Morning
Princess Beatrix will begin her day with a visit to the maritime research laboratory of the Saba Conservation Foundation, where important research is being conducted on the marine life surrounding Saba. During a guided tour, the Princess will learn about the breeding and release of herbivorous sea urchins, which play a vital role in restoring Caribbean coral reefs. Following this, she will visit Queen Wilhelminapark, a central park in The Bottom currently undergoing renovations supported by the organization Jantje Beton. The redesign, developed with input from local children and residents, aims to create a space that accommodates various needs, including play, social interaction, and nature. During her visit, Princess Beatrix will tour the park, engage with children about the importance of quality playgrounds, and unveil the park’s new nameplate. As a patroness of Jantje Beton, this cause is close to her heart.

Afternoon
In the afternoon, Princess Beatrix will tour the Saba Botanical Garden, which opened in 2019. Here, Junior Rangers from the Saba Conservation Foundation will introduce her to their ongoing reforestation project and the diverse bird species that have made the garden their home. They will also demonstrate the use of “seed bombs,” an innovative method to promote biodiversity. The Junior Rangers, who participate in an after-school program focused on conservation skills, represent the future of environmental stewardship on the island.

The Princess will then proceed to The Spot, a youth center established in 2023 by the Public Entity of Saba. During her visit, she will speak with local youth about the UNICEF program “Children in their Power,” which encourages young people to explore how they can contribute to making the island more child-friendly. There will also be discussions on the “Raising Our Future” campaign, an initiative aimed at fostering positive parenting and open dialogue about child-rearing.

The Dutch Caribbean Nature Alliance (DCNA) is a non-profit organization established to protect the natural environment across the Dutch Caribbean. It was founded as an alliance between key nature conservation bodies, including the Aruba Conservation Foundation (ACF), Caribbean Research and Management of Biodiversity (Carmabi), Nature Foundation Sint Maarten (NFSXM), Saba Conservation Foundation (SCF), Sint Eustatius National Parks Foundation (STENAPA), and Stichting Nationale Parken Bonaire (STINAPA Bonaire). Together, these organizations collaborate on improved nature management, sustainable fundraising, environmental education, and the exchange of knowledge across the six islands of the Dutch Caribbean.