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SUMMARY:ESMN Members: Annual Chapter Picnic at VIMS in Wachapreague
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for the annual chapter picnic from 5:00 to 8:00 PM at VIMS behind Seaside Hall!  An optional VIMS tour worth one continuing education credit hour will begin at 4:00 PM. \nPlease a dish to share. For simplicity\, we’ve organized dish categories by last name: \n\nA-G: Vegetable dish or salad\nH-Q: Side dish\nR-Z: Dessert or fruit\n\nWe’ll be grilling hamburgers\, veggie burgers\, hot dogs\, and oysters. Don’t forget to bring your own beverages and chairs! Picnic tables will be available for use. \nRSVP: Thank you for responding to the invitation you received via email by May 7th. If you did not receive the invitation or if you have any questions\, contact Anne B at (703) 401-1904. \n \n 
URL:https://www.esmn.org/event/save-the-date-esmn-picnic/
LOCATION:Virginia Institute of Marine Science Eastern Shore Laboratory\, Seaside Hall\, 36 Atlantic Street\, Wachapreague\, VA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chapter Member Continuing Education,Social/Other Events
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SUMMARY:First Day Hike Scavenger Hunt at Kiptopeke
DESCRIPTION:https://www.dcr.virginia.gov/state-parks/event?id=2024-11-21-15-31-13-275693-nqk \nWhere\nKiptopeke State Park\, 3540 Kiptopeke Dr.\, Cape Charles\, VA 23310.\nVarious Locations \nWhen\nJan. 1\, 2025. 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. \n\nRing in the New Year with a self-guided hike at Kiptopeke. This scavenger hunt will take you all over the park and show you spots you never knew existed. \nCopies of the Kiptopeke Scavenger Hunt will be available at the brochure holders at the contact station\, park office and trail head.  You can also download and print it yourself. ksp-scavenger-ksp-scavenger-hunt \n\n\nAbout First Day Hikes\nEvery year on Jan. 1\, Virginia State Parks celebrates First Day Hikes. This nationwide initiative invites people to ring in the new year by connecting with nature and making lasting memories at a state park. Ranger-led and self-guided First Day Hikes are offered across the state\, giving visitors of all ages and skill levels the chance to explore outdoors. January 1 is a Free Parking Day at all Virginia State Parks. (The admission fee at Natural Bridge still applies). \nksp-scavenger-hunt
URL:https://www.esmn.org/event/first-day-hike-scavenger-hunt-at-kiptopeke/
LOCATION:Kiptopeke State Park\, 3540 Kiptopeke Dr.\, Cape Charles\, VA\, 23310\, United States
CATEGORIES:Miscellaneous,Social/Other Events
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SUMMARY:TNC Holiday Open House at Historic Brownsville
DESCRIPTION:All are welcome to join the staff and volunteers of The Nature Conservancy’s Volgenau Virginia Coast Reserve for this favorite community holiday tradition! Come one\, come all. No registration is required. \nFor more information or to volunteer\, please contact VVCR Community Engagement Specialist\, Margaret Van Clief at mvanclief@tnc.org. \n\nNote: Information provided as a courtesy. Time spent preparing for or attending this event does not count as volunteer hours.
URL:https://www.esmn.org/event/tnc-holiday-open-house-at-historic-brownsville/
LOCATION:TNC Brownsville Preserve\, 11332 Brownsville Rd\, Nassawadox\, Virginia\, 23413
CATEGORIES:Social/Other Events
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SUMMARY:🗓️ FYI: Eastern Shore of Virginia Climate Equity Summer Workshop 2024
DESCRIPTION:Note: this event is listed for informational purposes only. Attendance does not qualify for Volunteer Service or Continuing Ed hours.\n\nThe workshop is open to the public. Registration is not required\, but we encourage it to help us plan for dinner. \nWhere: Eastern Shore of Virginia Regional Library & Heritage Center (24313 Bennett Street\, Parksley\, VA 23421) \nWhen: August 21st\, 2024 3:00pm-6:30pm \nBuffet Dinner: 5:30pm-6:30pm\n\nFor more information: \nContact ESVAClimateEquity@virginia.edu for more information. \nProject webpage: https://environment.virginia.edu/coastal-futures-hub. \nProject Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/ESVAClimateEquity. \n 
URL:https://www.esmn.org/event/%f0%9f%97%93%ef%b8%8f-fyi-eastern-shore-of-virginia-climate-equity-summer-workshop-2024/
LOCATION:Eastern Shore of Virginia Library and Cultural Center\, 24313 Bennett Street\, Parksley\, VA\, 23421
CATEGORIES:Social/Other Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Eastern Shore of Virginia Climate Equity Project":MAILTO:mailto:ESVAClimateEquity@virginia.edu
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SUMMARY:2024 Cape Charles Garden Tour
DESCRIPTION:Posted FYI. No ESMN volunteer hours for this event. \n 
URL:https://www.esmn.org/event/2024-cape-charles-garden-tour/
LOCATION:VA
CATEGORIES:Social/Other Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Eastern Shore Master Gardeners":MAILTO:info@esvmg.com
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SUMMARY:ESMN Nature Walk and Chapter Picnic!
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy socializing with fellow Master Naturalists and the beauty of the natural setting. Take a nature walk and view wildlife along with a visit to several lovely seeps on the property. Come at 4:00 if you would like to join members on a guided walk which counts for 1 hour of Continuing Education. Bug repellent & sturdy shoes are advisable. \nDirections and additional details will be provided to members via email.
URL:https://www.esmn.org/event/esmn-nature-walk-and-chapter-picnic/
LOCATION:VA
CATEGORIES:Chapter Member Continuing Education,Social/Other Events
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SUMMARY:Free Plants and a Plant Clinic at Arbor Day Celebration in Cape Charles
DESCRIPTION: \n\n\n\nThe Eastern Shore Soil and Water Conservation District\, in conjunction with the Virginia Department of Forestry\, Eastern Shore of Virginia Master Gardeners\, and the Cape Charles Tree Advisory Board\, will be celebrating Arbor Day on Saturday\, April 27\, 2024. \nNative plants and trees will be given away along with educational materials. Other events include an Arbor Day Proclamation\, the designation of Cape Charles as a Tree City USA\, and a Master Gardener plant clinic. \nTree seedlings\, plant plugs\, and seeds will be available while supplies last. There will be a limit of one seedling and plant plug per person to ensure that everyone gets a chance to participate. \nThe event is being held at Strawberry Street Plaza in Cape Charles from 9 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Come out and join us for this fun day celebrating trees and native plants. For more information contact Julie.head@esswcd.org. \nNative trees and plants to be given away at the Strawberry Street Plaza in Cape Charles in honor of Arbor Day include: \nTrees/Shrubs \n\n\nelderberry\npersimmon\nredbud\nbox elder\nwhite dogwood\n\nPerennials \n\nbutterfly weed\nlyreleaf sage\nwhite turtlehead\nironweed\ncoral honeysuckle
URL:https://www.esmn.org/event/free-plants-and-a-plant-clinic-at-arbor-day-celebration-in-cape-charles/
LOCATION:Strawberry Plaza\, Cape Charles\, VA\, Strawberry Plaza\, Cape Charles\, United States
CATEGORIES:Social/Other Events
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SUMMARY:First Day of National Park Week - Entrance Fees Waived at National Parks Today
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URL:https://www.esmn.org/event/first-day-of-national-park-week-entrance-fees-waived-at-national-parks-today/
LOCATION:VA
CATEGORIES:Social/Other Events
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