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SUMMARY:💡 Cooperative Extension Coffee Hours
DESCRIPTION:Per Northampton County Cooperative Extension: \n\n\n\nNorthampton 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. \n\n\n\n2026 Topics Include: \n\n\n\n– Jan 23 – Ticks & Their Diseases on the Eastern Shore \n\n\n\n– Feb 20 – History of Agriculture on the Eastern Shore \n\n\n\n– Mar 20 – Planning Your Spring Garden & Plant Exchange \n\n\n\n– Apr 10 – TBD \n\n\n\n– May 22 – Eastern Shore Birds Through the Seasons \n\n\n\n– Jun 26 – Mothing on Virginia’s Eastern Shore \n\n\n\n– Jul 24 – Native Edible & Medicinal Plants \n\n\n\n– Aug 21 – Planning Your Fall Garden & Plant Exchange \n\n\n\n– Sep 18 – Soil Health & Cover Crops \n\n\n\n– Oct 23 – Controlling Invasive Plant Species \n\n\n\nNo registration required — just bring your curiosity and enjoy coffee and conversation with neighbors and experts. \n\n\n\n For accommodations or questions\, contact Agriculture and Natural Resources Extension Agent Helene Doughty at 757-678-7946 or hdoughty@vt.edu
URL:https://www.esmn.org/event/cooperative-extension-coffee-hours-5/
LOCATION:Eastville Community Center\, 17202 Courthouse Road\, Eastville\, Virginia\, 23347
CATEGORIES:Continuing Education
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SUMMARY:💡🧤 Spring Bird Walk - Chincoteague NWR
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate spring migration and the first day of a weekend-long BioBlitz on Assateague Island with a guided walk on Woodland Trail. We’ll look for returning warblers\, shorebirds\, other wildlife — and explore their habitats. \n\n\n\nNewcomers to birding welcome. Binoculars available. Expect to walk at least a mile on uneven terrain. Bring water & bug spray. \n\n\n\nMeet at Woodland Trail Parking Lot. \n\n\n\nLog your hours under one of these Better Impact activities depending on how you participate: \n\n\n\n\nCategory 14/BioBlitz if you submit observations to iNaturalist;\n\n\n\nCategory 14/eBird if you submit an eBird checklist; or\n\n\n\nCategory 2/Continuing Ed.\n\n\n\n\nSponsored by: U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service\, National Park Service\, and Eastern Shore Master Nationalists.
URL:https://www.esmn.org/event/spring-bird-walk-chincoteague-nwr-2/
LOCATION:Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge\, 8321 Beach Road\, Chincoteague Island\, Virginia\, 23336\, United States
CATEGORIES:Continuing Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260410T090000
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SUMMARY:💡 Cooperative Extension Coffee Hours
DESCRIPTION:Per Northampton County Cooperative Extension: \n\n\n\nNorthampton 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. \n\n\n\n2026 Topics Include: \n\n\n\n– Jan 23 – Ticks & Their Diseases on the Eastern Shore \n\n\n\n– Feb 20 – History of Agriculture on the Eastern Shore \n\n\n\n– Mar 20 – Planning Your Spring Garden & Plant Exchange \n\n\n\n– Apr 10 – TBD \n\n\n\n– May 22 – Eastern Shore Birds Through the Seasons \n\n\n\n– Jun 26 – Mothing on Virginia’s Eastern Shore \n\n\n\n– Jul 24 – Native Edible & Medicinal Plants \n\n\n\n– Aug 21 – Planning Your Fall Garden & Plant Exchange \n\n\n\n– Sep 18 – Soil Health & Cover Crops \n\n\n\n– Oct 23 – Controlling Invasive Plant Species \n\n\n\nNo registration required — just bring your curiosity and enjoy coffee and conversation with neighbors and experts. \n\n\n\n For accommodations or questions\, contact Agriculture and Natural Resources Extension Agent Helene Doughty at 757-678-7946 or hdoughty@vt.edu
URL:https://www.esmn.org/event/cooperative-extension-coffee-hours-4/
LOCATION:Eastville Community Center\, 17202 Courthouse Road\, Eastville\, Virginia\, 23347
CATEGORIES:Continuing Education
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UID:10001469-1775809800-1775809800@www.esmn.org
SUMMARY:💡 Birding Field Trip - Anne Rowe’s Seaview Farm
DESCRIPTION:FIELD TRIP HIGHLIGHTS: Join experienced birder Maggie Long to explore this property protected from development by a conservation easement with the Nature Conservancy. Seaview Farm’s diverse habitats include woodland\, pond\, and marsh. Expect to see a variety of songbirds\, warblers\, marsh birds\, and more. \n\n\n\nWHEN: Friday\, April 10th\, 8:30 a.m. \n\n\n\nLOCATION: Seaview Farm\, 18119 Seaside Road\, Cape Charles\, VA.  This is just north of the Ned Brinkley Preserve. \n\n\n\nPlease register for this trip with the leader Maggie Long by text at 610-500-9971 \n\n\n\nThe Program is free\, and the public is invited to attend. Always be prepared for ticks\, the sun\, mosquitos\, and the weather. \n\n\n\nPlease log your hours in Better Impact under Category 2/Continuing Education\, or if you submit a checklist to eBird\, Category 14/eBird.
URL:https://www.esmn.org/event/%f0%9f%92%a1-birding-field-trip-seaview-farm-2/
LOCATION:Anne Rowe Seaview Farm\, 18119 Seaside Road\, Cape Charles\, Virginia
CATEGORIES:Continuing Education
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ORGANIZER;CN="Birding Eastern Shore":MAILTO:Info@birdingeasternshore.org
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SUMMARY:💡 Cooperative Extension Coffee Hours
DESCRIPTION:Per Northampton County Cooperative Extension: \n\n\n\nNorthampton 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. \n\n\n\n2026 Topics Include: \n\n\n\n– Jan 23 – Ticks & Their Diseases on the Eastern Shore \n\n\n\n– Feb 20 – History of Agriculture on the Eastern Shore \n\n\n\n– Mar 20 – Planning Your Spring Garden & Plant Exchange \n\n\n\n– Apr 10 – TBD \n\n\n\n– May 22 – Eastern Shore Birds Through the Seasons \n\n\n\n– Jun 26 – Mothing on Virginia’s Eastern Shore \n\n\n\n– Jul 24 – Native Edible & Medicinal Plants \n\n\n\n– Aug 21 – Planning Your Fall Garden & Plant Exchange \n\n\n\n– Sep 18 – Soil Health & Cover Crops \n\n\n\n– Oct 23 – Controlling Invasive Plant Species \n\n\n\nNo registration required — just bring your curiosity and enjoy coffee and conversation with neighbors and experts. \n\n\n\n For accommodations or questions\, contact Agriculture and Natural Resources Extension Agent Helene Doughty at 757-678-7946 or hdoughty@vt.edu
URL:https://www.esmn.org/event/cooperative-extension-coffee-hours-3/
LOCATION:Eastville Community Center\, 17202 Courthouse Road\, Eastville\, Virginia\, 23347
CATEGORIES:Continuing Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260313T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260313T113000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260225T175010Z
UID:10001460-1773396000-1773401400@www.esmn.org
SUMMARY:💡TNC Bird Walk at Brownsville Preserve
DESCRIPTION:Join TNC Migratory Bird Specialist\, Mario Balitbit for a “tail end of winter” bird walk along Brownsville Preserve’s public nature trail in Nassawadox – Fri\, March 13\, 10:00-11:30 am! \n\n\n\nThis outing is free and open to the public\, but registration is requested. To sign up and receive details\, please email Margaret at mvanclief@tnc.org. \n\n\n\nTrail difficulty: Easy. The trail is flat and consists of hard\, crushed shell with grassy areas at the end. It is accessible to wheelchairs and mobility scooters. The outing will take 1-1.5 hours. \n\n\n\nPlease log your time under Better Impact Category 2\, Continuing Education.
URL:https://www.esmn.org/event/%f0%9f%92%a1tnc-bird-walk-at-brownsville-preserve/
LOCATION:TNC Brownsville Preserve\, 11332 Brownsville Rd\, Nassawadox\, Virginia\, 23413
CATEGORIES:Continuing Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260312T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260312T080000
DTSTAMP:20260617T150336
CREATED:20260203T143938Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260301T175631Z
UID:10001453-1773302400-1773302400@www.esmn.org
SUMMARY:💡 Birding Field Trip - Seaview Farm
DESCRIPTION:FIELD TRIP HIGHLIGHTS: Join experienced birder\, Captain Meriwether Payne to explore Seaview Farm. Enjoy birding opportunities from shorebirds to songbirds found in the diverse habitats of this Seaside private property protected by a Virginia Eastern Shore Land Trust Conservation Easement. \n\n\n\nWHEN: Thursday\, March 12th at 8:00 a.m. \n\n\n\nLOCATION: 23039 Rose Cottage Road\, Melfa\, VA \n\n\n\nBoots are recommended for this trip. The Program is free. The public is invited to attend. Always be prepared for ticks\, the sun\, mosquitos\, and the weather. \n\n\n\nFor more information contact: Captain Meriwether Payne 757-710-2454 \n\n\n\nPlease log your hours under Better Impact Category 2/Continuing Education.
URL:https://www.esmn.org/event/%f0%9f%92%a1-birding-field-trip-seaview-farm/
LOCATION:Seaview Farm\, 23039 Rose Cottage Road\, Melfa\, VA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Continuing Education
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ORGANIZER;CN="Birding Eastern Shore":MAILTO:Info@birdingeasternshore.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260225T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260225T090000
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CREATED:20260203T143035Z
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SUMMARY:💡 Birding Field Trip - Mutton Hunk Fen NAP
DESCRIPTION:Maggie Long (610-500-9971) and Paul Anderson \n\n\n\nPlease log your hours under Better Impact Category 2/Continuing Education.
URL:https://www.esmn.org/event/%f0%9f%92%a1-birding-field-trip-mutton-hunk-fen-nap/
LOCATION:Mutton Hunk Fen Natural Area Preserve\, 28583 Baker Road\, Parksley\, VA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Continuing Education
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://www.esmn.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/IMG_4030.webp
ORGANIZER;CN="Birding Eastern Shore":MAILTO:Info@birdingeasternshore.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260220T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260220T100000
DTSTAMP:20260617T150336
CREATED:20260106T220017Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260106T224010Z
UID:10001425-1771578000-1771581600@www.esmn.org
SUMMARY:💡 Cooperative Extension Coffee Hours
DESCRIPTION:Per Northampton County Cooperative Extension: \n\n\n\nNorthampton 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. \n\n\n\n2026 Topics Include: \n\n\n\n– Jan 23 – Ticks & Their Diseases on the Eastern Shore \n\n\n\n– Feb 20 – History of Agriculture on the Eastern Shore \n\n\n\n– Mar 20 – Planning Your Spring Garden & Plant Exchange \n\n\n\n– Apr 10 – TBD \n\n\n\n– May 22 – Eastern Shore Birds Through the Seasons \n\n\n\n– Jun 26 – Mothing on Virginia’s Eastern Shore \n\n\n\n– Jul 24 – Native Edible & Medicinal Plants \n\n\n\n– Aug 21 – Planning Your Fall Garden & Plant Exchange \n\n\n\n– Sep 18 – Soil Health & Cover Crops \n\n\n\n– Oct 23 – Controlling Invasive Plant Species \n\n\n\nNo registration required — just bring your curiosity and enjoy coffee and conversation with neighbors and experts. \n\n\n\n For accommodations or questions\, contact Agriculture and Natural Resources Extension Agent Helene Doughty at 757-678-7946 or hdoughty@vt.edu
URL:https://www.esmn.org/event/cooperative-extension-coffee-hours-2/
LOCATION:Eastville Community Center\, 17202 Courthouse Road\, Eastville\, Virginia\, 23347
CATEGORIES:Continuing Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260216T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260216T130000
DTSTAMP:20260617T150336
CREATED:20260203T142502Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260214T190522Z
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SUMMARY:💡 Birding Field Trip - Chincoteague
DESCRIPTION:Meet Gary and Helen Smith at 1PM at Queen Sound on the Chincoteague causeway.  After birding the exposed Oyster reefs the tour will continue to CNWR birding down to the beach and lastly driving around the wildlife loop to observe more waterfowl and waders.  \n\n\n\nContact Gary and Helen Smith (803-292-6883). \n\n\n\nPlease log your hours under Better Impact Category 2/Continuing Education.
URL:https://www.esmn.org/event/%f0%9f%92%a1-birding-field-trip-chincoteague/
LOCATION:Virginia
CATEGORIES:Continuing Education
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://www.esmn.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/IMG_4030.webp
ORGANIZER;CN="Birding Eastern Shore":MAILTO:Info@birdingeasternshore.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260211T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260211T090000
DTSTAMP:20260617T150336
CREATED:20260203T142021Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260203T144816Z
UID:10001450-1770800400-1770800400@www.esmn.org
SUMMARY:💡 Birding Field Trip - Brinkley
DESCRIPTION:Co-leaders are Randy Reed and Maggie Long.  \n\n\n\nText Maggie at 610 500 9971. \n\n\n\nPlease log your hours under Better Impact Category 2/Continuing Education.
URL:https://www.esmn.org/event/%f0%9f%92%a1-birding-field-trip-brinkley-3/
LOCATION:Edward S. Brinkley Nature Preserve\, 20199 Seaside Road\, Cape Charles\, VA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Continuing Education
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://www.esmn.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/IMG_4030.webp
ORGANIZER;CN="Birding Eastern Shore":MAILTO:Info@birdingeasternshore.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260207T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260207T080000
DTSTAMP:20260617T150336
CREATED:20260109T024540Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260203T141503Z
UID:10001444-1770451200-1770451200@www.esmn.org
SUMMARY:💡 Birding Field Trip - CBBT
DESCRIPTION:THIS EVENT IS FULL. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease log your hours under Better Impact Category 2/Continuing Education.
URL:https://www.esmn.org/event/birding-field-trip-cbbt/
LOCATION:Virginia
CATEGORIES:Continuing Education
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://www.esmn.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/IMG_4030.webp
ORGANIZER;CN="Birding Eastern Shore":MAILTO:Info@birdingeasternshore.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260123T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260123T100000
DTSTAMP:20260617T150336
CREATED:20260106T215200Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260106T224118Z
UID:10001424-1769158800-1769162400@www.esmn.org
SUMMARY:💡Cooperative Extension Coffee Hours
DESCRIPTION:Per Northampton County Cooperative Extension: \n\n\n\nNorthampton 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. \n\n\n\n2026 Topics Include: \n\n\n\n– Jan 23 – Ticks & Their Diseases on the Eastern Shore \n\n\n\n– Feb 20 – History of Agriculture on the Eastern Shore \n\n\n\n– Mar 20 – Planning Your Spring Garden & Plant Exchange \n\n\n\n– Apr 10 – TBD \n\n\n\n– May 22 – Eastern Shore Birds Through the Seasons \n\n\n\n– Jun 26 – Mothing on Virginia’s Eastern Shore \n\n\n\n– Jul 24 – Native Edible & Medicinal Plants \n\n\n\n– Aug 21 – Planning Your Fall Garden & Plant Exchange \n\n\n\n– Sep 18 – Soil Health & Cover Crops \n\n\n\n– Oct 23 – Controlling Invasive Plant Species \n\n\n\nNo registration required — just bring your curiosity and enjoy coffee and conversation with neighbors and experts. \n\n\n\n For accommodations or questions\, contact Agriculture and Natural Resources Extension Agent Helene Doughty at 757-678-7946 or hdoughty@vt.edu
URL:https://www.esmn.org/event/cooperative-extension-coffee-hours/
LOCATION:Eastville Community Center\, 17202 Courthouse Road\, Eastville\, Virginia\, 23347
CATEGORIES:Continuing Education
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260122T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260122T090000
DTSTAMP:20260617T150336
CREATED:20260109T024353Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260112T224356Z
UID:10001442-1769072400-1769072400@www.esmn.org
SUMMARY:💡 Birding Field Trip - Onancock
DESCRIPTION:Please log your hours under Better Impact Category 2/Continuing Education.
URL:https://www.esmn.org/event/birding-field-trip-onancock/
LOCATION:Virginia
CATEGORIES:Continuing Education
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://www.esmn.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/IMG_4030.webp
ORGANIZER;CN="Birding Eastern Shore":MAILTO:Info@birdingeasternshore.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260117T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260117T130000
DTSTAMP:20260617T150336
CREATED:20260109T024205Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260112T224250Z
UID:10001441-1768654800-1768654800@www.esmn.org
SUMMARY:💡 Birding Field Trip - Chincoteague
DESCRIPTION:Please log your hours under Better Impact Category 2/Continuing Education.
URL:https://www.esmn.org/event/birding-field-trip-chincoteague/
LOCATION:Virginia
CATEGORIES:Continuing Education
ORGANIZER;CN="Birding Eastern Shore":MAILTO:Info@birdingeasternshore.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260110T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260110T153000
DTSTAMP:20260617T150336
CREATED:20260109T023910Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260109T025005Z
UID:10001440-1768059000-1768059000@www.esmn.org
SUMMARY:Birding Field Trip - Saxis
DESCRIPTION:Please log your hours under Better Impact Category 2/Continuing Education.
URL:https://www.esmn.org/event/birding-field-trip-saxis/
LOCATION:Virginia
CATEGORIES:Continuing Education
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://www.esmn.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/IMG_4030.webp
ORGANIZER;CN="Birding Eastern Shore":MAILTO:Info@birdingeasternshore.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260101T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260101T110000
DTSTAMP:20260617T150336
CREATED:20251222T194850Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251222T194857Z
UID:10001423-1767261600-1767265200@www.esmn.org
SUMMARY:💡 CE: First Day Hike at Kiptopeke KSP
DESCRIPTION:Friends of Kiptopeke State Park invite you to ring in the New Year with a guided nature hike observing wildlife. The hike will start at 10:00am and leave from Picnic Shelter #1. The hike will be one mile on flat\, even ground.  \n\n\n\nStay after the hike to enjoy hot chocolate and cookies and learn more about the Friends of Kiptopeke StatePark.VIRGINIA STATE PARKSFind details at www.virginiastateparks.gov/firstdayhikes.800-933-PARK (7275) | www.virginiastateparks.gov \n\n\n\nFeatured image is here https://www.flickr.com/photos/vadcr/53008610493/in/album-72157603478789824.
URL:https://www.esmn.org/event/%f0%9f%92%a1-ce-first-day-hike-at-kiptopeke-ksp/
LOCATION:Kiptopeke State Park\, 3540 Kiptopeke Dr.\, Cape Charles\, VA\, 23310\, United States
CATEGORIES:Continuing Education
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.esmn.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/53008610493_462d8f79bf_c.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251204T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251204T083000
DTSTAMP:20260617T150336
CREATED:20251102T155403Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251102T155859Z
UID:10001400-1764837000-1764837000@www.esmn.org
SUMMARY:💡 CE: Birding Field Trip - Onancock Parks and Marina
DESCRIPTION:Please log your hours under Better Impact Category 2/Continuing Education.
URL:https://www.esmn.org/event/%f0%9f%92%a1-ce-birding-field-trip-onancock-parks-and-marina/
LOCATION:Virginia
CATEGORIES:Continuing Education
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ORGANIZER;CN="Birding Eastern Shore":MAILTO:Info@birdingeasternshore.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251124T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251124T083000
DTSTAMP:20260617T150336
CREATED:20251013T083951Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251013T095456Z
UID:10001371-1763973000-1763973000@www.esmn.org
SUMMARY:💡 CE: Birding Field Trip - Mutton Hunk Fen
DESCRIPTION:Please log your hours under Better Impact Category 2/Continuing Education.
URL:https://www.esmn.org/event/%f0%9f%92%a1-birding-field-trip-brinkley-2/
LOCATION:Mutton Hunk Fen Natural Area Preserve\, 28583 Baker Road\, Parksley\, VA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Continuing Education
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ORGANIZER;CN="Birding Eastern Shore":MAILTO:Info@birdingeasternshore.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251113T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251113T090000
DTSTAMP:20260617T150336
CREATED:20251013T081859Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251013T095947Z
UID:10001370-1763024400-1763024400@www.esmn.org
SUMMARY:💡 CE: Birding Field Trip - Brinkley
DESCRIPTION:Please log your hours under Better Impact Category 2/Continuing Education.
URL:https://www.esmn.org/event/%f0%9f%92%a1-birding-field-trip-brinkley/
LOCATION:Edward S. Brinkley Nature Preserve\, 20199 Seaside Road\, Cape Charles\, VA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Continuing Education
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ORGANIZER;CN="Birding Eastern Shore":MAILTO:Info@birdingeasternshore.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251105T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251105T200000
DTSTAMP:20260617T150336
CREATED:20251102T150249Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251102T153838Z
UID:10001398-1762369200-1762372800@www.esmn.org
SUMMARY:💡 CE: Reaching an Audience Where They Are
DESCRIPTION:Description: Do you do tabling at events?  Or take programs out to different facilities\, organizations\, or sites?  Then you are involved in what we know as outreach\, which can range from informational to interpretive. Learn how to create opportunities for informal or spontaneous interpretation.  We’ll also discuss design for signage\, pop-up exhibits\, and tables as well as incorporating hands-on and minds-on activities to captivate your audience and inspire them to seek more from your organization. \n\n\n\nPresenter: Angela Yau is the Nature Program Facility Manager at Locust Grove Nature Center with Montgomery Parks\, a Certified Interpretive Trainer with the National Association for Interpretation\, a Registered Coach with the National Park Service\, a yoga teacher\, and a historical clothier.  She started with a Masters in Wildlife Ecology and Conservation from the University of Florida\, specializing in human dimensions and interpretive and ecotourism planning.  She has worked in interpretation of cultural and natural resources and training staff and volunteers for over 30 years and loves helping people be the voice of the resource.  Angela has a passion for sharing the stories that help people to connect\, care for\, and conserve these precious resources. \n\n\n\nLink: https://virginiatech.zoom.us/j/81632845260
URL:https://www.esmn.org/event/%f0%9f%92%a1-ce-reaching-and-audience-where-they-are-outreach-in-interpretation/
LOCATION:Virginia
CATEGORIES:Continuing Education
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20250926T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250926T113000
DTSTAMP:20260617T150336
CREATED:20250521T121020Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250625T123636Z
UID:10000527-1758880800-1758886200@www.esmn.org
SUMMARY:💡 CE: Butterfly Walks at the ES NWR
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.esmn.org/event/%f0%9f%92%a1-member-%f0%9f%92%a1ce-and-%f0%9f%a7%a4volunteer-opportunity-butterfly-walks-at-the-es-nwr/2025-09-26/
LOCATION:Eastern Shore National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center\, 32205 Seaside Road\, Cape Charles\, VA\, 23310\, United States
CATEGORIES:Continuing Education,Open to the Public,Volunteer Opportunity
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250923T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250923T170000
DTSTAMP:20260617T150336
CREATED:20250816T222521Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250816T223118Z
UID:10001030-1758646800-1758646800@www.esmn.org
SUMMARY:💡 CE: Birding Field Trip - Folly Creek
DESCRIPTION:FIELD TRIP\, Tuesday\, Sept. 23\, Meet at 5:00 PM for a VESLT JOINT FIELD TRIP AT BOWMAN’S FOLLY ON FOLLY CREEK\, 25118 Bowmans Folly Drive\, Accomac\, VA. Join Maggie Long\, Paul Anderson\, and members of the Virginia Eastern Shore Land Trust for a rare opportunity to bird a private property protected with a conservation easement. Register with Maggie Long at 610-500-9971 \n\n\n\nLog your hours under Better Impact Category 2\, Continuing Education.
URL:https://www.esmn.org/event/%f0%9f%92%a1-birding-field-trip-folly-creek/
LOCATION:Virginia
CATEGORIES:Continuing Education
ORGANIZER;CN="Birding Eastern Shore":MAILTO:Info@birdingeasternshore.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20250917T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250917T190000
DTSTAMP:20260617T150336
CREATED:20250522T221241Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251017T153030Z
UID:10000400-1758128400-1758135600@www.esmn.org
SUMMARY:💡CE: ESMN Chapter Meeting: TNC’s Mario Balitbit on Long-Term Monitoring of Shore Bird Populations
DESCRIPTION:Mario Balitbit will discuss long-term monitoring of shore bird of populations such as American Oystercatchers\, Whimbrels and Willets. \n\n\n\nTNC Bio: \n\n\n\nA lifelong bird enthusiast\, Mario joined TNC full time in December 2022 after working as a summer seasonal shorebird technician. As part of VVCR’s Migratory Bird Program\, Mario assists with our long-term monitoring efforts of many shore/waterbird species—including willets\, American oystercatchers and whimbrels—found breeding\, wintering or migrating along the Barrier Islands system. Mario also coordinates our Island Steward volunteer program\, engaging visitors on barrier island policies to protect beach nesting birds. \n\n\n\nAgenda: \n\n\n\n\n5:00-5:30: Social time\n\n\n\n5:30-6:00 Business meeting\n\n\n\n6:00-7:00 Speaker.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBetter Impact Info: Log speaker time under Category 2/Continuing Education.
URL:https://www.esmn.org/event/%f0%9f%92%a1esmn-chapter-meeting-2-3/
LOCATION:Virginia Institute of Marine Science Eastern Shore Laboratory\, Seaside Hall\, 36 Atlantic Street\, Wachapreague\, VA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Continuing Education
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250917T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250917T083000
DTSTAMP:20260617T150336
CREATED:20250816T220828Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250816T223158Z
UID:10001029-1758097800-1758097800@www.esmn.org
SUMMARY:💡 CE: Birding Field Trip -Chincoteague Island Nature Trail
DESCRIPTION:FIELD TRIP\, Wednesday\, Sept. 17\, Meet at 8:30 AM at the Chincoteague Island Nature Trail\, 6078 Hallie Whealton Smith Drive\, Chincoteague VA. Look for migrating warblers and other passerines at this local hotspot with leaders Helen Belencan and Gary Smith. The trail is about 1 mile of easy terrain. Register with Gary Smith at 803-292-6883. \n\n\n\nLog your hours under Better Impact\, Category 2\, Continuing Education.
URL:https://www.esmn.org/event/%f0%9f%92%a1-ce-birding-field-trip-chincoteague-island-nature-trail/
LOCATION:Virginia
CATEGORIES:Continuing Education
ORGANIZER;CN="Birding Eastern Shore":MAILTO:Info@birdingeasternshore.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250913T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250913T083000
DTSTAMP:20260617T150336
CREATED:20250816T220525Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250816T223222Z
UID:10001028-1757752200-1757752200@www.esmn.org
SUMMARY:💡 CE: Birding Field Trip - Brinkley Preserve
DESCRIPTION:FIELD TRIP\, Saturday\, Sept. 13\, Meet at 8:30 AM at the Edward S. Brinkley Preserve\, 20199 Seaside Road\, at Cobbs Station Road. Join Joette Borzik and Maggie Long in search of fall migrants: waders and waterfowl in the pond\, warblers and other passerines in the woods and thickets\, and shorebirds from the overlook. Register with Joette Borzik at vabirdmom@gmail.com \n\n\n\nLog your hours in Better Impact under Category 2\, Continuing Education.
URL:https://www.esmn.org/event/%f0%9f%92%a1-ce-brinkley-preserve-birding-field-trip/
LOCATION:Virginia
CATEGORIES:Continuing Education
ORGANIZER;CN="Birding Eastern Shore":MAILTO:Info@birdingeasternshore.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20250912T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250912T113000
DTSTAMP:20260617T150336
CREATED:20250521T121020Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250625T123636Z
UID:10000525-1757671200-1757676600@www.esmn.org
SUMMARY:💡 CE: Butterfly Walks at the ES NWR
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.esmn.org/event/%f0%9f%92%a1-member-%f0%9f%92%a1ce-and-%f0%9f%a7%a4volunteer-opportunity-butterfly-walks-at-the-es-nwr/2025-09-12/
LOCATION:Eastern Shore National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center\, 32205 Seaside Road\, Cape Charles\, VA\, 23310\, United States
CATEGORIES:Continuing Education,Open to the Public,Volunteer Opportunity
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250905T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250907T120000
DTSTAMP:20260617T150336
CREATED:20250530T133836Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250625T122607Z
UID:10000988-1757059200-1757246400@www.esmn.org
SUMMARY:💡 CE: Virginia Master Naturalist Statewide Conference and Volunteer Training 2025
DESCRIPTION:Registration required. \n\n\n\nOverview​WhenThe 2025Virginia Master Naturalist Statewide Conference and Training will be Friday\, September 5 through Sunday\, September 7. Pre-conference field trips and activities will take place during the day on Friday and the main event will run Friday evening through Sunday mid-day.   \n\n\n\nWhereOur Pocahontas and Riverine Chapters welcome VMN volunteers from across Virginia to the Richmond region. We will be based at the Westin Richmond in Richmond\, Virginia. \n\n\n\nWhatThe Virginia Master Naturalist Statewide Conference and Volunteer Training is an opportunity for VMN volunteers to share ideas and learn from each other\, to participate in high-quality continuing education sessions\, and to learn about a region of Virginia that may be different from their home communities.  \n\n\n\nEach year\, one or more of our local VMN chapters serve as the host chapter(s) for the conference\, helping to choose programming that showcases their local natural areas\, presenters\, and style.  The programming includes both on-site sessions and off-site field trips to visit natural resource highlights of the area.  We emphasize hands-on learning and skill-building\, trying to choose sessions that relate to the education\, citizen science\, and stewardship volunteer work that VMN volunteers do. \n\n\n\nWhoDue to the nature and limited space of our VMN conference\, only certified VMNs\, VMN members\, VMN trainees\, and partners from our state agency sponsors (including chapter advisors) may attend.
URL:https://www.esmn.org/event/virginia-master-naturalist-statewide-conference-and-volunteer-training-2025/
LOCATION:Westin Richmond\, 6331 West Broad Street\, Richmond\, VA\, 23230\, United States
CATEGORIES:Continuing Education
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250816T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250816T170000
DTSTAMP:20260617T150336
CREATED:20250816T221930Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250816T221930Z
UID:10001026-1755331200-1755363600@www.esmn.org
SUMMARY:💡 CE: Birding Eastern Shore September Field Trips
DESCRIPTION:BOAT TRIP\, Saturday\, September 6\, 2025. Birdwatching Boat Tour with Capt. Payne\, Wachapreague\, VA. Celebrate World Shorebird Day and get an amazingly close look at seabirds and shorebirds from the water!  $20/Limited to 6 Participants/Time Slot. Registration Required by 8/28/2025 Leader:  Capt. Meriwether Payne 757-710-2454. Saturday\, Sept. 6 at 3 time slots\, please register for only 1.   8:00  – 11:00 a.m.\,  11:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.\,  3:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.  \n\n\n\nFIELD TRIP\, Saturday\, Sept. 13\, Meet at 8:30 AM at the Edward S. Brinkley Preserve\, 20199 Seaside Road\, at Cobbs Station Road. Join Joette Borzik and Maggie Long in search of fall migrants: waders and waterfowl in the pond\, warblers and other passerines in the woods and thickets\, and shorebirds from the overlook. Register with Joette Borzik at vabirdmom@gmail.com \n\n\n\nFIELD TRIP\, Wednesday\, Sept. 17\, Meet at 8:30 AM at the Chincoteague Island Nature Trail\, 6078 Hallie Whealton Smith Drive\, Chincoteague VA. Look for migrating warblers and other passerines at this local hotspot with leaders Helen Belencan and Gary Smith. The trail is about 1 mile of easy terrain. Register with Gary Smith at 803-292-6883. \n\n\n\nFIELD TRIP\, Tuesday\, Sept. 23\, Meet at 5:00 PM for a VESLT JOINT FIELD TRIP AT BOWMAN’S FOLLY ON FOLLY CREEK\, 25118 Bowmans Folly Drive\, Accomac\, VA. Join MaggieLong\, Paul Anderson\, and members of the Virginia Eastern Shore Land Trust for a rare opportunity to bird a private property protected with a conservation easement. Register with Maggie Long at 610-500-9971 \n\n\n\nFIELD TRIP\, Friday\, Sept. 26\, 8:30 am\, Kiptopeke State Park\, Fishing Pier and Wood Warbler Boardwalk. Meet Joette Borzik and Paul Anderson at the boat ramp parking lot to look for a variety of water birds along the pier\, and
URL:https://www.esmn.org/event/%f0%9f%92%a1-ce-birding-eastern-shore-september-field-trips/
LOCATION:Virginia
CATEGORIES:Continuing Education
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20250808T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250808T113000
DTSTAMP:20260617T150336
CREATED:20250521T121020Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250625T123636Z
UID:10000520-1754647200-1754652600@www.esmn.org
SUMMARY:💡 CE: Butterfly Walks at the ES NWR
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.esmn.org/event/%f0%9f%92%a1-member-%f0%9f%92%a1ce-and-%f0%9f%a7%a4volunteer-opportunity-butterfly-walks-at-the-es-nwr/2025-08-08/
LOCATION:Eastern Shore National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center\, 32205 Seaside Road\, Cape Charles\, VA\, 23310\, United States
CATEGORIES:Continuing Education,Open to the Public,Volunteer Opportunity
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