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 | EAG REWIND, THE EAG NEWSLETTERMonday 1st March 2021 Reflect on 2020 with the Environmental Awareness Group. Learn more about their work and how you can get involved. Read More
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 | EAG STATEMENT ON VISITING REDONDAMonday 8th June 2020 All visitors to the offshore islands of Antigua and Barbuda must complete the biosecurity checklist.
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 | WORLD ENVIRONMENT DAY PHOTO CONTESTWednesday 3rd June 2020 Participate in the contest and win cash prizes.
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 | EAG REWIND: A YEAR IN REVIEWFriday 7th February 2020 Read about the work done in 2019 and how you can help in 2020. Read the latest issue. Read More
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 | #TRASHTAG CHALLENGE COLLABORATIONThursday 23rd May 2019 Join the challenge in Antigua to better the ocean's ecosystem by keeping the beaches free of scattered trash. Read More
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 | MARINE FAUNA CLOSED SEASON ARTICLETuesday 14th May 2019 Check out the EAG Talk article on Closed Seasons by Marine Ecologist Ruleo Camacho. Read More
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 | EAG MEMBERSHIP RENEWALMonday 5th November 2018 Members are invited to renew their membership between November 1, 2018 and January 31, 2019. Read More
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 | MEET THE EAG NEW EXECUTIVE DIRECTORThursday 4th October 2018 Ms. Arica Hill holds a Masters in Environmental Management from Bond University, Australia. Read More
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 | EAG CALL FOR VOLUNTEERSTuesday 12th April 2016 EAG, Adoptacoastline, Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta, Antigua Sailing Week and Sailors for the Beach, Clean Up on Earth Day is on Friday, April 22 at 3:30 pm Read More
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 | EAG 2016 WILDLIFE CALENDARSMonday 23rd November 2015 2016 Wildlife Calendars here, please support the EAG efforts by making a purchase.
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 | EAG 2016 BOARD OF DIRECTORS’ ELECTION Monday 23rd November 2015 EAG calls for motivated leaders to sit on its board of directors, submit application now. Read More
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 | EAG TURTLE WATCH TRIPSMonday 6th July 2015 Sign up early for EAG'S Turtle Watch Trip starting on the 10th, July until the end of September from 7:30 pm to 11:00 pm. Read More
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 | DONATE CAMERAS FOR YOUTH WILDLIFE PHOTOGRAPHY EVENTMonday 29th June 2015 EAG will be hosting an event for youngsters on Saturday 4th July, for children ages 6 to 12, inspiring them to appreciate their natural heritage by starting with Caribbean birds. Read More
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 | REGISTRATION OPEN FOR CAMP GROW 2015Monday 29th June 2015 The EAG and partners are gearing up for the 5th year of Camp GROW "the best summer camp in Antigua". Read More
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 | BAT SURVEY AND BAT CONSERVATION WORKSHOPTuesday 23rd June 2015 Seeking Participation for the Bat Survey and Bat Conservation Workshop, August 2015. Read More
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 | PETITION TO HOLD GUIANA ISLAND DEVELOPERS ACCOUNTABLE TO A&B LAWSTuesday 19th May 2015 We encourage you to sign a letter to Prime Minister Gaston Browne petitioning the Government of Antigua & Barbuda to uphold the relevant laws. Read More
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 | PARLIAMENT PASSES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AND MANAGEMENT ACTMonday 27th April 2015 On Thursday April 23, the Parliament of Antigua and Barbuda met to debate the Environment Bill for the last time. Read More
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 | EAG NEWSLETTERWednesday 18th February 2015 Check out the latest news from the EAG in their newsletter, highlighting upcoming events like their Field Trip and meetings, along with a review of the recent Gala Dinner. Read More
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 | FIVE TO THRIVE: SUPPORT THE ANTIGUA ENVIROBILLThursday 8th January 2015 Support the proposed Environmental Protection and Management Bill to help protect and maintain the environment. Read More
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 | EAG 2015 WILDLIFE CALENDARSMonday 8th December 2014 New 2015 calendars ready and up for sale at EC $15 for retailers and members and $25 for non-members Read More
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 | SAVING THE ANTIGUAN RACER SNAKE: DISNEY VIDEOThursday 17th July 2014 Check out the short film that Disney produced about the Antiguan Racer Snake, filmed on Great Bird Island. Read More
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 | CAMP GROW 2014Tuesday 24th June 2014 A fantastic opportunity for your children - Camp GROW is back! Read More
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 | EAG 2013 NEWSLETTERTuesday 24th June 2014 Take a trip back in time with us. Our 2013 EAGer highlights events from our past year including Camp Grow which is happening again soon. Read More
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 | TURTLE WATCH VOLUNTEERS WANTEDWednesday 18th June 2014 Are you interested in becoming a turtle watch volunteer? If so, please let us know! Read More
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 | TONIGHT’S MEMBERS MEETING POSTPONEDTuesday 21st January 2014 The EAG regrets to inform you that tonight’s members meeting will have to be postponed due to the illness of the feature speaker. The new date for the meeting will be the 4th February at 7 pm. Our sincerest apologies for any inconvenience that this may have caused. Read More
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 | EAG PARTICIPATES IN COASTAL CLEAN-UPSunday 6th October 2013 Antigua's Environmental Awareness Group reports on International Coastal Cleanup Day. Read More
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 | VIDEO: “RARITY TO RECOVERY: THE STORY OF THE ANTIGUAN RACER SNAKE”Monday 26th August 2013 Exploring the history of the Antiguan racer snake and how the population was decreased to the brink of extinction and the efforts in place now to recover the species. Read More
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 | EAG AUGUST NEWSMonday 12th August 2013 EAG gets ready for its August Trip, a return to the sea with kayaking fun Read More
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 | EAG JULY NEWSTuesday 16th July 2013 EAG gets ready for its field trip in Signal Hill, and there are only a few more spaces left in Camp Grow Read More
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 | EAG NEWSWednesday 19th June 2013 EAG is about to get down to some serious turtle watching once again, and EAG members are being called upon to help lead trips. Also, Camp GROW is coming up soon! Read More
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 | CAMP GROWFriday 14th June 2013 The Environmental Awareness Group and GARD Center are excited to announce the return of Camp GROW! Read More
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 | EAG NEWS - JUNE FIELD TRIPFriday 7th June 2013 Field trip to Great Bird Island and Guiana Island, summer Camp Grow 2013 Read More
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 | 2012 NEWSLETTERMonday 3rd June 2013 EAG finally presents their long-awaited 2012 newsletter Read More
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 | EAG NEWSFriday 10th May 2013 Important general meeting, temporary relocation of office, guest speakers talk on Lethal Yellowing and Giant African Snail... Read More
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 | EAG NEWSTuesday 30th April 2013 EAG Happenings: Annual General Meeting, EAG at Sailing Week, May Feature Discussion: Lethal Yellowing and African Gian Snail Read More
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 | EAG NEWSTuesday 16th April 2013 EAG Happenings: Earth Day Field Trip and Sailing Week Read More
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 | EAG MARCH NEWSFriday 8th March 2013 March Field trip- Whale Watching! Read More
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 | EAG FEBRUARY NEWSWednesday 13th February 2013 100 mile walking challenge, hike to Ayers Creek, 2013 EAG calenders and alot more... Read More
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 | EAG NEWSTuesday 5th February 2013 Check out the latest news from EAG including ECAB Green Initiative, EAG 2013 Calendars, Volunteer- Trail maintenance, EAG Talk Articles Every Thursday in the Daily Observer. Read More
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 | CARIBBEAN WATERBIRD CENSUS - JAN 14 - FEB 2Thursday 10th January 2013 The 2013 CWC count will take place from Monday, Jan. 14 to Sunday, February 3rd inclusive. This includes 3 weekends and World Wetlands Day on Feb. 2nd. Read More
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 | EAG JANUARY NEWSThursday 3rd January 2013 Check our the latest news from EAG, including January activities such as EAG January Field Trip and Caribbean Waterbird Census Field Training Read More
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 | WRAPPING UP THE SEA TURTLE NESTING SEASONThursday 20th December 2012 As the year comes to a close, so does our 2012 season for nesting sea turtles in Antigua. Read More
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 | EAG DECEMBER NEWSWednesday 19th December 2012 Check out the latest updates from the Environmental Awareness Group. Read More
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 | THE DEBATE ABOUT SEA TURTLES IN CAPTIVITY CONTINUESMonday 29th October 2012 Caribarena.com recently reported on the continuing discussion about sea turtles in captivity. Read More
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 | EAG OCTOBER HAPPENINGSWednesday 17th October 2012 Special General Meeting, Renewable Energy, Snorkelling Field Trip Read More
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 | STORY TIME VOLUNTEERS NEEDED AT THE EAGFriday 31st August 2012 The EAG is seeking volunteers interested in dedicating one hour each week to sharing eco-stories with a primary school class this Fall. Read More
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 | WE WANT YOUR PLASTIC SHOPPING BAGS!Thursday 12th July 2012 Camp GROW 2012 is fast approaching and needs YOUR help! This year our campers will be making their very own jump ropes out of used plastic shopping bags – and with 60 campers – we’ll be needing a lot of bags!! Read More
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 | REGISTRATION NOW OPEN FOR CAMP GROW 2012Friday 18th May 2012 The Environmental Awareness Group and GARD Center are excited to announce the return of Camp GROW! Read More
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 | DROP BOXES FOR LOOSE CHANGEFriday 27th April 2012 The EAG has placed drop boxes at Marinas in English and Jolly Harbour for any one who can spare some change, as well as for those who are here for the regatta, and need to get rid of their spare change before they leave. Funds collected go toward various conservation projects that the EAG gets involved in. Read More
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 | ENVIRONMENTAL AWARENESS GROUP TO COLLECT CHANGE DURING ANTIGUA SAILING WEEKTuesday 24th April 2012 Antigua’s Environmental Awareness Group will be collecting loose change during Antigua Sailing Week to raise funds for its projects. Read More
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 | ANTIGUA’S ENVIRONMENTAL AWARENESS GROUPS INVITES YOU TO GO WHALE WATCHINGWednesday 11th April 2012 The Environmental Awareness Group invites you on its whale watching field trip on April 14. Read More
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 | CHRISTAN VALLEY BIRD TRAIL OPENSTuesday 31st January 2012 The Christian Valley Birding Trail was officially opened last Thursday, and there are high expectations that not only visitors, but also locals, will take the nature trek that extends to Mount Obama. Read More
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 | EAG FEBRUARY FIELD TRIP TO BARBUDAMonday 23rd January 2012 Join the EAG field trip that will take you across the seas, but not too far! Read More
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 | GET YOUR 2012 SPECIAL EAG CALENDAR TODAY!Monday 23rd January 2012 Wildlife of Antigua & Barbuda's Offshore Islands 2012 Beautiful and educational Calendar Read More
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 | REGISTER FOR THE BACKYARD GARDENING COURSEMonday 16th January 2012 Are you interested in developing a back yard garden that will meet all your needs including not only food production but also beauty and diversity? Read More
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 | VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR CHRISTIAN VALLEY BIRDING TRAILMonday 16th January 2012 There is still much work to do. Anyone wishing to volunteer some hours/days in the next week or so to help out, please call Steve Watt at 764-5283. Read More
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 | WILDLIFE OF ANTIGUA & BARBUDAMonday 16th January 2012 The Environmental Awareness Group is pleased to announce its first-ever publication of calendars. Read More
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 | STAR WATCH NIGHT AT THE BLOCKHOUSETuesday 10th January 2012 The National Parks Environment Unit cordially invites you to a star watch evening at the Blockhouse, Shirley Heights on Saturday, Jan 14th Read More
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 | NOTICE: PHOTO COMPETITION EXTENDED TO THE END OF NOVEMBERWednesday 16th November 2011 Volunteers to Assist with Preparation of the Mount Obama Birding Trails this Weekend
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 | VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITYThursday 20th October 2011 Offshore Islands Conservation Programme, Antigua & Barbuda Read More
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 | COUNT WATERBIRDS IN THE CARIBBEANMonday 17th October 2011 Join the second session of Antigua's CWC Read More
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 | JUMBY BAY HAWKSBILL PROJECT CELEBRATES 25 YEARSSaturday 3rd September 2011 Read this blog post by Jordan Schaul of the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center on National Geographic's News Watch. Read More
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 | HELP COLLECT BIRD PARAPHERNALIA!Friday 26th August 2011 The EAG needs your help!! Read More
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 | TRAIL BLAZING AND MAINTENANCE COURSEFriday 5th August 2011 Are you looking for work? Do you want to make yourself more marketable and be in a position to go after the trend setting jobs. There is a demand in the eco-tourism sector both here at home and regionally, for trained persons in the technology of nature trail blazing and maintenance. Read More
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 | TURTLE TOURS ARE BACK
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 | HELP REVIEW THE NEW DRAFT ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION BILLWednesday 29th June 2011 Are you concerned about the lack of legislation and enforcement on issues such as: Protected Areas, the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) process, protected species, watersheds, wetlands, fires, goats, recycling, pollution and many other environmental issues? Read More
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 | REGISTRATION NOW OPEN FOR CAMP GROWTuesday 24th May 2011 The GARD Center and the Environmental Awareness Group are excited to announce their partnership in presenting Camp GROW, an environmental and agricultural summer day-camp for children ages 9 -12 which will be held July 11th thru July 22nd. Read More
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 | "GO WILD! GO BIRDING!" THE EAG REACHES OUT FOR HELP WITH CARIBBEAN ENDEMIC BIRD FESTIVAL
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 | LEATHERBACK SEA TURTLES RETURNING TO NESTTuesday 8th March 2011 February marked the start of another nesting season for our Critically Endangered Leatherback sea turtles. Read More
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 | CARIBBEAN WATERBIRD CENSUS VOLUNTEERS NEEDEDFriday 28th January 2011 The EAG welcomes volunteers Read More
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 | CARIBBEAN WATERBIRD CENSUSTuesday 4th January 2011 The EAG is taking part in the first Caribbean Waterbird Census, an initiative of the Society for the Conservation and Study of Caribbean Birds. A classroom session will be held on Thursday 6th January 2011 from 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm upstairs the museum. Read More
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 | OFFSHORE ISLANDS CONSERVATION PROJECTMonday 18th October 2010 Antigua’s offshore islands are refuge to some of the world’s rarest species of fauna and flora. Read More
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 | MAGNIFICENT FRIGATEBIRDS IN CODRINGTON LAGOONMonday 18th October 2010 Magnificent Frigatebirds are one of the most recognizable seabirds as well as one of the most threatened. Read More
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 | EXCITING OPPORTUNITY FOR WILDLIFE ENTHUSIASTSWednesday 13th October 2010 Volunteers needed Read More
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 | EC$7,755.28 RAISED - THANK YOU!Monday 6th September 2010 Thank you to all those who helped make the Green Fete a great success -- we raised $7,755.28 for the EAG and it was a fun lime! Read More
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 | NOMINATE AN AWARD CANDIDATE - 2011 CHAMPIONS OF THE EARTH, THE UNITED NATIONS’ FLAGSHIP ENVIRONMENTAL Friday 3rd September 2010 Nominations are now officially open for the 2011 Champions of the Earth – the United Nations’ flagship environmental award. Read More
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 | EAG'S OFFSHORE ISLANDS CONSERVATION PROJECT WINS "BEST LESSONS LEARNED" AWARD FOR AUGUST 2010Wednesday 4th August 2010 The EAG focus on conservation of our offshore islands has been awarded “Best Lessons Learned” project by the Eco-Index. Read More
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 | A TROPICAL FANTASY: EMBRACING THE EFFECTS OF CLIMATE CHANGEThursday 29th July 2010 In the midst of carnival, Antigua & Barbuda will be witnessing a special collaboration this year. Read More
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 | EAG TALKWednesday 26th May 2010 Do you have an environment-related topic that you want to explore and share with others? Read More
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 | THANK YOU FOR MAKING EARTH DAY A SUCCESS!Wednesday 5th May 2010 Thank you to all of those who participated in our Earth Day events! Read More
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 | ANTIGUA RACER SNAKE CENSUSMonday 29th March 2010 The Offshore Islands Conservation Programme (OICP) of which the EAG is a partner is currently conducting a census of our Antiguan racer snakes on Great Bird Island and we welcome any help that you can volunteer towards this effort. Read More
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 | EAG AND MOMENTS IN NATURE TAKE HIKERS TO HISTORIC CLARENCE HOUSE, MANGROVES, AND GALLEON BEACHTuesday 23rd March 2010 The Environmental Awareness Group (EAG), in conjunction with the MOMENT is CAPTURED photography is planning the third outing of a monthly photo-hiking tour in Antigua and Barbuda Read More
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 | MOMENTS IN NATURE HIKING SERIES CONTINUE AT CHRISTIAN VALLEYWednesday 24th February 2010 EAG and the MOMENT is CAPTURED Continue Their Series of Nature/Photography Hikes in Search of the Christian Valley Waterfall. Read More
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 | THE WILD PLANTS OF ANTIGUA AND BARBUDAWednesday 24th February 2010 The publication The Wild Plants of Antigua and Barbuda is now available for sale! Read More
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 | INTRODUCING ‘MOMENTS IN NATURE’ Thursday 28th January 2010 EAG and the MOMENT is CAPTURED Begin Series of Nature/Photography Hikes
Local environmental group joins forces with photographer for combined nature walks and photo ops documenting Antigua's flora and fauna. Read More
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 | LOST WORLD DISCOVERED IN ANTIGUASunday 18th October 2009 A recent field trip uncovered a surprising find. Read More
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EAG REWIND, THE EAG NEWSLETTERMonday 1st March 2021 Reflect on 2020 with the Environmental Awareness Group. Learn more about their work and how you can ... Read More
EAG STATEMENT ON VISITING REDONDAMonday 8th June 2020 All visitors to the offshore islands of Antigua and Barbuda must complete the biosecurity checklist.... Read More
WORLD ENVIRONMENT DAY PHOTO CONTESTWednesday 3rd June 2020 Participate in the contest and win cash prizes.
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EAG REWIND: A YEAR IN REVIEWFriday 7th February 2020 Read about the work done in 2019 and how you can help in 2020. Read the latest issue.... Read More
#TRASHTAG CHALLENGE COLLABORATIONThursday 23rd May 2019 Join the challenge in Antigua to better the ocean's ecosystem by keeping the beaches free of scatter... Read More
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