BNT Discovery Club
Discovery Club is the youth arm of the Bahamas National Trust. Club members partake in exciting outdoor activities and learn about the Bahamian environment.
The Discovery Club is the youth arm of the Bahamas National Trust. The programme is dedicated to inspire and educate Bahamian youths to become knowledgeable environmental stewards through fun, conservation-based classroom lessons, hands on activities and field trips. The BNT Discovery Clubs are mostly run as extracurricular school clubs led by teachers for students who have an interest in nature.
There will be lots of free fun activities for the whole family at the Retreat this Saturday, April 22. Please plan to join us.
BNT Discovery Club Discovery Club is the youth arm of the Bahamas National Trust. Club members partake in exciting outdo
11/04/2023
Happy Earth Month!
All April, we’ll highlight all wonders of nature with our DC Members!
DC invites you to make memories in Nature! Let’s celebrate all our planet's sights, sounds, and beauty through exploration!
Make every day earth day! 🍃🌊🌎
01/02/2023
A great opportunity for Navigators and other students interested in a future in Environmental Science!
Are you eligible to be the next BESS - Bahamas Environmental Steward Scholar? Find out today and scan the QR code to apply!
Experience life-changing opportunities, learn new skills, and immerse yourself in the Bahamian marine environment
Develop useful networking and public speaking skills, NOW is the time to apply!
BESS is a collaboration between BREEF and the Cape Eleuthera Island School. The programme provides young Bahamian students the opportunity to learn more about the pertinent environmental issues through a 14-week academic programme at The Island School and a 4-month paid internship at BREEF.
For more information and to download the application scan the QR code r click the link below:
https://breef.org/index.php/what-we-do/youth-environmental-education/b-e-s-s-programme/
01/02/2023
Lucaya International School had a great park visit at Lucayan National Park in Grand Bahama this month! See you again soon!
27/11/2022
Congrats to our Navigator Dylan on completing his Open Water Dive Certification with Grand Bahama Scuba! 🥳🥳🥳
Congratulations to Dylan on completing his Open Water Certification!
27/11/2022
Our Navigators making some new friends! 🐟🦈🤿🌊 Thanks Grand Bahama Scuba!
20/11/2022
Some of our GB Navigators from BMES and Sunland working on their dive certification! This was ocean dive #3. 🐠🐟🦈🌊
Say Hello to Captain Bahamas who visited us with Esther Rolle, his mom last week!
20/04/2022
Congratulations to our newest divers and Thank You Grand Bahama Scuba!
Congrats to newest class of BNT Navigators Open Water Scuba Divers. They completed their course today and was able to their 1st dive as certified divers.
We are honored to have 6 more Bahamian certified divers!
31/03/2022
COMING SOON: We are currently producing new educational series that we know you will love!
27/03/2022
This was pretty special!
Yesterday our Grand Bahama Park Manger had the wonderful pleasure of talking to their Royal Highnesses about the BNT's work and the fact that Prince William's grandfather was a patron of the BNT up until his retirement and his father founded Operation Rally which was instrumental in the construction of the Lucayan National Park on Grand Bahama.
26/03/2022
What's on your Spring to-do list? This morning member of our St Thomas More Discovery Club unit collaborated with MyAliv to upcycled 55 Gal bins as garbage receptacles at The Retreat Garden, a beautiful 11 acres National Park on Village Rd in Nassau. Comment below on your spring project.
03/03/2022
Our Discovery Club students are brave and love learning about the wildlife The Bahamas has to offer. This DC student is holding a Bahamian Boa constrictor, one of the native snakes found in The Bahamas.
Bahamian Boas are beautiful, non-venomous, nocturnal snakes. Boas pose no threat to humans. They feed on lizards, birds, frogs and rats. Boa constrictors can eat thousands of rats in their lifetime and prevent the spread of diseases! So, if you see a boa, don't kill it because they are important to our ecosystems and our health.
Have you ever held a boa? Would you like to?
Happy World Wildlife Day!
25/02/2022
Calling all Bahamian high school students from Grades 7 - 13!
Don't miss your chance to participate in the BNT's "National Park's Most Wanted" video competition!
We want to raise awareness about invasive plants found in The Bahamas. With your creativity and knowledge you can help us.
The top 3 video entrants will win big (iPhone 12, GoPro and a cash prize). Enter now and show us what you know!
The submission DEADLINE is March 25th, 2022.
Visit https://bnt.bs/mostwanted/ for more information!
World Wetlands Day is celebrated February 2nd of every year!
But what is a wetland? Here are a few facts about wetlands:
1. A wetland is any area of land that is covered by water all the time or some of the time.
2. Wetlands have the move biological diversity of all the ecosystems in the world.
3. Wetlands can be natural or man made.
4. Wetlands help to filter water through the earth.
5. Wetlands can absorb carbon and help to fight climate change.
There are many wetlands found in The Bahamas some are filled with freshwater while others are filled with salt water. Some examples of wetlands are, pond, lakes, marshes and mangrove creeks.
Have you ever visited a wetland?
Ready, set, hunt Lionfish! Whoooo!!! Let’s get Lionfish on the menu… everywhere! Lionfish is an invasive species in the Bahamas and the Atlantic, at large! We are its only predators, so dig deep and let’s dive for Lionfish! Check out this Munchies video clip that speaks to the dangers of Lionfish in our waters. Get hungry, get hungry for Lionfish! Happy Lionfish hunting!
Sweet, It’s Friyay! On this feel-good weekend, we want to encourage all our DC Fam to Bee Good to Bees!
Bees are the masterminds behind nature’s golden nectar-Honey! Bees are pretty busy pollinators, particularly the honey makers. Honeybees are among the most efficient pollinator species on the planet. These honey-making bees don’t only pollinate crops-- they also pollinate wild and native plants. Did you know that pollinators, like bees, produce about ⅓ of our food supply, giving us countless fruits, vegetables, and nuts!
Now that’s Sweet news! Bees are vital for the earth’s ecosystems, yet they are under threat. Here’s how you can help: Don’t step on bees! Support local beekeepers- enjoy the produced by local bees from our local flowers! Plant native flowering plants and fruit trees
Plastic Free July is a global movement helping people be part of the solution to plastic pollution. Will you be part of Plastic Free July by choosing to refuse single-use plastics?
DC says Join
14/07/2021
Jump into action this! DC have you thought about the power behind your “No”? It is one of the most powerful words we are armed with, and in a fight against plastics- it may be the trump card! This July, starting now, what if you said “No” to Single-Use Plastics! Join the Plastic-Free July challenge!
Plastic Free July is a global movement helping people be part of the solution to plastic pollution – less plastic could look like cleaner roadsides, oceans, and communities activated for change. Will you be part of Plastic Free July by choosing to refuse single-use plastics?
DC says Join
Happy Independence Bahamas! We are joining together on each island of the Bahamas to celebrate 48 years as a nation!
What an exciting time to celebrate all our Bahamian treasures, especially our coasts! Our natural resources are valuable beyond measure! Let’s celebrate our coasts, our ecosystems, our fisheries, our national treasures-our Bahamas!
Join the us as we value all things Bahamian, and Happy Birthday Bahamas!🥳🥳
06/07/2021
Happy July DC Fam! It’s a Talk about it Tuesday! Somewhere in the world, people are engaging in “Clean Beach Week”!
It’s like Earth Day, but for beaches. Let’s talk about Bahamian shorelines- absolute beauty for miles! Bahama Blues, crystal-clear waters, and breath-taking seascapes…😍🤩🥳 Our beaches are treasures, so let’s value them. It’s up to us 242 to keep beaches clean & pristine! DC speaks and it is time to talk about
What green steps can you take to keep our beaches clean? Join a beach cleanup or maybe bring along a trash bin with you on beach picnics. Make this and every summer one where value our Beaches!
It’s Friyay! DC Fam have you taken a nature break today? Step outside, talk a walk, or just find green spaces and breathe deeply!
Studies show that time in nature can boost overall well-being & enhance innovative potential. Nature breaks are not only stress relievers, but they can improve expansive thinking and our decision-making process. In as little as five minutes in nature’s beauty can make a huge impact.
Check out our breakaway video below then take a Nature Break of your own!
What a Terrific Tuesday! DC Fam, time to tune into Shark TV!
Picture it! You’re walking along the boardwalk in your favorite BNT marine national park, then boom! You see it! Shark! What an awesome find! These amazing apex predators help to keep ecosystem balance, and here in the Bahamas, sharks find sanctuary. Shark-tastic! Let’s celebrate wonderful habitats like wetlands and the sharks that help maintain balance!
25/06/2021
It’s Friyay! Since this is the day we’ve all been waiting for…Friday! your time! DC Fam, how can you make wise choices with your time for the environment? One word:
Our DC Members are making the call, “join us and volunteer”! Whether it’s a beach cleanup, community garden, or logging time with a national park near you-Volunteer! Join one of the countless initiatives whose mission is to create better tomorrows for our community, country, or our planet. You can make a difference by giving one of the most valuable resources, your time.
Give of your time, create a brighter tomorrow! Ready to take the challenge to volunteer?
22/06/2021
Happy Tuesday! DC Fam, we've got a question for you…How are you making an impact?
Have you seen an environmental issue or something that’s just not right on our planet and ignored it? Or have you chosen the rewarding yet rugged path to make an impact?! Our DC members would like to encourage you to make an impact!
Take a small step in the right direction or a huge bite out of life…the point is to take action! Resist the temptation to ignore the issues; instead, be part of the solution.
make an impact today!
16/06/2021
It’s a Wow Wednesday DC Fam! wraps up with !
World Sea Turtle Day, June 16th, is a day used to honor and highlight the importance of sea turtles. These creatures are magnificent! Sea turtles also show incredible perseverance and resiliency. Join us in celebrating Sea Turtle awesomeness!
Here’s a fun fact: is the same day as the birthday of Archie Carr, “the grandfather of sea turtle conservation”. Learn more: https://conserveturtles.org/about-stc-archie-carr-tribute/
15/06/2021
Say it with me, Leatherbacks! It’s Leatherback day! As Sea Turtle week progresses, we are highlighting these deep-sea divers-The Leatherback turtles.
They can dive 2/3rds of a mile deep, deeper than all but a couple of the larger species of whales. Leatherback turtles are not only the biggest sea turtles in the ocean but these iconic giants can be found chowing down on jellyfish; unfortunately, turtles often confuse bags in the water for jellyfish and eat them.
Every minute, one garbage truck’s worth of plastic is dumped into our oceans. All this plastic poses a huge risk to turtles who may ingest or become entangled. Plastic affects sea turtles throughout their life. Learn about these giant turtles and the threat of plastic pollution: www.seaturtleweek.com/leatherback-day
Like, share, and do your part to keep our coasts clean!
14/06/2021
Happy Green turtle day, DC Family! June 14th is a special we’ll highlight these fascinating turtles! Ever wonder why the name Green turtle, if these turtles are not green in color?
Here comes the fun facts: Green sea turtles get their name from the green fat they develop from their mostly vegetarian diet as adults.
Did you know climate change is a major threat to sea turtles? Rising sea levels are drowning nesting beaches, warmer water temperatures damage coral reefs, and warmer sand skews their s*x ratios. Join us, spread the word, and find out more about the threat that climate change poses to Green turtles and all sea turtle species www.seeturtles.org/global-warming or www.seaturtleweek.com/green-turtle-day
13/06/2021
Happy Sunday DC Fam! Have you seen a Hawksbill Turtle in the wild in all its beauty?
Join us as we celebrate the beautiful hawksbill turtle, June 13th is all about Hawksbill turtles, and learn about the turtleshell trade. Hawksbills are considered Critically Endangered around the world by the IUCN Red List and are listed as Endangered in the US. The primary reason for their status is the global trade of ‘tortoiseshell’ products made from their beautiful shell. Learn more here: www.seeturtles.org/hawksbill-turtles
Pledge To Avoid Turtleshell: When traveling in Latin America and the Caribbean, Asia, or Africa, I pledge to shop carefully at souvenir shops and look for and avoid any products made of critically endangered hawksbill turtleshell, including bracelets, earrings, rings, guitar picks, combs, and fans. Take the pledge here: www.seeturtles.org/pledge
12/06/2021
It’s the weekend! DC Family, Sea Turtle Week is in full swing, and June 12th highlights loggerhead turtles and entanglement in fishing gear.
Loggerhead turtles undertake one of the longest migrations of any sea turtle. Often they are poached for their eggs and meat but the biggest threat to this species is the incidental take of them in the wild. Loggerheads can become entangled in nets or caught on hooks in fishing gear. Learn more about these fascinating turtles here: www.seeturtles.org/loggerhead-turtles
One of the biggest threats to sea turtles is getting caught in fishing gear. In one study, an estimated 2.5 million turtles were caught in fisheries around the world over 20 years. Learn more about this threat here: www.seeturtles.org/fisheries-bycatch
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