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SUMMARY:Invasive Species Removal at MHF NAP
DESCRIPTION:As part of Invasive Species Awareness week\, we will be targeting Wineberry Rubus phoenicolasius (as PRISM recommended in a recent email). Please meet at the preserve parking area so we can get walking at 10am. If you arrive late\, please walk the Whites Creek trail until you encounter your fellow volunteers at work. Please dress appropriately for the weather with layers. Tom Young will be providing removal guidance. DCR staff will be onsite with extra gloves and spades\, but please bring your own if you’d like. If the weather is uncooperative\, we will send out a reschedule date the day prior to the event. \n\n\n\nPlease log your hours in Better Impact under Category 4 – Mutton Hunk Fen/Trail and Habitat Management
URL:https://www.esmn.org/event/%f0%9f%a7%a4-invasive-species-removal-at-mhf-nap/
LOCATION:Mutton Hunk Fen Natural Area Preserve\, 28583 Baker Road\, Parksley\, VA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Stewardship
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SUMMARY:🧤 Natural Area Preserve Workdays - Magothy Bay
DESCRIPTION:Please join us to remove invasive species at DCR Natural Area Preserves in November. Jennifer and Will are going to be there and take the lead on these\, focusing on invasive species removal and treatment (the latter only by DCR staff). There will be no RSVP forms supplied\, we’ll just hope for anywhere from 2 to 12 volunteers show up. \n\n\n\nSchedule – 10am to noon each day; meet in the NAP parking lot. \n\n\n\nMonday November 17 – Magothy Bay.  \n\n\n\nWe will bring some hand tools and extra gloves\, but please bring your own if you have comfortable ones you like to use.  \n\n\n\nPlease check the weather and dress appropriately. If it is raining\, we will likely need to reschedule. If you have any blaze orange to wear\, that is recommended\, but not required. Ticks can still be active\, so please take measures to protect yourself.  \n\n\n\nPlease log your hours under the NAP Category in Better Impact.
URL:https://www.esmn.org/event/%f0%9f%a7%a4-natural-area-preserve-workdays-magothy-bay/
LOCATION:Magothy Bay Natural Area Preserve\, 4829 Bulls Drive\, Cape Charles\, VA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Stewardship,Volunteer Opportunity
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251111T100000
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CREATED:20251023T215715Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251023T223948Z
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SUMMARY:🧤 Natural Area Preserve Workdays - Cape Charles
DESCRIPTION:Please join us to remove invasive species at DCR Natural Area Preserves in November. Jennifer and Will are going to be there and take the lead on these\, focusing on invasive species removal and treatment (the latter only by DCR staff). There will be no RSVP forms supplied\, we’ll just hope for anywhere from 2 to 12 volunteers show up. \n\n\n\nSchedule – 10am to noon each day; meet in the NAP parking lot. \n\n\n\nTuesday November 11 – Cape Charles NAP \n\n\n\nMonday November 17 – Magothy Bay.  \n\n\n\nWe will bring some hand tools and extra gloves\, but please bring your own if you have comfortable ones you like to use.  \n\n\n\nPlease check the weather and dress appropriately. If it is raining\, we will likely need to reschedule. If you have any blaze orange to wear\, that is recommended\, but not required. Ticks can still be active\, so please take measures to protect yourself.  \n\n\n\nPlease log your hours under the NAP Category in Better Impact.
URL:https://www.esmn.org/event/%f0%9f%a7%a4-natural-area-preserve-workdays-cape-charles/
LOCATION:Cape Charles Natural Area Preserve\, 301 Patrick Henry Avenue\, Cape Charles\, Virginia\, 23310\, United States
CATEGORIES:Stewardship,Volunteer Opportunity
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251103T100000
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DTSTAMP:20260618T064316
CREATED:20251023T212811Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251023T224037Z
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SUMMARY:🧤 Natural Area Preserve Stewardship Days - Savage Neck Dunes NAP
DESCRIPTION:Please join us to remove invasive species at DCR Natural Area Preserves in November. Jennifer and Will are going to be there and take the lead on these\, focusing on invasive species removal and treatment (the latter only by DCR staff). There will be no RSVP forms supplied\, we’ll just hope for anywhere from 2 to 12 volunteers show up. \n\n\n\nSchedule – 10am to noon each day; meet in the NAP parking lot. \n\n\n\nMonday November 3 – Savage Neck Dunes NAP \n\n\n\nTuesday November 11 – Cape Charles NAP \n\n\n\nMonday November 17 – Magothy Bay.  \n\n\n\nWe will bring some hand tools and extra gloves\, but please bring your own if you have comfortable ones you like to use.  \n\n\n\nPlease check the weather and dress appropriately. If it is raining\, we will likely need to reschedule. If you have any blaze orange to wear\, that is recommended\, but not required. Ticks can still be active\, so please take measures to protect yourself.  \n\n\n\nPlease log your hours under the NAP Category in Better Impact.
URL:https://www.esmn.org/event/natural-area-preserve-stewardship-days/
LOCATION:Savage Neck Dunes Natural Area Preserve\, 2186 Savage Neck Rd. Drive\, Cape Charles\, VA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Stewardship,Volunteer Opportunity
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SUMMARY:🧤 Volunteer: Catch the King Data Collection Event!
DESCRIPTION:Catch the King is an annual community science initiative that mobilizes volunteers to map the extent of tidal flooding during perigean spring tides\, also known as “king tides.” These tides represent the highest astronomical tides of the year\, occurring when the gravitational forces of the Moon and the Sun align\, and the Moon is at its closest approach to Earth (perigee). \nParticipants in the event use a mobile app that collects location-based data points along the water’s edge at peak high tide. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat’s a King Tide\, Anyway?\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis crowdsourced data collection effort contributes to high-resolution mapping of tidal inundation areas\, providing valuable empirical data for hydrodynamic modeling and flood forecasting!
URL:https://www.esmn.org/event/%f0%9f%a7%a4-volunteer-catch-the-king-data-collection-event/
LOCATION:VA
CATEGORIES:Stewardship
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250621T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250621T110000
DTSTAMP:20260618T064316
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
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DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250607T120000
DTSTAMP:20260618T064316
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250518T095842Z
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SUMMARY:🧤Volunteer Opportunity: Clean the Bay Day
DESCRIPTION:Please register at one of the sites below or become a Zone Captain. \nThere are numerous locations on the shore participating in this event. They are detailed here and as of April 26 include: \nCape Charles \nBay Creek Resort\nBay Creek Resort (18+ only)\nBay Creek Resort (boaters only)\nCape Charles Yacht Center\nCape Charles Yacht Center (18+ only)\nCape Charles Yacht Center (boaters only)\nKiptopeke State Park\nVirginia Eastern Shore Land Trust \nOnancock: Burnham Guides (boaters only)\nOyster: The Nature Conservancy – Virginia Coast Reserve; The Nature Conservancy – Virginia Coast Reserve (18+ only) \n\nPlease log your hours under Better Impact Category 16 CBF Clean the Bay Day.
URL:https://www.esmn.org/event/member-%f0%9f%a7%a4volunteer-opportunity-clean-the-bay-day/
LOCATION:VA
CATEGORIES:Stewardship
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20250522T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250522T110000
DTSTAMP:20260618T064316
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SUMMARY:🧤Member Volunteer Opportunity: Magothy Bay Natural Area Preserve Stewardship and Maintenance Day
DESCRIPTION:You are invited to help trim the trail\, snip invasive vines\, and generally beautify Magothy Bay Natural Area Preserve!\n\nNote: we may work until noon if there’s still more to do at 11am.\n\nWhat to expect:\n\nVDCR will have some extra gloves\, snips\, loppers\, and ear plugs. Please bring your own if you’d like.\nVDCR staff will have first aid equipment if needed (hopefully not)\,\nVolunteers may not use chainsaws or power tools.\n\nPlease be sure to: \n\nbring any specialty items that you may need (epipen\, inhaler\, insulin\, snack\, etc.);\ndress appropriately in closed toe shoes and long pants/sleeves as necessary to protect yourself;\nuse your insect repellant of choice\, particularly to prevent tick bites; and\nbring fluids to stay hydrated. We will have a water cooler for refills.\n\n\nLog your hours under Better Impact Category 05\, Trail and Habitat Management.
URL:https://www.esmn.org/event/%f0%9f%a7%a4member-volunteer-opportunity-magothy-bay-natural-area-preserve-stewardship-and-maintenance-day/
LOCATION:Magothy Bay Natural Area Preserve\, 4829 Bulls Drive\, Cape Charles\, VA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Stewardship
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20250424T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250424T150000
DTSTAMP:20260618T064316
CREATED:20250408T203625Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250423T001740Z
UID:10000165-1745499600-1745506800@www.esmn.org
SUMMARY:🧤 CANCELLED Volunteer: Cape Charles NAP Work Day Session #4
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.esmn.org/event/cape-charles-nap-work-day-session-4/
LOCATION:Cape Charles NAP\, 301 Patrick Henry Avenue\, Cape Charles\, VA\, 23310\, United States
CATEGORIES:Stewardship
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20250424T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250424T120000
DTSTAMP:20260618T064316
CREATED:20250408T203456Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250423T150929Z
UID:10000164-1745488800-1745496000@www.esmn.org
SUMMARY:🧤Volunteer: Cape Charles NAP Work Day Session #3 UPDATED
DESCRIPTION:You are invited to help with stewardship activities at CCNAP! \nESMN volunteers are needed to help weed our native planting area\, remove invasives\, trim back vines\, and do some boardwalk maintenance. \nThursday April 24th: 10am-noon. \nVDCR will have a first aid kit and AED on site and a large water cooler for refilling bottles. \nPlease bring hydrating fluids and dress appropriately – close toed shoes\, long pants\, sun and bug protection\, etc. \n\nLog your hours under Better Impact Category 6\, CCNAP/Trail and Habitat Management.
URL:https://www.esmn.org/event/%f0%9f%a7%a4volunteer-cape-charles-nap-work-day-session-3/
LOCATION:Cape Charles NAP\, 301 Patrick Henry Avenue\, Cape Charles\, VA\, 23310\, United States
CATEGORIES:Stewardship
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20250422T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250422T150000
DTSTAMP:20260618T064316
CREATED:20250408T203245Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250408T203245Z
UID:10000163-1745326800-1745334000@www.esmn.org
SUMMARY:🧤 Volunteer: Cape Charles NAP Work Day Session #2
DESCRIPTION:You are invited to help with stewardship activities at CCNAP! Please sign up here. \nThe invasive bamboo removal portion of the day is being done in collaboration with the Bay Creek Stewardship folks\, as we did in 2023 and 2024. This year\, we’re hoping to have enough ESMN volunteers to also maintain our native planting area and the boardwalks\, removing invasives\, trimming back vines\, and screwing down boards. \nYou can volunteer for one or more of the four time slots over two days. If you want to stay for both in a single day\, please bring your lunch. \nTuesday April 22nd: 10am-noon and 1pm-3pm. \nThursday April 24th: 10am-noon and 1pm-3pm. \nVDCR will have a first aid kit and AED on site and a large water cooler for refilling bottles. \nPlease bring hydrating fluids and dress appropriately – close toed shoes\, long pants\, sun and bug protection\, etc. \n\nLog your hours under Better Impact Category 6\, CCNAP/Trail and Habitat Management.
URL:https://www.esmn.org/event/%f0%9f%a7%a4-volunteer-cape-charles-nap-work-day-session-2/
LOCATION:Cape Charles NAP\, 301 Patrick Henry Avenue\, Cape Charles\, VA\, 23310\, United States
CATEGORIES:Stewardship
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20250422T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250422T120000
DTSTAMP:20260618T064316
CREATED:20250408T202942Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250409T144536Z
UID:10000162-1745316000-1745323200@www.esmn.org
SUMMARY:🧤 Volunteer: Cape Charles NAP Work Day Session #1
DESCRIPTION:You are invited to help with stewardship activities at CCNAP! Please sign up here.  \nThe invasive bamboo removal portion of the day is being done in collaboration with the Bay Creek Stewardship folks\, as we did in 2023 and 2024. This year\, we’re hoping to have enough ESMN volunteers to also maintain our native planting area and the boardwalks\, removing invasives\, trimming back vines\, and screwing down boards. \nYou can volunteer for one or more of the four time slots over two days. If you want to stay for both in a single day\, please bring your lunch. \nTuesday April 22nd: 10am-noon and 1pm-3pm. \nThursday April 24th: 10am-noon and 1pm-3pm. \nVDCR will have a first aid kit and AED on site and a large water cooler for refilling bottles. \nPlease bring hydrating fluids and dress appropriately – close toed shoes\, long pants\, sun and bug protection\, etc. \n\nLog your hours under Better Impact Category 6\, CCNAP/Trail and Habitat Management.
URL:https://www.esmn.org/event/%f0%9f%a7%a4-volunteer-cape-charles-nap-work-day-session-1/
LOCATION:Cape Charles NAP\, 301 Patrick Henry Avenue\, Cape Charles\, VA\, 23310\, United States
CATEGORIES:Stewardship
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20250419T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250419T110000
DTSTAMP:20260618T064316
CREATED:20250413T162605Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250413T162605Z
UID:10000167-1745053200-1745060400@www.esmn.org
SUMMARY:Preserve the Beauty Earth Day at Kiptopeke
DESCRIPTION:Kiptopeke State Park\, 3540 Kiptopeke Dr.\, Cape Charles\, VA 23310.\nBig Water Visitor Center \n \n\nLooking for a fun service project this Earth Day?  Help Park Rangers as we preserve the beauty of the Big Water Visitor Center.  We will be cleaning out flower beds\, weeding the walkways\, and planting native species. \nWe will meet at the Big Water Visitor Center at 9:00 am!  Come prepared to get your hands dirty\, bring gardening gloves and wear appropriate clothing.  All ages are welcomed! \n \n\n\nAbout Earth Day\nIn celebration of Earth Day on April 22\, Virginia State Parks offers a range of special events and activities highlighting the importance of conservation and sustainability. Visitors are invited to participate in educational programs\, guided nature walks\, wildlife observation\, tree plantings and service projects to help preserve the beauty and biodiversity of the state’s 43 parks. \n\nOther Details\nStandard parking or admission fee applies: Yes.\nExtra fee: No.\nRegistration required: No.\nChildren welcome: Yes.\nPhone: 757-331-2267\nEmail Address: kiptopeke@dcr.virginia.gov \n\nLog your hours under Better Impact Category 12 Kiptopeke/Trail Maintenance\, Park and Beach Cleanup Work Days
URL:https://www.esmn.org/event/preserve-the-beauty-earth-day-at-kiptopeke/
LOCATION:Kiptopeke State Park\, 3540 Kiptopeke Dr.\, Cape Charles\, VA\, 23310\, United States
CATEGORIES:Stewardship,Volunteer Opportunity
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DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250409T100000
DTSTAMP:20260618T064316
CREATED:20250328T115636Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250328T115636Z
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SUMMARY:🧤 Volunteer: Brinkley Work Day
DESCRIPTION:Per Jim McDaniel: \nWe have planned two workdays to clear some the invasives at Brinkley.  And we have plenty!   Paul Anderson and I took out about 100 small ailanthus and callery pears last month but there are plenty of targets left including privet\, wineberry\, and multiflora roses! \nBased on what I have learned and the season\,  the jobs would be physical removal/pulling of small plants\, cutting and treating stumps of larger plants with triclopyr [herbicide]  and either “basal bark” treating  or “hack and squirt” treating some of the larger ones.  [I may also do some  foliar spraying of herbicide on the multiflora rose that is appearing.  Herbicide use is limited by state law.] \nI have the chemicals and applicators.  Volunteers will need to bring any tools they want to use – loppers\, weeders\, hatchets\, etc. – and protective gear like gloves.  Eye protection and a face mask/respirator are optional.   Please wear long sleeves and long pants to prevent skin exposure to chemicals. We have working restrooms\, but you will need to bring your own water and snacks. \nWeather permitting this is planned for Wednesday\, April 2 and 9.\n\nLog your hours under Better Impact Category 8\, Brinkley/Trail and Habitat Maintenance.
URL:https://www.esmn.org/event/%f0%9f%a7%a4-volunteer-brinkley-work-day/
LOCATION:Edward S. Brinkley Nature Preserve\, 20199 Seaside Road\, Cape Charles\, VA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Stewardship,Volunteer Opportunity
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20250402T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250402T100000
DTSTAMP:20260618T064316
CREATED:20250328T115207Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250328T123159Z
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SUMMARY:🧤Volunteer: Brinkley Workday
DESCRIPTION:Per Jim McDaniel: \nWe have planned two workdays to clear some the invasives at Brinkley.  And we have plenty!   Paul Anderson and I took out about 100 small ailanthus and callery pears last month but there are plenty of targets left including privet\, wineberry\, and multiflora roses! \nBased on what I have learned and the season\,  the jobs would be physical removal/pulling of small plants\, cutting and treating stumps of larger plants with triclopyr [herbicide]  and either “basal bark” treating  or “hack and squirt” treating some of the larger ones.  [I may also do some  foliar spraying of herbicide on the multiflora rose that is appearing.  Herbicide use is limited by state law.] \nI have the chemicals and applicators.  Volunteers will need to bring any tools they want to use – loppers\, weeders\, hatchets\, etc. – and protective gear like gloves.  Eye protection and a face mask/respirator are optional.   Please wear long sleeves and long pants to prevent skin exposure to chemicals. We have working restrooms\, but you will need to bring your own water and snacks. \nWeather permitting this is planned for Wednesday\, April 2 and 9.\n\nLog your hours under Better Impact Category 8\, Brinkley/Trail and Habitat Maintenance.
URL:https://www.esmn.org/event/%f0%9f%a7%a4volunteer-brinkley-workday/
LOCATION:Edward S. Brinkley Nature Preserve\, 20199 Seaside Road\, Cape Charles\, VA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Stewardship,Volunteer Opportunity
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20250301T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250301T150000
DTSTAMP:20260618T064316
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SUMMARY:🧤 Volunteer: Kiptopeke State Park Volunteer Clean-Up Day
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Saturday\, March 1st\, from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm\, for a rewarding day of community service at Kiptopeke State Park! Help us preserve the beauty and functionality of this treasured park while enjoying the great outdoors. \nActivities include painting and touch-ups\, minor carpentry work\, and general clean-up. \nThe park will provide all necessary tools\, equipment\, and instructions for each task.  All skill levels are welcome – just bring your enthusiasm and wear clothes suitable for outdoor work. \nFor more information or to register\, please contact kiptopeke@dcr.virginia.gov. \nHelp keep Kiptopeke beautiful – your efforts make all the difference! \nOther details: \n\nPhone: 757-331-2267.\nEmail Address: kiptopeke@dcr.virginia.gov.\nMeet at Park Office.\nPlease pack a lunch and dress for the activities/weather.\nStandard parking or admission fee applies: No.\nExtra fee: No.\nRegistration required: No (registration is encouraged).\nChildren welcome: Yes.\n\n\nLog your hours in Better Impact: Category 12 Public Land: Kiptopeke State Park (DCR)/Assist with Visitor Areas Maintenance.
URL:https://www.esmn.org/event/kiptopeke-state-park-volunteer-clean-up-day/
LOCATION:Kiptopeke State Park\, 3540 Kiptopeke Dr.\, Cape Charles\, VA\, 23310\, United States
CATEGORIES:Stewardship,Volunteer Opportunity
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SUMMARY:Chincoteague NWR Fall Volunteer Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for our Fall Volunteer Meeting. 🍂🍁 Taking place at the Herbert Bateman Center Classroom on Saturday November 2nd @ 10:00am.  Come visit old and new volunteer friends\, get updates on the Refuge\, and learn about upcoming volunteer opportunities.\n\nNote: you do not have to pay the admission fee if you are volunteering/attending a volunteer event.  Tell the attendant at the gate that you are there for a meeting with Chase.\n\nFor more information contact: \n\nChase Sands charles_sands@fws.gov\nPark Ranger\, Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge\n8231 Beach Road\, Chincoteague Island\, VA 23336\n(757) 336-6122 Ext. 2324 \n(757) 894-3741 (cell)\n\n\n\nBetter Impact Category 10/Staff Visitor Center at Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge
URL:https://www.esmn.org/event/chincoteague-nwr-fall-volunteer-meeting/
LOCATION:Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge\, 8231 Beach Road\, Chincoteague Island\, 23336\, United States
CATEGORIES:Stewardship,Volunteer Opportunity
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CREATED:20240906T123242Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240906T123402Z
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SUMMARY:💡Chapter Meeting: Important DCR and Chapter Updates
DESCRIPTION:Chapter Advisor Shannon Alexander will provide updates on ESVA NAPs as well as highlights of other DCR projects. She will also provide important information about volunteer stewardship and other chapter activities. All members are encouraged to attend. \nAll 2024 speaker meetings will be the third Wednesday of every other month at Virginia Institute of Marine Science (VIMS) Eastern Shore Laboratory\, Seaside Hall\, 40 Atlantic Street\, Wachapreague. Note that per VIMS you may park on Atlantic Avenue along the yellow curbs. \nSocial time 5-5:30pm; speaker 5:30; brief business meeting 6:30. \n\nBetter Impact Category 2 (speaker portion only).
URL:https://www.esmn.org/event/%f0%9f%92%a1chapter-meeting-important-dcr-and-chapter-updates/
LOCATION:Virginia Institute of Marine Science Eastern Shore Laboratory\, Seaside Hall\, 36 Atlantic Street\, Wachapreague\, VA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chapter Admin,Chapter Member Continuing Education,Stewardship
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