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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251230T080000
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UID:10001406-1767081600-1767114000@www.esmn.org
SUMMARY:🧤 Volunteer - Christmas Bird Count
DESCRIPTION:The nation’s longest-running community science bird project fuels Audubon’s work throughout the year. The Christmas Bird Count occurs December 14 to January 5 every season. Contact the specified compiler to participate.
URL:https://www.esmn.org/event/%f0%9f%a7%a4-volunteer-christmas-bird-count/2025-12-30/
CATEGORIES:Citizen/Community Science,Open to the Public
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251229T080000
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DTSTAMP:20260507T062540
CREATED:20251126T201247Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251126T201304Z
UID:10001405-1766995200-1767027600@www.esmn.org
SUMMARY:🧤 Volunteer - Christmas Bird Count
DESCRIPTION:The nation’s longest-running community science bird project fuels Audubon’s work throughout the year. The Christmas Bird Count occurs December 14 to January 5 every season. Contact the specified compiler to participate.
URL:https://www.esmn.org/event/%f0%9f%a7%a4-volunteer-christmas-bird-count/2025-12-29/
CATEGORIES:Citizen/Community Science,Open to the Public
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251220T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251220T170000
DTSTAMP:20260507T062540
CREATED:20251126T201247Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251126T201304Z
UID:10001404-1766217600-1766250000@www.esmn.org
SUMMARY:🧤 Volunteer - Christmas Bird Count
DESCRIPTION:The nation’s longest-running community science bird project fuels Audubon’s work throughout the year. The Christmas Bird Count occurs December 14 to January 5 every season. Contact the specified compiler to participate.
URL:https://www.esmn.org/event/%f0%9f%a7%a4-volunteer-christmas-bird-count/2025-12-20/2/
CATEGORIES:Citizen/Community Science,Open to the Public
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251220T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251220T235959
DTSTAMP:20260507T062540
CREATED:20251126T201247Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251126T201304Z
UID:10001403-1766188800-1766275199@www.esmn.org
SUMMARY:🧤 Volunteer - Christmas Bird Count
DESCRIPTION:The nation’s longest-running community science bird project fuels Audubon’s work throughout the year. The Christmas Bird Count occurs December 14 to January 5 every season. Contact the specified compiler to participate.
URL:https://www.esmn.org/event/%f0%9f%a7%a4-volunteer-christmas-bird-count/2025-12-20/1/
CATEGORIES:Citizen/Community Science,Open to the Public
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251214T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251214T170000
DTSTAMP:20260507T062540
CREATED:20251126T201247Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251126T201304Z
UID:10001402-1765699200-1765731600@www.esmn.org
SUMMARY:🧤 Volunteer - Christmas Bird Count
DESCRIPTION:The nation’s longest-running community science bird project fuels Audubon’s work throughout the year. The Christmas Bird Count occurs December 14 to January 5 every season. Contact the specified compiler to participate.
URL:https://www.esmn.org/event/%f0%9f%a7%a4-volunteer-christmas-bird-count/2025-12-14/
CATEGORIES:Citizen/Community Science,Open to the Public
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20250926T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250926T113000
DTSTAMP:20260507T062540
CREATED:20250521T121020Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250625T123636Z
UID:10000527-1758880800-1758886200@www.esmn.org
SUMMARY:💡 CE: Butterfly Walks at the ES NWR
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.esmn.org/event/%f0%9f%92%a1-member-%f0%9f%92%a1ce-and-%f0%9f%a7%a4volunteer-opportunity-butterfly-walks-at-the-es-nwr/2025-09-26/
LOCATION:Eastern Shore National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center\, 32205 Seaside Road\, Cape Charles\, VA\, 23310\, United States
CATEGORIES:Continuing Education,Open to the Public,Volunteer Opportunity
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.esmn.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Butterfly-Walks-at-Eastern-Shore-NWR.png
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20250912T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250912T113000
DTSTAMP:20260507T062540
CREATED:20250521T121020Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250625T123636Z
UID:10000525-1757671200-1757676600@www.esmn.org
SUMMARY:💡 CE: Butterfly Walks at the ES NWR
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.esmn.org/event/%f0%9f%92%a1-member-%f0%9f%92%a1ce-and-%f0%9f%a7%a4volunteer-opportunity-butterfly-walks-at-the-es-nwr/2025-09-12/
LOCATION:Eastern Shore National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center\, 32205 Seaside Road\, Cape Charles\, VA\, 23310\, United States
CATEGORIES:Continuing Education,Open to the Public,Volunteer Opportunity
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20250808T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250808T113000
DTSTAMP:20260507T062540
CREATED:20250521T121020Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250625T123636Z
UID:10000520-1754647200-1754652600@www.esmn.org
SUMMARY:💡 CE: Butterfly Walks at the ES NWR
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.esmn.org/event/%f0%9f%92%a1-member-%f0%9f%92%a1ce-and-%f0%9f%a7%a4volunteer-opportunity-butterfly-walks-at-the-es-nwr/2025-08-08/
LOCATION:Eastern Shore National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center\, 32205 Seaside Road\, Cape Charles\, VA\, 23310\, United States
CATEGORIES:Continuing Education,Open to the Public,Volunteer Opportunity
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20250725T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250725T113000
DTSTAMP:20260507T062540
CREATED:20250521T121020Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250625T123636Z
UID:10000518-1753437600-1753443000@www.esmn.org
SUMMARY:💡 CE: Butterfly Walks at the ES NWR
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.esmn.org/event/%f0%9f%92%a1-member-%f0%9f%92%a1ce-and-%f0%9f%a7%a4volunteer-opportunity-butterfly-walks-at-the-es-nwr/2025-07-25/
LOCATION:Eastern Shore National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center\, 32205 Seaside Road\, Cape Charles\, VA\, 23310\, United States
CATEGORIES:Continuing Education,Open to the Public,Volunteer Opportunity
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.esmn.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Butterfly-Walks-at-Eastern-Shore-NWR.png
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20250718T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250718T113000
DTSTAMP:20260507T062540
CREATED:20250521T121020Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250625T123636Z
UID:10000540-1752832800-1752838200@www.esmn.org
SUMMARY:💡 CE: Butterfly Walks at the ES NWR
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.esmn.org/event/%f0%9f%92%a1-member-%f0%9f%92%a1ce-and-%f0%9f%a7%a4volunteer-opportunity-butterfly-walks-at-the-es-nwr/2025-07-18/
LOCATION:Eastern Shore National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center\, 32205 Seaside Road\, Cape Charles\, VA\, 23310\, United States
CATEGORIES:Continuing Education,Open to the Public,Volunteer Opportunity
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.esmn.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Butterfly-Walks-at-Eastern-Shore-NWR.png
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250716T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250716T130000
DTSTAMP:20260507T062540
CREATED:20250625T120148Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250625T122654Z
UID:10001007-1752665400-1752670800@www.esmn.org
SUMMARY:💡 CE: Blue Ridge PRISM - How Neighborhood Associations Can Address Invasive Plants VIRTUAL
DESCRIPTION:Join the Blue Ridge PRISM for a panel-style webinar when three neighborhood association leads will share how their communities address invasive plants in their neighborhoods. They will share stories\, discuss the hurdles\, and give tips on how to organize and train a group to work together toward the common goal of managing invasive plants in their area. This is a free online event and includes a question & answer period with the audience. Those who register will receive an email with the recording. \n\n\n\nRegistration and additional info
URL:https://www.esmn.org/event/%f0%9f%92%a1-ce-blue-ridge-prism-how-neighborhood-associations-can-address-invasive-plants-virtual/
CATEGORIES:Chapter Member Continuing Education,Open to the Public,Virtual
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20250627T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250627T113000
DTSTAMP:20260507T062540
CREATED:20250521T121020Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250625T123636Z
UID:10000514-1751018400-1751023800@www.esmn.org
SUMMARY:💡 CE: Butterfly Walks at the ES NWR
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.esmn.org/event/%f0%9f%92%a1-member-%f0%9f%92%a1ce-and-%f0%9f%a7%a4volunteer-opportunity-butterfly-walks-at-the-es-nwr/2025-06-27/
LOCATION:Eastern Shore National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center\, 32205 Seaside Road\, Cape Charles\, VA\, 23310\, United States
CATEGORIES:Continuing Education,Open to the Public,Volunteer Opportunity
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.esmn.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Butterfly-Walks-at-Eastern-Shore-NWR.png
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250621T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250621T110000
DTSTAMP:20260507T062540
CREATED:20250608T172228Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250616T213935Z
UID:10000991-1750496400-1750503600@www.esmn.org
SUMMARY:🧤 Volunteer: CBF Oyster Gardening Roundup/New Gardener Seminar
DESCRIPTION:REGISTRATION REQUIRED. \n\n\n\nWant to become an oyster gardener? The new gardener seminar starts at 9:00am. Veteran gardeners will turn their oysters in and pick up new spat if desired beginning at 9:30. See links below for details.
URL:https://www.esmn.org/event/oyster-gardening-roundup-new-gardener-seminar/
LOCATION:Barrier Islands Center\, 7295 Young Street\, Machipongo\, VA\, 23405\, United States
CATEGORIES:Open to the Public,Stewardship,Volunteer Opportunity
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.esmn.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/image-e1749403162268.jpeg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250620T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250620T100000
DTSTAMP:20260507T062540
CREATED:20250616T174704Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250616T174831Z
UID:10001006-1750410000-1750413600@www.esmn.org
SUMMARY:💡 CE: Eastern Shore Pollinators
DESCRIPTION:Join Agriculture Extension agent Helene Doughty and the Eastern Shore Master Gardeners for an informal demonstrative session on pollinators of the Eastern Shore. Learn which are native and non-native\, generalist or specialized\, review specimens\, and much more! \n\n\n\nFor more information\, contact hdoughty@vf.edu or call/text 757-999-0780.
URL:https://www.esmn.org/event/%f0%9f%92%a1-ce-eastern-shore-pollinators/
LOCATION:Buttercups\, 16393 Courthouse Road\, Eastville\, Virginia\, 23347\, United States
CATEGORIES:Continuing Education,Open to the Public
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.esmn.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/image004.jpeg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20250613T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250613T113000
DTSTAMP:20260507T062540
CREATED:20250521T121020Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250625T123636Z
UID:10000512-1749808800-1749814200@www.esmn.org
SUMMARY:💡 CE: Butterfly Walks at the ES NWR
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.esmn.org/event/%f0%9f%92%a1-member-%f0%9f%92%a1ce-and-%f0%9f%a7%a4volunteer-opportunity-butterfly-walks-at-the-es-nwr/2025-06-13/
LOCATION:Eastern Shore National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center\, 32205 Seaside Road\, Cape Charles\, VA\, 23310\, United States
CATEGORIES:Continuing Education,Open to the Public,Volunteer Opportunity
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.esmn.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Butterfly-Walks-at-Eastern-Shore-NWR.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250528T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250528T193000
DTSTAMP:20260507T062540
CREATED:20250525T192905Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250525T194422Z
UID:10000978-1748451600-1748460600@www.esmn.org
SUMMARY:🧤Volunteer: TNC Whimbrel Watch
DESCRIPTION:Whimbrels are landing on our Eastern Shore this week! \nEach year\, whimbrels migrate from their wintering grounds in South America to their breeding territory in the Arctic—a journey of more than 4\,000 miles one way! \nJoin our Migratory Bird Conservation staff and volunteers around the dock at Box Tree Farm (a TNC-protected property just east of Machipongo) to watch the evening skies and keep count of shorebirds called whimbrels as they set out for the final leg of their northern migration. \n*This activity is free and open to the public. \nPro tip: Big flight nights tend to be in the middle of the count period. Bring: bug spray\, a chair\, binoculars and a friend! \nFor more information about Whimbrel Watch Live\, attending the count in person or other TNC VVCR programs\, please contact Outreach and Education Coordinator\, Margaret Van Clief at mvanclief@tnc.org or (757) 414-9227. \n\nLog your hours under Better Impact Category 13.
URL:https://www.esmn.org/event/%f0%9f%a7%a4volunteer-tnc-whimbrel-watch-2/2025-05-28/
LOCATION:Box Tree Farm\, Box Tree Drive\, Machipongo\, VA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Citizen/Community Science,Open to the Public,Volunteer Opportunity
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.esmn.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/IMG_3099-e1748199652419.jpeg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250527T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250527T193000
DTSTAMP:20260507T062540
CREATED:20250525T192905Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250525T194422Z
UID:10000977-1748365200-1748374200@www.esmn.org
SUMMARY:🧤Volunteer: TNC Whimbrel Watch
DESCRIPTION:Whimbrels are landing on our Eastern Shore this week! \nEach year\, whimbrels migrate from their wintering grounds in South America to their breeding territory in the Arctic—a journey of more than 4\,000 miles one way! \nJoin our Migratory Bird Conservation staff and volunteers around the dock at Box Tree Farm (a TNC-protected property just east of Machipongo) to watch the evening skies and keep count of shorebirds called whimbrels as they set out for the final leg of their northern migration. \n*This activity is free and open to the public. \nPro tip: Big flight nights tend to be in the middle of the count period. Bring: bug spray\, a chair\, binoculars and a friend! \nFor more information about Whimbrel Watch Live\, attending the count in person or other TNC VVCR programs\, please contact Outreach and Education Coordinator\, Margaret Van Clief at mvanclief@tnc.org or (757) 414-9227. \n\nLog your hours under Better Impact Category 13.
URL:https://www.esmn.org/event/%f0%9f%a7%a4volunteer-tnc-whimbrel-watch-2/2025-05-27/
LOCATION:Box Tree Farm\, Box Tree Drive\, Machipongo\, VA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Citizen/Community Science,Open to the Public,Volunteer Opportunity
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.esmn.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/IMG_3099-e1748199652419.jpeg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250526T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250526T193000
DTSTAMP:20260507T062540
CREATED:20250525T192905Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250525T194422Z
UID:10000976-1748278800-1748287800@www.esmn.org
SUMMARY:🧤Volunteer: TNC Whimbrel Watch
DESCRIPTION:Whimbrels are landing on our Eastern Shore this week! \nEach year\, whimbrels migrate from their wintering grounds in South America to their breeding territory in the Arctic—a journey of more than 4\,000 miles one way! \nJoin our Migratory Bird Conservation staff and volunteers around the dock at Box Tree Farm (a TNC-protected property just east of Machipongo) to watch the evening skies and keep count of shorebirds called whimbrels as they set out for the final leg of their northern migration. \n*This activity is free and open to the public. \nPro tip: Big flight nights tend to be in the middle of the count period. Bring: bug spray\, a chair\, binoculars and a friend! \nFor more information about Whimbrel Watch Live\, attending the count in person or other TNC VVCR programs\, please contact Outreach and Education Coordinator\, Margaret Van Clief at mvanclief@tnc.org or (757) 414-9227. \n\nLog your hours under Better Impact Category 13.
URL:https://www.esmn.org/event/%f0%9f%a7%a4volunteer-tnc-whimbrel-watch-2/2025-05-26/
LOCATION:Box Tree Farm\, Box Tree Drive\, Machipongo\, VA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Citizen/Community Science,Open to the Public,Volunteer Opportunity
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.esmn.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/IMG_3099-e1748199652419.jpeg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250525T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250525T193000
DTSTAMP:20260507T062540
CREATED:20250525T192905Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250525T194422Z
UID:10000975-1748192400-1748201400@www.esmn.org
SUMMARY:🧤Volunteer: TNC Whimbrel Watch
DESCRIPTION:Whimbrels are landing on our Eastern Shore this week! \nEach year\, whimbrels migrate from their wintering grounds in South America to their breeding territory in the Arctic—a journey of more than 4\,000 miles one way! \nJoin our Migratory Bird Conservation staff and volunteers around the dock at Box Tree Farm (a TNC-protected property just east of Machipongo) to watch the evening skies and keep count of shorebirds called whimbrels as they set out for the final leg of their northern migration. \n*This activity is free and open to the public. \nPro tip: Big flight nights tend to be in the middle of the count period. Bring: bug spray\, a chair\, binoculars and a friend! \nFor more information about Whimbrel Watch Live\, attending the count in person or other TNC VVCR programs\, please contact Outreach and Education Coordinator\, Margaret Van Clief at mvanclief@tnc.org or (757) 414-9227. \n\nLog your hours under Better Impact Category 13.
URL:https://www.esmn.org/event/%f0%9f%a7%a4volunteer-tnc-whimbrel-watch-2/2025-05-25/
LOCATION:Box Tree Farm\, Box Tree Drive\, Machipongo\, VA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Citizen/Community Science,Open to the Public,Volunteer Opportunity
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.esmn.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/IMG_3099-e1748199652419.jpeg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250524T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250524T193000
DTSTAMP:20260507T062540
CREATED:20250525T192905Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250525T194422Z
UID:10000974-1748106000-1748115000@www.esmn.org
SUMMARY:🧤Volunteer: TNC Whimbrel Watch
DESCRIPTION:Whimbrels are landing on our Eastern Shore this week! \nEach year\, whimbrels migrate from their wintering grounds in South America to their breeding territory in the Arctic—a journey of more than 4\,000 miles one way! \nJoin our Migratory Bird Conservation staff and volunteers around the dock at Box Tree Farm (a TNC-protected property just east of Machipongo) to watch the evening skies and keep count of shorebirds called whimbrels as they set out for the final leg of their northern migration. \n*This activity is free and open to the public. \nPro tip: Big flight nights tend to be in the middle of the count period. Bring: bug spray\, a chair\, binoculars and a friend! \nFor more information about Whimbrel Watch Live\, attending the count in person or other TNC VVCR programs\, please contact Outreach and Education Coordinator\, Margaret Van Clief at mvanclief@tnc.org or (757) 414-9227. \n\nLog your hours under Better Impact Category 13.
URL:https://www.esmn.org/event/%f0%9f%a7%a4volunteer-tnc-whimbrel-watch-2/2025-05-24/
LOCATION:Box Tree Farm\, Box Tree Drive\, Machipongo\, VA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Citizen/Community Science,Open to the Public,Volunteer Opportunity
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.esmn.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/IMG_3099-e1748199652419.jpeg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250523T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250523T193000
DTSTAMP:20260507T062540
CREATED:20250525T192905Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250525T194422Z
UID:10000973-1748019600-1748028600@www.esmn.org
SUMMARY:🧤Volunteer: TNC Whimbrel Watch
DESCRIPTION:Whimbrels are landing on our Eastern Shore this week! \nEach year\, whimbrels migrate from their wintering grounds in South America to their breeding territory in the Arctic—a journey of more than 4\,000 miles one way! \nJoin our Migratory Bird Conservation staff and volunteers around the dock at Box Tree Farm (a TNC-protected property just east of Machipongo) to watch the evening skies and keep count of shorebirds called whimbrels as they set out for the final leg of their northern migration. \n*This activity is free and open to the public. \nPro tip: Big flight nights tend to be in the middle of the count period. Bring: bug spray\, a chair\, binoculars and a friend! \nFor more information about Whimbrel Watch Live\, attending the count in person or other TNC VVCR programs\, please contact Outreach and Education Coordinator\, Margaret Van Clief at mvanclief@tnc.org or (757) 414-9227. \n\nLog your hours under Better Impact Category 13.
URL:https://www.esmn.org/event/%f0%9f%a7%a4volunteer-tnc-whimbrel-watch-2/2025-05-23/
LOCATION:Box Tree Farm\, Box Tree Drive\, Machipongo\, VA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Citizen/Community Science,Open to the Public,Volunteer Opportunity
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20250523T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250523T113000
DTSTAMP:20260507T062540
CREATED:20250521T121020Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250625T123636Z
UID:10000172-1747994400-1747999800@www.esmn.org
SUMMARY:💡 CE: Butterfly Walks at the ES NWR
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.esmn.org/event/%f0%9f%92%a1-member-%f0%9f%92%a1ce-and-%f0%9f%a7%a4volunteer-opportunity-butterfly-walks-at-the-es-nwr/2025-05-23/
LOCATION:Eastern Shore National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center\, 32205 Seaside Road\, Cape Charles\, VA\, 23310\, United States
CATEGORIES:Continuing Education,Open to the Public,Volunteer Opportunity
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250522T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250522T193000
DTSTAMP:20260507T062540
CREATED:20250525T192905Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250525T194422Z
UID:10000972-1747933200-1747942200@www.esmn.org
SUMMARY:🧤Volunteer: TNC Whimbrel Watch
DESCRIPTION:Whimbrels are landing on our Eastern Shore this week! \nEach year\, whimbrels migrate from their wintering grounds in South America to their breeding territory in the Arctic—a journey of more than 4\,000 miles one way! \nJoin our Migratory Bird Conservation staff and volunteers around the dock at Box Tree Farm (a TNC-protected property just east of Machipongo) to watch the evening skies and keep count of shorebirds called whimbrels as they set out for the final leg of their northern migration. \n*This activity is free and open to the public. \nPro tip: Big flight nights tend to be in the middle of the count period. Bring: bug spray\, a chair\, binoculars and a friend! \nFor more information about Whimbrel Watch Live\, attending the count in person or other TNC VVCR programs\, please contact Outreach and Education Coordinator\, Margaret Van Clief at mvanclief@tnc.org or (757) 414-9227. \n\nLog your hours under Better Impact Category 13.
URL:https://www.esmn.org/event/%f0%9f%a7%a4volunteer-tnc-whimbrel-watch-2/2025-05-22/
LOCATION:Box Tree Farm\, Box Tree Drive\, Machipongo\, VA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Citizen/Community Science,Open to the Public,Volunteer Opportunity
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250521T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250521T193000
DTSTAMP:20260507T062540
CREATED:20250525T192905Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250525T194422Z
UID:10000971-1747846800-1747855800@www.esmn.org
SUMMARY:🧤Volunteer: TNC Whimbrel Watch
DESCRIPTION:Whimbrels are landing on our Eastern Shore this week! \nEach year\, whimbrels migrate from their wintering grounds in South America to their breeding territory in the Arctic—a journey of more than 4\,000 miles one way! \nJoin our Migratory Bird Conservation staff and volunteers around the dock at Box Tree Farm (a TNC-protected property just east of Machipongo) to watch the evening skies and keep count of shorebirds called whimbrels as they set out for the final leg of their northern migration. \n*This activity is free and open to the public. \nPro tip: Big flight nights tend to be in the middle of the count period. Bring: bug spray\, a chair\, binoculars and a friend! \nFor more information about Whimbrel Watch Live\, attending the count in person or other TNC VVCR programs\, please contact Outreach and Education Coordinator\, Margaret Van Clief at mvanclief@tnc.org or (757) 414-9227. \n\nLog your hours under Better Impact Category 13.
URL:https://www.esmn.org/event/%f0%9f%a7%a4volunteer-tnc-whimbrel-watch-2/2025-05-21/
LOCATION:Box Tree Farm\, Box Tree Drive\, Machipongo\, VA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Citizen/Community Science,Open to the Public,Volunteer Opportunity
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250520T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250520T193000
DTSTAMP:20260507T062540
CREATED:20250525T192905Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250525T194422Z
UID:10000970-1747760400-1747769400@www.esmn.org
SUMMARY:🧤Volunteer: TNC Whimbrel Watch
DESCRIPTION:Whimbrels are landing on our Eastern Shore this week! \nEach year\, whimbrels migrate from their wintering grounds in South America to their breeding territory in the Arctic—a journey of more than 4\,000 miles one way! \nJoin our Migratory Bird Conservation staff and volunteers around the dock at Box Tree Farm (a TNC-protected property just east of Machipongo) to watch the evening skies and keep count of shorebirds called whimbrels as they set out for the final leg of their northern migration. \n*This activity is free and open to the public. \nPro tip: Big flight nights tend to be in the middle of the count period. Bring: bug spray\, a chair\, binoculars and a friend! \nFor more information about Whimbrel Watch Live\, attending the count in person or other TNC VVCR programs\, please contact Outreach and Education Coordinator\, Margaret Van Clief at mvanclief@tnc.org or (757) 414-9227. \n\nLog your hours under Better Impact Category 13.
URL:https://www.esmn.org/event/%f0%9f%a7%a4volunteer-tnc-whimbrel-watch-2/2025-05-20/
LOCATION:Box Tree Farm\, Box Tree Drive\, Machipongo\, VA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Citizen/Community Science,Open to the Public,Volunteer Opportunity
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250519T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250519T193000
DTSTAMP:20260507T062540
CREATED:20250525T192905Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250525T194422Z
UID:10000967-1747674000-1747683000@www.esmn.org
SUMMARY:🧤Volunteer: TNC Whimbrel Watch
DESCRIPTION:Whimbrels are landing on our Eastern Shore this week! \nEach year\, whimbrels migrate from their wintering grounds in South America to their breeding territory in the Arctic—a journey of more than 4\,000 miles one way! \nJoin our Migratory Bird Conservation staff and volunteers around the dock at Box Tree Farm (a TNC-protected property just east of Machipongo) to watch the evening skies and keep count of shorebirds called whimbrels as they set out for the final leg of their northern migration. \n*This activity is free and open to the public. \nPro tip: Big flight nights tend to be in the middle of the count period. Bring: bug spray\, a chair\, binoculars and a friend! \nFor more information about Whimbrel Watch Live\, attending the count in person or other TNC VVCR programs\, please contact Outreach and Education Coordinator\, Margaret Van Clief at mvanclief@tnc.org or (757) 414-9227. \n\nLog your hours under Better Impact Category 13.
URL:https://www.esmn.org/event/%f0%9f%a7%a4volunteer-tnc-whimbrel-watch-2/2025-05-19/
LOCATION:Box Tree Farm\, Box Tree Drive\, Machipongo\, VA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Citizen/Community Science,Open to the Public,Volunteer Opportunity
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20250519T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250519T120000
DTSTAMP:20260507T062540
CREATED:20250515T125655Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250515T125856Z
UID:10000182-1747645200-1747656000@www.esmn.org
SUMMARY:💡 ESMN Member CE: Creature Catch\, ID & Release (Open to the Public)
DESCRIPTION:Join us to explore the ocean and learn about different marine species that live on Cape Charles Beach. Meet us at Cape Charles Beachfront (by the pier). In partnership with University of Virginia – Coastal Research Center.\nFree and open to all.\n\n\nLog your hours (exclusive of  travel) in Better Impact under Category 2: Continuing Education.
URL:https://www.esmn.org/event/%f0%9f%92%a1-esmn-member-ce-creature-catch-id-release/
LOCATION:Cape Charles Beach\, 533 Mason Avenue\, Cape Charles\, VA\, 23310\, United States
CATEGORIES:Citizen/Community Science,Continuing Education,Open to the Public
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20250514T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250514T113000
DTSTAMP:20260507T062540
CREATED:20250502T120045Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250502T120355Z
UID:10000174-1747213200-1747222200@www.esmn.org
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20250513T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250513T190000
DTSTAMP:20260507T062540
CREATED:20250513T101009Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250513T101009Z
UID:10000179-1747155600-1747162800@www.esmn.org
SUMMARY:💡 CE: A Sip of Science with LTER: How plants shape our changing barrier islands
DESCRIPTION:You are invited to join us on Tuesday May 13th\, 5-7pm\, for a Sip of Science with Coastal Plant Ecology Lab of VCU – researchers on our Long-Term Ecological Research (LTER) project.\n\nStorms\, winds\, and currents shape barrier islands\, but so do the plants growing in these harsh coastal environments. Come find out how plants are shaping our changing barrier islands. You’ll be amazed at the changes they’ve contributed to over time.\n\nBring your questions\, grab a drink\, and join us for a Sip of Science at Cape Charles Brewing Company.
URL:https://www.esmn.org/event/%f0%9f%92%a1-ce-a-sip-of-science-with-lter-how-plants-shape-our-changing-barrier-islands/
LOCATION:Cape Charles Brewing Company\, 2198 Stone Road\, Cape Charles\, VA\, 23310\, United States
CATEGORIES:Continuing Education,Open to the Public
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20250507T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250507T190000
DTSTAMP:20260507T062540
CREATED:20250507T180309Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250507T180911Z
UID:10000178-1746644400-1746644400@www.esmn.org
SUMMARY:VIMS Public Seminar: Seeing the Light\, Tasting the Ocean - How Bivalves Sense Their Environment
DESCRIPTION:Log your hours exclusive of travel in Better Impact under Category 2: Continuing Education.
URL:https://www.esmn.org/event/vims-public-seminar-seeing-the-light-tasting-the-ocean-how-bivalves-sense-theirlog-environment/
LOCATION:Virginia Institute of Marine Science Eastern Shore Laboratory\, Seaside Hall\, 36 Atlantic Street\, Wachapreague\, VA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Continuing Education,Open to the Public
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