Although some events listed may be open to the public, the volunteer and continuing education opportunities are intended for Eastern Shore Master Naturalists only. If you are not a member and have an interest in an event or activity, please contact the organizer.
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Meet at The Nature Conservancy office for an after-hours foray in search of nocturnal birds. Limit of 15 Participants. Registration Required: info@birdingeasternshore.org. Be sure to register in advance – event may be full. Log your hours in Better Impact Category 2: Continuing Education.
Registration is open until March 10th. https://www.givesignup.org/TicketEvent/VAMarineDebrisSummit2025 The Virginia Marine Debris Summit (VMDS) is co-hosted by Virginia Coastal Zone Management Program and Clean Virginia Waterways. This 3-day event will focus on solutions to measurably reduce plastic pollution from entering Virginia’s freshwater and tidal rivers, estuaries, wetlands, beaches, and ocean. Speakers will share dynamic programs that have […]
Speaker: John Larson of Virginia Power Topic: Virginia’s Dynamic Energy Landscape Schedule: 5:00 pm social time; 5:30 business meeting; 6:00 pm speaker. Business Meeting Agenda: TBD Location: Virginia Institute of Marine Science (VIMS) Eastern Shore Laboratory, Seaside Hall, 40 Atlantic Street, Wachapreague. Note that per VIMS you may park on Atlantic Avenue along the yellow curbs. Speaker […]
WHAT: World Sparrow Day Walk – A guided walk on Brownsville Preserve through conserved sparrow habitat to look for these and other bird species on the Vernal Equinox! Led by TNC Migratory Bird Specialist, Mario Balitbit. WHEN: Thursday, March 20th, 9:00-11:00 am WHERE: The Nature Conservancy’s Brownsville Preserve, Nassawadox – Specific meet up location TBD. […]
Red-winged blackbirds are strutting their stripes and egrets their breeding plumage! Eastern Shore Master Naturalists will lead a bird walk on Saturday, March 22 from 8.30-10.30 am at Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge. We will walk explore the early spring arrivals and the last winter visitors. The walk is offered in partnership with CNWR and welcomes […]
Description: This webinar will include reasoning for, methodology, and preliminary results of the Virginia Gray Fox Project (VGFP). The VGFP is a collaborative project between Virginia Tech and Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources. The project consists of a statewide remote camera trap survey to establish the current distribution of gray foxes and exploration of historical data […]
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. […]
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
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 […]
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.
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
