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!

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Annual Gala

Gala Tickets | Raffle Tickets | Silent Auction

Join us for a fun night of inspiration and impact or try your luck from afar in one of our cool raffles or bid on a fabulous silent auction package. 

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Plan Your Visit

Explore the Park! Experience the gifts of Virgin Islands National Park on land and by sea. 

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Trail Crew Volunteers

Week of January 26 volunteer trail crew work locations:
Tuesday: Sieben historic site. Meet at L’Esperance trailhead at 8:30am.
Thursday: Yawzi Point Trail. Meet at trailhead at 9:00am.
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Sea Turtle Protection

Learn about the Virgin Islands National Park Sea Turtle Program and the challenges our sea turtle population face.

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Reef Bay Hike

Mondays & Tuesdays | Boat Pick Up At Beach

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! 

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Scholarships Open

Applications for the 2026/27 academic year for our two undergraduate scholarship programs: the Jeffrey Matheny Scholarship and the Noble Samuel Scholarship and Internship, close on March 13.

Learn To Swim 2024

Free Swim Lessons

All ages welcome on Saturday mornings at Cinnamon. Learn to swim or sign up to become an instructor or lifeguard. 

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Plan Your Snorkel

Whether you're a seasoned snorkeler or a newbie, our app helps you plan your snorkeling adventures. 

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Seminars, Hikes etc

Experience the gifts of Virgin Islands National Park through a series of hikes, seminars, demonstrations, boat trips, and more from October to June. 

Growing Up In Cruz Bay

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. 

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Cinnamon Camp Trail Volunteers

Are you interested in a working vacation? We are seeking applicants for our Volunteer Trail Crew from April through May 2026.
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Boater Info

To protect coral and marine ecosystems, this is an anchorless park. Check out the mooring map and learn more about boating in the Park. 

Membership

Become A Member

Become a part of an amazing community for as little as $30 a year!  Your support matters! 

"I have lots of heroes: anyone and everyone who does whatever they can to leave the natural world better than they found it."

Dr. Sylvia Earle

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