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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
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ORGANIZER;CN="Birding Eastern Shore":MAILTO:Info@birdingeasternshore.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260101T100000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20251222T194857Z
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251204T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251204T083000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251124T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251124T083000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251113T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251113T090000
DTSTAMP:20260617T174706
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
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.esmn.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/IMG_2870.jpeg
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:20260617T174706
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20250926T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250926T113000
DTSTAMP:20260617T174706
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:20260617T174706
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:20260617T174706
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:20260617T174706
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:20260617T174706
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:20260617T174706
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:20260617T174706
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:20260617T174706
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:20260617T174706
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20250725T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250725T113000
DTSTAMP:20260617T174706
CREATED:20250521T121020Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250625T123636Z
UID:10000518-1753437600-1753443000@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/2025-07-25/
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:20250724T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250724T000000
DTSTAMP:20260617T174706
CREATED:20250608T121745Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250613T120123Z
UID:10000990-1753315200-1753315200@www.esmn.org
SUMMARY:💡 CE: Registration Opens for VMN State Conference
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.esmn.org/event/registration-opens-for-vmn-state-conference/
LOCATION:Virginia
CATEGORIES:Continuing Education
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20250718T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250718T113000
DTSTAMP:20260617T174706
CREATED:20250521T121020Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250625T123636Z
UID:10000540-1752832800-1752838200@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/2025-07-18/
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/Halifax:20250716T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250716T190000
DTSTAMP:20260617T174706
CREATED:20250522T220838Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250703T173026Z
UID:10000399-1752685200-1752692400@www.esmn.org
SUMMARY:💡 CE: ESMN Chapter Meeting: Jay Ford\, Chesapeake Bay Foundation
DESCRIPTION:July 16\, 2025: Jay Ford\, Virginia’s Eastern Shore Representative for the Chesapeake Bay Foundation will discuss the CBF’s Blueprint for all states within the Chesapeake Bay Watershed with a focus on where Virginia\, including present status and future goals. Jay is the  Virginia Policy Manager for the CBF and Managing Partner with the Old Dominion University (ODU) Institute for Coastal Adaptation and Resilience and CBF partnership and has an extensive background in natural resource policy and resilience planning.\n\n\n\n\n\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-2-2/
LOCATION:Virginia Institute of Marine Science Eastern Shore Laboratory\, Seaside Hall\, 36 Atlantic Street\, Wachapreague\, VA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chapter Member Continuing Education,Continuing Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20250627T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250627T113000
DTSTAMP:20260617T174706
CREATED:20250521T121020Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250625T123636Z
UID:10000514-1751018400-1751023800@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/2025-06-27/
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250621T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250621T080000
DTSTAMP:20260617T174706
CREATED:20250614T210451Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250616T202549Z
UID:10001005-1750492800-1750492800@www.esmn.org
SUMMARY:💡CE: Birding at Nickawampus Farm\, with Virginia Eastern Shore Land Trust
DESCRIPTION:23028 Nickawampus Farm\, Melfa VA \n\n\n\nUnique opportunity for birding on a private land trust property. www.VESLT.org \n\n\n\nLeaders: Maggie Long and Meriwether Payne. Contact Meriwether Payne at 757-710-2454 to register. \n\n\n\nBetter Impact: Log your hours under Category 2: Continuing Education.
URL:https://www.esmn.org/event/%f0%9f%92%a1ce-birding-at-nickawampus-farm-with-virginia-eastern-shore-land-trust/
LOCATION:Virginia
CATEGORIES:Chapter Member Continuing Education,Continuing Education
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250620T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250620T100000
DTSTAMP:20260617T174706
CREATED:20250616T174704Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250616T174831Z
UID:10001006-1750410000-1750413600@www.esmn.org
SUMMARY:💡 CE: Eastern Shore Pollinators
DESCRIPTION:Join Agriculture Extension agent Helene Doughty and the Eastern Shore Master Gardeners for an informal demonstrative session on pollinators of the Eastern Shore. Learn which are native and non-native\, generalist or specialized\, review specimens\, and much more! \n\n\n\nFor more information\, contact hdoughty@vf.edu or call/text 757-999-0780.
URL:https://www.esmn.org/event/%f0%9f%92%a1-ce-eastern-shore-pollinators/
LOCATION:Buttercups\, 16393 Courthouse Road\, Eastville\, Virginia\, 23347\, United States
CATEGORIES:Continuing Education,Open to the Public
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20250613T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250613T113000
DTSTAMP:20260617T174706
CREATED:20250521T121020Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250625T123636Z
UID:10000512-1749808800-1749814200@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/2025-06-13/
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/Halifax:20250612T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250612T130000
DTSTAMP:20260617T174706
CREATED:20250513T214935Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250521T114904Z
UID:10000180-1749729600-1749733200@www.esmn.org
SUMMARY:💡Member CE: VMN Educators Bureau Flash Talks (Webinar)
DESCRIPTION:Virginia Master Naturalists who are part of our program’s statewide Educators Bureau will give talks and demonstrations – each no more than five minutes long. Get inspired by these dynamic educators! See our website for the full list of topics and presenters. \nPre-registration required. \nAs always\, the VMN CE Webinar will be recorded and posted on our website shortly after the event. \n\nBETTER IMPACT INFO:  Please log your hours under Category 2/ Continuing Education.
URL:https://www.esmn.org/event/ce-webinar-vmn-educators-bureau-flash-talks/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Continuing Education
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20250610T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250610T203000
DTSTAMP:20260617T174706
CREATED:20250513T215250Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250527T223247Z
UID:10000181-1749582000-1749587400@www.esmn.org
SUMMARY:💡 Member CE: Birdability Project Training and Update (Webinar)
DESCRIPTION:On June 10 at 7:00 pm\, we will host a webinar on the Birdability project in which VMN volunteers are visiting sites on the Virginia Bird and Wildlife Trail to collect and report data related to accessibility. Some changes were made to the protocols after the initial launch of the project in Fall 2024\, so this will be a bit of a re-launch. It will be a good opportunity for volunteers who already signed up for the activity to get a refresher in what to do and an opportunity for new volunteers to get involved. Cat Fribley\, Executive Director of the nonprofit Birdability\, will present.\n\nWatch for additional details and signup information in the next VMN bi-weekly email.\n\n\n\nPlease log your hours in Better Impact under Category 2 Continuing Education.
URL:https://www.esmn.org/event/ce-webinar-birdability-project-training-and-update/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Continuing Education,Virtual
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20250523T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250523T113000
DTSTAMP:20260617T174706
CREATED:20250521T121020Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250625T123636Z
UID:10000172-1747994400-1747999800@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/2025-05-23/
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/Halifax:20250519T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250519T120000
DTSTAMP:20260617T174706
CREATED:20250515T125655Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250515T125856Z
UID:10000182-1747645200-1747656000@www.esmn.org
SUMMARY:💡 ESMN Member CE: Creature Catch\, ID & Release (Open to the Public)
DESCRIPTION:Join us to explore the ocean and learn about different marine species that live on Cape Charles Beach. Meet us at Cape Charles Beachfront (by the pier). In partnership with University of Virginia – Coastal Research Center.\nFree and open to all.\n\n\nLog your hours (exclusive of  travel) in Better Impact under Category 2: Continuing Education.
URL:https://www.esmn.org/event/%f0%9f%92%a1-esmn-member-ce-creature-catch-id-release/
LOCATION:Cape Charles Beach\, 533 Mason Avenue\, Cape Charles\, VA\, 23310\, United States
CATEGORIES:Citizen/Community Science,Continuing Education,Open to the Public
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20250513T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250513T190000
DTSTAMP:20260617T174706
CREATED:20250513T101009Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250513T101009Z
UID:10000179-1747155600-1747162800@www.esmn.org
SUMMARY:💡 CE: A Sip of Science with LTER: How plants shape our changing barrier islands
DESCRIPTION:You are invited to join us on Tuesday May 13th\, 5-7pm\, for a Sip of Science with Coastal Plant Ecology Lab of VCU – researchers on our Long-Term Ecological Research (LTER) project.\n\nStorms\, winds\, and currents shape barrier islands\, but so do the plants growing in these harsh coastal environments. Come find out how plants are shaping our changing barrier islands. You’ll be amazed at the changes they’ve contributed to over time.\n\nBring your questions\, grab a drink\, and join us for a Sip of Science at Cape Charles Brewing Company.
URL:https://www.esmn.org/event/%f0%9f%92%a1-ce-a-sip-of-science-with-lter-how-plants-shape-our-changing-barrier-islands/
LOCATION:Cape Charles Brewing Company\, 2198 Stone Road\, Cape Charles\, VA\, 23310\, United States
CATEGORIES:Continuing Education,Open to the Public
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20250510T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250510T103000
DTSTAMP:20260617T174706
CREATED:20250504T143344Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250504T145712Z
UID:10000176-1746865800-1746873000@www.esmn.org
SUMMARY:💡CE: Celebrate World Migratory Bird Day at Chincoteague NWR
DESCRIPTION:It’s May and the birding couldn’t be better! Join us for a guided bird walk. Perfect for beginner to intermediate birders of all ages—or those just interested in getting started! \nBring your binoculars and field guide-or borrow ours. This program is hosted by the National Park Service\, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service\, and the Eastern Shore Master Naturalists. \n\nLog your activity hours (exclusive of travel) under Better Impact Category 2: Continuing Education.
URL:https://www.esmn.org/event/%f0%9f%92%a1ce-celebrate-world-migratory-bird-day-at-chincoteague-nwr/
LOCATION:Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge – Toms Cove Visitor Center\, 8586 Beach Road\, Chincoteague\, Virginia\, 23336
CATEGORIES:Continuing Education
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20250507T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250507T190000
DTSTAMP:20260617T174706
CREATED:20250507T180309Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250507T180911Z
UID:10000178-1746644400-1746644400@www.esmn.org
SUMMARY:VIMS Public Seminar: Seeing the Light\, Tasting the Ocean - How Bivalves Sense Their Environment
DESCRIPTION:Log your hours exclusive of travel in Better Impact under Category 2: Continuing Education.
URL:https://www.esmn.org/event/vims-public-seminar-seeing-the-light-tasting-the-ocean-how-bivalves-sense-theirlog-environment/
LOCATION:Virginia Institute of Marine Science Eastern Shore Laboratory\, Seaside Hall\, 36 Atlantic Street\, Wachapreague\, VA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Continuing Education,Open to the Public
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