Programs for 2026 See our current program offerings for Sandy Point National Wildlife Refuge below 😊
The Outreach & Education Program at Sandy Point National Wildlife Refuge focuses on sea turtles and their habitats, while presenting programs to showcase the natural beauty of the refuge. (Please click the name of each program to see details – timing, application window, location).
Turtle Watch Turtle Watch has been Sandy Point National Wildlife Refuge’s premier program since at least 1997. Over the years, countless students and young people of St. Croix have watched a nesting leatherback sea turtle or seen an emerging leatherback nest up close. Friday and Saturday nights in April 2026. Program FULL for 2026.
Beach Cleanups We host and participate in several beach cleanups each year. Always open to the public!
Discover our Sea Turtles St. Croix teachers and homeschool groups are welcome to sign up for a classroom visit from our outreach team. By appointment year-round – limited availability pending funding.
Visitors If you are visiting St. Croix, and interested in programs, please fill out an interest form here. We may be able to accommodate some very limited requests (donation-based programs).
Special Events This is where you can find us around St. Croix at special events and festivals.
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Sea Turtle Scientist Learn about green and hawksbill sea turtles, observe how we identify crawls and determine nest success through excavation of hatched nests, then watch sunset with us. Dates for 2026 TBD.
Wings & Waves: Bird Watching & Nature Hike A trip to our bird blind, followed by a beach walk. Dates for 2026 TBD.
Meteor Shower Watch Experience Sandy Point after dark to search for meteors in the dark sky. Dates for 2026 TBD.
Sunset Watch This program focuses on the natural beauty of Sandy Point at sunset. June-August. Dates for 2026 TBD.
Turtle Tracks & Shells: A Beach Walk Adventure Learn about the species of sea turtle nesting on our shores, how we identify turtle tracks on the beach, and search for seashells to identify. Select Saturdays in May-July. Dates for 2026 TBD.
Junior Sea Turtle Scientist Reserved for classroom groups, learn about our green and hawksbill turtles, observe a nest excavation. October. Dates for 2026 TBD.
Thank you so much for your interest. We hope to see you soon at Sandy Point.
Additional support for the free community education programs at Sandy Point is provided by generous donors. You can help too, by making a donation in any amount. Please consider making a donation! Thank you so much.
The St. Croix Sea Turtle Project is sponsored by The Ocean Foundation, a 501(c)(3) organization, in cooperation with US Fish and Wildlife Service at Sandy Point National Wildlife Refuge, St. Croix, US Virgin Islands.