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Welcome to The Scenic Route, the Sea & Learn Foundation blog for those who enjoy a detour...and more!
More what? For starters, so many of the storyboards of the Adopt-A-Box project deserve to have a place to learn more. After all, learning is what we are all about. As the storyboards have an inherent limitation, the QR code leads the viewer to this site in order to get the full story of the storyboard topic or the behind-the-scenes info of why it was chosen or why a sponsor chose it. But it won't just be about Adopt-A-Box...We'll keep you updated--on what projects we are working on, their impact and relevance--or just something we think you may find interesting!
Love Your Island, Love Your Planet
On Saba, World Environment Day celebrates the island’s forests, coral reefs, and wildlife while promoting conservation and sustainable living. Sea & Learn inspires kids and adults to explore, understand, and protect Saba’s ecosystems. From rainwater harvesting to beach clean-ups, every small action helps preserve our island and connect local efforts to global environmental health.
Emily
Jun 42 min read
Tiny Creatures, Big Discoveries
Critter Quest 2026 brought scientists and the Saba community together to explore insects, spiders, lichens, and other invertebrates. Through field projects, presentations, and BioBlitz events, participants helped document biodiversity, discover species new to Saba—and even some new to science—while learning how these tiny creatures support forests, soil health, and sustainable farming on the island.
Emily
May 42 min read
From Coast to Cloud Forest
The Sea & Learn Foundation’s Roots & Routes campaign invited the Saba community to explore the island’s forests from January to March. Through tree hunts on iNaturalist, a creative art challenge, and weekly species highlights, participants learned about Saba’s trees and five climate zones. The campaign wrapped up with a lively Tree Jeopardy Night at Colibri Cafe, where teams tested their knowledge and winners received locally handcrafted prizes.
Emily
Mar 253 min read
Celebrating International Environmental Education Day — A Day Made Just for Us!
Happy International Environmental Education Day—a holiday made for Sea & Learn! From Sea & Learn with scientists to SEAkers, BSO Garden Club, YELP, Critter Quest, Hope Spot Stops, and Turning Tides, our programs help kids, adults, locals, and visitors explore and protect Saba’s natural world. Every day we strive to “Enhance Your Environmental Education” and celebrate this wonderful world we call home.
Emily
Jan 302 min read
Cleaner Coasts, Stronger Communities: Join Saba’s Turning Tides Movement
Sea & Learn Foundation launched Turning Tides, a coastal cleanup and research initiative on Saba to tackle plastic pollution. Held quarterly at Tent Beach and Spring Bay, the project combines litter removal with scientific data collection using global protocols. Early efforts have already reduced waste and engaged the community. With reusable gear, strong volunteer support, and real results, Turning Tides is making waves in protecting Saba’s coastline—one tide at a time.
Emily
Nov 24, 20253 min read
What’s the Buzz About?
Saba is home to diverse bees, including stingless and solitary species, vital for pollination and biodiversity. Bees support forests, food systems, and native plants but face threats from habitat loss, pesticides, and climate change. Events like Critter Quest and tools like iNaturalist help locals engage in bee conservation. On World Bee Day, Saba celebrates these essential pollinators and encourages everyone to protect them for future generations.
Emily
May 22, 20253 min read
Exploring Saba Through "Hope Spot Stops" – A New Way to Connect, Capture, and Conserve!
Hope Spot Stops is a new citizen science project by Sea & Learn, inviting locals and visitors to snap photos at key sites around Saba to track environmental changes. Using photogrammetry, these images help monitor erosion, climate impact, and ecosystem health. With selfie-friendly stations and future app support, it’s a fun, interactive way to support conservation while exploring the island’s beauty—one photo at a time.
Emily
Mar 3, 20253 min read
Critter Quest 2025: Unlocking the Secrets of Saba’s Ecosystems
In early 2025, scientists will launch Critter Quest, a biodiversity study on Saba focused on insects and invertebrates. Coordinated by Sea & Learn, the project includes BioBlitzes and community events to help document species and promote conservation. This initiative aims to establish a baseline for ecosystem health and invites locals and visitors to join in protecting Saba’s unique natural environment.
Emily
Nov 30, 20243 min read
Saba's First Citizen Scientist?
Saba's citizen scientist set up a Red-billed tropicbird research area and documented population and habits of this not easily accessed bird.
Lynn
Aug 27, 20232 min read
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