PRESS RELEASE
FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENT AND COASTAL RESOURCES
Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands – Thursday, 5 June 2025: The Department of Environment and Coastal Resources (DECR) is pleased to invite members of the public to participate in a Free-Swimming Lessons event in honor of World Oceans Day.
The event will be held at The Bight Park on Saturday, 7th June 2025, from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM, under the theme “Connecting People with Nature.”
This initiative aims to promote ocean awareness, water safety, and environmental stewardship while helping members of the community build confidence in the water. The DECR is offering this opportunity to a maximum of 20 participants of various ages.
The swim lessons will be led by experienced instructors Ben Stubenberg, Morgan Luker, and Bennett Williams, who have generously volunteered their time and expertise for this community initiative.
Registration is required and can be completed through the Google Forms link provided on the official event flyer. Pre-registered participants will be given priority. Should space remain available on the day of the event, walk-in participants may be accommodated on a first-come, first-served basis.
The DECR encourages everyone to take advantage of this opportunity to Connect With Nature, build essential swimming skills, and celebrate our shared responsibility for protecting the marine environment.
For more information, please contact the DECR at environment@gov.tc or 16493384161.
