We’ll have more to say about the 2017 Amuseum Naturalis launch event, but it was definitely amazing. Here are a few photos.

At last count, there are six different species of gecko on St. Martin. Some of them are tiny, about three centimeters long. The Tropical House Gecko is medium-sized and commonly seen climbing walls and eating insects attracted to porch lights. By comparison, the Spotted Woodslave is a monster—up to 20 centimeters overall—with a stout body …

St. Martin’s only natural history museum, Amuseum Naturalis, is officially launching its 2017 season on Tuesday, January 17th at 5pm. The public is invited to explore the museum and enjoy light refreshments during the free opening event. The launch coincides with the first Mardis de Grand Case street fair of the season. Amuseum Naturalis is …

Come down to Amuseum Naturalis! Now open Tuesdays and Thursdays 4-8pm, for all your natural history needs!

Here’s another article I wrote for Destination magazine. This one is all about Dutch Sint Maarten’s national bird, the Brown Pelican. Grab the magazine, or check it out below.

It is easy to love the mango tree for its sweet, juicy fruit or the flamboyant for its showy crown of flowers. Both come from far away, yet have become a part of Caribbean landscapes and cultures. The true native jewel of the Caribbean is a tree that is unfamiliar to many, but without equal …

The new Destination magazine is out for St. Martin and it features a couple articles I wrote about local wildlife. This one covers a topic that is especially dear to me: the animals that are found only on this island or only in this region. Grab the ac…

Things are looking pretty great in Amuseum Naturalis these days, and we’re adding and refining just about every day. Our preview hours are still Tuesdays and Thursdays from 4-8pm, so definitely stop by and check it out!

They may not look scary—especially the inch-long juveniles in the aquarium at Amuseum Naturalis—but tilapia have a host of characteristics that make them fearsome invaders on an island like St. Martin. Tilapia are a group of fish from the warm parts of Africa and the Middle East. They are diverse, with about 100 species, and …

Meet the Friends of the Amuseum, companies and individuals who have donated to help us upgrade and relaunch our free natural history museum, Amuseum Naturalis. Sir Roland Richardson is internationally renowned, and has been called “Father of Caribbean Impressionism.” He paints en plein air, working in the field, always from a living subject. In addition …