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SUMMARY:TNC Brownsville Open Farm Day
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Earth Month at the Volgenau Virginia Coast Reserve (VVCR)! You’re invited to the 7th Open Farm Day at Brownsville Preserve. \nThis free\, all-ages event features guided nature walks\, wagon rides\, family activities and more! A midday picnic lunch will be served (available while supplies last). \nVolunteer: There are positions teaching concepts (category 13 – Assist with Educational Activities) and positions helping with parking and lunch (no volunteer hours).
URL:https://www.esmn.org/event/tnc-brownsville-open-farm-day/
LOCATION:TNC Brownsville Preserve\, 11332 Brownsville Rd\, Nassawadox\, Virginia\, 23413
CATEGORIES:Education & Outreach
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SUMMARY:🧤 Volunteer: TNC Youth Engagement Event Assistance
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, July 11 from 8:45 – 11:45 a.m.  \nButterfly Activity (and more) Field Trip Assistance/Youth Engagement  \nBrownsville Preserve (Nassawadox\, VA) \nContact Margaret to sign-up: mvanclief@tnc.org or (757) 414-9227. \nThe VCR Outreach & Education Team is seeking 2-3 volunteers to assist with the Northampton County Public Schools Migrant Youth Program’s visit to Brownsville Preserve on Thursday\, July 11th\, 9:00-11:30 am. Children will range in age from pre-K to high school. Activities will include butterfly/insect netting\, habitat exploration\, and arts & crafts and will be led by TNC staff with volunteer assistance. NCPS staff will also be on hand\, and bilingual skills are not required (students speak English\, Spanish\, and/or Haitian Creole). Training will be provided\, and volunteers must agree to TNC’s Youth Safety policies.To volunteer\, please contact\, VCR Outreach & Education Coordinator\, Margaret Van Clief at mvanclief@tnc.org or (757) 414-9227. \n\nBetter Impact Category 13: Education & Outreach
URL:https://www.esmn.org/event/%f0%9f%a7%a4-volunteer-tnc-youth-engagement-event-assistance/
LOCATION:TNC Brownsville Preserve\, 11332 Brownsville Rd\, Nassawadox\, Virginia\, 23413
CATEGORIES:Education & Outreach
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SUMMARY:🧤 Volunteer: TNC Youth Engagement Event Assistance
DESCRIPTION:Butterfly Activity (and more) Field Trip Assistance/Youth Engagement \nBrownsville Preserve (Nassawadox\, VA) \n\nFri\, July 11 (6th-12th Grade): 9:15 am-1:15 pm (4 volunteers)\nMon\, July 14 (3rd-5th Grade): 9:15 am-1:15 pm (3 volunteers)\nTues\, July 15 (pre-K – 2nd Grade): 9:15 am-1:15 pm (2 volunteers)\n\nThe VCR Outreach & Education Team is seeking 2-3 volunteers for each date to assist with the Accomack County Public School Migrant Youth Program’s visit to Brownsville Preserve on Monday\, July 15th\, Tuesday\, July 16th\, and Monday\, July 22nd\, 10:00 am-1:00 pm. Activities may include habitat exploration\, butterfly/insect netting\, wagon rides\, kayaking on 7/15 (optional for volunteer)\, and geocaching and will be led by TNC staff with volunteer assistance. ACPS staff will also be on hand\, and bilingual skills are not required (students speak English\, Spanish\, and/or Haitian Creole). Training will be provided\, and volunteers must agree to TNC’s Youth Safety policies. \nPlease contact\, VCR Outreach & Education Coordinator\, Margaret Van Clief at mvanclief@tnc.org or (757) 414-9227 to sign up for one or more of the above dates. \n\nBetter Impact Category 13/Education & Outreach
URL:https://www.esmn.org/event/%f0%9f%a7%a4-volunteer-tnc-youth-engagement-event-assistance-3/
LOCATION:TNC Brownsville Preserve\, 11332 Brownsville Rd\, Nassawadox\, Virginia\, 23413
CATEGORIES:Education & Outreach,Volunteer Opportunity
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SUMMARY:🧤 Volunteer: TNC Bilingual Nature Picnic Event Assistance
DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, July 21: 2:00-5:00 p.m. \nEvent Assistance: Bilingual Nature Picnic  \nBrownsville Preserve (Nassawadox\, VA) \nContact Margaret to sign-up: mvanclief@tnc.org or (757) 414-9227. \nTNC VCR is pleased to offer our third public bilingual (Spanish/English) picnic on Sunday\, July 21st\, 2:30-4:30 p.m. on the grounds of Brownsville House. The event will feature authentic Mexican food from La Cocina Maldonado\, family activities\, games\, and bilingual wagon tours of the birding & wildlife trail led by Bilingual Community Engagement Intern\, Jasmin Escalante. This family friendly event is free and open to the public! \nWe are looking for 4-5 helpers. Volunteer tasks will include providing a welcoming atmosphere\, serving food alongside Silvia & La Cocina Maldonado\, bussing tables\, and setting up & breaking down tables and chairs. We would especially love to recruit volunteers who speak Spanish\, but it is certainly not a requirement! Anyone is invited to help! Training and bilingual flash cards will be provided\, and volunteers must agree to TNC’s Youth Safety policies. \n\nBetter Impact Category 13: Education & Outreach (Note: only time spent on educational interactions should be submitted.)
URL:https://www.esmn.org/event/%f0%9f%a7%a4-volunteer-tnc-bilingual-nature-picnic-event-assistance/
LOCATION:TNC Brownsville Preserve\, 11332 Brownsville Rd\, Nassawadox\, Virginia\, 23413
CATEGORIES:Education & Outreach,Volunteer Opportunity
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DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20240723T183000
DTSTAMP:20260419T155522
CREATED:20240620T132237Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240620T132814Z
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SUMMARY:🧤 Volunteer: Plant Eastern Shore Natives Ed & Outreach Info Session
DESCRIPTION:In an effort to reinvigorate the Plant Eastern Shore Natives initiative\, we have scheduled three meetings in July for interested members of the public to attend. Registration is encouraged. \nThese meetings will be almost identical and provide a brief overview of the history and purpose of the initiative\, both locally and statewide. \nMembers of the ES Master Naturalists and the Master Gardeners worked to overhaul the popular original guide that supports this initiative. Virginia Witmer of the Virginia Coastal Zone Management Program has completed all of the content alignment and graphic design to have an order of this new edition printed within the month – very exciting! \nThe hope is that attendees who are keen to become involved will commit to form a new\, active work group that focuses on public and vendor education and outreach using the initiative’s communication tools – hosting booths/tables at public events\, doing educational talks\, working with vendors\, and more – to improve knowledge  of the benefits of the use of Eastern Shore Native plants. \n\nBetter Impact Category 15: Plant Eastern Shore Natives presentations
URL:https://www.esmn.org/event/%f0%9f%a7%a4-volunteer-plant-eastern-shore-natives-ed-outreach/
LOCATION:Virginia Institute of Marine Science Eastern Shore Laboratory\, Seaside Hall\, 36 Atlantic Street\, Wachapreague\, VA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education & Outreach,Volunteer Opportunity
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DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20240724T150000
DTSTAMP:20260419T155522
CREATED:20240620T132611Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240620T151720Z
UID:10000057-1721829600-1721833200@www.esmn.org
SUMMARY:🧤 Volunteer: Plant Eastern Shore Natives Ed & Outreach Info Session
DESCRIPTION:In an effort to reinvigorate the Plant Eastern Shore Natives initiative\, we have scheduled three meetings in July for interested members of the public to attend. Registration is encouraged. \nThese meetings will be almost identical and provide a brief overview of the history and purpose of the initiative\, both locally and statewide. \nMembers of the ES Master Naturalists and the Master Gardeners worked to overhaul the popular original guide that supports this initiative. Virginia Witmer of the Virginia Coastal Zone Management Program has completed all of the content alignment and graphic design to have an order of this new edition printed within the month – very exciting! \nThe hope is that attendees who are keen to become involved will commit to form a new\, active work group that focuses on public and vendor education and outreach using the initiative’s communication tools – hosting booths/tables at public events\, doing educational talks\, working with vendors\, and more – to improve knowledge  of the benefits of the use of Eastern Shore Native plants. \n\nBetter Impact Category 15: Plant Eastern Shore Natives presentations
URL:https://www.esmn.org/event/%f0%9f%a7%a4-volunteer-plant-eastern-shore-natives-ed-outreach-info-session/
LOCATION:UVA Coastal Research Center/LTER\, 6364 Cliffs Rd\, Cape Charles\, 23310\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education & Outreach,Volunteer Opportunity
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20240730T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20240730T183000
DTSTAMP:20260419T155522
CREATED:20240620T151241Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240620T151330Z
UID:10000058-1722360600-1722364200@www.esmn.org
SUMMARY:🧤Volunteer: Plant Eastern Shore Natives Ed & Outreach Info Session
DESCRIPTION:In an effort to reinvigorate the Plant Eastern Shore Natives initiative\, we have scheduled three meetings in July for interested members of the public to attend. Registration is encouraged. \nThese meetings will be almost identical and provide a brief overview of the history and purpose of the initiative\, both locally and statewide. \nMembers of the ES Master Naturalists and the Master Gardeners worked to overhaul the popular original guide that supports this initiative. Virginia Witmer of the Virginia Coastal Zone Management Program has completed all of the content alignment and graphic design to have an order of this new edition printed within the month – very exciting! \nThe hope is that attendees who are keen to become involved will commit to form a new\, active work group that focuses on public and vendor education and outreach using the initiative’s communication tools – hosting booths/tables at public events\, doing educational talks\, working with vendors\, and more – to improve knowledge  of the benefits of the use of Eastern Shore Native plants. \n\nBetter Impact Category 15: Plant Eastern Shore Natives presentations
URL:https://www.esmn.org/event/%f0%9f%a7%a4volunteer-plant-es-natives-ed-outreach-info-session/
LOCATION:Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge\, 8231 Beach Road\, Chincoteague Island\, 23336\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education & Outreach,Volunteer Opportunity
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20240815T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20240815T161500
DTSTAMP:20260419T155522
CREATED:20240731T141035Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240731T142153Z
UID:10000070-1723734000-1723738500@www.esmn.org
SUMMARY:💡CE: Improve Your Science Communication Skills
DESCRIPTION:Register for the webinar at: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe9zNIvX9MSFgKdpZ4nP1hzqwLnZZtBIaEVQ3aqBuFiv4MaCA/viewform?usp=sf_link. \nA group of science communication practitioners\, trainers and researchers have recently completed an NSF-funded project titled On-the-Spot Feedback (www.onthespotfeedback.org).  The resulting work provides strategies and resources for science communicators to develop their skills at getting immediate feedback during their public engagements\, which allows them to adjust and improve their engagements on the spot. \nAlthough this method was developed with scientists who communicate with public audiences in mind\, On-the-Spot Feedback strategies can be used by anyone (including museum educators\, science hobbyists\, extension agents\, etc.) who communicates ideas to public audiences.  \nBy attending this 75-minute informational webinar\, participants will be introduced to: \nThe On-the-Spot Feedback (OTSF) project resources\, including the 137 page On-the-Spot Guide detailing the OTSF approach. \nHow the OTSF strategies help scientists and other science communicators collect instantaneous feedback during their public engagements and improve their science communication skills. \nThe webinar will be recorded\, so please register even if you are unable to attend the event in August.  We will send the link to the recording after the webinar \n\nBetter Impact Category 2: Continuing Education
URL:https://www.esmn.org/event/%f0%9f%92%a1ce-science-communication/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Chapter Member Continuing Education,Education & Outreach
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240921T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240921T170000
DTSTAMP:20260419T155522
CREATED:20240523T211036Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240920T201457Z
UID:10000047-1726927200-1726938000@www.esmn.org
SUMMARY:💡CE: VIMS Marine Life Day *** NOTE TIME CHANGE - NOW 2-5pm ***
DESCRIPTION: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. \nCheck our VIMS ESL Facebook page for updates: https://www.facebook.com/VIMSESL. \nFor questions regarding the event\, please contact Meadow Noonan at (757) 787-8106 or via email at jmnoonan@vims.edu. \n\nMarine Life Day is a public open house event offering the opportunity to the Eastern Shore community (and beyond) to explore marine organisms found in the region and researchers active on the Eastern Shore. It showcases current and past research conducted at ESL\, displays local marine organisms and habitats\, and offers interactive and educational activities for all ages. \nREGISTER here. \nTo stay up to date on event details and to share your discoveries anytime\, visit VIMS on Facebook. \nBetter Impact Category 2: Continuing Education\n\nSee VMN CE Webinars and VMN High Five From Nature Series for additional CE opportunities.
URL:https://www.esmn.org/event/marine-life-day/
LOCATION:Virginia Institute of Marine Science Eastern Shore Laboratory\, Seaside Hall\, 36 Atlantic Street\, Wachapreague\, VA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chapter Member Continuing Education,Citizen/Community Science,Education & Outreach
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240928T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240928T150000
DTSTAMP:20260419T155522
CREATED:20240427T192140Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240906T122346Z
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SUMMARY:🍁 Ed & Outreach Volunteer Opportunity: Exmore Fall Festival
DESCRIPTION:Please contact Brenda Poist to sign-up or get more info. \nVolunteers needed: \n\n\n\n\n3 from 9-12\n3 from 12-4.\n\n\n\n\nVolunteers will: \n\nwork on crafts building butterflies with the kids (at least one per shift)\ndiscuss Master Naturalists with interested parties\ndiscuss the Nature of Native Plants and Butterflies by working with a matching game of butterflies.\n\n\nBetter Impact: Category 15 ESMN Tables/Booths at Eastern Shore Events\n\n\n\n  \n 
URL:https://www.esmn.org/event/exmore-fall-festival/
LOCATION:Main Street Exmore\, Main Street\, Exmore\, VA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education & Outreach,Volunteer Opportunity
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241005T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241005T140000
DTSTAMP:20260419T155522
CREATED:20240411T034058Z
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SUMMARY:🧤 Ed & Outreach Volunteer Opportunity: Eastern Shore Ag Day
DESCRIPTION:Please contact Brenda Poist to sign-up or get more info. \nVolunteers needed: \n\n\n\n\n3 from 9-12\n3 from 12-3.\n\n\n\n\nVolunteers will: \n\nwork on crafts building butterflies with the kids (at least one per shift)\ndiscuss Master Naturalists with interested parties\ndiscuss the Nature of Native Plants and Butterflies by working with a matching game of butterflies.\n\n\nBetter Impact: Category 15 ESMN Tables/Booths at Eastern Shore Events
URL:https://www.esmn.org/event/education-outreach-opportunity-eastern-shore-ag-day-details-tbd/
LOCATION:Near Northampton County Parks & Rec\, 7247 Young Street\, Machipongo\, VA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education & Outreach,Volunteer Opportunity
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20241021T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20241022T235959
DTSTAMP:20260419T155522
CREATED:20240715T185038Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240715T185038Z
UID:10000067-1729468800-1729641599@www.esmn.org
SUMMARY:🧤Volunteer: Assist LTER with “A Day in the Lab” Event
DESCRIPTION:NOTE: Details TBD. You must contact Dr. Cora Baird to sign up or to get more info. \nLTER 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 academic\, social\, and cultural boost for economically disadvantaged students\, and exposes them to the post-secondary education environment. \nLTER scientists will be running stations in which students can try doing authentic science (radio tracking birds\, doing oyster population counts\, dune simulations\, etc). Volunteers will help run those stations and may also help setting up the Monday before. \n  \n\nBetter Impact Category 23/A Day in the Lab/Project Horizons
URL:https://www.esmn.org/event/%f0%9f%a7%a4volunteer-assist-lter-with-a-day-in-the-lab-event/
LOCATION:UVA Coastal Research Center/LTER\, 6364 Cliffs Rd\, Cape Charles\, 23310\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education & Outreach
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20241029T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20241030T235959
DTSTAMP:20260419T155522
CREATED:20240920T195232Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240924T145206Z
UID:10000088-1730160000-1730332799@www.esmn.org
SUMMARY:🥾E & O Volunteer Opportunity: VES Land Trust School Trips
DESCRIPTION: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.\n\n\nTuesday October 29 – Occohannock classes\nWednesday October 30 – Pungoteague classes\nMonday November 25th – Kegotank classes\n\nThe day will look something like this:  (** time adjustments will be made according to schools distance to Preserve) \n\n\n\n9:15/9:45 a.m. Students arrive\, buses drop off at the TNC office at Brownsville Preserve\,  11332 Brownsville Rd\, Nassawadox\, VA 23413\n9:45 a.m. Welcome and introduction by VESLT\n10 a.m. 1 mile nature walk with scavenger hunt on the Birding and Wildlife Trail\n11:15 a.m. Activities – identifying bones and shells\, art reflection/journaling based on the scavenger hunt\, platform looking over the marsh and to the Barrier Islands\n12 p.m. Lunch (please bring your lunch\, we will have some snacks available for volunteers)\n1 p.m. 1 mile walk back to the office where busses pick up\n\nIdeally\, we will have enough volunteers (6-8) to co-lead a class of students or to break the classes into smaller groups. I will also be looking for help leading the shell/bone identifying and marsh/Barrier Island viewing platform activities. For the shell/bone identification\, TNC lends us a bin of shells and bones collected locally. For the viewing platform\, the leader will take 5 students at a time up to look out over the marsh. You can talk about marsh habitat\, tides\, and the Barrier Islands with them. The classes will rotate through each activity. \n\n\nTo sign up or get more information please contact Sam Willis\, Community Outreach Coordinator. \n\nBetter Impact Category 15: Eastern Shore Land Trust Children’s Field Trips
URL:https://www.esmn.org/event/%f0%9f%a5%bee-o-volunteer-opportunity-ves-land-trust-school-trips/
LOCATION:TNC Brownsville Preserve\, 11332 Brownsville Rd\, Nassawadox\, Virginia\, 23413
CATEGORIES:Education & Outreach,Volunteer Opportunity
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DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20241125T235959
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SUMMARY:🥾 E & O Volunteer Opportunity: VES Land Trust School Trips
DESCRIPTION: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.\n\n\nMonday November 25th – Kegotank classes\n\nThe day will look something like this:  (** time adjustments will be made according to schools distance to Preserve) \n\n\n\n9:15/9:45 a.m. Students arrive\, buses drop off at the TNC office at Brownsville Preserve\,  11332 Brownsville Rd\, Nassawadox\, VA 23413\n9:45 a.m. Welcome and introduction by VESLT\n10 a.m. 1 mile nature walk with scavenger hunt on the Birding and Wildlife Trail\n11:15 a.m. Activities – identifying bones and shells\, art reflection/journaling based on the scavenger hunt\, platform looking over the marsh and to the Barrier Islands\n12 p.m. Lunch (please bring your lunch\, we will have some snacks available for volunteers)\n1 p.m. 1 mile walk back to the office where busses pick up\n\nIdeally\, we will have enough volunteers (6-8) to co-lead a class of students or to break the classes into smaller groups. I will also be looking for help leading the shell/bone identifying and marsh/Barrier Island viewing platform activities. For the shell/bone identification\, TNC lends us a bin of shells and bones collected locally. For the viewing platform\, the leader will take 5 students at a time up to look out over the marsh. You can talk about marsh habitat\, tides\, and the Barrier Islands with them. The classes will rotate through each activity. \n\n\nTo sign up or get more information please contact Sam Willis\, Community Outreach Coordinator.
URL:https://www.esmn.org/event/%f0%9f%a5%be-e-o-volunteer-opportunity-ves-land-trust-school-trips/
LOCATION:TNC Brownsville Preserve\, 11332 Brownsville Rd\, Nassawadox\, Virginia\, 23413
CATEGORIES:Education & Outreach,Volunteer Opportunity
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20250408T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250408T150000
DTSTAMP:20260419T155522
CREATED:20250308T195445Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250311T105936Z
UID:10000154-1744102800-1744124400@www.esmn.org
SUMMARY:Project Learning Tree Education Workshop
DESCRIPTION: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. \nProject Learning Tree (PLT) is an award-winning environmental education program designed to teach about the environment with a focus on trees and forests. The Project Learning Tree curriculum is designed for teachers and other educators\, parents\, and community leaders working with youth from preschool through grade 12. The lessons and activities can also be adapted for adult audiences. Topics include trees and forests\, wildlife\, water\, air\, energy\, waste\, climate change\, invasive species\, community planning\, and more. \nA workshop on utilizing the PLT curriculum is being offered to ESMN volunteers by certified PLT trainer\, Julie Head\, Eastern Shore Soil and Water Conservation District Education Director. The PLT training will be a one-dayevent at the ESSWCD offices in Accomac April 8\, 2025\, 9:00am – 3:00pm. Cost is $11.00 for the Project Learning Tree guide. Seating is limited to 12 participants. \nESMN volunteers attending the training are encouraged to use skills and knowledge acquired in chapter education and outreach activities. \nTo register for this workshop\, go to: \nhttps://project-learning-tree.odoo.com/event/accomac-soil-water-conservation-district-41/register \nFor more information contact Julie Head. \n\nBetter Impact Category 2: Continuing Education.\nFor more CE\, check out other ESMN CE Opportunities \, VMN CE Webinars\, and VMN High Five from Nature CE Series.\n  \n 
URL:https://www.esmn.org/event/project-learning-tree-education-workshop/
LOCATION:Eastern Shore Soil and Water Conservation District\, 22545 Center Parkway\, Accomac\, VA\, 23301\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chapter Member Continuing Education,Education & Outreach
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20250426T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250426T235959
DTSTAMP:20260419T155522
CREATED:20250310T130849Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250310T130849Z
UID:10000148-1745625600-1745711999@www.esmn.org
SUMMARY:VESLT Table at Return to Our Roots Earth Day Event
DESCRIPTION: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.\n\nWe will have this event run in shifts\, or those interested may help the whole time\, if desired. Shift 1 is 9:45 AM – 12:30 PM. Shift 2 is 12:30 PM – 3:15 PM.\n\n\nPlease contact Sam Willis  at outreach@veslt.org to sign up or get more info.
URL:https://www.esmn.org/event/veslt-table-at-return-to-our-roots-earth-day-event/
LOCATION:Main Street Exmore\, Main Street\, Exmore\, VA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education & Outreach
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20250426T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250426T235959
DTSTAMP:20260419T155522
CREATED:20250307T110130Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250325T200208Z
UID:10000151-1745625600-1745711999@www.esmn.org
SUMMARY:Earth Day - Return to Our Roots in Exmore
DESCRIPTION: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 people and lots of kids.\n\nWe need:\n9am-12pm 2-3 volunteers (no crafter needed)\n12-3:30 2 volunteers plus a crafter\n\nContact bbioqueen@aol.com to sign up or get more info.\n\n\n\nLog your hours under Better Impact Category 15: Education/Outreach.
URL:https://www.esmn.org/event/save-the-date-earth-day-events/
LOCATION:Main Street Exmore\, Main Street\, Exmore\, VA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education & Outreach
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20250426T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250426T150000
DTSTAMP:20260419T155522
CREATED:20250319T190512Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250409T154801Z
UID:10000157-1745661600-1745679600@www.esmn.org
SUMMARY:TNC Open Farm Day at Brownsville Preserve
DESCRIPTION: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. \nESMNs who volunteer for the following activities may submit hours for volunteer service credit: \n\nHelp with family activities (nature arts & crafts\, educational games):\n\n12:15 – 3 p.m.: 4 volunteers needed\, including 1-2 bilingual volunteers\n\n\nHelp at the dock by assisting with boat tour prep and translating safety information\n\n10 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.: 1 bilingual volunteer\n12:15 – 3 p.m.: 1 bilingual volunteer\n\n\n\nESMNs are welcome to support the following activities but they do not count for ESMN volunteer service hours: \n\nHelp with parking \n\n11:30 a.m.- 1:30 p.m.: 1-2 volunteers needed\, including 1 bilingual volunteer\n1:15 – 3 p.m.: 1 volunteer needed\, including 1 bilingual volunteer\n\n\nHelp as a wagon attendant to maintain safety and comfort\n\n9:45 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.: 1 volunteer needed\, including 1 bilingual volunteer\n12:15 – 3 p.m.: 1 volunteer needed\, including 1 bilingual volunteer\n\n\nHelp with lunch by serving\, bussing\, setting up/breaking down picnic area\n\n11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.: 2-3 volunteers needed\, including 1 bilingual volunteer.
URL:https://www.esmn.org/event/tnc-open-farm-day-at-brownsville-preserve/
LOCATION:TNC Brownsville Preserve\, 11332 Brownsville Rd\, Nassawadox\, Virginia\, 23413
CATEGORIES:Education & Outreach
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20250429T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250429T140000
DTSTAMP:20260419T155522
CREATED:20250226T201426Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250426T152955Z
UID:10000145-1745917200-1745935200@www.esmn.org
SUMMARY:Member🧤Volunteer Opportunity: VESLT 2nd Grade Field Trip
DESCRIPTION: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 and after the nature walk. Volunteers assist with co-leading stations (Eastern Shore specimen box\, nature walk art reflection\, marsh viewing\, and nature scavenger hunt). We end the trip with a picnic lunch before walking back to the buses. Let me know if you have any questions! Hope you can join in on the fun! \nLocation: Accomac off Drummondtown Road (exact address shared with signed up volunteers) \n\nLog your hours under Better Impact Category 15: Education/Outreach.
URL:https://www.esmn.org/event/volunteer-veslt-2nd-grade-field-trip/
CATEGORIES:Education & Outreach,Volunteer Opportunity
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20250513T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250513T140000
DTSTAMP:20260419T155522
CREATED:20250226T201842Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250426T152902Z
UID:10000146-1747126800-1747144800@www.esmn.org
SUMMARY:Member 🧤Volunteer Opportunity: VESLT Spring 2nd Grade Field Trips
DESCRIPTION:ESMN 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 and after the nature walk. Volunteers assist with co-leading stations (Eastern Shore specimen box\, nature walk art reflection\, marsh viewing\, and nature scavenger hunt). We end the trip with a picnic lunch before walking back to the buses. Let me know if you have any questions! Hope you can join in on the fun! \n\nLog your hours under Better Impact Category 15: Education/Outreach.
URL:https://www.esmn.org/event/volunteer-veslt-spring-2nd-grade-field-trips/
LOCATION:TNC Brownsville Preserve\, 11332 Brownsville Rd\, Nassawadox\, Virginia\, 23413
CATEGORIES:Education & Outreach
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20250514T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250514T113000
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SUMMARY:💡CE for Members: Mutton Hunk Fen Natural Area Preserve Guide Nature Walk
DESCRIPTION:SPACE IS LIMITED. PLEASE REGISTER FOR THIS EVENT. \nMutton Hunk Fen Natural Area Preserve Guide Nature Walk\nInstructor: Kellie Piekarsky (kellie.piekarsky@verizon.net) \nThis will be a walk through the 516-acre Preserve that encompasses woodlands\, restored agricultural lands in the successional process\, and expansive tidal wetlands on the seaside of Accomack County. There are about 1.5 miles of walking trail through the migratory songbird habitat restoration area\, along White’s Creek\, and overlooking Gargathy Bay. These natural communities provide habitat for waterfowl\, shorebirds foraging in the salt marsh\, migratory birds in the woodlands\, and raptors soaring in search of prey. The Preserve is also home to a variety of reptilian species\, white-tailed deer\, and small game. \n\n\n\n\nOne session: Wednesday\, May 14\, 9:00 – 11:30 a.m. (Rain date: Thursday\, May 15\, 9:00-11:30 a.m.)\nLocation: 28587 Baker Rd.\, Parksley\nMaterials included with registration at no additional charge:\n\nparking available at Preserve entrance\nVDCR staff will be on site and have an AED and First Aid Kit for emergency response\n\n\nMaterials to be supplied by student:\n\nbreathable hiking gear\ninsect repellant\ndrinking water\nany special medical needs (EpiPen\, insulin\, etc.)\nbinoculars or scope for bird viewing\n\n\nAdditional fees: none\nNotes:\n\nNature walk will begin at the Preserve parking area located at the entrance to the preserve.\nParticipants need to be able to walk over 2 miles and should wear appropriate footwear (closed toe recommended) to do so.\nThere are no restroom facilities at the preserve.\n\n\nClass limits: Minimum 6\, Maximum 12\n\nKellie Piekarsky is a Virginia Master Naturalist\, member of the Eastern Shore Chapter.  She serves as the Chair of the Mutton Hunk Fen Natural Area Preserve Volunteer Stewardship Committee.  Another Virginia Master Naturalist will also be in attendance to bring their observational skills\, local knowledge\, and ecological training to share with attendees.
URL:https://www.esmn.org/event/open-to-the-public-%f0%9f%92%a1ce-for-members-mutton-hunk-fen-natural-area-preserve-guide-nature-walk/
LOCATION:Mutton Hunk Fen Natural Area Preserve\, 28583 Baker Road\, Parksley\, VA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education & Outreach,Open to the Public
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20250711T091500
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250711T131500
DTSTAMP:20260419T155522
CREATED:20250626T205921Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250626T210108Z
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SUMMARY:🧤 Volunteer: TNC Youth Engagement Event Assistance
DESCRIPTION:Butterfly Activity (and more) Field Trip Assistance/Youth Engagement \nBrownsville Preserve (Nassawadox\, VA) \n\nFri\, July 11 (6th-12th Grade): 9:15 am-1:15 pm (4 volunteers)\nMon\, July 14 (3rd-5th Grade): 9:15 am-1:15 pm (3 volunteers)\nTues\, July 15 (pre-K – 2nd Grade): 9:15 am-1:15 pm (2 volunteers)\n\nThe VCR Outreach & Education Team is seeking 2-3 volunteers for each date to assist with the Accomack County Public School Migrant Youth Program’s visit to Brownsville Preserve on Monday\, July 15th\, Tuesday\, July 16th\, and Monday\, July 22nd\, 10:00 am-1:00 pm. Activities may include habitat exploration\, butterfly/insect netting\, wagon rides\, kayaking on 7/15 (optional for volunteer)\, and geocaching and will be led by TNC staff with volunteer assistance. ACPS staff will also be on hand\, and bilingual skills are not required (students speak English\, Spanish\, and/or Haitian Creole). Training will be provided\, and volunteers must agree to TNC’s Youth Safety policies. \nPlease contact\, VCR Outreach & Education Coordinator\, Margaret Van Clief at mvanclief@tnc.org or (757) 414-9227 to sign up for one or more of the above dates. \n\nBetter Impact Category 13/Education & Outreach
URL:https://www.esmn.org/event/%f0%9f%a7%a4-volunteer-tnc-youth-engagement-event-assistance-4/
LOCATION:TNC Brownsville Preserve\, 11332 Brownsville Rd\, Nassawadox\, Virginia\, 23413
CATEGORIES:Education & Outreach,Volunteer Opportunity
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20250714T091500
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250714T131500
DTSTAMP:20260419T155522
CREATED:20250626T214927Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250626T214933Z
UID:10001013-1752484500-1752498900@www.esmn.org
SUMMARY:🧤 Volunteer: TNC Youth Engagement Event Assistance
DESCRIPTION:Butterfly Activity (and more) Field Trip Assistance/Youth Engagement \nBrownsville Preserve (Nassawadox\, VA) \n\nFri\, July 11 (6th-12th Grade): 9:15 am-1:15 pm (4 volunteers)\nMon\, July 14 (3rd-5th Grade): 9:15 am-1:15 pm (3 volunteers)\nTues\, July 15 (pre-K – 2nd Grade): 9:15 am-1:15 pm (2 volunteers)\n\nThe VCR Outreach & Education Team is seeking 2-3 volunteers for each date to assist with the Accomack County Public School Migrant Youth Program’s visit to Brownsville Preserve on Monday\, July 15th\, Tuesday\, July 16th\, and Monday\, July 22nd\, 10:00 am-1:00 pm. Activities may include habitat exploration\, butterfly/insect netting\, wagon rides\, kayaking on 7/15 (optional for volunteer)\, and geocaching and will be led by TNC staff with volunteer assistance. ACPS staff will also be on hand\, and bilingual skills are not required (students speak English\, Spanish\, and/or Haitian Creole). Training will be provided\, and volunteers must agree to TNC’s Youth Safety policies. \nPlease contact\, VCR Outreach & Education Coordinator\, Margaret Van Clief at mvanclief@tnc.org or (757) 414-9227 to sign up for one or more of the above dates. \n\nBetter Impact Category 13/Education & Outreach
URL:https://www.esmn.org/event/%f0%9f%a7%a4-volunteer-tnc-youth-engagement-event-assistance-6/
LOCATION:TNC Brownsville Preserve\, 11332 Brownsville Rd\, Nassawadox\, Virginia\, 23413
CATEGORIES:Education & Outreach,Volunteer Opportunity
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20250715T091500
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250715T131500
DTSTAMP:20260419T155522
CREATED:20250626T210409Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250626T210453Z
UID:10001012-1752570900-1752585300@www.esmn.org
SUMMARY:🧤 Volunteer: TNC Youth Engagement Event Assistance
DESCRIPTION:Butterfly Activity (and more) Field Trip Assistance/Youth Engagement \nBrownsville Preserve (Nassawadox\, VA) \n\nFri\, July 11 (6th-12th Grade): 9:15 am-1:15 pm (4 volunteers)\nMon\, July 14 (3rd-5th Grade): 9:15 am-1:15 pm (3 volunteers)\nTues\, July 15 (pre-K – 2nd Grade): 9:15 am-1:15 pm (2 volunteers)\n\nThe VCR Outreach & Education Team is seeking 2-3 volunteers for each date to assist with the Accomack County Public School Migrant Youth Program’s visit to Brownsville Preserve on Monday\, July 15th\, Tuesday\, July 16th\, and Monday\, July 22nd\, 10:00 am-1:00 pm. Activities may include habitat exploration\, butterfly/insect netting\, wagon rides\, kayaking on 7/15 (optional for volunteer)\, and geocaching and will be led by TNC staff with volunteer assistance. ACPS staff will also be on hand\, and bilingual skills are not required (students speak English\, Spanish\, and/or Haitian Creole). Training will be provided\, and volunteers must agree to TNC’s Youth Safety policies. \nPlease contact\, VCR Outreach & Education Coordinator\, Margaret Van Clief at mvanclief@tnc.org or (757) 414-9227 to sign up for one or more of the above dates. \n\nBetter Impact Category 13/Education & Outreach
URL:https://www.esmn.org/event/%f0%9f%a7%a4-volunteer-tnc-youth-engagement-event-assistance-5/
LOCATION:TNC Brownsville Preserve\, 11332 Brownsville Rd\, Nassawadox\, Virginia\, 23413
CATEGORIES:Education & Outreach,Volunteer Opportunity
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251004T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251004T143000
DTSTAMP:20260419T155522
CREATED:20250809T140530Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250922T121851Z
UID:10001019-1759570200-1759588200@www.esmn.org
SUMMARY:🧤 Volunteer: Eastern Shore Agricultural Fair
DESCRIPTION:There are THREE volunteer opportunities at this event! The Chapter\, TNC\, and Plant Eastern Shore Natives all need volunteers for tables. See details below.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nESMN \n\n\n\nThe Education and Outreach Committee is looking for volunteers for this event. We will be focusing on TREES.  We have numerous kids activities such as create your personal tree ring paper plate\, match the tree ring to the conditions\, make a tree penny necklace and more.  All training will be provided.  We need two people for each time slot (9:30-12:00\,12:00-3:30). Please email Brenda Poist at bbioqueen@aol.com if you can volunteer. Log your hours under Better Impact Category 15\, Eastern Shore Events. Please be sure to include #Treemendous20th in the description for your entry. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTNC\n\n\n\nThe Nature Conservancy is looking for 2-4 volunteers to staff our informational booth at the Northampton County Ag Fair on Saturday\, October 4. This free event is always fun\, and it’s a great way to connect with folks from the agricultural community\, as well as our local community on the whole! Volunteers will pass out Conservancy materials\, greet the public\, walk visitors through hands-on activities\, and answer questions as best they can. Bilingual skills (Spanish/English\, Haitian/English) a plus. TNC Staff will be on half\, and all training and materials are provided. Please sign up for one or more of these shifts by emailing Margaret at mvanclief@tnc.org.   \n\n\n\n9:30 am-12:00 pm (2 volunteers) \n\n\n\n11:45 am-2:30 pm (2 volunteers) \n\n\n\nPlease log your hours under Better Impact Category 13. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlant Eastern Shore Natives\n\n\n\nVolunteers are needed from 9-3:30. Short shifts are fine. Please contact Shannon shannonalexanderdcr@gmail.com to sign up.  \n\n\n\nPlease log your hours under Better Impact Category 15.
URL:https://www.esmn.org/event/eastern-shore-agricultural-fair/
CATEGORIES:Education & Outreach
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251024T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251024T160000
DTSTAMP:20260419T155522
CREATED:20251001T231431Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251001T231635Z
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SUMMARY:🧤Project Learning Tree Training Workshop
DESCRIPTION: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. \n\n\n\nProject Learning Tree (PLT) is an award-winning environmental education program designed to teach about the environment with a focus on trees and forests. The Project Learning Tree curriculum is designed for teachers and other educators\, parents\, and community leaders working with youth from preschool through grade 12. The lessons and activities can also be adapted for adult audiences. Topics include trees and forests\, wildlife\, water\, air\, energy\, waste\, climate change\, invasive species\, community planning\, and more. \n\n\n\nA workshop on utilizing the PLT curriculum is being offered to ESMN volunteers by certified PLT trainer\, Julie Head\, Eastern Shore Soil and Water Conservation District Education Director. The PLT training will be a one-dayevent at the ESSWCD offices in Accomac April 8\, 2025\, 9:00am – 3:00pm. Cost is $11.00 for the Project Learning Tree guide. Seating is limited to 12 participants. \n\n\n\nESMN volunteers attending the training are encouraged to use skills and knowledge acquired in chapter education and outreach activities. \n\n\n\nTo register for this workshop\, go to: \n\n\n\nhttps://project-learning-tree.odoo.com/event/eastern-shore-soil-water-conservation-district-october-2025-48/register \n\n\n\nPlease log your hours under Better Impact Category 15/ESMN Tables/Booths at Eastern Shore Events and be sure to put “#treemendous20th” in the description field.
URL:https://www.esmn.org/event/%f0%9f%a7%a4project-learning-tree-training-workshop/
CATEGORIES:Education & Outreach
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