12/12/2025
🌱 Free Fruit-tree Giveaway : 9 AM to 12 PM Sunday 12/14/2025
Christiansted Government Parking Lot (by the Baobab Tree)
We’ll be giving out about 100 fruit trees for community members to plant and enjoy at home.
Tree varieties include: mammee apple, jackfruit, sea grape, acerola cherry, cacao, and bell apple.
Details:
• Free; one tree per household
• First come, first serve
• Mammee apple recipients may receive two for pollination
• Care instructions included
• We encourage you to email us a photo of your planted tree: [email protected]
• Donations welcome
🚶♀️ Free 4-Mile Holiday Walk: Starts at 9 AM Sunday 12/14/2025
Meet at the Baobab Tree in the Christiansted Government Parking Lot
Led by Stephen Cohen and Esther Sweeney of the St. Croix Hiking Association, this moderate 4-mile loop takes you along the waterfront to Altona Lagoon, up to the Altona Lagoon hillside overlook, then to the storytelling circle at Canegata, and up to the Bypass overlook before returning to town.
Plan for about 1.5 hours of walking, with breaks at the benches installed along the way by the Vi Trail Alliance, to enjoy the beautiful views.
What to bring:
• Comfortable closed-toe shoes
• Water
• Sun hat
• Light snacks if desired
