Office of the Commissioner GOVERNMENT OF THE VIRGIN ISLANDS OF THE UNITED STATES --------0-------- DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING AND NATURAL RESOURCES 4611 Tutu Park Mall 45 Mars Hill, Frederiksted Suite 300, 2nd Floor St. Croix, VI 00840 St. Thomas, VI 00802 (340) 773-1082 (340) 774-3320 dpnr.vi.gov Contact: Jamal Nielsen, Media Relations Coordinator jamal.nielsen@dpnr.vi.gov Monday, October 6, 2025 DPNR & FRIENDS OF ST. CROIX EAST END MARINE PARK PRESENT: 5TH ANNUAL TRUNK OR TREAT! Commissioner Jean-Pierre L. Oriol of the Department of Planning and Natural Resources is thrilled to announce the return of the 5TH ANNUAL TRUNK OR TREAT, hosted by the Division of Coastal Zone Management in collaboration with the Friends of the St. Croix East End Marine Park. Mark your calendars! Saturday, October 25th 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM Estate Great Pond Park (Old Camp Arawak) Get ready for a night of spooky fun and environmental education! This family-friendly event blends the excitement of Halloween with interactive learning about St. Croix’s stunning natural resources. Explore the park’s Visitor Center and discover fascinating facts about our island’s environment while enjoying Halloween thrills. What to Expect: Delicious bites from local food vendors Creative treat bag decorating A mystical fortune teller Music and dancing Raffle giveaways A contest for the Best Decorated Display—bring your A-game and compete for spooky bragging rights! Costumes are highly encouraged! Want to get involved? Local businesses and community members are invited to participate! Whether you'd like to host a decorated trunk, volunteer, or earn community service hours, we’d love to hear from you. Contact the Outreach Coordinator at stxeempoutreach@dpnr.vi.gov or call 340-718- 3367. Let’s make this Trunk or Treat the spookiest and most educational one yet!