Managing and preserving the Eastern Shore of Virginia’s natural resources and natural areas through education, outreach, citizen science, and stewardship.
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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 […]
Watch snow geese and tundra swans gather to migrate to their Arctic breeding grounds. Late February is peak season for these magnificent birds at Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge (CNWR). Eastern Shore Master Naturalists in partnership with the US Fish and Wildlife Service will lead a bird walk on Saturday, Feb. 28, 8.30-10.30 am. Meet at the […]
Dr. Krueger-Hadfield will discuss her new role as Director of the VIMS Eastern Shore Laboratory, share updates on what’s new at the lab, and highlight the research and ongoing work of the Algal Evolutionary Ecology (AlgEE) Lab at the VIMS Eastern Shore Laboratory in Wachapreague, Virginia. Please record speaker time in Better Impact under Category […]
FIELD TRIP HIGHLIGHTS: Join experienced birder, Captain Meriwether Payne to explore Seaview Farm. Enjoy birding opportunities from shorebirds to songbirds found in the diverse habitats of this Seaside private property protected by a Virginia Eastern Shore Land Trust Conservation Easement. WHEN: Thursday, March 12th at 8:00 a.m. LOCATION: 23039 Rose Cottage Road, Melfa, VA Boots are recommended […]
Join TNC Migratory Bird Specialist, Mario Balitbit for a “tail end of winter” bird walk along Brownsville Preserve’s public nature trail in Nassawadox – Fri, March 13, 10:00-11:30 am! This outing is free and open to the public, but registration is requested. To sign up and receive details, please email Margaret at mvanclief@tnc.org. Trail difficulty: […]
Speaker: Zak Poulton – “Technology & Conservation at the Virginia Coast Reserve.” A certified UAV pilot, Zak creates and maintains the technology and data systems that empower the monitoring and stewardship of the Volgenau Virginia Coast Reserve. He leads a range of drone-based imaging and mapping efforts and builds modern data-collection tools that improve accuracy […]
Per Northampton County Cooperative Extension: Northampton Virginia Cooperative Extension is excited to unveil our 2026 Coffee Hour Lecture Series — a year of engaging, seasonal topics designed for gardeners, nature enthusiasts, and lifelong learners across the Eastern Shore. 2026 Topics Include: – Jan 23 – Ticks & Their Diseases on the Eastern Shore – Feb […]
Invasive Species Spring Webinar Series The Invasive Species Collaborative at Virginia Tech is excited to host a spring webinar series that highlights their partners and affiliates. The webinars will be held monthly from 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM. Free and open to the public! These sessions will not be recorded, so you must attend live. Dates […]
FIELD TRIP HIGHLIGHTS: Join Joette Borzik and Maggie Long on a walk through the preserve to look for early migrants and resident breeding birds. Mutton Hunk Fen, a Department of Conservation and Recreation Natural Area Preserve, protects a globally rare sea-level fen along with hundreds of acres of migratory bird habitat. The field trip is free. The public is […]
8:30 am – 10:30 a.m. Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge Join us for a guided walk through woodland and maritime habitat. Newcomers to birding are welcome; expect to walk about one mile. Binoculars and scopes will be available. MEET AT THE BATEMAN VISITOR CENTER PARKING LOT. This program is hosted by ESMN and U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, National Park Service. Apologies for errors in earlier postings for this […]
Dr. Christopher Hein will discuss the geologic origins of Virginia’s Eastern Shore, exploring how ancient rivers, shifting barrier islands, and dramatic changes in sea level shaped the landscape over thousands of years. He will share how processes such as distant ice sheet cycles, coastal migration, and sediment movement formed the land that exists today, including […]
FIELD TRIP HIGHLIGHTS: Join experienced birder Maggie Long to explore this property protected from development by a conservation easement with the Nature Conservancy. Seaview Farm’s diverse habitats include woodland, pond, and marsh. Expect to see a variety of songbirds, warblers, marsh birds, and more. WHEN: Friday, April 10th, 8:30 a.m. LOCATION: Seaview Farm, 18119 Seaside Road, Cape […]
Per Northampton County Cooperative Extension: Northampton Virginia Cooperative Extension is excited to unveil our 2026 Coffee Hour Lecture Series — a year of engaging, seasonal topics designed for gardeners, nature enthusiasts, and lifelong learners across the Eastern Shore. 2026 Topics Include: – Jan 23 – Ticks & Their Diseases on the Eastern Shore – Feb […]
Celebrate spring migration and the first day of a weekend-long BioBlitz on Assateague Island with a guided walk on Woodland Trail. We’ll look for returning warblers, shorebirds, other wildlife — and explore their habitats. Newcomers to birding welcome. Binoculars available. Expect to walk at least a mile on uneven terrain. Bring water & bug spray. […]