Managing and preserving the Eastern Shore of Virginia’s natural resources and natural areas through education, outreach, citizen science, and stewardship.
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Fall migration in lower Northampton County is among the top locations along the eastern seaboard of the US. Join Roberta Kellam and Sonal Shah for a walk through the trails of Kiptopeke State Park to search for migrating songbirds. We will end at the Hawk Watch and join the Coastal Virginia Wildlife Observatory hawk watcher […]
Jay Bell will give a talk on the geomorphology of the Eastern Shore. Please park in public spaces or along the yellow curb. Log the speaker time only under Better Impact Category 2/Continuing Education.
Per Northampton County Cooperative Extension: Northampton Virginia Cooperative Extension is excited to unveil our 2026 Coffee Hour Lecture Series — a year of engaging, seasonal topics designed for gardeners, nature enthusiasts, and lifelong learners across the Eastern Shore. 2026 Topics Include: – Jan 23 – Ticks & Their Diseases on the Eastern Shore – Feb […]
Join staff from Coastal Virginia Wildlife Observatory to view migrating birds during their official Morning Count. Sunset beach can offer close up views of migrating songbirds as well as waterbirds migrating in the bay. Participants are welcome to join anytime between 7:00 am and when the count ends around 10:00 am. Log your hours under […]
Join us for a fun and educational day exploring marine life found on Virginia’s Eastern Shore! Join staff and students to discover how science and real-world questions intersect in Wachapreague, VA. We will have touch tanks, live displays, creatures under microscopes, crafts and activities, and opportunities to speak with our scientists! Featured research and displays […]
Join Birding Eastern Shore and Virginia Eastern Shore Land Trust for an evening bird walk at Bowman’s Folly, a private property protected in perpetuity with a conservation easement held by the Land Trust. Pre-registration required; meeting location will be provided upon registration. Trip Leaders: Paul Anderson and Maggie Long Registration: Please text Maggie Long, 610-500-9971 […]
Join us for coffee, tea, & donuts while learning how to consistently provide useful resources to the animals on your property! Led by Ben Willis, Virginia Eastern Shore Land Trust conservationeasement owner.RSVP REQUIRED. SEND EMAIL TO OUTREACH@VESLT.ORG Log your hours under Better Impact Category 2/Continuing Education.
Event by Chincoteague Refuge Friends 8231 Beach Road, PO Box 917, 23336 Duration: 3 hr Join us on Saturday, September 26th, anytime between 9:00 am and 12:00 pm, to celebrate National Public Lands Day with a Beach Clean Up! Your participation will help keep pollution from entering the ocean and endangering wildlife that calls the Refuge […]
Want to learn more about native plants? Join us at the Eastern Shore Regional Library & Heritage Center Wednesdays noon to 1pm this fall for a three-week mini-series. Attend one, two or all three sessions! No registration necessary. September 30th – Native vs Nonnative vs Invasive Plants: Why it Matters with Shannon Alexander, Coastal Region […]
This popular fall event is open to the public from 10am to 2pm, but volunteers are needed in advance to set up and at the end to break down the display and outdoor event tent. The Plant ES Natives table is usually located near the ESMN table and other conservation partners. Volunteer windows are usually from 8:30am […]
Want to learn more about native plants? Join us at the Eastern Shore Regional Library & Heritage Center Wednesdays noon to 1pm this fall for a three-week mini-series. Attend one, two or all three sessions! No registration necessary. September 30th – Native vs Nonnative vs Invasive Plants: Why it Matters with Shannon Alexander, Coastal Region […]
Want to learn more about native plants? Join us at the Eastern Shore Regional Library & Heritage Center Wednesdays noon to 1pm this fall for a three-week mini-series. Attend one, two or all three sessions! No registration necessary. September 30th – Native vs Nonnative vs Invasive Plants: Why it Matters with Shannon Alexander, Coastal Region […]
Per Northampton County Cooperative Extension: Northampton Virginia Cooperative Extension is excited to unveil our 2026 Coffee Hour Lecture Series — a year of engaging, seasonal topics designed for gardeners, nature enthusiasts, and lifelong learners across the Eastern Shore. 2026 Topics Include: – Jan 23 – Ticks & Their Diseases on the Eastern Shore – Feb […]
Overview Explore the beautiful Brownsville Preserve from a new perspective. Join TNC for a peaceful kayak paddle through the winding tidal creek. Let the water carry you deep into the world of salt marshes, fiddler crabs, shorebirds, and coastal beauty. Participants will meet at TNC’s Volgenau Virginia Coast Reserve Office in Nassawadox, VA and take […]
Jay Bell will give a talk on the geomorphology of the Eastern Shore. Please park in public spaces or along the yellow curb. Log the speaker time only under Better Impact Category 2/Continuing Education.