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: © 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: © Brenda Kirkby
Bromeliad sp. in tree on crater rim
Photo credit: © Henkjan Kievit (SHAPE/DCNA
Lesser Antillean Iguana
(Iguana delicatissima)
Photo credit: © Philippa King-Stenapa
St. Eustatius Boven Hill
Red-bellied Racer
(Alsophis rufiventris)
Photo credit: © Henkjan Kievit (SHAPE/DCNA)
Latest updates from Stenapa St Eustatius
𝗦𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗮 𝗗𝗼𝗲𝘁 ~
Last weeks Family Friday was all about Statia Doet with Statia Pride Foundation! Beautification of Zeelandia continued with our efforts to preparation of the land for coconut palms and more. We were happy to take part in all of the fruitful activities around the island!
There is a lovely palm tree on paramiro drive and if you look carefully under the tree, you can find seeds that have sprouted with lovely young palms. Keep these little palms safe from goats, cows, sheep, etc. I saved 5 palms on our property in statia. A cheap way to get beautiful palms. Grow. Your own
In association with the Caribbean Overseas Countries and Territories (OCTs) Resilience, Sustainable Energy and Marine Biodiversity Programme (RESEMBID), European Union, Expertise France and the World Bank Group, the St. Eustatius National Parks Foundation and the Saba Conservation Foundation require the supply of two new vehicles for the project “Healthy and resilient marine and coastal ecosystems through reforestation of St Eustatius and Saba”.
Click this link to download the Request for Tender: tinyurl.com/VehicleRFT. Potential suppliers are encouraged to email adam.mitchell@statiapark.org if they have any questions. The deadline for proposals is March 20, 2023.
𝗩𝗮𝗰𝗮𝗻𝗰𝘆 - 𝗦𝗲𝗮 𝗧𝘂𝗿𝘁𝗹𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗼𝗿𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻 ~
POSITION OVERVIEW:
STENAPA is seeking a highly motivated Sea Turtle Coordinator to assist with the 2023 sea turtle conservation program on St. Eustatius. The peak sea turtle nesting season runs from June until December. This is a unique opportunity to gain more international work experience in the field, living and working on a small island in the Caribbean. Upon arrival, full training will be provided.
Flights and shared accommodation for the duration of the internship will be covered for the right applicants. Preference is given to people holding a Dutch or US passport, due to immigration regulations. Previous relevant turtle experience would be beneficial. Driver’s license is required.
𝘏𝘰𝘸 𝘵𝘰 𝘢𝘱𝘱𝘭𝘺:
Send your C.V., motivation letter, and supporting documents (f.e. driver's license) to volunteer@statiapark.org by Monday, April 17, 2023.
READ MORE ABOUT THE VACANCY HERE: mailchi.mp/90cb38b78085/stcoordinatorintern
Anca de Vries buitenlandstage of afstuderen?
If anyone wanted the hike to start later than 7:30, you got it. The rain has cleared up and we'll be ready for climb at 9:00!
See you there!
And bring Aqua.
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Hike Announcement
Delayed to 9:00 am
If the weather does not clear up at 9, we'll postpone to next week Sunday.