Category Archives: Amuseum Naturalis

A Year at The Old House

It’s almost impossible to believe that we’ve been working on Amuseum Naturalis at The Old House for less than a year. But it’s true! Check out the transformation in this video:

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A Year at The Old House

It’s almost impossible to believe that we’ve been working on Amuseum Naturalis at The Old House for less than a year. But it’s true! Check out the transformation in this video:

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Free BirdSleuth Caribbean Training for Educators This Weekend

On October 20th and 21st, the Les Fruits de Mer association is offering a free training for teachers and others who work with children. The training is for the BirdSleuth Caribbean program. The training and materials are bilingual in English and French. The September BirdSleuth training was fully booked, and many educators from that session …

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Awesome New Activities for All Ages at Migratory Bird Festival

Despite the rain, over 150 guests of all ages found fun new ways to learn about birds at the Migratory Bird Festival on Saturday. Created by an all-volunteer team from the Les Fruits de Mer association, this year’s festival took place at Amuseum Naturalis at The Old House in French Quarter. “This was our sixth …

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Awesome New Activities for All Ages at Migratory Bird Festival

Despite the rain, over 150 guests of all ages found fun new ways to learn about birds at the Migratory Bird Festival on Saturday. Created by an all-volunteer team from the Les Fruits de Mer association, this year’s festival took place at Amuseum Naturalis at The Old House in French Quarter. “This was our sixth …

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MBF 2018: Photos Part 2

Some more great photos from the Migratory Bird Festival! The festival was so much fun and there was so much to do, but we still managed to get around and snap some shots.
From Tim CAM:

From Jenn Yerkes:

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MBF 2018: Photos Part 1

The 2018 Migratory Bird Festival was a real blast! There were so many fun things to do, and we were very lucky that the real rain didn’t start until right after the festival. Check out a few photos of the event.

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World Migratory Bird Day in St. Martin and the Caribbean

The month of October heralds a change in the seasons—even in the Caribbean. The days grow shorter and the fierce heat of the sun lessens. Countless birds journey to the their winter homes on these islands. October also brings World Migratory Bird Day, when Caribbean people celebrate the birds that come here every year. In …

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Les Fruits de Mer Highlights Heritage to Boost Local Education

Les Fruits de Mer is launching new initiatives to help teachers and young people. The non-profit association has provided education about St. Martin wildlife and heritage for the last five years. Since Hurricane Irma, that mission has become even more important. While schools on both sides of the island work to build back their staff …

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Free BirdSleuth Caribbean Training Offered to Teachers and Youth Group Leaders

Everyone loves birds. They are majestic and inspiring. They are dedicated parents. Their sweet songs fill the air with life. They’re also a great way to learn about nature and science. “Imagine a school class having fun and learning about biology by playing a game of Bird Bingo or Habitat Scavenger Hunt,” said Les Fruits …

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