This National Parks Day, you can look forward to experiencing the following at Bonefish Pond in New Providence:

Kayaking

At Bonefish Pond, the BNT will be offering self-guided kayaking experiences. Please note you must sign a waiver before using any of the BNT-provided kayaks. You can preview the required waiver here. Kayaking is on a first-come, first-serve basis. If no kayaks are available at any given time, you can sign the waiver and wait to use a kayak once someone returns. Kayaking will run from 9 am to 2 pm. You must wear the provided life vest to use the kayaks. You can expect to use a kayak for up to 40 minutes, in an area designated by safety staff. Visitors planning to kayak should wear clothes that can get wet. Participants must be 10 years or older to participate in kayaking. Participants under 18 will require an additional signature from a parent or guardian on their waiver form.

Bringing your own kayak or paddleboard? You must make us aware in advance if you plan to bring your own kayak or paddleboard by contacting us using this form.

Snorkelling

There will be snorkel guides available on-site to lead snorkelling experiences for individuals with their own snorkel gear. Snorkelling experiences begin at 9:00 am and will continue on as tide and water current conditions allow. Participants must be able to swim to participate in this activity, water depth will range from 3’- 6’, along the roots of mangroves and over a soft bottom substrate. All participants must sign a waiver before participating in the snorkel activity. You can preview this required waiver here. Snorkel participants must be 13 or older to participate. Participants under 18 will require an additional signature from a parent or guardian.

 Participants are encouraged to bring their own snorkel gear to participate. There is very limited snorkel gear available on site.

Food and Beverage

There will be complimentary water available on-site. Participants are encouraged to bring their own water bottles. Food and soft beverages will be on sale by local vendor “Fries with Benefits” 

Sands Beer and Jimmys Wine and Spirits will be on-site serving complimentary cold beers.

Alcohol Disclaimer: Consumption of alcoholic beverages may impair your ability to operate machinery, and vehicles, or perform other potentially hazardous activities. It may also cause health problems if consumed in excess. We encourage our visitors to drink responsibly and in moderation. We reserve the right to refuse service and participation to anyone who appears to be visibly intoxicated and do not recommend consuming alcohol before participating in kayaking or snorkelling. Minors under the legal drinking age of 18 are not permitted to request or consume alcohol on our premises.

This National Parks Day, you can look forward to experiencing the following at The Retreat Garden in New Providence:

Screenings of children’s environmental educational series “The Adventures of Xuma”

Test driving electric vehicles courtesy of Easy Car Sales

Screenings of BNT’s short film “Conchious Movement”

Presentations on “Glass Houses: The Reproject Journey”

Presentations on “Identifying Palms” by Dr. Larry Noblick & Andrew Street, Montgomery Botanical Center

Gardening tips by Sandy Towning & Daeil Pearce

Food and Beverages 

Plant Sale

This National Parks Day, you can look forward to experiencing the following at Primeval Forest in New Providence:

Guided and self-guided tours

Bush tea demonstrations

Scavenger hunt

Food for sale by Rotary Club

Beverages by Sands and Caribbean Wines and Spirits