Anguilla Environment

Nature Explorers Anguilla’s “Afternoon Sampler”

November 22, 2015 By admin Leave a Comment

Is bird watching something you have always wanted to try, but you are just not sure? Then the “Afternoon Sampler” Tour is just the right choice for you.

We start with pick up at your hotel or villa between 2:45 and 3:30 pm (depending on the time of year), and visit 1 wetland for approximately 2 hours. Guests learn how to use binoculars and the basics of bird watching while enjoying Anguilla’s amazing bird life.

As always the use of binoculars, spotting scope and bird guides is included in the tour along with bottled water throughout.

Take a Walk on the Wild Side with Nature Explorers Anguilla and let us get you hooked on an activity that is great fun for all ages.

Book your tour today by emailing: [email protected] or call 1.264.584.0346

Anguilla’s Jammin’ Aquaponic Garden Taking Shape

November 7, 2015 By admin Leave a Comment

With the fish swimming happily and providing nutrients, the Aquaponic Garden is nicely taking shape. This week the Deep Water Culture bed finally became a reality.
The traditional pieces to make this type of bed were not readily available on the island, so creative thinking once again came into play. Swim noodles were used to float plywood in the water and holes were drilled to hold plastic cups. The cups will hold plants like lettuce, herbs and strawberries allowing the roots to hang down into the nutrient rich water.

This week students from Ms. Murdoch’s Grade 1 class from the Omololu International School were able to see first hand how an Aquaponic Garden works.

The planted seeds that will eventually go into the deep Water Culture bed and planted small tomato seedlings in the Hanging Pot grow beds. They also enjoyed the daily routine of feeding the fish. The Anguilla’s Jammin’ Team will keep the entire class up to date on the progress of their plantings via our Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/AnguillasJammin

If you would like to learn more about the Aquaponic Garden or Anguilla’s Jammin’ products, call 1.264.581.2040 or visit our web site: http://anguillasjammin.com/

Anguilla’s Jammin’ Begins Bottle Recycling Program

October 25, 2015 By admin Leave a Comment

In a strong effort to keep Anguilla pristine and sparkling clean, Anguilla’s Jammin’ has started a wonderful initiative…

Their bottle recycling program!

We will be paying EC$0.15 or US$0.05 for each Anguilla’s Jammin’ bottle returned in good condition (i.e. no cracks or chips). These recycled bottles will be properly cleaned and sterilized according to safe food handling practices and be assessed for reuse.

Bottles can be dropped off at the Aquaponic Garden in Shoal Bay East, Thursday mornings from 9:00 am to 10:00 am. We are also happy to pick up large numbers of jars at a mutually convenient time!

To learn more about how to recycle your Anguilla’s Jammin’ bottles, please visit our web site:

http://anguillasjammin.com/jar-recycling-program.html

or call us at 1.264.581.2040.
Jacqueline A. Cestero – Director
Molly Nutting – HR/Marketing Manager
Tommy Nutting – Aquaponic Garden Director/Lead Cook

Update From Anguilla’s Wetlands

September 12, 2015 By admin Leave a Comment

Despite the storms swirling around Anguilla, our wetlands are busy with migrants making their way South.

These two “peeps” have something in common, the word Semipalmated. One is a Semipalmated Sandpiper…

… and one is a Semipalmated Plover…

If you look closely at their feet, you will see that they have toes that are partially webbed. Both birds have traveled over 1000 miles non-stop to our wetlands to feed and rest on their way to their wintering grounds.

Join Nature Explorers Anguilla and see these and many other migrants as they visit our amazing wetlands.

Email: [email protected] or call: 1.264.584.0346 to schedule your tour today!

Nature Explorer Anguilla’s 7th Edition of The Salty Wing

March 30, 2015 By admin Leave a Comment

The 7th Edition of The Salty Wing is now available as a free download from blurb.com…

http://store.blurb.com/ebooks/523030-the-salty-wing-winter-2015

or as a free PDF version on our website…

http://www.natureexplorersanguilla.com/saltywing.htm

The Salty Wing is designed to engage readers of all ages through articles and photography that highlight Anguilla’s wildlife and natural habitats. In this edition we cover the interesting species that visited the island during the winter months of the 2014/2015 season.

We also include an update on the important work done by Dr. Louise Soanes monitoring seabird colonies on our offshore cays.

We hope you enjoy and share with everyone you know who loves nature!