Eastern Shore Master Naturalists

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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.

We do our best to keep this calendar current but it’s always a good idea to check with the event organizer or sponsor to ensure nothing has changed since we added it.

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💡CE: VIMS Marine Life Day *** NOTE TIME CHANGE – NOW 2-5pm ***

Virginia Institute of Marine Science Eastern Shore Laboratory 40 Atlantic Street, Wachapreague, VA, United States

Due to coastal flooding predictions and current conditions, the time of Marine Life Day at VIMS Eastern Shore Lab in Wachapreague this Saturday, Sept. 21 has been shifted to 2-5PM. We apologize for any inconveniences this may cause, but encourage you to still attend this exciting event!  Street parking will be available throughout Wachapreague. Check our […]

🍁 Ed & Outreach Volunteer Opportunity: Exmore Fall Festival

Main Street Exmore Main Street, Exmore, VA, United States

Please contact Brenda Poist to sign-up or get more info. Volunteers needed: 3 from 9-12 3 from 12-4. Volunteers will: work on crafts building butterflies with the kids (at least one per shift) discuss Master Naturalists with interested parties discuss the Nature of Native Plants and Butterflies by working with a matching game of butterflies. […]

🧤 Ed & Outreach Volunteer Opportunity: Eastern Shore Ag Day

Near Northampton County Parks & Rec 7247 Young Street, Machipongo, VA, United States

Please contact Brenda Poist to sign-up or get more info. Volunteers needed: 3 from 9-12 3 from 12-3. Volunteers will: work on crafts building butterflies with the kids (at least one per shift) discuss Master Naturalists with interested parties discuss the Nature of Native Plants and Butterflies by working with a matching game of butterflies. […]

🧤Volunteer: Assist LTER with “A Day in the Lab” Event

UVA Coastal Research Center/LTER 6364 Cliffs Rd, Cape Charles, United States

NOTE: Details TBD. You must contact Dr. Cora Baird to sign up or to get more info. LTER is seeking volunteers to assist with “A Day in the Lab” as part of Project Horizons, a college-track mentoring program for at-risk middle and high school students in Accomack and Northampton Counties. The program provides an extra […]

🥾E & O Volunteer Opportunity: VES Land Trust School Trips

TNC Brownsville Preserve 11332 Brownsville Rd, Nassawadox, Virginia

VES Land Trust has a few more Fall opportunities on the calendar! We are excited to offer Accomac and Northampton Elementary schools the opportunity to visit Brownsville Preserve and participate in a nature walk covering a variety of habitats, living vs. nonliving, and natural resources. Tuesday October 29 – Occohannock classes Wednesday October 30 – […]

🥾 E & O Volunteer Opportunity: VES Land Trust School Trips

TNC Brownsville Preserve 11332 Brownsville Rd, Nassawadox, Virginia

VES Land Trust has a few more Fall opportunities on the calendar! We are excited to offer Accomac and Northampton Elementary schools the opportunity to visit Brownsville Preserve and participate in a nature walk covering a variety of habitats, living vs. nonliving, and natural resources. Monday November 25th – Kegotank classes The day will look something […]

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

Earth Day – Return to Our Roots in Exmore

Main Street Exmore Main Street, Exmore, VA, United States

Master Naturalists Education and Outreach will have a booth at this event and we need volunteers!  There will need to be a dedicated child crafter aid and the other volunteers will discuss Master Naturalists, The importance of native plants and the interconnectedness of the environment.  This was rained out last year but could have 100 […]

Free

VESLT Table at Return to Our Roots Earth Day Event

Main Street Exmore Main Street, Exmore, VA, United States

VES Land Trust will have a table at the Return to Our Roots Earth Day event. We are looking for volunteers that are interested in assisting with our seeds/plant activity for kids. We will have this event run in shifts, or those interested may help the whole time, if desired. Shift 1 is 9:45 AM […]

Free

Volunteer: ANEC Arbor Day Celebration

ANEC 21275 Cooperative Way, Tasley, VA, United States

Free Native (mostly) plants and trees  4/26   8:30-1:30 Plant Eastern Shore Natives will have a booth at this event and we need volunteers!!!  Volunteers will be responsible for discussing the importance of native plants, taking pledges to plant more and handing our new native plants booklets.  There will be over 200 people here. We need […]

TNC Open Farm Day at Brownsville Preserve

TNC Brownsville Preserve 11332 Brownsville Rd, Nassawadox, Virginia

For more information about the event, or to volunteer, please contact Outreach and Education Coordinator Margaret Van Clief at mvanclief@tnc.org or 757-414-9227. ESMNs who volunteer for the following activities may submit hours for volunteer service credit: Help with family activities (nature arts & crafts, educational games): 12:15 – 3 p.m.: 4 volunteers needed, including 1-2 […]

Free

Member🧤Volunteer Opportunity: VESLT 2nd Grade Field Trip

Volunteers assist with co-leading a 2nd grade class along the nature trail pointing out habitat, living things and their life cycles, how plants/animals are interdependent with their living and non-living surroundings, and natural resources along the way. Essentially, covering 2nd grade SOLS 2.4, 2.5, and 2.8. There will be a few stations as well throughout […]