PHILIPSBURG:--- The Nature Foundation Sint Maarten, in collaboration with the Dutch Caribbean Nature Alliance (DCNA) and Vogelbescherming is organizing the first large-scale Bird Fest on Dutch Sint Maarten on the weekend of June 14 and 15, 2025.
This event marks a significant step in promoting environmental awareness and celebrating the unique birdlife that calls Sint Maarten home. A mix of family-friendly workshops, immersive birdwatching tours, and scenic sunset sails will highlight the weekend’s festivities, all centered around the theme of bird conservation on our island.
One of the weekend’s highlights is the sunset catamaran sail, offering scenic views along with fun activities for participants of all ages.
“Sint Maarten is home to incredible birds,” said Gaia, Outreach Officer at the Nature Foundation. “They live and sing around us every day—we just need to learn how to know and appreciate them.”
Birds play a very important role in our local environment. They spread seeds, regulate insect populations, balance marine life, and serve as important indicators of the overall health of local ecosystems.
Overdevelopment, habitat degradation, and pollution are negatively affecting St Maarten's bird populations, and actions must be taken to preserve our natural biodiversity.
By bringing residents and visitors closer to the island's bird life, Bird Fest 2025 aims to inspire a deeper connection with nature and a shared commitment to its protection.
This event also builds on existing local outreach efforts, such as the Migratory Bird Festival, which is organized each fall by Les Fruits de Mer. By expanding bird-focused educational programming into the summer, Bird Fest increases year-round opportunities for the community to engage with bird conservation and environmental stewardship.
The full schedule of activities on the Nature Foundation’s website (https://naturefoundationsxm.org/bird-fest-2025/) and social media pages. Some events require advance registration.
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Vogelbescherming Nederland, the Dutch partner of BirdLife International, is the leading Dutch organization dedicated to the protection and conservation of wild birds and their habitats. Founded in 1899, it aims to halt bird population declines and promote biodiversity through research, advocacy, habitat management, and public engagement.
