager.
Interested in getting involved? Here are some ways in which you can help:
Turtles Rock!
Shop for the cause! This Mother's Day, give the perfect gift while contributing to the preservation of one of our nation's most precious natural treasures. Shop Lexi's special handcrafted turtle designs before May 31, 2013 and help to protect the natural and cultural resources of the Virgin Islands National Park. You will enjoy a 10% discount and 40% of the purchase price will be donated to support the VI National Park by Lexi Jewelry! Just enter the promo code DP719VH4PHF during checkout. Don't forget to pick up all of your mother's day gifts here!
