• Project Learning Tree Education Workshop

    Eastern Shore Soil and Water Conservation District 22545 Center Parkway, Accomac, VA, United States

    2025 marks the “Treemendous” 20th anniversary of the Virginia Master Naturalists. One way in which local VMN chapters are encouraged to celebrate this occasion is through education activities utilizing Project Learning Tree. Project Learning Tree (PLT) is an award-winning environmental education program designed to teach about the environment with a focus on trees and forests. […]

    $11
  • 💡CE: Native Plants and Backyard Bird Habitat on the Eastern Shore

    Shannon Alexander from Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources will discuss the Native Plants Initiative and Roberta Kellam will provide advice and information about how to attract more birds to your yard with native plants and other wildlife-friendly practices. Eastern Shore Community College, Room 148 Academic Building. Learn More: www.birdingeasternshore.org / info@birdingeasternshore.org

  • 💡CE Webinar: Spotted Lanternfly in North America: Insights, Impacts, and Preparing for the Future

    Virtual

    Please register. Join us for an insightful webinar featuring a panel of experts discussing the spotted lanternfly invasion in North America. Learn about the biology and management of this invasive pest, debunk common myths, and gain updates on how human-mediated transport is driving its spread. Experts will also share the latest findings on cold tolerance […]

    Free
  • Chincoteague Bird Walk

    Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge 8231 Beach Road, Chincoteague Island, United States

    Eastern Shore Master Naturalists will lead a spring bird walk on Saturday, April 19, in partnership with Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge. We will provide binoculars, and newcomers to birding are very welcome. Meet at the Bateman Visitor Center on the refuge at 8:30 am. More information, call Stella at (202) 230 7832.

  • 💡CE: Birding on the Deck

    Birding on the Deck at the Island House Restaurant, Wachapreague, Virginia Join us for a relaxed evening of birding and socializing No experience necessary. Dinner and/or drinks at your option. Dinner Reservations (Optional): Island House Restaurant 757-787-4242 Better Impact Category 2: Continuing Education

    Free
  • Birding at TNC Nassawango Preserve

    Identify spring warblers and migrants of bottomland swamps TNC Nassawango Preserve, Furnace Town, east of Snow Hill, MD Parking on Millville Road near intersection with Furnace Town Road. Leaders:  Maggie Long 610-500-9971 and Joette Borzik 

  • 💡Member CE: VMN Webinar: Butterfly population trends in America north of Mexico and their most likely drivers

    Virtual

    Description: Mounting evidence shows that insects are declining world-wide, leading to the so-called “insect apocalypse”. Unfortunately, this is also true for butterflies in America and Canada. Leslie Ries will present the evidence showing patterns and trajectories of butterfly declines here in American north of Mexico. She will also summarize a recent study examining the most […]

    Free
  • ESMN Members: Annual Chapter Picnic at VIMS in Wachapreague

    Virginia Institute of Marine Science Eastern Shore Laboratory, Seaside Hall 36 Atlantic Street, Wachapreague, VA, United States

    Please join us for the annual chapter picnic from 5:00 to 8:00 PM at VIMS behind Seaside Hall!  An optional VIMS tour worth one continuing education credit hour will begin at 4:00 PM. Please a dish to share. For simplicity, we’ve organized dish categories by last name: A-G: Vegetable dish or salad H-Q: Side dish […]

    Free