Friends of the St. Croix East End Marine Park

Friends of the St. Croix East End Marine Park Friends of STXEEMP support the programs and operations of the St Croix East End Marine Park.

It’s time for a Park Volunteer Day, and we need your help! 🌱💚🌴 Join us May 2nd from 10 A.M. – 2 P.M. and spend the day g...
24/04/2026

It’s time for a Park Volunteer Day, and we need your help! 🌱💚

🌴 Join us May 2nd from 10 A.M. – 2 P.M. and spend the day giving back to the park.

Our Marine Park staff may be small but mighty, and extra hands make a big difference! Volunteer activities include:

🌵 Trail maintenance
🌿 Tantan removal
🍃 Buoy art project
🌳 Watering and outplanting native trees

We’ll have supplies available, but feel free to bring:
🧤 Gloves
🪏 Shovels
✂️ Loppers/Cutters

Please come prepared with breathable clothing, a hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, a reusable water bottle, and snacks 😃

Sign up through our Eventbrite using the link in our bio or on the Eventbrite website. We’d love to have you join us!

Check out these beautiful postcards you all made yesterday at The Nature Conservancy’s Coral Conservation Fest! To parti...
13/04/2026

Check out these beautiful postcards you all made yesterday at The Nature Conservancy’s Coral Conservation Fest!

To participate in another artistic endeavor during Coral Reef Week, stop by the Altona Lagoon Pavilion next Saturday and Sunday (April 18-19) to participate in a community mural.

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The moment you’ve been waiting for…🪸Coral Reef Week 2026!!! 🪸Check out our calendar of events for Coral Reef Week - Apri...
19/03/2026

The moment you’ve been waiting for…

🪸Coral Reef Week 2026!!! 🪸

Check out our calendar of events for Coral Reef Week - April 12-19 in St. Croix!

Make sure to sign up in advance for events like kayaking 🚣🏾‍♂️, a boat tour to Buck Island 🛥️, discovery scuba dives 🤿, nature walks 🌅, and coral trivia 🤓!

No advance sign up needed to join us in a Coral Conservation Fest at The Nature Conservancy 🎉, a coral fragging demonstration with the Coral Restoration Foundation 🪸, and painting a community mural 🎨.

All events are entirely free! Send us an email or DM with any questions. Sea you there 🌊!

Coral Reef Week is hosted by DPNR's Division of Coastal Zone Management and funded by the NOAA Coral Reef
Conservation Program.

Join Friends of STXEEMP for a day of color, wind, and waves at our annual Kite Fest! 🪁We’ll be taking over the East End ...
09/03/2026

Join Friends of STXEEMP for a day of color, wind, and waves at our annual Kite Fest! 🪁

We’ll be taking over the East End sky on Saturday, March 28th from 10 AM – 3 PM.

Whether you’re a pro flyer or just here for the vibes, it’s going to be a fun-filled day.

But the best part? Our Kite Fest Raffle! 🎟️

We’ve partnered with some incredible local sponsors to give away prizes that you do not want to miss. Every ticket purchased goes directly toward our marine conservation and reef restoration efforts right here in the Marine Park. 🌊🪸
Sign up now with the link in our Bio !

Come join us at the St. Croix East End Marine Park for a day filled with colorful kites soaring in the sky! 🪁Our annual ...
18/02/2026

Come join us at the St. Croix East End Marine Park for a day filled with colorful kites soaring in the sky! 🪁

Our annual Kite Festival is back, and we can’t wait to see all the creative kites flying high. Bring your own kite or purchase one at the event - either way, get ready for a fun-filled day with family and friends. There will also be a bouncy house, food vendors and raffle prizes.

Don’t miss out on this opportunity to enjoy the beautiful outdoors and watch the sky come alive with kites of all shapes and sizes. See you there!

Looking for your cosmic swim-mate? 🌊🐠Which one are you ? Comment down below 👇
30/01/2026

Looking for your cosmic swim-mate? 🌊🐠Which one are you ? Comment down below 👇

Can you guess which crab is a male and which one is female?Drop your guess in the comments and scroll to next photo to s...
07/01/2026

Can you guess which crab is a male and which one is female?

Drop your guess in the comments and scroll to next photo to see if you were right. 🦀❓🦀

Plaster Casts of Animal Tracks 🐾An easy and fun activity for you and the kiddos this holiday break!Steps:1.) Find some t...
03/01/2026

Plaster Casts of Animal Tracks 🐾

An easy and fun activity for you and the kiddos this holiday break!

Steps:
1.) Find some tracks (usually on the muddy paths that lead to the beach) The deeper the tracks, the better.

2.) Mix up some Plaster of Paris (found at Home Depot) and water in a cup with (2:1 ratio, plaster:water). This sets quickly, so don’t mix until you’re ready near the animal tracks.

3.) Pour into animal tracks and gently smooth over top side

4.) Let it sit for 30 to 45 minutes, take a walk on the beach or a snorkel.

5.) GENTLY and SLOWLY start to lift up the mold from the opposite edges. You can use a tool to pry it up, trying not to crack the mold in the center.

6.) Let it harden until you get home or even the next day. You can leave the dirt on it. Wrap it in a bag and something soft to keep it safe the whole way home.

7.) Rinse and clean with a soft brush. You can even paint or label the back to make a decoration.

Extra tips here:
https://welcometonanas.com/learn-how-to-make-plaster-casts-of-animal-tracks/

The Seagrape Tree, also known as, the Party Plant! Everything you need to have a fun party:Wine = grapesPlates = leaves...
31/12/2025

The Seagrape Tree, also known as, the Party Plant! Everything you need to have a fun party:
Wine = grapes
Plates = leaves
Invitations = scratch a message onto the leaf
Games = scratch playing cards out of 52 of them
Bonfire = the wood makes a nice savory flavor

What a cool plant! And bonus, the green seaturtles love to nest under them.

As part of the Coastal Seed Project, we are giving them away for free at our St. Croix East End Marine Park! Stop by during are open hours (Wednesday to Friday, 9:30am - 4:00pm).

Join us for a Bayside Walking Tour down to Whale Bay (Brown Bay) on Friday, December 12th from 9am - 11am.Guided by the ...
10/12/2025

Join us for a Bayside Walking Tour down to Whale Bay (Brown Bay) on Friday, December 12th from 9am - 11am.

Guided by the St. Croix East End Marine Park Ranger Interpreter, attendees will learn about watershed management, plant species identification, bird watching, seagrass beds, and many of the other animals that call the park home. The short trail ends on a beach, and participants are welcome to stay and swim and enjoy this marine protected area.

Please RSVP on Eventbrite: “Bayside Walking Tour STXEEMP”

Reach out with questions to email:
[email protected]

Address

5005 Estate Great Pond
Christiansted
00820

Opening Hours

Thursday 09:30 - 16:00
Friday 09:30 - 16:00

Telephone

+13407183367

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