Environment and Cultural
Education Programs
SEASHORE WALK - A low tide walk and wade along a sandy beach, rocky coral-strewn beach, small coral flat and mangrove lagoon area. Participants will explore the interaction between land and sea habitats of this fascinating inter-tidal zone.
MANGROVE WALK - Explore the world of the mangrove ecosystem and discover the complex diversity of habitats that makes this community so abundant.
PLANT WALK - Discover island medicinal plants, including those that local cultures have used for generations to relieve the common cold, upset stomach, high blood pressure and many other illnesses.
RAM HEAD WALK - This early morning hike begins at the head of the Salt Pond trail. Though just a mile long, the terrain is relatively steep and arduous and can be very hot. The hike includes a stop at a natural salt pond before traversing into a dry cactus woodland and a visit to the rocky bech of Drunk Bay which usually features creative free form rock and coral art of visitors. Out on top of Ram Head point with its breath taking views of the Caribbean Sea.
YAWZI POINT WALK - A leisurely walk out on to the peninsula separating Greater and Little Lameshur Bays. Learn about the unique history of this land and its former inhabitants.
ISLAND HISTORIC TOUR by Safari Taxi- This tour includes a stop at the eastern end of St John where you will visit the sites and learn the history of the earliest organized slave insurrection in the Caribbean, early boat building, basket making and Hurricane Hole rum production. A visit to Annaberg, swimming at a north shore beach, and a stop in Cruz Bay can also be included.
VI EVENING PROGRAM: Informal, personal talks with native St. Johnians, including island storytelling, history, riddles and cultural presentations of basket and broom making.
ANNABERG CULTURAL - Demonstration: discover a part of the past known as the subsistence years (1850 - 1950) that was found on the island of St John. Learn about tropical foods, weaving, baking, charcoal making and terrace gardening. Visit with the instructors at your leisure.
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Free educational programs are also offered by the National Park Service. These are available by prior arrangement through VIERS.
Suggested items for all hikes: ample drinking water, sturdy walking and or wading shoes, hat, sun screen, bug repellant, camera, notebook and pencil.
If your group has an interest in a particular topic not listed here, call the staff at VIERS for assistance at 410-647-2500 or e-mail linkages@verizon.net