Love St. John. Love The Park.
Stunning beaches, miles of trails, marine life, fauna and flora in abundance, and a rich cultural history! Some 60% of St. John is Virgin Islands National Park and Virgin Islands Coral Reef National Monument.
Established in 1988, Friends of Virgin Islands National Park works to help assure our unique terrestrial and marine resources are protected, our Virgin Islands' cultural treasures are preserved, and our visitors, youth, and community are connected to their Park through volunteerism and education.
The work we do is made possible thanks to the support of people like you! Thank you!
Become A Member
Anyone who is a member on October 31 will be entered into a special raffle to win this beautiful Vibe Jewelry pendant valued at $526. Your membership makes a difference.
Lesser Known Fishes Seminar
Thursday October 22 | 12PM | Ocean Week Virtual Seminar
Join NPS Fish Biologist, Lee Richter as he discusses some of the lesser known fishes on St. John as well as where and how to find them.
Drunk Bay Coastal Cleanup
Tuesday October 20 | 9:30AM
Join us in clearing Drunk Bay of marine debris and trash on Tuesday, October 20! Meeting point is the Salt Pond parking lot at 9:30AM.
Walk Up Trail Crew
Tuesday & Thursday
Week of October 12 work locations:
Tuesday | Margaret Hill Trail. Meet at the NPS Maintenance Lot at 8:30am. Parking not available in the lot or at Mongoose Junction.
Thursday | Caneel Hill Trail. Meet at the NPS Lind Point Building (RMS Center) at 8:30am.
Francis Bay Bird Walk
Friday morning
Learn about the birds life on St. John on Friday mornings. Meet at 7:30am at the George Francis factory ruins and join retired park ranger, Virgin Islands Audubon Society member and serious bird lover, Laurel Brannick as she shares her knowledge about all things feathered on St. John.
Villas For The Park
Online Auction & Fundraiser | November 13 to 27, 2026 | Vacation in the Virgin Islands and help protect and preserve the natural and cultural resources in your island park!
We Need Your Support
Friends is thrilled to be working with filmmakers Steve Simonsen and William Stelzer to develop a documentary on the Tektite Project that took place on St. John. Help us tell the story.
Sea Turtle Protection
2025 was a record breaking nesting season with 3,597 hatchlings to the sea, 44 nests, and 1,736 volunteer hours logged from 75 volunteers!
Things To Do
Experience the gifts of Virgin Islands National Park through a series of hikes, seminars, demonstrations, boat trips, and more from October to June.
Future of Caneel Bay
The natural and cultural resources found in and around the Caneel Bay property should be protected and preserved so that future generations will come to know and love them as we do today.
Plan Your Snorkel
Whether you're a seasoned snorkeler or a newbie, our app helps you plan your snorkeling adventures.
Plan Your Visit
Explore the beaches and trails. Learn island history and culture. Please treat the Park with care and enjoy your visit.
St. John Voices
Here, St.John is an oral history. It serves to give voice to the heritage, culture and natural history of this island as told by born St. Johnians and resident scientists.
