Adopt-a-Box Walking Tour

What turns unsightly electrical boxes into meaningful public art — and a unique walking trail all its own? Meet Adopt-a-Box, a program of the Sea & Learn Foundation. 

You’ve probably noticed (either consciously or unconsciously), but Saba’s stunning scenery is entirely unobstructed by power lines. That’s because the Saba Electric Company installed all of them underground, safeguarding both the electrical systems and the pristine views of the landscape. In order to make these remarkable views happen, however, concrete electrical boxes had to be added across the island.

The Sea & Learn Foundation saw an opportunity to transform these boxes into installations that celebrate Saba’s nature and cultural history, and in 2022, the Adopt-A-Box project began. Thanks to contributions from local community members and organizations, there were already more than 30 new waypoints created by the following year, highlighting people and moments from Saba’s history, incredible species that call Saba home, paintings by local artists, and more. 

As you wander through town and into nature, see how many you can find! Each installation is a unique, community-created representation of Saba, and they’re fantastic places to pause and appreciate local culture as you explore the island.