• The Great Backyard Bird Count

    Welcome to the New Year! We are gearing up for another incredible February GBBC where the world comes together to celebrate birds. If you are unfamiliar with the GBBC, learn about this easy, fun, and free event, no matter your level of bird-interest. ESMNs who participate in the count should log their hours in Better […]

  • 🧤Volunteer Opportunity: Assist with Drone Work on Cobb Island

    The VCR LTER is looking for 1 or 2 volunteers who are able to assist with drone work on Cobb Island March 10-13. This work is a unique opportunity to see both North and South Cobb Island in their current separated forms. This fieldwork will be long days on the island, but not too physically […]

    Free
  • Total Lunar Eclipse!

    A total lunar eclipse is coming soon. Here’s when to spot it.

    Free
  • 💡 ESMN Member CE: Creature Catch, ID & Release (Open to the Public)

    Cape Charles Beach 533 Mason Avenue, Cape Charles, VA, United States

    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. Free and open to all. Log your hours (exclusive of  travel) in Better Impact under Category 2: Continuing […]

    Free
  • 🧤Volunteer: TNC Whimbrel Watch

    🧤Volunteer: TNC Whimbrel Watch

    Box Tree Farm Box Tree Drive, Machipongo, VA, United States

    Whimbrels are landing on our Eastern Shore this week! Each 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! Join our Migratory Bird Conservation staff and volunteers around the dock at Box Tree Farm (a TNC-protected property just east […]

  • 🧤Volunteer: TNC Whimbrel Watch

    🧤Volunteer: TNC Whimbrel Watch

    Box Tree Farm Box Tree Drive, Machipongo, VA, United States

    Whimbrels are landing on our Eastern Shore this week! Each 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! Join our Migratory Bird Conservation staff and volunteers around the dock at Box Tree Farm (a TNC-protected property just east […]

  • 🧤Volunteer: TNC Whimbrel Watch

    🧤Volunteer: TNC Whimbrel Watch

    Box Tree Farm Box Tree Drive, Machipongo, VA, United States

    Whimbrels are landing on our Eastern Shore this week! Each 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! Join our Migratory Bird Conservation staff and volunteers around the dock at Box Tree Farm (a TNC-protected property just east […]

  • 🧤Volunteer: TNC Whimbrel Watch

    🧤Volunteer: TNC Whimbrel Watch

    Box Tree Farm Box Tree Drive, Machipongo, VA, United States

    Whimbrels are landing on our Eastern Shore this week! Each 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! Join our Migratory Bird Conservation staff and volunteers around the dock at Box Tree Farm (a TNC-protected property just east […]

  • 🧤Volunteer: TNC Whimbrel Watch

    🧤Volunteer: TNC Whimbrel Watch

    Box Tree Farm Box Tree Drive, Machipongo, VA, United States

    Whimbrels are landing on our Eastern Shore this week! Each 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! Join our Migratory Bird Conservation staff and volunteers around the dock at Box Tree Farm (a TNC-protected property just east […]

  • 🧤Volunteer: TNC Whimbrel Watch

    🧤Volunteer: TNC Whimbrel Watch

    Box Tree Farm Box Tree Drive, Machipongo, VA, United States

    Whimbrels are landing on our Eastern Shore this week! Each 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! Join our Migratory Bird Conservation staff and volunteers around the dock at Box Tree Farm (a TNC-protected property just east […]

  • 🧤Volunteer: TNC Whimbrel Watch

    🧤Volunteer: TNC Whimbrel Watch

    Box Tree Farm Box Tree Drive, Machipongo, VA, United States

    Whimbrels are landing on our Eastern Shore this week! Each 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! Join our Migratory Bird Conservation staff and volunteers around the dock at Box Tree Farm (a TNC-protected property just east […]

  • 🧤Volunteer: TNC Whimbrel Watch

    🧤Volunteer: TNC Whimbrel Watch

    Box Tree Farm Box Tree Drive, Machipongo, VA, United States

    Whimbrels are landing on our Eastern Shore this week! Each 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! Join our Migratory Bird Conservation staff and volunteers around the dock at Box Tree Farm (a TNC-protected property just east […]

  • 🧤Volunteer: TNC Whimbrel Watch

    🧤Volunteer: TNC Whimbrel Watch

    Box Tree Farm Box Tree Drive, Machipongo, VA, United States

    Whimbrels are landing on our Eastern Shore this week! Each 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! Join our Migratory Bird Conservation staff and volunteers around the dock at Box Tree Farm (a TNC-protected property just east […]

  • 🧤Volunteer: TNC Whimbrel Watch

    🧤Volunteer: TNC Whimbrel Watch

    Box Tree Farm Box Tree Drive, Machipongo, VA, United States

    Whimbrels are landing on our Eastern Shore this week! Each 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! Join our Migratory Bird Conservation staff and volunteers around the dock at Box Tree Farm (a TNC-protected property just east […]

  • 🧤 Volunteer: October Big Day with eBird

    October 11, 2025, October Big Day, with eBird. Go out birdwatching and submit all your bird sightings to eBird. Participate from anywhere – even from home. Get a team together or take part as an individual.  https://ebird.org/news/october-big-day-2025 Log your hours in Better Impact under Category 14.