Friends of the Environment Movie Night - Abaco

 

Friends of the Environment

Movie Night at The Learning Centre!

Join us for a special screening of Seafood Nation, a Perry Institute for Marine Science production, exploring how seafood connects to our oceans, communities, and future.

 

At  Friends of the Environment - The Learning Centre, Abaco

Tuesday, January 13th, 2026 at 6:30 PM

Admission is free - bring a friend!

Friends of the Environment  December E-News

 

Friends of the Environment  December E-News

Preserving the environment of Abaco through education, conservation, and research facilitation.

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Dear Readers, It's a busy time of year! The holidays are in full swing, everyone is wrapping up their end of year, and families are coming together...sometimes over large distances. In the midst of what may seem like chaos (at times!) take a pause and look outside. In Abaco the sun is shining, the breeze is rushing through the trees and it's just cool enough to remember it's December. If you're not here for the holidays, know that we are still connected by our shared love for Abaco, and we hope you'll be back soon! With your help, 2025 has been a successful year for FRIENDS! I'm happy to share the brief impact report below summarizing our programs - which we are very proud of. Now that my kids are off from school, I'm looking forward to spending time with them and continuing traditions that bring holiday magic to our family. I hope you also find what you wish for in the holidays. I'm also looking forward to 2026 - a time that we can all come together to continue building our vision of a sustainable future for Abaco! Best wishes, Olivia Patterson Maura Executive Director

Green Turtle Cay New Year's Day Junkanoo Parade

 

Green Turtle Cay

New Year's Day Junkanoo Parade

 

January 1st at 2:00PM

Starts at the Basketball Court

 

Celebrating the Origins of Junkanoo-

FROM WHICH WE CAME 

Friends of the Environment November E-News

 

Friends of the Environment November E-News

Preserving the environment of Abaco through education, conservation, and research facilitation.

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Dear Friends, Each month, when I sit down to write this letter, it becomes a moment of reflection. Looking back on the past few weeks, I am reminded just how much Friends of the Environment truly feels like a family. We work together for the good of our community, celebrate the achievements of our students, and mourn the loss of those dear to us. Together, we learn, grow, and support one another—with the shared goal of a sustainable future for Abaco. Your participation, whether through attending an event, engaging in our education programs, making a donation, or volunteering your time, is essential to this mission. Thank you for being part of the FRIENDS family - we are grateful for you! Olivia Patterson Maura Executive Director

 "Container Barge on Tropic Sea" - Bahamas AI Art

 ©A. Derek Catalano

 

 

Abaco: The Brooklyn Bridge Barge Incident

Below is a focused, evidence-based, and practical analysis of the Brooklyn Bridge barge grounding off Abaco (what happened, timeline, cargo and damage, official response and salvage, and insurance/environmental implications), followed by a legal analysis of whether Abaco residents who broke into containers and removed cargo can be charged under Bahamian law (likely offences, possible defences, likely outcomes), and a short conclusion with practical recommendations.

Friends of the Environment September E-News

 

Friends of the Environment September E-News

Preserving the environment of Abaco through education, conservation, and research facilitation.

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Dear Reader, I’ve been reminded a lot lately of the power and worth of community action. We all have our strengths and talents, and when we bring them together wonderful things can happen! How can you bring your passion and concern for the environment into your day to day interactions? At FRIENDS, this is something we aim to integrate into all of our programs and encourage our students to take initiative in. By repeating positive actions they become routine, our impacts cumulative, and others take notice and expand on these efforts. If you’re looking for a way to make a bigger impact in Abaco, please reach out to us. Your support and partnership are key to a sustainable future for our island community. Olivia Patterson Maura Executive Director