Friends of the Environment E-Newsletter
Established in 1988 August 2017
Save the Date

November 4th 
Kayak Challenge 

November 16
Abaco Science Fair

November 23
Hope Town Turtle Trot

January 3-6, 2018
Abaco Science Alliance Conference

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FRIENDS Mission: 
To preserve and protect Abaco's marine and terrestrial environments in order to achieve sustainable living for the wildlife and people of Abaco, Bahamas.

Kenyon Centre Vision: 
Support the work of FRIENDS by facilitating scientific research and outreach, and promoting sustainable development in Abaco, Bahamas.

Education Update 

Grand Cay Camp a Success!!
Campers standing in a promise circle. Each camper shared their pledge of how they would help the environment.

Over 41 students attended the three day camp. They learned about their home environment through fun, hands on activities. We were able to add a boat and beach day this year with the help of Grand Cay resident, Stevie Russell and campers were treated to lunch prepared by Maxine Cephas. 


 Here are some exciting education opportunities available for Fall 2017!

Island Investigators, Nature Detectives

School Presentations and Field Trips
FRIENDS will coordinate a fun and educational experience for your class. Topics focus on Bahamian ecosystems and species and complement the Bahamian school curriculum. Contact our education officer, Cassandra Abraham, about tailoring an experience for your class.

Field Courses
Schools traveling from other islands and countries are hosted at the Frank Kenyon Centre for 2-3 day courses which incorporate multiple field trips, presentations, and lab experiences. Topics may be selected from our course catalogue and tailored to suit  your  class.

International Coastal Cleanup
Join volunteers from all over the world  working  towards cleaning up marine debris, making our seas cleaner and safer! FRIENDS is the local coordinator for the International Coastal Cleanup. All data collected is submitted to The Ocean Conservancy to assist global decision making about marine debris. Organize your own cleanup or contact FRIENDS for info on where to join a cleanup. International Coastal Cleanup day is September 16, but you can contribute data anytime between September and November. More about coastal cleanups in Abaco.

Abaco Science Fair
Primary and secondary schools from across Abaco are invited to participate in this science fair themed "Exploring the value of marine resources". The fair will be held at New Vision Ministries in Marsh Harbour on Thursday November 16th.   More details here.   Enter your class project here (Deadline Oct. 27th).




 Check out our Facebook page for more exciting photos. 

Kenyon Centre Update



Take a look at this 1 minute video to learn about some of the exciting research conducted by our annual Kenyon Centre guests from Florida International University. 

Christmas in July! (well...August)

We are partnering with Kim Rody, Fishartista on her awesome 2017 Coastal Christmas Ornaments Kickstarter Campaign. Part of the proceeds will support FRIENDS programs. Please take a look and share with your friends! Buy ornaments here.


Your first stop for Christmas shopping:  www.rodyChristmas.com  

A special THANK YOU to our interns and summer camp helpers!

DaShane Knowles, Lianna Burrows, Jaro Curry, Ebany Hanna, Macy Yust, Adrianna McPhee, and Kelly Delancy. Summer Camp wouldn't have been the same without you! Thank you for all of your hard work and dedication to environmental education for the youth of Abaco!

summer interns and volunteers


Save the Date: Abaco Science Alliance Conference, sponsored by Aliv!
 
Abaco high schools sign up here. Sign up by Dec. 13th.

ASAC Save the Date 2018

Abaco's Environment in Photos

This green turtle hatchling was lucky enough to be born in Abaco this summer! Scroll down to watch it make it to the ocean!
green turtle hatchling , baby turtle


Green turtle hatchling races to the sea
Watch the hatchling make it to the ocean!