Here’s what’s going on and how to get involved!
Upcoming Events
December 6, 2015
Birds and Bugs
Birds & Bugs is a free, public Wildlife Discovery Event created by Les Fruits de Mer, where St. Martin residents and visitors of all ages can see and learn about the amazing birds and invertebrates living in the broadleaf forest. The event will include birding tours of the forest guided by experts, a bird education station, a bug discovery station, and local wildlife-themed art activities for children. Learn more about it on the Birds and Bugs page of this site and on Facebook.
Past Events
October 17, 2015
Migratory Bird Festival
Our third annual Migratory Bird Festival took place in October at University of St. Martin. Learn more about it on the MBF page of this site and on Facebook. Thanks to everyone who helped, all our sponsors and everyone who attended for making it our best event ever. Definitely check out the blog archives from the festival to see photos and even watch videos of five presentations given at the event.
July, 2015
Heritage Photo Exhibition
The exhibition for our 2nd annual Heritage Photo Contest will take place this summer. The contest is currently accepting entries for this year’s theme: Neighborhoods. Learn more about the contest and how to enter.
June 2-6, 2015
St. Martin Billfish Tournament
We will have an education station at the event where we will be analyzing the stomach contents of fish and educating the public about marine life as well as fish and fishing heritage on St. Martin
April 25, 2015
Endemic Animal Festival
Our second annual Endemic Animal Festival will celebrate the unique animals that are found only on our island or only in our region. The festival will be held at the Discovery Farm and Garden at Seaside Nature Park in Cay Bay, Sint Maarten from 9am-Noon. More details coming soon. For information about the festival, visit the festival page. Join and share the event on Faceboook.
March 10, 2015
Mardi de Grand Case
Les Fruits de Mer has an educational booth at the Mardi de Grand Case street festival each Tuesday evening in Grand Case during the festival season. Each week we will be giving a short presentation about a different aspect of the island’s natural heritage. Stop by and visit us! This week’s presentation will be: Our Endemic Animals
March 3, 2015
Mardi de Grand Case
Les Fruits de Mer has an educational booth at the Mardi de Grand Case street festival each Tuesday evening in Grand Case during the festival season. Each week we will be giving a short presentation about a different aspect of the island’s natural heritage. Stop by and visit us! This week’s presentation will be: Crazy Critters
February 24, 2015
Mardi de Grand Case
Les Fruits de Mer has an educational booth at the Mardi de Grand Case street festival each Tuesday evening in Grand Case during the festival season. Each week we will be giving a short presentation about a different aspect of the island’s natural heritage. Stop by and visit us! This week’s presentation will be: Iguana Tales
February 17, 2015
Mardi de Grand Case
Les Fruits de Mer has an educational booth at the Mardi de Grand Case street festival each Tuesday evening in Grand Case during the festival season. Each week we will be giving a short presentation about a different aspect of the island’s natural heritage. Stop by and visit us! This week’s presentation will be: Amazing Anoles!
February 7, 2015
Tacousteau 2015 – Members Only Event
Tacousteau is the annual celebration of the delicious Mexican food (tacos) and the documentary films of the man who originally inspired the formation of Les Fruits de Mer (Jacques Cousteau). See a few photos of Tacousteau 2014. This event is for Les Fruits de Mer members only. Learn how to join the association.
February 3, 2015
Mardi de Grand Case
Les Fruits de Mer has an educational booth at the Mardi de Grand Case street festival each Tuesday evening in Grand Case during the festival season. Each week we will be giving a short presentation about a different aspect of the island’s natural heritage. Stop by and visit us! In honor of World Wetlands Day this week’s presentation will be: Exploring St. Martin’s Wetlands.
February 1, 2015
Discovery Farm and Garden Opening
Les Fruits de Mer will be participating in the festivities marking the opening of Seaside Nature Park’s Discovery Farm and Garden. Come by to create your own wildlife journal and practice your wildlife photography. Location: Seaside Nature Park in Cay Bay.
January 27, 2015
Mardi de Grand Case
Les Fruits de Mer has an educational booth at the Mardi de Grand Case street festival each Tuesday evening in Grand Case during the festival season. Each week we will be giving a short presentation about a different aspect of the island’s natural heritage. Stop by and visit us! This week’s presentation will be: Wild Statia!
January 20, 2015
Mardi de Grand Case
Les Fruits de Mer has an educational booth at the Mardi de Grand Case street festival each Tuesday evening in Grand Case during the festival season. Each week we will be giving a short presentation about a different aspect of the island’s natural heritage. Stop by and visit us! This week’s presentation will be: What’s up with all these butterflies?
December 6, 2014
Heritage Photo Exhibition
The Heritage Photo Contest and Exhibition is an opportunity to showcase St. Martin/St. Maarten’s unique natural, cultural and historic heritage. The theme of this year’s contest and exhibition will be Vibrant and Vulnerable. The goal of this project is to raise awareness about the beautiful, valuable and extraordinary heritage of St. Martin/St. Maarten, as well as the threats facing this heritage and the need to preserve it. We hope that this contest will serve as an opportunity to explore, share and promote many of the things that make this island unique, and serve as a focal point to understand, discuss and act on the things that put this heritage at risk. Learn more, enter and see entries here.
October 4, 2014
Migratory Bird Festival Preview (Les Fruits de Mer members)
Our Migratory Bird Festival preview is a members-only event that is part planning and part fun. We will visit the Migratory Bird Festival site to work out logistics for the event and also test/enjoy some of the event activities.
October 11, 2014
Migratory Bird Festival
The Migratory Bird Festival is a free, public event where residents and visitors alike can see and learn about the migratory birds that travel thousands of miles each year to visit or spend the winter in St. Martin. These amazing birds connect the Americas with their incredible journeys, and St. Martin plays an important role in their life cycle. This event features guided birding tours, bird education, a portable pond aquatic invertebrates activity, migratory bird-themed art activities and the prize ceremony for the Birds of St. Maarten Competition. This year’s festival takes place at University of St. Martin, right in the middle of the Great Salt Pond, the seasonal home of many migratory bird species.
April 27, 2014
Endemic Animal Festival
Les Fruits de Mer’s annual Endemic Animal Festival is a free event, open to tourists and residents of all ages, that promotes St. Martin/St. Maarten’s unique wildlife and natural heritage. The Endemic Animal Festival is a fantastic opportunity to learn about local wildlife, important ecosystems, and history from experts–and a celebration of the fascinating natural world of this island. It’s the only event on the island to showcase our extraordinary local and regional endemics: the animals that live only on St. Martin/St. Maarten and those that live only in our region. The Festival will feature wildlife tours guided by experts, an Endemic Animal Discovery Station, and local wildlife-themed art activities for children. The 2014 Endemic Animal Festival will take place at Seaside Nature Park in Cay Bay on Sunday, April 27th from 9am to noon. The event is brought to you by Les Fruits de Mer and Seaside Nature Park.
Tuesday Nights Until April, 2014
Mardis de Grand Case
Twelve weeks of wildlife education in the streets of Grand Case at our Mardis de Grand Case booth, each Tuesday night in Grand Case. See some photos: endemic animals, lizards, Les Fruits de Mer booth at Mardis de Grand Case.
April 6, 2014
Nature Walk for Les Fruits de Mer Members
See some photos from our nature walk to Happy Bay.
February 8, 2014
6th Annual Tacousteau (Les Fruits de Mer members)
Tacousteau is the annual celebration of the delicious Mexican food (tacos) and the documentary films of the man who originally inspired the formation of Les Fruits de Mer (Jacques Cousteau). See a few photos of Tacousteau 2014.
January 25, 2014
SnorkelFest
SnorkelFest is a free, public Wildlife Discovery Event created by Les Fruits de Mer, where St. Martin residents and visitors of all ages can experience the magic of undersea life and the sport, art, and science of snorkeling. It’s a unique opportunity to learn about marine wildlife and the island’s important underwater ecosystems from experts. SnorkelFest also promotes snorkeling as a fun and healthy activity, as well as a way to explore and enjoy the fascinating underwater world of St. Martin. For more information, visit the SnorkelFest page.
January 18, 2014
SnorkelFest Preview (Les Fruits de Mer members)
Our SnorkelFest preview is a members-only event that is part planning and part fun. We will visit the SnorkelFest site to work out logistics for the event and also test/enjoy some of the event activities.
January 7, 2014
General Assembly (Les Fruits de Mer members)
Our annual general assembly includes a review of the activities of the past year, reports from the board of directors and announcements about activities for the coming year.
December 7, 2013 9am-Noon, Loterie Farm, St. Martin
Birds and Bugs Wildlife Discovery Event
Birds & Bugs is a free, public Wildlife Discovery Event created by Les Fruits de Mer, where St. Martin residents and visitors of all ages can see and learn about the amazing birds and invertebrates living in the broadleaf forest. The event will include birding tours of the forest guided by experts, a bird education station, a bug discovery station, and local wildlife-themed art activities for children. The first annual Birds & Bugs event will take place at Loterie Farm on the western slope of Pic Paradis on Saturday, December 7th from 9am to noon.
Sunday September 29, 2013, 8:00-11:00am
Mangrove Discovery Trail, Étang de la Barrière, Cul-de-Sac, St. Martin
Migratory Bird Festival
A free festival celebrating the migratory birds that travel thousands of miles to spend the winter here or stop on their way to South America. Full details available at SXM Wildlife and on Facebook.
In partnership with SXM Wildlife, The Society for the Conservation and Study of Caribbean Birds, Environment for the Americas, Réserve Naturelle de Saint-Martin, EPIC and For the Love of Grand Case
Click here for a recap of this event.
Sunday September 15, 2013, 10:00am
Grand Case, St. Martin
Grand Case Canal and Beach Clean-Up Event
In partnership with For The Love of Grand Case
Saturday September 7, 2013, 10:00am
Grand Case, St. Martin
Grand Case Canal Clean-Up Event
In partnership with For The Love of Grand Case
July 23rd, 2013 6:00-8:00pm
Philipsburg Jubilee Library, Philipsburg, St. Maarten
Book Launch: The Incomplete Guide to the Wildlife of Saint Martin
This event will celebrate the launch of the all-new second edition of the wildlife guide. There will be a short slideshow presentation about the wildlife of St. Martin and the making of the book, books will be available for sale and signing and there will be refreshments.
June 1st, 2013 – 11am-12:30pm
University of St. Martin, Philipsburg, St. Maarten
Wildlife Workshop
Mark Yokoyama will be conducting a workshop, Wildlife Beats: The Rhythms of Nature in St. Martin, as part of the 2013 St. Martin Book Fair. This event is open to the public and persons of all ages are invited to attend.
