Starting tomorrow, one entry fee for access to both the QEII Botanic Park and the Blue Iguana Conservation facility. Enjoy reconnecting with nature and experiencing seeing our blue iguanas up close and personal. To book a guided tour of Blue Iguana Conservation email [email protected] Resident rates as of July 1st Adults $10.00 CI ($12.50 USD) Children (3-12) $5.00 CI ($6.25 USD) Children (0-2) Free Visitor Rates as of July 1st Adults $20.00 CI ($25.00USD) Children (3-12) $10.00 CI ($12.50 USD) Children (0-2) Free #blueiguanas #blueiguanaconservation #botanicpark #reconnectwithnature #nature #wildlife

Last Call! The Ministry of Sustainability & Climate Resiliency is encouraging the Cayman Islands community to provide feedback on the draft Climate Change Policy by the public consultation deadline by today, Friday, 30 June. To read the Climate Change Policy click here https://buff.ly/3NQb4il To view a video presentation overview of the draft Climate Change Policy click this link https://buff.ly/437Mo9A #climatechange #environment #protectwhatyoulove

The next installment of The Cayman Islands Government Office in the UK “One Planet Insights” docu-series premieres during London Climate Action Week 2023 and shines the spotlight on the blue iguanas, a species endemic to the Cayman Islands. Tune in tomorrow for Saving the Blues: The Road Back from Extinction. Through interviews, remarks, and a panel discussion, the special one-hour episode will showcase the blue iguana playing a crucial role in the terrestrial ecosystem, explore the challenges to saving the blues and the importance of preserving planetary species more broadly. For more details click this link https://buff.ly/3r65yiO #blueiguanas #blueiguanaconservation #wildlife #wildlifeconservation

#featurefriday Celebrating Diversity through Biodiversity! Hope you all are ready and as excited as we are! Swoop on in for our ‘Celebrating diversity through biodiversity’ bird-watching extravaganza! We will be waddling our way from Pappagallo to Barkers viewing key sights to see our wide range of bird species. I hope you’re a ‘morning Lark’! Meet at Pappagallo parking lot THIS Saturday, 24th June at 7am for a guided walk through Barkers and explore the island’s biodiversity. Everyone and all skill levels are welcomed! Please brings some water, durable shoes, binoculars (if you have your own), a hat, and bug spray! If you do not have any binoculars, don’t worry, we will have a few extra just in case. We hope to see you there! Email [email protected] We hope to see you there! @doecayman #CaymanDiversity #CaymanBiodiversity #CaymanBirding #BirdsForBiodiversity #CaymanConservation #ProtectWhatYouLove

We would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to the Pink Ladies for their continued and valued support. We are delighted that they have renewed their symbolic adoption of their blue iguana, Lady Pink. @blueiguanaconservation @pinkladiescayman #blueiguana #blueiguanaconservation #wildlifeconservation #wildlifewednesday #pinkladies #nationaltrustcayman

Happy World Sea Turtle Day from the National Trust for the Cayman Islands. As an organization whose mission is to protect and preserve Cayman’s natural and cultural heritage there may be no better symbol of both than sea turtles. Sea turtles have been a major part of the culture of these islands since before they were even Cayman. Turtle meat was a main source of sustenance and economic growth from the first discovery of the islands. Unfortunately, sea turtle life histories make their populations vulnerable to overhunting and they almost disappeared from our waters and shores. However, the people of the Cayman Islands recognized that there was a problem and have been working for decades to rebuild our turtle populations to the point where we can all now enjoy seeing our three sea turtle species on all three islands. Turtles are truly international creatures, they connect us to far away places. Like the sailors of days past, they can range across whole oceans during their lives, returning to their birthplaces to create the next generation. Their protection is therefore a shared responsibility of all people who encounter them worldwide. They still face threats from climate change, development, plastic pollution, poaching, and more but together we can ensure their future. The National Trust for the Cayman Islands is proud to protect turtle nesting habitats on Little Cayman and Cayman Brac with the goal that future generations will be able to experience these amazing creatures. Please join us and so many other great organizations in the efforts to protect this national symbol. #worldseaturtleday #nationaltrust #cayman #seaturtle #islandlife #conservation

Press Release: BIC & QEII Botanic Park Offer A Joint Ticket & One Great Experience The National Trust for the Cayman Islands (NTCI)has partnered with the Cayman Islands National Attractions Authority (CINAA) to offer a new simplified entrance ticket that will provide combined access to the Blue Iguana Conservation (BIC) facility and the Queen Elizabeth II Botanic Park (QEIIBP) attractions on any day of the week. The combined ticket is affordably priced, offering great value for an incredible nature and wildlife experience in the Cayman Islands. The new joint ticket will be available on 1st July 2023. Click this link to read the full press release https://buff.ly/3X91dr5 #pressrelease #nationaltrustcayman #blueiguanas #blueiguanaconservation #botanicpark #reconnectwithnature

Learn how to make a local favorite with Renda. Date: 24 June 2023 Time: 10:00am-12:30pm Venue: Mission House, Gun Square Road, Bodden Town. Tickets: $35 click this link to purchase tickets online https://buff.ly/3qNk5zT (Spaces are limited) #cookingclass #cassavacake #baking #caymanislands #nationaltrustcayman #foodie #culture #heritage

Event Update: We regret to inform you that we have had to cancel our Wine & Vinyl fundraising event scheduled for this Friday 16th June 2023 at Grand Old House.

The National Trust for the Cayman Islands is grateful for the valued support of our new Gold Corporate Sponsor, Cayman First Insurance. Corporate sponsorship helps support our conservation work, vital historic programmes and public education. #nationaltrustcayman #protectwhatyoulove #heritage #environment #nature #heritagesites

Happy World Oceans Day! The history of the Cayman Islands is largely a story of a people living off the ocean, evident to all of those who read the national motto: “he hath founded it upon the sea”. The food the ocean provided nourished the people for hundreds of years, the economic opportunities came at sea, the tourism industry was born largely from the attraction to Cayman’s amazing reefs and marine wildlife. It is simply impossible to tell the story of Cayman without centering on the ocean. Today our oceans provide us with recreation and economic opportunities, food, mental health benefits, and so much more. But we all need to do our part to keep our oceans healthy and accessible to all. Access to the ocean is thankfully a right for all in the Cayman Islands, but our coastlines are changing fast. The National Trust for the Cayman Islands is proud to safeguard coastline from development on all three islands to ensure that easy access to the ocean will always be there for the enjoyment of the people of Cayman. Visit our sites pictured above like Sylvia’s Reef, Dr. Roy’s Ironshore , Heritage Beach, Preston Bay, and Herrman’s Beach to access all the benefits that our oceans provide us. Join and support the National Trust today to help us do even more to protect Cayman’s natural and cultural heritage.

The National Trust for the Cayman Islands team is filled with animal lovers. That is why we are in support of the important message of @caymanhumane regarding responsible pet ownership. Letting our pets roam outdoors was a long held tradition in many cultures, but the reality of the situation is that it is safer for all animals if pets are kept contained. Due to their higher exposure to the dangers of road strikes, getting lost, attacks from feral and domestic animals, unfriendly people, heat and other environmental dangers like poisons, disease, parasites, and more, outdoor cats have a significantly shorter life expectancy than indoor cats (2-5 years vs 10-15 years). Keeping pets contained also benefits our native wildlife, cats and dogs are carnivores and unfortunately do harm our native species even when they are well fed. The National Trust for the Cayman Islands wants our home to be a safe place for all animals and everyone who owns a pet can do their part by keeping your pets contained or under your control at all times. We realize that this is a big change for many people, but there are steps you can take to begin the process like reducing your animal’s outdoor time, leash training, building a Catio, and more. Please be on the look out for more information on how to be a more responsible pet owner to come from the National Trust and the Humane Society.