St. Eustatius
A volcanic island with black sand beaches, St. Eustatius features two very different landscapes. The southeast end of the island is dominated by a dormant volcano, the Quill, full of dense forests and clouds that bring rain forest conditions, while the lower northern hills have a drier weather pattern and savannah-like vegetation and fauna.
Bromeliad sp. in tree on crater rim
Photo credit: ยฉ Henkjan Kievit (SHAPE/DCNA
Nature Park Management
Member Organization
St. Eustatius National Parks Foundation (STENAPA) manages The Quill and Boven National Park, St. Eustatius National Marine Park and the Miriam C. Schmidt Botanical Garden.
Contact information
For general questions:
Telephone: +599 318 2884
Email: outreach@statiapark.org
Visiting address
St. Eustatius National Parks Foundation,
Oranjebaaiweg 59
St. Eustatius, Dutch Caribbean
Visiting hours
Mon-Fri 07:00-17:00
St. Eustatius National Parks
St. Eustatius' Key Species & Ecosystems
Green Turtle
(Chelonia mydas)
Photo credit: ยฉ Brenda Kirkby
Bromeliad sp. in tree on crater rim
Photo credit: ยฉ Henkjan Kievit (SHAPE/DCNA
Lesser Antillean Iguana
(Iguana delicatissima)
Photo credit: ยฉ Philippa King-Stenapa
St. Eustatius Boven Hill
Red-bellied Racer
(Alsophis rufiventris)
Photo credit: ยฉ Henkjan Kievit (SHAPE/DCNA)
Latest updates from Stenapa St Eustatius
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2022
๐ฉ๐ฎ๐ฐ๐ฎ๐ป๐ฐ๐: Part-time National Park Ranger
(3-month contract)
Sint Eustatius National Parks Foundation (STENAPA) is seeking to employ a part-time ranger to support the continuation of our efforts to restore and conserve nature on the island. This is a fixed-term role for a period of 3 months (to cover a period of staff leave). The successful candidate will mainly support existing staff with trial maintenance and improvement, botanical garden maintenance, and with the continuation of our reforestation project.
Main tasks:
โ Maintenance of national park trails.
โ Maintenance of greenhouses and watering systems.
โ Problem solving of technical issues/maintenance of tools and equipment.
โ Planting and care of new plants.
โ Act as the point of contact for visitors, school groups and volunteers.
โ Act as a local ambassador for STENAPA.
โ Maintenance of our botanical garden.
โ Supporting other projects being undertaken within the national parks.
Requirements:
โ Sufficient relevant experience with general maintenance tasks (experience working with plant propagation or in agriculture would be beneficial).
โ An eye for detail and a strong work ethic.
โ Knowledge of local flora and fauna would be advantageous.
โ Driverโs license.
โ Enthusiasm and willingness to share the work of STENAPA with visitors and schoolchildren.
โ Ability to work independently and deliver results.
โ Ability to work outdoors, in all weather, for long periods.
โ Additional skills such as carpentry, car repair and painting would be beneficial.
What we offer
A challenging and fulfilling working environment where you will have the opportunity to actively contribute to ecological conservation on a small island. The position presents a unique opportunity to learn and work with a variety of people.
Other information
This part-time position is available for a period of 3 months to cover existing staff currently on leave. The successful candidate should expect to work approximately 25hrs/week (Mon-Fri, between 07:00-12:00, although exact working pattern will be discussed and agreed prior to appointment). Due to the fixed term, this vacancy is only open to Statians and Statia residents with the right to work on St Eustatius.
If you would like to apply, please send a CV and cover letter to Dr Tomas Cornwell at tomas.cornwell@statiapark.org. Alternatively, you can also call to discuss the position and to arrange a meeting on +599 318 2884. All applications should be received by Wednesday December 14th, 2022. Interviews will be held in the week following the application deadline. Expected starting date: January 2023.
It is time to let us know you are coming.
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This clean up event is in collaboration with Diergaarde Blijdorp / Rotterdam Zoo. We go from 7:30-10:30 am on Saturday, December 10th. During the first 30mins, we will collect data for an international database. Items, such as bottle caps, will have their own bucket as they will be washed thoroughly and used in a later art project, in collaboration with RAVON.
Meet us by the leatherback turtle statue. Afterwards, join us at the STENAPA Office for a Barbecue!
Elizabeth Scarlett St. Eustatius Tourism
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๐ก๐ฎ๐๐ถ๐ผ๐ป๐ฎ๐น ๐ฃ๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ธ ๐ก๐ฎ๐๐๐ฟ๐ฒ ๐๐ต๐ฎ๐๐ฒ ~ ๐๐ช๐ด๐ค๐ฐ๐ท๐ฆ๐ณ๐ช๐ฏ๐จ ๐๐ข๐ต๐ถ๐ณ๐ฆ ๐ข๐ฏ๐ฅ ๐๐ถ๐ญ๐ต๐ถ๐ณ๐ฆ ๐ฐ๐ฏ ๐๐ต๐ข๐ต๐ช๐ข
One (1) week ago, we celebrated Statia Day!
Many took on the challenge of competing in the second Nature Chase, where they or their team swam, biked or hiked across the island, and its marine and terrestrial National Parks. Here are photos of the participants from land, sea and even from Fort Oranje! Here is an early reminder to start training (and finding your team) for the next Nature Chase Event.
Our National Parks are safe havens for nature and protectors of the valuable benefits that healthy ecosystems provide our community.
We thank the Culture Department of the Statia Government for collaborating with us on this event and Shelton's Designs & Signs / Car Wash for sponsoring the event banner. Thanks for your photos from staff, volunteers and even a spectator - Hans Vijfvinkel (h5@planet.nl)
Amazing pictures!
Marshel Herman
๐ก๐ฎ๐๐ถ๐ผ๐ป๐ฎ๐น ๐ฃ๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ธ ๐ก๐ฎ๐๐๐ฟ๐ฒ ๐๐ต๐ฎ๐๐ฒ ~ ๐๐ช๐ด๐ค๐ฐ๐ท๐ฆ๐ณ๐ช๐ฏ๐จ ๐๐ข๐ต๐ถ๐ณ๐ฆ ๐ข๐ฏ๐ฅ ๐๐ถ๐ญ๐ต๐ถ๐ณ๐ฆ ๐ฐ๐ฏ ๐๐ต๐ข๐ต๐ช๐ข
*Missing the Relay Winners*
We could not have a successful event without our volunteers. To get one of these participants through the 3 legs of the Nature Chase, we needed everyone. Special shout out to Theresa Hook our timer throughout the event. Many others (not all present in the photo) assisted the participants: maned bicycle stations, provided water, confirmed direction, kept their eyes on the front and back of each leg, watched traffic, and provided water.
Spectators also came out to support their friends and to cheer all the participants as they take on the Nature Chase challenge. Thank you for joining us!
Our National Parks are safe havens for nature and protectors of the valuable benefits that healthy ecosystems provide our community.
We thank the Culture Department of the Statia Government for collaborating with us on this event and Shelton's Designs & Signs / Car Wash for sponsoring the event banner.
๐ก๐ฎ๐๐ถ๐ผ๐ป๐ฎ๐น ๐ฃ๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ธ ๐ก๐ฎ๐๐๐ฟ๐ฒ ๐๐ต๐ฎ๐๐ฒ ~ ๐๐ช๐ด๐ค๐ฐ๐ท๐ฆ๐ณ๐ช๐ฏ๐จ ๐๐ข๐ต๐ถ๐ณ๐ฆ ๐ข๐ฏ๐ฅ ๐๐ถ๐ญ๐ต๐ถ๐ณ๐ฆ ๐ฐ๐ฏ ๐๐ต๐ข๐ต๐ช๐ข
*Missing the Relay Winners*
Congratulations to all the participants! Thank you for taking on the challenge of having a swim, bike and hike in Statia's National Parks.
Our National Parks are safe havens for nature and protectors of the valuable benefits that healthy ecosystems provide our community.
We thank the Culture Department of the Statia Government for collaborating with us on this event and Shelton's Designs & Signs / Car Wash for sponsoring the event banner.
