Here we are, in the age of the internet. The world’s knowledge is just a click away, in theory. But where are the stories of St. Martiners? St. Martin is a people as much as it is a place. This island was home to people who created and preserved its culture, who helped their community …
We had a fantastic day on Saturday with tons of wonderful volunteers! It was super busy, but Maël Renault found the time to take some photos. It looks like fun, and it really is! Our next volunteer day is Saturday, April 13th from 9am-noon. You can get details, sign up and invite friends here.
The calabash tree has many uses, and is much loved in the Caribbean. We see them near homes in grainy old black and white photos. You can spot them on the roadside today, a tangle of green branches like leaf-covered whips. The fruit of the calabash has a hard skin that makes a sturdy and …
Local association Les Fruits de Mer invites everyone on St. Martin to help make a museum together at the Amuseum Naturalis March volunteer day. Volunteers of all ages can lend a hand this Saturday, March 23rd from 9am-noon and then enjoy lunch together right after. “All are welcome, and anyone can help,” said Les Fruits …
Local association Les Fruits de Mer invites everyone on St. Martin to help make a museum together at the Amuseum Naturalis March volunteer day. Volunteers of all ages can lend a hand this Saturday, March 23rd from 9am-noon and then enjoy lunch together right after. “All are welcome, and anyone can help,” said Les Fruits …
Every slogan tells a story of sorts. The story is always incomplete—a phrase can’t sum up an island—but it has some meaning. Slogans tell us something about how we understand St. Martin, how we misunderstand it, how it is and how we want it to be. The Friendly Island has been an enduring slogan for …
Every slogan tells a story of sorts. The story is always incomplete—a phrase can’t sum up an island—but it has some meaning. Slogans tell us something about how we understand St. Martin, how we misunderstand it, how it is and how we want it to be. The Friendly Island has been an enduring slogan for …
In St. Martin, you can find animals that live nowhere else in the world. It’s one of the things that makes St. Martin special and it is a great reason to protect local nature. If these animals disappear here, they will be gone from the planet. The Spotted Woodslave is one of these animals. It …
The kitchen garden is a Caribbean tradition. As the name implies, they are usually right next to the home. Gardens or farms a bit further from home are often called provision grounds. Kitchen gardens are often small, but they can include a wild variety of different plants. St. Martin is densely populated, so some kitchen …
The kitchen garden is a Caribbean tradition. As the name implies, they are usually right next to the home. Gardens or farms a bit further from home are often called provision grounds. Kitchen gardens are often small, but they can include a wild variety of different plants. St. Martin is densely populated, so some kitchen …