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SUMMARY:Continuing Ed: Edward S. Brinkley Nature Preserve Walk
DESCRIPTION:REGISTRATION REQUIRED/SPACE IS LIMITED For more information. \nJoin members Martina Coker and Paul Anderson on this walk which “will take students through the varied habitats at the Edward S. Brinkley Preserve\, observing flora and fauna on the freshwater lake\, in the meadows\, along the forested paths\, and along the shoreline viewed from a seaside platform.” \nCategory 2: Continuing Education
URL:https://www.esmn.org/event/continuing-education-edward-s-brinkley-nature-preserve-walk/
LOCATION:Edward S. Brinkley Nature Preserve\, 20199 Seaside Road\, Cape Charles\, VA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chapter Member Continuing Education
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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:Volunteer: Guided Nature Walk with TNC to Collect Data for Nature Challenge
DESCRIPTION:REGISTRATION REQUIRED \nJoin TNC’s Wetlands Program Manager\, Kati Booth\, on an exploration of TNC’s Cubberly site\, a beautiful forested wetland along Cobb Mill Creek that lies within Delmarva Migratory Bird Stopover Habitat. \n  \n 
URL:https://www.esmn.org/event/volunteer-opportunity-guided-nature-walk-with-tnc-to-collect-data-for-nature-challenge/
LOCATION:Sunnyside Road and Seaside Road\, Northampton County\, VA 23310\, Sunnyside Road & Seaside Road\, 23310\, United States
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SUMMARY:CE: WATCH - “Against the Current” WHRO Documentary about ESVA Sea-level Rise
DESCRIPTION:In case you missed the limited screening:\n“Against the Current” premiere on Wednesday\, April 24th at 8PM on WHRO TV15.  This special provides a powerful glimpse of how Virginia’s Eastern Shore residents are subject to the challenges of rising water’s effects on their lives and livelihood.  Through resilience and perseverance\, they learn to co-exist and celebrate their rural home. How can this unique community shed light on the national conversations happening around these climate issues? (WHRO) \nThis show includes interviews of Eastern Shore residents and highlights projects supported by ESMN\, including oyster reef restoration in Wachapreague and eel grass seed collection. \n \nCategory 2: Continuing Education
URL:https://www.esmn.org/event/watch-against-the-current-whro-documentary-about-esva-sea-level-rise/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Chapter Member Continuing Education
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SUMMARY:Volunteer: Invest in Our Planet Earth Day Celebration at the Exmore Town Park
DESCRIPTION:MANY VOLUNTEERS NEEDED \nAt the Invest in Our Planet Earth Day Celebration at the Exmore Town Park SATURDAY April 20th\, there are numerous volunteer opportunities: \n\nESMN/DCR have three tables each with two shifts 9am -12pm and 12pm – 3pm. \n\nVDCR Natural Heritage Program (Category 15: ESMN OutreachTable/Tours Eastern Shore Events)\nESMN Ed & Outreach (Category 15: ESMN OutreachTable/Tours Eastern Shore Events)\nPlant Eastern Shore Natives campaign (Category 15: PLANTS  Plant Eastern Shore Natives Presentations)\n\nWe particularly need help with the afternoon session noon-3pm for this event. We appreciate morning volunteers arriving a bit early to help setup and afternoon volunteers staying to help with takedown. Please complete this form to RSVP to volunteer! \nContact Brenda Poist or Shannon Alexander for more information. \n\nNEW: The Nature Conservancy is looking for volunteers for their information booth. Email Jen to help. \n\n\n\n10 a.m.—12:30 p.m.: 2 volunteers needed\n12:30—3 p.m.: 2 volunteers needed\n\n\n\nCategory 13: Assist with Educational Programs \n\nNEW: Help is also needed at the UVA/LTER booth where they will be handing out research information\, making a mural of water issues\, and (pending a working data set) may be doing a small activity about sea level rise. Contact Cora A. Baird for more info/to signup. \nCategory 23: Education and Outreach \n\nNEW: Other event highlights include music\, Earth Day\, and National Parks Day in the Exmore Town Park. Entertainment featuring Paul Pesco\, Alvy Powell and others. Earth Day activities\, vendors\, food–and lots more music.
URL:https://www.esmn.org/event/esmn-education-booth-at-exmores-return-to-our-roots/
LOCATION:Exmore Town Park\, 10A3\, A-52\, Exmore\, VA\, 23350\, United States
CATEGORIES:Volunteer Opportunity
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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/
CATEGORIES:Social/Other Events
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SUMMARY:Continuing Ed: VMN Webinar - It’s Not Just About Counting Trees: The How\, Why\, What\, Who and Where of a Tree Inventory
DESCRIPTION:Registration required. Get more info and sign up here. \nCategory 2 Continuing Education
URL:https://www.esmn.org/event/continuing-ed-vmn-webinar-its-not-just-about-counting-trees-the-how-why-what-who-and-where-of-a-tree-inventory/
CATEGORIES:Chapter Member Continuing Education
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SUMMARY:Continuing Ed: Webinar - Hone Your Observation Skills Using iNaturalist
DESCRIPTION:REGISTRATION REQUIRED \nJoin The Nature Conservancy as Maura Duffy\, TNC’s Conservation Coordinator in Virginia\, demonstrates how to use the free iNaturalist app and website to make wildlife observations and identify species. \nAll registrants will receive an email with the Zoom meeting information a few days before the presentation. We will also share a recording to those registrants who cannot join us live. \nCategory 2: Continuing Education
URL:https://www.esmn.org/event/continuing-education-webinar-hone-your-observation-skills-using-inaturalist/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Chapter Member Continuing Education
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SUMMARY:TNC Brownsville Open Farm Day
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Earth Month at the Volgenau Virginia Coast Reserve (VVCR)! You’re invited to the 7th Open Farm Day at Brownsville Preserve. \nThis free\, all-ages event features guided nature walks\, wagon rides\, family activities and more! A midday picnic lunch will be served (available while supplies last). \nVolunteer: There are positions teaching concepts (category 13 – Assist with Educational Activities) and positions helping with parking and lunch (no volunteer hours).
URL:https://www.esmn.org/event/tnc-brownsville-open-farm-day/
LOCATION:TNC Brownsville Preserve\, 11332 Brownsville Rd\, Nassawadox\, Virginia\, 23413
CATEGORIES:Education & Outreach
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SUMMARY:CE: SciPhi Seminar: What's Eating You? Ticks!
DESCRIPTION:SciPhi Seminar of the ESVA\, “Tick Talk for the Shore: A Discussion of Species\, the Diseases They Carry\, and Prevention\,” Dr. Marilyn Ailes\, Room 148\, ESCC\, Melfa. \nThis talk qualifies for Continuing Education. \nCategory 2: Continuing Education \nSee VMN CE Webinars for additional CE opportunities.
URL:https://www.esmn.org/event/ce-sciphi-seminar-whats-eating-you-ticks/
CATEGORIES:Chapter Member Continuing Education
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SUMMARY:Continuing Ed: TNC’s Bird Conservation Projects on the Eastern Shore
DESCRIPTION:The Nature Conservancy (TNC) staff will provide updates on the latest projects on the Eastern Shore of Virginia\, including monitoring shorebirds and habitat restoration studies. \nMeet at 5:00 pm for social time; Room 147/148 of the Academic Building at the Eastern Shore Community College. \nCategory 2 Continuing Education (speaker time only)
URL:https://www.esmn.org/event/tncs-bird-conservation-projects-on-the-eastern-shore/
CATEGORIES:Chapter Member Continuing Education
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ORGANIZER;CN="Eastern Shore Bird Club":MAILTO:info@birdingeasternshore.org
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