ESMN Member Calendar

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.

If you have any events to add please use the “Add Your Event” form.

TNC Brownsville Open Farm Day

TNC Brownsville Preserve 11332 Brownsville Rd, Nassawadox, Virginia

Celebrate Earth Month at the Volgenau Virginia Coast Reserve (VVCR)! You’re invited to the 7th Open Farm Day at Brownsville Preserve. This 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). Volunteer: There are positions teaching concepts (category 13 – Assist with Educational […]

Free

🧤 Volunteer: TNC Youth Engagement Event Assistance

TNC Brownsville Preserve 11332 Brownsville Rd, Nassawadox, Virginia

Thursday, July 11 from 8:45 – 11:45 a.m.  Butterfly Activity (and more) Field Trip Assistance/Youth Engagement  Brownsville Preserve (Nassawadox, VA) Contact Margaret to sign-up: mvanclief@tnc.org or (757) 414-9227. The 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, […]

🧤 Volunteer: TNC Youth Engagement Event Assistance

TNC Brownsville Preserve 11332 Brownsville Rd, Nassawadox, Virginia

Monday, July 15 from 9:45 a.m. – 1:15 p.m.  Tuesday, July 16 from 9:45 a.m. – 1:15 p.m.  Monday, July 22 from 9:45 a.m. – 1:15 p.m.  Butterfly Activity (and more) Field Trip Assistance/Youth Engagement Brownsville Preserve (Nassawadox, VA) The VCR Outreach & Education Team is seeking 2-3 volunteers for each date to assist with […]

🧤 Volunteer: TNC Bilingual Nature Picnic Event Assistance

TNC Brownsville Preserve 11332 Brownsville Rd, Nassawadox, Virginia

Sunday, July 21: 2:00-5:00 p.m. Event Assistance: Bilingual Nature Picnic  Brownsville Preserve (Nassawadox, VA) Contact Margaret to sign-up: mvanclief@tnc.org or (757) 414-9227. TNC 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 […]

🧤 Volunteer: Plant Eastern Shore Natives Ed & Outreach Info Session

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

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. These meetings will be almost identical and provide a brief overview of the history and purpose of the initiative, both locally and statewide. Members of the […]

🧤 Volunteer: Plant Eastern Shore Natives Ed & Outreach Info Session

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

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. These meetings will be almost identical and provide a brief overview of the history and purpose of the initiative, both locally and statewide. Members of the […]

🧤Volunteer: Plant Eastern Shore Natives Ed & Outreach Info Session

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

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. These meetings will be almost identical and provide a brief overview of the history and purpose of the initiative, both locally and statewide. Members of the […]

💡CE: Improve Your Science Communication Skills

Virtual

Register for the webinar at: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe9zNIvX9MSFgKdpZ4nP1hzqwLnZZtBIaEVQ3aqBuFiv4MaCA/viewform?usp=sf_link. A 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 […]