KRALENDIJK, WILLEMSTAD - The Dutch Caribbean Nature Alliance (DCNA) invites all primary schools across Aruba, Bonaire, Curaçao, Saba, St. Eustatius, and St. Maarten to participate in the Big Live Nature Quiz, Kids Edition 2025! 

The event will take place on Friday, November 7th, 2025, from 8:30 to 9:15 a.m. (AST), via Zoom. The Big Live Nature Quiz is a free, fun, and interactive online quiz designed to bring students together from across the six islands to learn about and celebrate nature in an exciting competition. The event aims to educate and inspire young people about the unique biodiversity of the Dutch Caribbean while encouraging pride in their natural heritage. 

Open to students in grades 5 and 6 (Dutch school system “groep 7 en 8”), the quiz features multiple-choice trivia questions based on the latest issue of BioNews Kids magazine, available in English, Dutch, and Papiamentu/o. Participating schools can obtain printed copies of BioNews Kids ahead of the event, available for pickup at their local park management organization. 

This year’s theme is “Becoming an Underwater Explorer.” Students will dive into the fascinating marine habitats of the Dutch Caribbean, from coral reefs and seagrass meadows to mangroves, bays, lagoons, sandy and rocky shores, intertidal zones, and even the deep ocean. The quiz teaches kids why these habitats are important, how they’re connected, and what they can do to help protect them. 

Registration is required to participate and can be done at www.BigLiveNatureQuiz.org. Schools can register as many teams as they want! 

Exciting Prize  

The winning team will receive a sailing and snorkel trip for the students and their teacher, a day of adventure and celebration on their home waters. Each island winner will also receive fun local prizes!

The Big Live Nature Quiz is part of DCNA’s ongoing efforts to make nature education engaging and accessible for young audiences across the region.