Environmental Education Events

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Beginning in 2024, the Sea & Learn Foundation will be conducting environmental events for the public throughout the year, focusing on different themes. Workshop dates and times will be updated regularly so check back for more information. Stay tuned!

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Upcoming Events:​​​

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​​​​​January-March, 2025: Critter Quest

Teams of scientists are scheduled to be on Saba from January through March 2025 to set up a baseline assessment of Saba’s insects, essential for understanding overall ecosystem biodiversity and health. Public presentations and hands-on activities will be coordinated by SLF during these months. Due to the island’s diverse terrain, the field research will cover various climate zones, enabling the discovery of unique and potentially new species in each zone. This experience will expand participants’ sense of adventure beyond the typical hiking trails, offering a broader perspective of exploration.

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Quarterly Coastal Cleanups: Turning Tides

Make a positive impact on our island by joining us for one or more of our coastal cleanups! Cleanups will take place at Tent Beach and Spring Bay in January, April, July, and October. By participating, you'll help protect Saba's natural beauty and contribute valuable data to a global plastic pollution database. Supplies will be provided, so bring your enthusiasm and join us in keeping Saba pristine for generations to come!

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March 21, 2025: Treevia

Test your tree knowledge at our exciting Trivia Contest! Dive into fascinating fascinating facts about the trees Public Entity Saba is planting as part of Saba's reforestation project while enjoying the cozy ambiance of Colibri Cafe. Savor specially crafted "tree-based" snacks and drinks inspired by Saba's trees. Don't miss your chance to learn, snack, and win amazing prizes-all while supporting a greener future for Saba!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

October 1-27, 2025: Sea & Learn

Every other night in October, a dynamic large screen presentation is provided by one of our invited experts. Citizen scientists are created when locals and visitors partake in marine and terrestrial activities. The fieldwork ranges from measuring growth rates of Saba's endemic orchids to identifying fluorescing scorpions on a night hike or sexing a turtle. The focus for all events is enhancing environmental awareness. Join us for a happy hour presentation or public field project focused on hands-on citizen science!

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Previous Events:

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​​​​December 14, 2025: World Food Day

World Food Day will take place on Saturday, December 14, from 9 am to noon and feature a a diverse program of activities. The event will include fruit tree distribution and the promotion of backyard farming with seeds and saplings. Attendees can enjoy local meet preparation and sampling of pork and goat, as well as healthy vegetarian sampling. Additional highlights include a food truck offering fresh produce for sale, a hydroponic garden tour, and more.

 

 

 

 

 

​​December 2-4, 2025: Climate Change Workshops

Sea & Learn and the Public Entity have partnered with Climate Fresk to carry out engaging, team-building workshops that introduce the basics of climate change in a way that’s both informative and enjoyable. The workshops offer different sectors of the community the opportunity to come together, explore foundational concepts of climate change, and strengthen bonds in a fun and interactive setting. Part of this involves a card game based on the latest IPCC report. The workshops are a first step toward integrating environmental awareness into our organization.

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June 29, 2024: Vertical/Barrel Farming Workshop

Vertical farming is an innovative agricultural method where crops are grown in stacked layers. This technique maximizes space efficiency and reduces the need for large areas of land. Vertical farming can also help reduce food transportation costs and carbon emissions--a healthier alternative for planet Earth!

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Join us this June to learn how to cultivate plants year-round while significantly decreasing your water usage AND repurpose existing containers on the island to create your own personal vertical garden! Sam Frederick will once again be our go-to guy for expertise.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

February 24, 2024: Composting Workshop

Learn from Sam Frederick how to turn food scraps into rich soil by working with nature. You can reduce waste and create nutrient-rich soil for your home garden with minimal effort by creating an efficient composting system. Sam will be demonstrating the basics of compost making, the dos and don'ts, the benefits of composting, and how to start your own composting units at home.

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Sam Frederick is from the island of Dominica. Former garden manager of the Saba Reach Farm, Sam is now lead farmer at the hydroponics farm. He is an agronomist by training and holds an engineer's degree in plant production. 

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February 10, 2024: Grow Your Own Microgreens

Microgreens are young, tender, edible plants, between a sprout and a baby green. These nutritious greens pack a nutritional punch! They contain up to 40x more nutrients than their mature, full grown crops. These versatile greens can be used as salads, for smoothies, in juices, or in sandwiches! Most importantly, they are very easy to grow and can be grown indoors and outdoors!

 

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