St. Croix Environmental Association

18/05/2026

Highlights from Saturday's snorkel clinic at Southgate Costal Reserve. We explored a sea grass environment and saw sea stars, Christmas worms, parrotfish, crabs, grouper, and a number of juvenile reef fish.

11/05/2026

Join us for St. Croix Environmental Association’s May Snorkel Clinic

This free, family-friendly event is open to all ages and all experience levels — whether you’re a total beginner or just dusting off your fins. SEA provides all the gear, trained guides, and a lifeguard, so all you need to bring is your sense of adventure (and your reef-safe sunscreen)!

📅 Saturday, May 16
⏰ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
📍 Southgate Costal Reserve Beach
🔗 Space is limited, advance registration required https://tinyurl.com/freesnorkelclinic

We’ll kick things off with a quick intro to basic snorkeling skills, followed by an easy exploration of the coral and marine life just off the shore. It’s the perfect way to safely introduce your kids to the ocean — or dive back in yourself.
Minors must be accompanied by an adult the entire time.

These clinics are part of our mission to help the community connect with the ocean in a sustainable and meaningful way. Visitors to St. Croix are welcome too!

05/05/2026

05/02/2026

✨ Did you know bats are the only native land mammals in the Virgin Islands? And they’re ecological superheroes — pollinators, seed dispersers, and natural mosquito control! 🦇
Join SEA and guide Maranda Wood on Thursday, February 12 from 4–5pm for a special visit to the SEA Bat Tower in Barren Spot. Come learn about our local bat species and see them in their natural habitat.
🌱 Free for SEA members
🌱 $10 for non-members
Space is limited — registration required!
Register here: tinyurl.com/sea-bat-tower-visit

19/01/2026

SEA members: the annual meeting is at 6:00pm on Wednesday at Café Fresco. Don't miss this opportunity to connect with other members, as well as the SEA board and staff. Interested in becoming a member? Join here:

By joining S.E.A., you can become part of a larger movement to protect St. Croix. through collective action, and together we can have a greater impact  than individuals acting alone. You'll be able to work alongside others who share your passion for protecting our island, and you can make a differe...

16/01/2026

Special thanks for all the families who came out to see the bats yesterday. We had a great time appreciating nature together.

10/01/2026

🗓 Thursday, January 15
⏰ 4:00–5:00 PM
📍 SEA Bat Tower, Barren Spot
Did you know the only native land mammal in the Virgin Islands is the bat? These incredible creatures are essential to our ecosystem — pollinating plants, dispersing seeds, and helping control insect populations (yes, even mosquitos!).
Join us for a special visit to the SEA Bat Tower especially for children with guide Maranda Wood, and discover how local bats thrive right here on St. Croix. You’ll learn their nighttime habits, why they matter, and how SEA helps protect them.
🎟 Cost:
– FREE for SEA members and their children
– $10 for non-members
Registration is required, and space fills fast — sign up today!
👉tinyurl.com/sea-bat-tower-visit

10/12/2025

The bats did not disappoint our curious adventurers yesterday afternoon. Special thanks to Joey and Maranda for sharing their stewardship of the bat tower with the group.

08/12/2025

Interested in the upcoming Bat Tower visit? Don't forget to register by 10am Tuesday. tinyurl.com/sea-bat-tower-visit

03/12/2025

✨ Did you know bats are the only native land mammals in the Virgin Islands? And they’re ecological superheroes — pollinators, seed dispersers, and natural mosquito control! 🦇

Join SEA and guide Maranda Wood on Tuesday, December 9 from 4–5pm for a special visit to the SEA Bat Tower in Barren Spot. Come learn about our local bat species and see them in their natural habitat.

🌱 Free for SEA members + their children
🌱 $10 for non-members
Space is limited — registration required!
Register here: tinyurl.com/sea-bat-tower-visit