This picture is a reminder that all life is reborn through its offspring. The young follow in the footsteps of their elders and they follow their lead. Like the little turtle on the back of its parent moving its legs in exactly the same manner as its mother. This is an entry in the 2017 …
I have always loved grass, but it got even dearer to my heart after the passing of Hurricane Irma. Right after the storm, nature looked like I imagine it might look if St. Maarten knew winter. Everything was bare, no leaves on the trees and the hills were brown and stilted. Grass brought back life …
Extinction has always been a part of island life. Why are smaller islands home to fewer species? In part, because of extinction. Small islands have less habitat, so they have smaller populations of plants and animals. If something bad happens—a severe drought or terrible storm—these small populations are at risk. On a continent, if a …
We’re excited to have Caribbean Paddling as a returning sponsor of the Migratory Bird Festival! It makes us feel great that even during difficult times, they still feel this is an important event to support. Caribbean Paddling has reopened after Irma and is currently renting from Orient Bay. You can join us for the festival …
This picture was taken after Hurricane Irma when most surviving trees and scrubs were still trying to get their leaves back. I found this little cluster of plants with its little yellow flowers looking like a horizontal tree in full bloom, promising the return of life. This is an entry in the 2017 Heritage Photo …
This picture was taken after Hurricane Irma when most surviving trees and scrubs were still trying to get their leaves back. I found this little cluster of plants with its little yellow flowers looking like a horizontal tree in full bloom, promising the return of life. This is an entry in the 2017 Heritage Photo …
This is a quenip tree, it’s a local fruit on the island of st. Maarten/ st. Martin, a few hours after hurricane Irma devastated the island. With all the leaves gone and broken limbs, leaving it in such a horrible state. There was absolutely no mercy from Irma when she approached this once beautiful fruit …
When I hear the song Rise Up by Andra Day, this picture is what I visualize when she sings: And I’ll rise up I’ll rise like the day I’ll rise up I’ll rise unafraid I’ll rise up And I’ll do it a thousand times And I’ll rise up High like the waves I’ll rise up …
We’re excited to have Lagoonies Bistro and Bar as a returning sponsor of the Migratory Bird Festival! It makes us feel great that even during difficult times, they still feel this is an important event to support. You can join us for the festival on Saturday, November 25th from 9am to noon at Kali’s Beach …
We’re excited to have BZSE as a returning sponsor of the Migratory Bird Festival! It makes us feel great that even during difficult times, they still feel this is an important event to support. You can join us for the festival on Saturday, November 25th from 9am to noon at Kali’s Beach Bar in Friar’s …