BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Eastern Shore Master Naturalists - ECPv6.17.0//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Eastern Shore Master Naturalists X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.esmn.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Eastern Shore Master Naturalists REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Halifax BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0300 TZNAME:ADT DTSTART:20230312T060000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0300 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:AST DTSTART:20231105T050000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0300 TZNAME:ADT DTSTART:20240310T060000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0300 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:AST DTSTART:20241103T050000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0300 TZNAME:ADT DTSTART:20250309T060000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0300 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:AST DTSTART:20251102T050000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0300 TZNAME:ADT DTSTART:20260308T060000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0300 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:AST DTSTART:20261101T050000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:UTC BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:UTC DTSTART:20230101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250521T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250521T193000 DTSTAMP:20250525T194422Z CREATED:20250525T192905Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250525T194422Z UID:10000971-1747846800-1747855800@www.esmn.org SUMMARY:šŸ§¤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 Arcticā€”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 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:20250520T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250520T193000 DTSTAMP:20250525T194422Z CREATED:20250525T192905Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250525T194422Z UID:10000970-1747760400-1747769400@www.esmn.org SUMMARY:šŸ§¤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 Arcticā€”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 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:20250519T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250519T193000 DTSTAMP:20250525T194422Z CREATED:20250525T192905Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250525T194422Z UID:10000967-1747674000-1747683000@www.esmn.org SUMMARY:šŸ§¤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 Arcticā€”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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.esmn.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/IMG_3099-e1748199652419.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20250429T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250429T140000 DTSTAMP:20250426T152955Z CREATED:20250226T201426Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250426T152955Z UID:10000145-1745917200-1745935200@www.esmn.org SUMMARY:MemberšŸ§¤Volunteer Opportunity: VESLT 2nd Grade Field Trip DESCRIPTION:Volunteers assist with co-leading a 2nd grade class along the nature trail pointing out habitat\, living things and their life cycles\, how plants/animals are interdependent with their living and non-living surroundings\, and natural resources along the way. Essentially\, covering 2nd grade SOLS 2.4\, 2.5\, and 2.8. There will be a few stations as well throughout and after the nature walk. Volunteers assist with co-leading stations (Eastern Shore specimen box\, nature walk art reflection\, marsh viewing\, and nature scavenger hunt). We end the trip with a picnic lunch before walking back to the buses. Let me know if you have any questions! Hope you can join in on the fun! \nLocation: Accomac off Drummondtown Road (exact address shared with signed up volunteers) \n\nLog your hours under Better Impact Category 15: Education/Outreach. URL:https://www.esmn.org/event/volunteer-veslt-2nd-grade-field-trip/ CATEGORIES:Education & Outreach,Volunteer Opportunity ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.esmn.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/IMG_2182-e1726861851129.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20250419T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250419T110000 DTSTAMP:20250413T162605Z 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?Ā  Help Park Rangers as we preserve the beauty of the Big Water Visitor Center.Ā  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!Ā  Come prepared to get your hands dirty\, bring gardening gloves and wear appropriate clothing.Ā  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 stateā€™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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.esmn.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/IMG_2931.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20250409T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250409T100000 DTSTAMP:20250328T115636Z CREATED:20250328T115636Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250328T115636Z UID:10000161-1744192800-1744192800@www.esmn.org SUMMARY:šŸ§¤ Volunteer: Brinkley Work Day DESCRIPTION:Per Jim McDaniel: \nWe have planned two workdays to clear some the invasives at Brinkley.Ā  And we have plenty!Ā  Ā 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\, Ā the jobs would be physical removal/pulling of small plants\, cutting and treating stumps of larger plants with triclopyr [herbicide] Ā and either ā€œbasal barkā€ treating Ā or ā€œhack and squirtā€ treating some of the larger ones.Ā  [I may also do some Ā foliar spraying of herbicide on the multiflora rose that is appearing. Ā Herbicide use is limited by state law.] \nI have the chemicals and applicators.Ā  Volunteers will need to bring any tools they want to use ā€“ loppers\, weeders\, hatchets\, etc. ā€“ and protective gear like gloves.Ā  Eye protection and a face mask/respirator are optional. Ā Ā 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.esmn.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/IMG_2870.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20250402T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250402T100000 DTSTAMP:20250328T123159Z CREATED:20250328T115207Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250328T123159Z UID:10000160-1743588000-1743588000@www.esmn.org SUMMARY:šŸ§¤Volunteer: Brinkley Workday DESCRIPTION:Per Jim McDaniel: \nWe have planned two workdays to clear some the invasives at Brinkley.Ā  And we have plenty!Ā  Ā 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\, Ā the jobs would be physical removal/pulling of small plants\, cutting and treating stumps of larger plants with triclopyr [herbicide] Ā and either ā€œbasal barkā€ treating Ā or ā€œhack and squirtā€ treating some of the larger ones.Ā  [I may also do some Ā foliar spraying of herbicide on the multiflora rose that is appearing. Ā Herbicide use is limited by state law.] \nI have the chemicals and applicators.Ā  Volunteers will need to bring any tools they want to use ā€“ loppers\, weeders\, hatchets\, etc. ā€“ and protective gear like gloves.Ā  Eye protection and a face mask/respirator are optional. Ā Ā 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.esmn.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/IMG_2870.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20250310T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250313T235959 DTSTAMP:20250301T171903Z CREATED:20250301T170605Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250301T171903Z UID:10000149-1741564800-1741910399@www.esmn.org SUMMARY:šŸ§¤Volunteer Opportunity: Assist with Drone Work on Cobb Island DESCRIPTION: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. \n\nThis fieldwork will be long days on the island\, but not too physically draining. Ā If everything goes smoothly\, we may not be going out all four days.\nYou may sign up for one or more days. You must be available for the entire time. As of now\, the schedule is 7:30am- 4pm\, but this timeframe may shift.\nYou would be helping our student by walking around the island to install ground control points and then help keep an eye on the drone during flights.\nPack plenty of water and snacks\, since you will be out on Cobb the whole time.\nNote that bathroom access is limited to the boat ramp restrooms and the island itself.\nNo one will be getting wet\, but there will be a potentially chilly ride out there depending on the weather\, so we always recommend lots of layers (i.e. long sleeve + fleece + windbreaker or coat).\nFootwear is person-dependent on the island. Some wear old sneakers\, others wear tall boots\, and others wear hiking boots. If you are unsure of what to wear\, volunteers can always borrow workboots that we have at the CRC.\n\nPlease sign up HERE and reach out to Sophia Hoffman pbe8et@virginia.edu with any questions. \n\n\n\nLog your hours under Better Impact Category Category 23. URL:https://www.esmn.org/event/assist-with-drone-work-on-cobb-island/ CATEGORIES:Citizen/Community Science,Volunteer Opportunity ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.esmn.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/IMG_2808-e1740844958122.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20250301T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250301T150000 DTSTAMP:20250306T132836Z CREATED:20250213T173115Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250306T132836Z UID:10000141-1740819600-1740841200@www.esmn.org SUMMARY:šŸ§¤ 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.Ā  All skill levels are welcome ā€“ 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 ā€“ your efforts make all the difference! \nOther details: \n\nPhone:Ā 757-331-2267.\nEmail Address:Ā 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:Ā No.\nRegistration required:Ā No (registration is encouraged).\nChildren welcome:Ā 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=application/pdf:https://www.esmn.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Kiptopeke-State-Park.pdf END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20241125T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20241125T235959 DTSTAMP:20240920T200112Z CREATED:20240920T200112Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240920T200112Z UID:10000089-1732492800-1732579199@www.esmn.org SUMMARY:šŸ„¾ E & O Volunteer Opportunity: VES Land Trust School Trips DESCRIPTION:VES Land Trust has a few more Fall opportunities on the calendar! We are excited to offer Accomac and Northampton Elementary schools the opportunity to visit Brownsville Preserve and participate in a nature walk covering a variety of habitats\, living vs. nonliving\, and natural resources.\n\n\nMonday November 25thĀ ā€“ Kegotank classes\n\nThe day will look something like this: Ā (** time adjustments will be made according to schools distance to Preserve) \n\n\n\n9:15/9:45 a.m.Ā Students arrive\, buses drop off at the TNC office at Brownsville Preserve\,Ā  11332 Brownsville Rd\, Nassawadox\, VA 23413\n9:45 a.m.Ā Welcome and introduction by VESLT\n10 a.m.Ā 1 mile nature walk with scavenger hunt on the Birding and Wildlife Trail\n11:15 a.m.Ā Activities ā€“ identifying bones and shells\, art reflection/journaling based on the scavenger hunt\, platform looking over the marsh and to the Barrier Islands\n12 p.m.Ā Lunch (please bring your lunch\, we will have some snacks available for volunteers)\n1 p.m.Ā 1 mile walk back to the office where busses pick up\n\nIdeally\, we will have enough volunteers (6-8) to co-lead a class of students or to break the classes into smaller groups. I will also be looking for help leading the shell/bone identifying and marsh/Barrier Island viewing platform activities. For the shell/bone identification\, TNC lends us a bin of shells and bones collected locally. For the viewing platform\, the leader will take 5 students at a time up to look out over the marsh. You can talk about marsh habitat\, tides\, and the Barrier Islands with them. The classes will rotate through each activity. \n\n\nTo sign up or get more information please contact Sam Willis\, Community Outreach Coordinator. URL:https://www.esmn.org/event/%f0%9f%a5%be-e-o-volunteer-opportunity-ves-land-trust-school-trips/ LOCATION:TNC Brownsville Preserve\, 11332 Brownsville Rd\, Nassawadox\, Virginia\, 23413 CATEGORIES:Education & Outreach,Volunteer Opportunity ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.esmn.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/IMG_2182-e1726861851129.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20241102T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20241102T100000 DTSTAMP:20241023T172646Z CREATED:20241022T222219Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241023T172646Z UID:10000098-1730541600-1730541600@www.esmn.org SUMMARY:Chincoteague NWR Fall Volunteer Meeting DESCRIPTION:Please join us for our Fall Volunteer Meeting. šŸ‚šŸ Taking place at the Herbert Bateman Center Classroom on Saturday November 2nd @ 10:00am.Ā  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. Ā 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=application/pdf:https://www.esmn.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Fall-Volunteer-Meeting-11-2.pdf END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20241029T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20241030T235959 DTSTAMP:20240924T145206Z CREATED:20240920T195232Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240924T145206Z UID:10000088-1730160000-1730332799@www.esmn.org SUMMARY:šŸ„¾E & O Volunteer Opportunity: VES Land Trust School Trips DESCRIPTION:VES Land Trust has a few more Fall opportunities on the calendar! We are excited to offer Accomac and Northampton Elementary schools the opportunity to visit Brownsville Preserve and participate in a nature walk covering a variety of habitats\, living vs. nonliving\, and natural resources.\n\n\nTuesday October 29 ā€“ Occohannock classes\nWednesday October 30 ā€“ Pungoteague classes\nMonday November 25thĀ ā€“ Kegotank classes\n\nThe day will look something like this: Ā (** time adjustments will be made according to schools distance to Preserve) \n\n\n\n9:15/9:45 a.m.Ā Students arrive\, buses drop off at the TNC office at Brownsville Preserve\,Ā  11332 Brownsville Rd\, Nassawadox\, VA 23413\n9:45 a.m.Ā Welcome and introduction by VESLT\n10 a.m.Ā 1 mile nature walk with scavenger hunt on the Birding and Wildlife Trail\n11:15 a.m.Ā Activities ā€“ identifying bones and shells\, art reflection/journaling based on the scavenger hunt\, platform looking over the marsh and to the Barrier Islands\n12 p.m.Ā Lunch (please bring your lunch\, we will have some snacks available for volunteers)\n1 p.m.Ā 1 mile walk back to the office where busses pick up\n\nIdeally\, we will have enough volunteers (6-8) to co-lead a class of students or to break the classes into smaller groups. I will also be looking for help leading the shell/bone identifying and marsh/Barrier Island viewing platform activities. For the shell/bone identification\, TNC lends us a bin of shells and bones collected locally. For the viewing platform\, the leader will take 5 students at a time up to look out over the marsh. You can talk about marsh habitat\, tides\, and the Barrier Islands with them. The classes will rotate through each activity. \n\n\nTo sign up or get more information please contact Sam Willis\, Community Outreach Coordinator. \n\nBetter Impact Category 15: Eastern Shore Land Trust Childrenā€™s Field Trips URL:https://www.esmn.org/event/%f0%9f%a5%bee-o-volunteer-opportunity-ves-land-trust-school-trips/ LOCATION:TNC Brownsville Preserve\, 11332 Brownsville Rd\, Nassawadox\, Virginia\, 23413 CATEGORIES:Education & Outreach,Volunteer Opportunity ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.esmn.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/IMG_2182-e1726861851129.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20241012T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20241012T235959 DTSTAMP:20240912T024912Z CREATED:20240912T024234Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240912T024912Z UID:10000083-1728691200-1728777599@www.esmn.org SUMMARY:eBird: October Big Day DESCRIPTION:Like Global Big Day\, October Big Day is an opportunity to unite around our shared love of birds. Last October\, nearly 36\,332 people from 191 countries submitted 83\,735 checklists with eBird\, demonstrating the power of birds to bring people together. Each year more and more participants join in this global celebration\, how many people will contribute this year? \nWherever you are on 12 October\, take a few minutes to join in this global celebration. Participate from anywhereā€”even from home! By taking part in October Big Day youā€™re also celebrating Global Bird Weekend and World Migratory Bird Day. Be a part of the global team and help set a new record for October birding. \nVolunteers: Log time spent on this activity under BI code 14. URL:https://www.esmn.org/event/ebird-october-big-day/ CATEGORIES:Citizen/Community Science,Volunteer Opportunity ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.esmn.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/IMG_1517-scaled.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241005T100000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241005T140000 DTSTAMP:20240906T121631Z CREATED:20240411T034058Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240906T121631Z UID:10000019-1728122400-1728136800@www.esmn.org SUMMARY:šŸ§¤ Ed & Outreach Volunteer Opportunity: Eastern Shore Ag Day DESCRIPTION:Please contact Brenda Poist to sign-up or get more info. \nVolunteers needed: \n\n\n\n\n3 from 9-12\n3 from 12-3.\n\n\n\n\nVolunteers will: \n\nwork on crafts building butterflies with the kids (at least one per shift)\ndiscuss Master Naturalists with interested parties\ndiscuss the Nature of Native Plants and Butterflies by working with a matching game of butterflies.\n\n\nBetter Impact: Category 15 ESMN Tables/Booths at Eastern Shore Events URL:https://www.esmn.org/event/education-outreach-opportunity-eastern-shore-ag-day-details-tbd/ LOCATION:Near Northampton County Parks & Rec\, 7247 Young Street\, Machipongo\, VA\, United States CATEGORIES:Education & Outreach,Volunteer Opportunity ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.esmn.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/IMG_2093.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20240930T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20241004T235959 DTSTAMP:20240918T143315Z CREATED:20240918T141959Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240918T143315Z UID:10000085-1727654400-1728086399@www.esmn.org SUMMARY:šŸŒ³ Volunteer Opportunity: Scientific Tree Survey with VCR-LTER DESCRIPTION:The VCR-LTER (Virginia Coast Reserve-Long Term Ecological Research station) down in Oyster is looking for 2-4 volunteers to assist in conducting a fall tree census in Brownsville in late September ā€“ early October.\n\n\nThe lab group is planning to visit Sept. 30 ā€“ Oct. 4. You may volunteer for one or more of these days. The field work will be to measure the trunk diameter and canopy greenness of trees spanning the coastal forest edge at Brownsville Preserve\, in order to track tree health and mortality.\n\nThese will be long\, buggy days from approximately 8am to 5pm (weather-dependent)\, with a break for lunch\, and working in teams of two people\, with one person measuring and the other person recording the data in each team.\nHiking clothing and marsh boots are strongly recommended\, since there are wet areas in the forest edge. We will supply all materials\, water\, and snacks.\nIf you are available to help out\, please email Sophia Hoffman your availability or add your name and email to this spreadsheet. Sophia is happy to answer any questions. URL:https://www.esmn.org/event/%f0%9f%8c%b3-volunteer-opportunity-tree-survey-with-vcr-lter/ LOCATION:TNC Brownsville Preserve\, 11332 Brownsville Rd\, Nassawadox\, Virginia\, 23413 CATEGORIES:Citizen/Community Science,Volunteer Opportunity ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.esmn.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/IMG_2172-e1726668996606.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240928T100000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240928T150000 DTSTAMP:20240906T122346Z CREATED:20240427T192140Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240906T122346Z UID:10000040-1727517600-1727535600@www.esmn.org SUMMARY:šŸ Ed & Outreach Volunteer Opportunity: Exmore Fall Festival DESCRIPTION:Please contact Brenda Poist to sign-up or get more info. \nVolunteers needed: \n\n\n\n\n3 from 9-12\n3 from 12-4.\n\n\n\n\nVolunteers will: \n\nwork on crafts building butterflies with the kids (at least one per shift)\ndiscuss Master Naturalists with interested parties\ndiscuss the Nature of Native Plants and Butterflies by working with a matching game of butterflies.\n\n\nBetter Impact: Category 15 ESMN Tables/Booths at Eastern Shore Events\n\n\n\nĀ  \nĀ  URL:https://www.esmn.org/event/exmore-fall-festival/ LOCATION:Main Street Exmore\, Main Street\, Exmore\, VA\, United States CATEGORIES:Education & Outreach,Volunteer Opportunity ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://www.esmn.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/IMG_2094.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20240804T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20240804T110000 DTSTAMP:20240706T133212Z CREATED:20240706T130842Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240706T133212Z UID:10000065-1722769200-1722769200@www.esmn.org SUMMARY:šŸ§¤ Volunteer: North Northampton County Butterfly Count DESCRIPTION:We are looking for volunteers to assist with the count. No experience necessary! Please contact Kellie Piekarsky to sign-up or get more info. \n\nDate: Sunday\, August 4\, 2024 (Rain Date: Sunday\, August 11\, 2024).\nStart Time: 11:00 a.m.\nEnd Time: Up to you. The count will last as long as you do! We appreciate your participation ā€“ there is no requirement to spend a particular amount of time.\nMeet-up Location: FORMER Northampton Middle School\, 7247 Young Street Machipongo\, VA (NOTE: The school does not have any accessible restrooms.)\nFee: There is a $3 fee for each participantā€™. Exact change would be greatly appreciated.Ā \nSuggested Attire: Dress and prepare for hot/humid\, buggy weather and walking in natural environments.\nRefreshments: Bring water and snacks/food as needed. It will most likely be very hot so hydration is important. Safety first.\n\nAlso\, if you know of any public/private locations within our 15-mile count circle that would be a good place to see butterflies please let us know. \nIf youā€™d like to familiarize yourself with butterflies\, watch the VMN webinar ā€œButterfly Identification: Beyond the Basicsā€ andĀ  review the reference and presentation slides. \nĀ  \nCount Circle for 2024 NABA North Northampton County Butterfly Count\nĀ  \n\nBetter Impact Category 14: Annual Butterfly Count ā€“ Eastern Shore/Northern Northampton County\nĀ  \nAdditional Information\nTeam Roles\n\nLeader ā€“ point person for team. Ensures members go to specified locations timely.Ā \nSpotters ā€“ alert team members to a butterfly they have observed (no skill required!). Note: everyone on the team can spot! Photos are very helpful.\nScribe/compiler ā€“ records the number of butterflies/species observed for each location and then calculates an overall total. Forms will be provided for recording counts. If you cannot make a firm ID the scribe should document as much information as possible to assist in later identification.\nDrivers ā€“ each team will decide how they want to manage transportation ā€“ carpool or separate vehicles.\nIdentifiers ā€“ team members who have sufficient familiarity to identify the species observed.\n\nTips for a Good Counting Experience\nHere are some suggestions/requests to consider so that you can be prepared and have as pleasant an experience as possible. \n\nThink about how many hours you want spend counting butterflies. Some prefer to stop after a few hours while other like to do it all day.\nCameras\, binoculars\, and butterfly guides are great tools to have with you. Taking photos whenever you can is highly recommended\, especially if you are unable to ID the butterfly in the field. Also\, itā€™s great to include photos with any reporting.Ā \nPlease DO NOT net or touch any butterflies. This activity should be as unobtrusive to the butterflies and their neighbors as possible.\nButterflies and Skippers will be counted ā€“ Moths are not considered for this count. I will bring the list of species we are most likely to see. URL:https://www.esmn.org/event/%f0%9f%a7%a4-volunteer-north-northampton-county-butterfly-count/ LOCATION:OLD Northampton Middle School\, 7247 Young Street\, Machipongo\, VA\, United States CATEGORIES:Volunteer Opportunity ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.esmn.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/IMG_1522-scaled-e1720270693196.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20240730T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20240730T183000 DTSTAMP:20240620T151330Z CREATED:20240620T151241Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240620T151330Z UID:10000058-1722360600-1722364200@www.esmn.org SUMMARY:šŸ§¤Volunteer: Plant Eastern Shore Natives Ed & Outreach Info Session DESCRIPTION: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. \nThese meetings will be almost identical and provide a brief overview of the history and purpose of the initiative\, both locally and statewide. \nMembers of the ES Master Naturalists and the Master Gardeners worked to overhaul the popular original guide that supports this initiative. Virginia Witmer of the Virginia Coastal Zone Management Program has completed all of the content alignment and graphic design to have an order of this new edition printed within the month ā€“ very exciting! \nThe hope is that attendees who are keen to become involved will commit to form a new\, active work group that focuses on public and vendor education and outreach using the initiativeā€™s communication tools ā€“ hosting booths/tables at public events\, doing educational talks\, working with vendors\, and more ā€“ to improve knowledgeĀ  of the benefits of the use of Eastern Shore Native plants. \n\nBetter Impact Category 15: Plant Eastern Shore Natives presentations URL:https://www.esmn.org/event/%f0%9f%a7%a4volunteer-plant-es-natives-ed-outreach-info-session/ LOCATION:Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge\, 8231 Beach Road\, Chincoteague Island\, 23336\, United States CATEGORIES:Education & Outreach,Volunteer Opportunity ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.esmn.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/2024ESNativePlantInfoSessionsFlyer_amend-1.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240728T093000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240728T093000 DTSTAMP:20240616T234100Z CREATED:20240505T150607Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240616T234100Z UID:10000041-1722159000-1722159000@www.esmn.org SUMMARY:šŸ§¤ Volunteer: NABA Butterfly Count - Delmarva Tip DESCRIPTION:This is the North American Butterfly Association count for the Delmarva tip which includes the ES National Wildlife refuge\, Kiptopeke State Park\, Oyster\, and Cape Charles.\n\nInterested volunteers will meet at 9:30am at the visitor center of Eastern Shore of VA National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center.\nNo need to sign up\, you can stay as long (or short) as you like\, and no experience is necessary!\nMay be rescheduled if it looks really rainy.\nContact Brian Taber with questions.\nYou may wish to bring snacks\, water\, sun/insect protection\, camera\, binoculars.\n\nCategory 14: Annual Butterfly Count (select ā€œDelmarva Tipā€ from the list for the ā€œAnnual Butterfly Count Locationā€ feedback field)\nNote: The North Northampton County count will likely be in early August. URL:https://www.esmn.org/event/volunteer-delmarva-butterfly-count/ LOCATION:Eastern Shore National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center\, 32205 Seaside Road\, Cape Charles\, VA\, 23310\, United States CATEGORIES:Citizen/Community Science,Volunteer Opportunity ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.esmn.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/IMG_1523-e1714527794353.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20240724T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20240724T150000 DTSTAMP:20240620T151720Z CREATED:20240620T132611Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240620T151720Z UID:10000057-1721829600-1721833200@www.esmn.org SUMMARY:šŸ§¤ Volunteer: Plant Eastern Shore Natives Ed & Outreach Info Session DESCRIPTION: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. \nThese meetings will be almost identical and provide a brief overview of the history and purpose of the initiative\, both locally and statewide. \nMembers of the ES Master Naturalists and the Master Gardeners worked to overhaul the popular original guide that supports this initiative. Virginia Witmer of the Virginia Coastal Zone Management Program has completed all of the content alignment and graphic design to have an order of this new edition printed within the month ā€“ very exciting! \nThe hope is that attendees who are keen to become involved will commit to form a new\, active work group that focuses on public and vendor education and outreach using the initiativeā€™s communication tools ā€“ hosting booths/tables at public events\, doing educational talks\, working with vendors\, and more ā€“ to improve knowledgeĀ  of the benefits of the use of Eastern Shore Native plants. \n\nBetter Impact Category 15: Plant Eastern Shore Natives presentations URL:https://www.esmn.org/event/%f0%9f%a7%a4-volunteer-plant-eastern-shore-natives-ed-outreach-info-session/ LOCATION:UVA Coastal Research Center/LTER\, 6364 Cliffs Rd\, Cape Charles\, 23310\, United States CATEGORIES:Education & Outreach,Volunteer Opportunity ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.esmn.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/2024ESNativePlantInfoSessionsFlyer_amend-1.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20240723T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20240723T183000 DTSTAMP:20240620T132814Z CREATED:20240620T132237Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240620T132814Z UID:10000056-1721755800-1721759400@www.esmn.org SUMMARY:šŸ§¤ Volunteer: Plant Eastern Shore Natives Ed & Outreach Info Session DESCRIPTION: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. \nThese meetings will be almost identical and provide a brief overview of the history and purpose of the initiative\, both locally and statewide. \nMembers of the ES Master Naturalists and the Master Gardeners worked to overhaul the popular original guide that supports this initiative. Virginia Witmer of the Virginia Coastal Zone Management Program has completed all of the content alignment and graphic design to have an order of this new edition printed within the month ā€“ very exciting! \nThe hope is that attendees who are keen to become involved will commit to form a new\, active work group that focuses on public and vendor education and outreach using the initiativeā€™s communication tools ā€“ hosting booths/tables at public events\, doing educational talks\, working with vendors\, and more ā€“ to improve knowledgeĀ  of the benefits of the use of Eastern Shore Native plants. \n\nBetter Impact Category 15: Plant Eastern Shore Natives presentations URL:https://www.esmn.org/event/%f0%9f%a7%a4-volunteer-plant-eastern-shore-natives-ed-outreach/ LOCATION:Virginia Institute of Marine Science Eastern Shore Laboratory\, Seaside Hall\, 36 Atlantic Street\, Wachapreague\, VA\, United States CATEGORIES:Education & Outreach,Volunteer Opportunity ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.esmn.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/2024ESNativePlantInfoSessionsFlyer_amend-1.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20240721T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20240721T170000 DTSTAMP:20240628T201430Z CREATED:20240628T201430Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240628T201430Z UID:10000064-1721570400-1721581200@www.esmn.org SUMMARY:šŸ§¤ Volunteer: TNC Bilingual Nature Picnic Event Assistance DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, July 21: 2:00-5:00 p.m. \nEvent Assistance: Bilingual Nature PicnicĀ  \nBrownsville Preserve (Nassawadox\, VA) \nContact Margaret to sign-up: mvanclief@tnc.org or (757) 414-9227. \nTNC 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 Cocina Maldonado\, family activities\, games\, and bilingual wagon tours of the birding & wildlife trail led by Bilingual Community Engagement Intern\, Jasmin Escalante. This family friendly event is free and open to the public! \nWe are looking for 4-5 helpers. Volunteer tasks will include providing a welcoming atmosphere\, serving food alongside Silvia & La Cocina Maldonado\, bussing tables\, and setting up & breaking down tables and chairs. We would especially love to recruit volunteers who speak Spanish\, but it is certainly not a requirement! Anyone is invited to help! Training and bilingual flash cards will be provided\, and volunteers must agree to TNCā€™s Youth Safety policies. \n\nBetter Impact Category 13: Education & Outreach (Note: only time spent on educational interactions should be submitted.) URL:https://www.esmn.org/event/%f0%9f%a7%a4-volunteer-tnc-bilingual-nature-picnic-event-assistance/ LOCATION:TNC Brownsville Preserve\, 11332 Brownsville Rd\, Nassawadox\, Virginia\, 23413 CATEGORIES:Education & Outreach,Volunteer Opportunity ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.esmn.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/image-2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20240716T091500 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20240719T131500 DTSTAMP:20250626T204919Z CREATED:20240628T200846Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250626T204919Z UID:10001009-1721121300-1721394900@www.esmn.org SUMMARY:šŸ§¤ Volunteer: TNC Youth Engagement Event Assistance DESCRIPTION:Butterfly Activity (and more) Field Trip Assistance/Youth Engagement \nBrownsville Preserve (Nassawadox\, VA) \n\nFri\, July 11 (6th-12th Grade): 9:15 am-1:15 pm (4 volunteers)\nMon\, July 14 (3rd-5th Grade): 9:15 am-1:15 pm (3 volunteers)\nTues\, July 15 (pre-K ā€“ 2nd Grade): 9:15 am-1:15 pm (2 volunteers)\n\nThe VCR Outreach & Education Team is seeking 2-3 volunteers for each date to assist with the Accomack County Public School Migrant Youth Programā€™s visit to Brownsville Preserve on Monday\, July 15th\, Tuesday\, July 16th\, and Monday\, July 22nd\, 10:00 am-1:00 pm. Activities may include habitat exploration\, butterfly/insect netting\, wagon rides\, kayaking on 7/15 (optional for volunteer)\, and geocaching and will be led by TNC staff with volunteer assistance. ACPS staff will also be on hand\, and bilingual skills are not required (students speak English\, Spanish\, and/or Haitian Creole). Training will be provided\, and volunteers must agree to TNCā€™s Youth Safety policies. \nPlease contact\, VCR Outreach & Education Coordinator\, Margaret Van Clief at mvanclief@tnc.org or (757) 414-9227 to sign up for one or more of the above dates. \n\nBetter Impact Category 13/Education & Outreach URL:https://www.esmn.org/event/%f0%9f%a7%a4-volunteer-tnc-youth-engagement-event-assistance-3/ LOCATION:TNC Brownsville Preserve\, 11332 Brownsville Rd\, Nassawadox\, Virginia\, 23413 CATEGORIES:Education & Outreach,Volunteer Opportunity ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.esmn.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/IMG_1599.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20240711T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20240711T133000 DTSTAMP:20240628T195622Z CREATED:20240628T195448Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240628T195622Z UID:10000059-1720686600-1720704600@www.esmn.org SUMMARY:šŸ§¤ Volunteer: TNC - Smith Island Oyster Reef: Dumping Recycled Oyster Shells DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, July 11 from 8:30 a.m. ā€“ 1:30 p.m. \nSmith Island Oyster Reef: Dumping recycled oyster shells (max of 6 volunteers)Ā  \nĀ Email Jen to sign-up: jdalke@tnc.org \nThe Nature Conservancy is looking for up to six volunteers to dump bushel baskets of recycled oyster shell off the boat near one of our Smith Island reefs. The group will meet at the Brownsville Shop in Nassawadox to fill shell baskets and load them into the boats before driving (carpooling or driving separately\, depending on your needs) to Wise Point Marina where we will launch the boats and dump shell. \nTentative schedule: \n\n1.5 hours to fill bushel baskets and load the boats at the TNC Brownsville Shop\n1 hour to drive to the Wise Point Marina boat ramp and launch the boats\n1.5 hours to dump shell\n1 hour to wrap-up and drive back to Brownsville\n\nSome volunteers will be in the water dumping and spreading shells while others are needed to hand down the shell-filled baskets from the boat. \nBring: Volunteers should bring waders and gloves if you have them. It will probably be warm enough that closed toed shoes that can get wet will work fine if you donā€™t have waders. TNC has some extra gloves for those who need them. \nNote: volunteers driving separately to the marina can park for free at the county kayak ramp and TNC can shuttle them or they can walk into the ESVA National Wildlife Refuge. Volunteers can also chose to pay a $10 entrance fee/vehicle to drive directly into the ESVA National Wildlife Refuge. \n\nBetter Impact Category 13/Oyster Reef Restoration URL:https://www.esmn.org/event/%f0%9f%a7%a4-volunteer-tnc-smith-island-oyster-reef-dumping-recycled-oyster-shells/ LOCATION:TNC Brownsville Preserve\, 11332 Brownsville Rd\, Nassawadox\, Virginia\, 23413 CATEGORIES:Volunteer Opportunity ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.esmn.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/IMG_1087-scaled-e1718566771865.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20240621T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20240621T143000 DTSTAMP:20240616T194126Z CREATED:20240616T194024Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240616T194126Z UID:10000054-1718962200-1718980200@www.esmn.org SUMMARY:šŸ§¤ Volunteer: TNC Smith Island Oyster Reef DESCRIPTION:Smith Island Oyster Reef\ndumping recycled oyster shells\nmax of 6 volunteers needed each day\nEmail Jen to sign-up to help: jdalke@tnc.org \n\nFri\, June 21 from 9:30 a.m. ā€“ 2:30 p.m.\nMon\, June 24 from 12 ā€“ 5 p.m.\n\nThe Nature Conservancy is looking for up to six volunteers to dump bushel baskets of recycled oyster shell off the boat near one of our Smith Island reefs. The group will meet at the Brownsville Shop in Nassawadox to fill shell baskets and load them into the boats before driving (carpooling or driving separately\, depending on your needs) to Wise Point Marina where we will launch the boats and dump shell. \nTentative schedule: \n\n1.5 hours to fill bushel baskets and load the boats at the TNC Brownsville Shop\n1 hour to drive to the Wise Point Marina boat ramp and launch the boats\n1.5 hours to dump shell\n1 hour to wrap-up and drive back to Brownsville\n\nSome volunteers will be in the water dumping and spreading shells while others are needed to hand down the shell-filled baskets from the boat. \nBring: Volunteers should bring waders and gloves if you have them. It will probably be warm enough that closed toed shoes that can get wet will work fine if you donā€™t have waders. TNC has some extra gloves for those who need them. \nNote: volunteers driving separately to the marina can park for free at the county kayak ramp and TNC can shuttle them or they can walk into the ESVA National Wildlife Refuge. Volunteers can also chose to pay a $10 entrance fee/vehicle to drive directly into the ESVA National Wildlife Refuge. \n\nBetter Impact Category 13 URL:https://www.esmn.org/event/%f0%9f%a7%a4-volunteer-tnc-smith-island-oyster-reef/ LOCATION:TNC Brownsville Preserve\, 11332 Brownsville Rd\, Nassawadox\, Virginia\, 23413 CATEGORIES:Volunteer Opportunity ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.esmn.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/IMG_1087-scaled-e1718566771865.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240615T090000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240615T160000 DTSTAMP:20240614T125234Z CREATED:20240417T153216Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240614T125234Z UID:10000032-1718442000-1718467200@www.esmn.org SUMMARY:šŸ§¤ Volunteer: TNC ESVA Juneteenth Celebration Event Assistance DESCRIPTION:ESVA Juneteenth Celebration Event Assistance | Exmore Town Park | email Jen for details. Help staff TNCā€™s informational booth 10 a.m.ā€”1 p.m. or 1ā€”4 p.m. \nCategory 13: Assist with educational programs.\nĀ  URL:https://www.esmn.org/event/volunteer-tnc-esva-juneteenth-celebration-event-assistance/ LOCATION:Exmore Town Park\, 10A3\, A-52\, Exmore\, VA\, 23350\, United States CATEGORIES:Volunteer Opportunity ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.esmn.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/tnc-brownsville-sign-e1713211849495.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240615T090000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240615T110000 DTSTAMP:20240612T133403Z CREATED:20240411T013322Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240612T133403Z UID:10000018-1718442000-1718449200@www.esmn.org SUMMARY:šŸ§¤Volunteer: Eastern Shore Oyster Gardening Event DESCRIPTION:CBF will distribute spat for oyster gardening. \nIf you are a returning gardener register here . If you are dropping off oysters/picking up new spat the start time is 9:30 a.m. The new gardener seminar begins at 9am. You must register for the event by June 13\, 2024. \nRead this if you are new to oyster gardening and want to learn more. \nFor more info contact CBFĀ . \n______________________________________________\nBetter Impact Category 16: Oyster Habitat/Reef Restoration URL:https://www.esmn.org/event/chesapeake-bay-foundation-eastern-shore-oyster-gardening-event/ CATEGORIES:Volunteer Opportunity ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.esmn.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/IMG_9244-scaled-e1712784907182.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240604T090000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240604T120000 DTSTAMP:20240424T010159Z CREATED:20240424T005613Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T010159Z UID:10000039-1717491600-1717502400@www.esmn.org SUMMARY:Volunteer: Magothy Bay Trail Maintenance Day DESCRIPTION:Meet at the parking lot at the end of Bulls Drive. Participants are encouraged to wear appropriate clothing (including shoes and hat) and bring the following as desired: \n\ntick and insect repellant\nsunscreen\nfavorite gloves and snips/loppers\nhydrating fluids and a snack.\n\nWe (DCR) will have extra gloves\, tools\, and a water cooler to refill bottles.Ā  We will also have an AED and first aid kit on site\, but any unique needs (e.g.\, epi pen\, insulin) should be brought by a participant if it is possible that it will be needed. Most of the work will take place along the northern portion of the trail. If there are a lot of volunteers\, some folks may do some work with DCR staff nearer the berm or at the new pollinator area. \nBI Category 5/Trail Maintenance \n\nĀ  URL:https://www.esmn.org/event/volunteer-magothy-bay-trail-maintenance-day/ LOCATION:Magothy Bay Natural Area Preserve\, 4829 Bulls Drive\, Cape Charles\, VA\, United States CATEGORIES:Volunteer Opportunity ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.esmn.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/IMG_0770-scaled-e1713633064417.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240601T090000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240601T120000 DTSTAMP:20240417T191958Z CREATED:20240411T002040Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240417T191958Z UID:10000017-1717232400-1717243200@www.esmn.org SUMMARY:Volunteer: Clean the Bay Day DESCRIPTION:REGISTER BY MAY 28th \nFrom CBF: \nā€Each year\, on the first Saturday of June\, thousands of Virginians simultaneously descend on the rivers\, streams\, beaches\, and inland parks of the Chesapeake Bay watershed to remove harmful litter and debris. Clean the Bay Day has been a staple for Virginiaā€™s Chesapeake Bay community since its inception more than three decades ago. A true Virginian tradition\, it is an annual opportunity for individuals\, families\, military installations\, businesses\, clubs\, civic and church groups to give back to their local waterways. Watch our video to see why so many people participate.ā€ \nThe Nature Conservancy is seeking volunteers to help clean the shorelines of Oyster Harbor and the surrounding area during the 35th Clean the Bay Day event in partnership with the Chesapeake Bay Foundation. Join hundreds of volunteers throughout Virginia on Saturday\, June 1st\, 9:30-11:30 am in pitching in to clean our waterways. Trash bags\, gloves\, and training provided on site. Minors must be accompanied by an adult. To volunteer and receive information about meeting location\, please contact VCR Outreach & Education Coordinator\, Margaret Van Clief at mvanclief@tnc.org or (757) 414-9227. \nRegister here to sign up with Burnham Guides in Onancock (boaters only). \nSee more information here . \nCategory 16/Chesapeake Bay Foundation Clean the Bay Day URL:https://www.esmn.org/event/volunteer-clean-the-bay-day/ CATEGORIES:Volunteer Opportunity ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.esmn.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/24-CTBD-Art-PRA-1080x1080-Date-e1712937131272.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240524T090000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240524T130000 DTSTAMP:20240416T001335Z CREATED:20240416T001235Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240416T001335Z UID:10000027-1716541200-1716555600@www.esmn.org SUMMARY:Volunteer: Eastern Shore Land Trust Student Field Trips DESCRIPTION:The Eastern Shore Land Trust is seeking volunteers to conduct the following student field trips (Category 15: Eastern Shore Land Trust Childrenā€™s Field Trips): \n\nMay 7th ā€“ Metompkin Elementary 2nd grade (3 classes/6 volunteers)\nMay 9thĀ ā€“ Metompkin Elementary 2nd grade (2 classes/4 volunteers)\nMay 20th ā€“ Kegotank Elementary 1st grade ESL (11 students/1-2 volunteers)\nMay 24th Kegotank Elementary 2nd grade ESL (17 students/2 volunteers)\n\nThe May 7th and May 9th field trips will be held at Grayson Chesserā€™s farm on the way to Saxis. The May 20th and 24th field trips will be held at Brownsville Preserve.\nThe day will look something like this: \n9:00/9:30 a.m. Students arrive \n9:30 a.m. Welcome and introduction by VESLT \n10 a.m. 1-2 mile nature walk with scavenger hunt \n11:15 a.m. Activities ā€“ identifying bones and shells\, art reflection/journaling based on the scavenger hunt \n12 p.m. Lunch (please bring your lunch\, we will have some snacks available for volunteers) \n1 p.m. Departure \nIdeally\, they will have enough volunteers to co-lead a class of students or to break the classes into smaller groups. They are also looking for help leading the activities. \nSecond grade is learning about habitat and life cycle. Deer and butterflies are popular and often the classroom example. \n\n\nTo sign up or get more information please contact Hali Plourde-RogersĀ  \n\n\n\n\nExecutive Director\,Ā Virginia Eastern Shore Land Trust URL:https://www.esmn.org/event/volunteer-opportunity-eastern-shore-land-trust-student-field-trips-4/ CATEGORIES:Volunteer Opportunity ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.esmn.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/tnc-brownsville-sign-e1713211849495.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR