CHANT - Crucian Heritage And Nature Tourism

27/08/2026

Training, teamwork, and preserving history. 💪🏾🌿

The STT–STJ Conservation Corps Cohort received hands-on training in tool use, job safety, and tool maintenance from St. Croix Conservation Corps Supervisor James Applewhaite. The cohort then put those skills into action by helping clear the historic 99 Steps site on St. Thomas.

A well-known landmark in Charlotte Amalie, 99 Steps is one of the island’s historic step-streets, built in the 1700s using bricks brought over as ballast on Danish ships. Fun fact: it’s actually about 103 steps, even though the name “99 Steps” stayed with it over time.

The photo captures the trainees receiving shirts of appreciation—a proud moment after a day of building practical skills while caring for an important part of St. Thomas history.

27/08/2026

🛠️ Park Maintenance: Ongoing!

23/08/2026

Today we uncovered the story of a Crucian tradesmen...

21/08/2026

20/08/2026

Welcome back to TPPA Thursday!

20/08/2026

If you're passionate about conservation, marine life, sustainability, or environmental education. Checked out DPNR's Science Saturday blog posts and YouTube playlist.

🔬 Have you checked out DPNR's Science Saturday blog posts and YouTube playlist yet? Whether you're passionate about conservation, marine life, sustainability, or environmental education, there's something for everyone!

📚 First, visit https://dpnr.vi.gov/parks/ to read episode summaries and view photos from each Science Saturday feature.

📺 Then, explore the YouTube playlist, learn something new, and share your favorite episode with family and friends. https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLrk89Moy1rULrK0M1fgVdt1k0BZqRgm8R

🎤 Want to be part of the conversation? We're always looking for enthusiastic community members, scientists, educators, students, and environmental advocates to join us as guests on a future Science Saturday episode.

Photo feature: Kenneth Douyon, TPPA NOAA Fellow and UVI Professor Greg Burzynski

📸: Chantelle Quinones

19/08/2026

14/08/2026

Update
Portions of Fort Christiansvaern have REOPENED. Areas of the upper gun deck remain closed. For your safety, not cross barriers or enter into closed areas and follow all posted signage and staff instructions.

EMERGENCY CLOSURE of Portions of Christiansted National Historic Site
Fort Christiansvaern and portions of D. Hamilton Jackson Park are temporarily CLOSED due to unsafe conditions. For your safety, do not enter closed or barricaded areas and follow all posted signs and staff instructions. Crews are working to secure the affected areas and restore safe public access. The closure will remain in effect until conditions are determined to be safe.

14/08/2026

ST. THOMAS — Anna Monica Villa finds it quicker to get to places downtown on foot, using the historic step streets built by local African Caribbean craftsmen when the Virgin

10/08/2026

Applications for internships are open at CWORI!