BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Eastern Shore Master Naturalists - ECPv6.15.20//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: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 BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Halifax 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 BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0300 TZNAME:ADT DTSTART:20270314T060000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0300 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:AST DTSTART:20271107T050000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0300 TZNAME:ADT DTSTART:20280312T060000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0300 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:AST DTSTART:20281105T050000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0300 TZNAME:ADT DTSTART:20290311T060000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0300 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:AST DTSTART:20291104T050000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260425T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260425T133000 DTSTAMP:20260421T101052 CREATED:20260213T224916Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260213T225141Z UID:10001457-1777104000-1777123800@www.esmn.org SUMMARY:🧤 Plant Eastern Shore Natives Educational Table at Annual ANEC Member Appreciation and Arbor Day Celebration DESCRIPTION:This popular spring event is open to the public from 9am to 1pm\, but volunteers are needed in advance to set up and at the end to break down the display. \n\n\n\nThe Plant ES Natives table is usually located inside and alongside the Birding ES and the ESMN tables. Volunteer windows are usually from 8am – 10:30am and 10:30am-1:30pm. The morning shift is generally busier and requires more volunteers to interact with the hundreds of attendees. \n\n\n\nPlease contact shannon.alexander@dcr.virginia.gov if you’re interested in volunteering. \n\n\n\nPlease log your hours under Better Impact Category 15 – E & O/Plant Eastern Shore Natives. URL:https://www.esmn.org/event/%f0%9f%a7%a4-plant-eastern-shore-natives-educational-table-at-annual-anec-member-appreciation-and-arbor-day-celebration/ LOCATION:ANEC\, 21275 Cooperative Way\, Tasley\, VA\, 23441\, United States CATEGORIES:Education & Outreach ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.esmn.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/IMG_4259-scaled-e1771022706515.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260425T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260425T150000 DTSTAMP:20260421T101052 CREATED:20260330T132348Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260330T132946Z UID:10001470-1777111200-1777129200@www.esmn.org SUMMARY:Return to Our Roots - Celebrate Earth Day in Exmore DESCRIPTION:“Return to Our Roots” Celebration Highlights Music\, Earth Day 2026\, and National Parks Day\, April 25\, 2026 in the Exmore Town Park. Earth Day activities\, vendors\, food\, live music\, kids activities\, guest speakers\, eco art workshops\, blue catfish cooking demonstrations\, and health screenings. \n\n\n\nBe sure to stop by the ESMN booth and check out the speakers at the WHRO tent! To help with the ESMN table please contact Britt Collins at Britt.Collins0803@gmail.com. \n\n\n\nFor more info about the Exmore event contact Jane Berge (757) 710-1211 eulaland@verizon.netJane Cabarrus (804) 513-0532 janecabarrus@aol.com. URL:https://www.esmn.org/event/return-to-our-roots-celebrate-earth-day-in-exmore/ LOCATION:Exmore Town Park\, 10A3\, A-52\, Exmore\, VA\, 23350\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.esmn.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/IMG_4534.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260428T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260428T123000 DTSTAMP:20260421T101052 CREATED:20260106T223400Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260106T223403Z UID:10001439-1777374000-1777379400@www.esmn.org SUMMARY:💡 CE: Invasive Species Spring Webinar Series DESCRIPTION:Invasive Species Spring Webinar Series \n\n\n\nThe 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. \n\n\n\nDates and topics: \n\n\n\nJanuary 27 – Invasive Species Management & State Agencies \n\n\n\nFebruary 24 – Mobilizing Volunteers & Communities \n\n\n\nMarch 24 – Restoring Invaded Landscapes \n\n\n\nApril 28 – Invasion Pathways & Agricultural Biosecurity \n\n\n\nSpeakers include representatives from: Virginia Department of Forestry\, Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources\, Virginia Master Naturalists\, Town of Blacksburg\, Loudoun Invasive Removal Alliance\, Wetland Studies and Solutions\, Inc.\, Plant SWVA Natives\, the Schmale Lab at Virginia Tech\, and the Lieurance Lab at Penn State.   \n\n\n\nRegistration for all dates: https://virginiatech.zoom.us/meeting/register/G1Xuv0EqTfWl6v0f4SNWig#/registration \n\n\n\nPlease log your hours under Better Impact Category 2: Continuing Education. URL:https://www.esmn.org/event/%f0%9f%92%a1-ce-invasive-species-spring-webinar-series-4/ CATEGORIES:Chapter Member Continuing Education,Webinar LOCATION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260430T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260430T080000 DTSTAMP:20260421T101052 CREATED:20260417T234330Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260417T234334Z UID:10001473-1777536000-1777536000@www.esmn.org SUMMARY:Bird Walk - Nassawango Creek Preserve at Furnace Town DESCRIPTION:BIRD WALK \n\n\n\nFIELD TRIP HIGHLIGHTS: Join experienced birder Maggie Long to enjoy spring migration and amazing bird song within The Nature Conservancy’s Nassawango Creek Preserve at Furnace Town\, east of Snow Hill\, Maryland. We will look and listen for spring warblers and migrants of bottomland swamps and other diverse habitats. \n\n\n\nWHEN: Thursday\, April 30th\, 8:00 a.m. \n\n\n\nLOCATION: Meet in the parking lot at the main entrance of the Furnace Town Historic Site\, 3816 Old Furnace Road\, Snow Hill\, MD. \n\n\n\nREGISTRATION: Pre-registration for this field trip is required. Please register with the leader\, Maggie Long\, by text at (610) 500-9971. The Program is free\, and the public is invited to attend. Always be prepared for ticks\, the sun\, mosquitos\, and the weather. \n\n\n\nLearn more about us at: www.birdingeasternshore.org URL:https://www.esmn.org/event/bird-walk-nassawango-creek-preserve-at-furnace-town/ LOCATION:Furnace Town Historic Site\, 3816 Old Furnace Road\, Snow Hill\, Maryland ORGANIZER;CN="Birding Eastern Shore":MAILTO:Info@birdingeasternshore.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T120000 DTSTAMP:20260421T101052 CREATED:20260330T114643Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260330T220116Z UID:10001467-1777712400-1777723200@www.esmn.org SUMMARY:🧤 Clean the Bay Day DESCRIPTION:NOTE: The CBF has moved the event from June to May! \n\n\n\nAs of March 30 there are four clean-up sites on the shore: \n\n\n\n\nCape Charles\n\n\n\nEastville\n\n\n\nKiptopeke State Park\n\n\n\nOnancock (boats\, canoes\, kayaks\, and paddle boards only).\n\n\n\n\nTo participate\, find the site you are interested in and register here: https://www.cbf.org/resources/ctbd-locations-registration/. Note that hours may vary by location. \n\n\n\nRegistration closes April 17th. \n\n\n\nLog your hours under Better Impact Category 16/Clean the Bay Day. Be sure to include #WOW in the BI description field so that your time is included in VMN’s 2026 “Wonderful Water” service theme! \n\n\n\nSee less \n\n\n\nArtist Cherilyn Colbert hopes her illustration of the Bay and its critters in Virginia\, created for Clean the Bay Day\, inspires environmental stewardship across the state. URL:https://www.esmn.org/event/clean-the-bay-day-onancock-creek/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.esmn.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/IMG_4528.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T150000 DTSTAMP:20260421T101052 CREATED:20260330T123830Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260330T134801Z UID:10001468-1777716000-1777734000@www.esmn.org SUMMARY:🧤 TNC Open Farm Day DESCRIPTION:The 9th Open Farm Day at The Nature Conservancy’s Brownsville Preserve in Nassawadox will be held on Saturday\, May 2nd! \n\n\n\nThis free\, public event typically brings a couple hundred folks from the local community out to explore and enjoy themselves in this special\, conserved place. TNC VCR staff will be on hand\, and volunteer activities will range from helping with family activities\, wagon chaperoning\, lunch assistance\, parking\, and more. \n\n\n\nEvent takes place 10:00 am-3:00 pm\, but some shifts may be asked to arrive early.We are also looking for Spanish/English and Haitian Creole/English bilingual volunteers to help with any of the below activities in order to help us provide better access for our full Shore community.  \n\n\n\nPlease reach out to VCR Community Engagement Specialist\, Margaret Van Clief at mvanclief@tnc.org or 757-414-9227 with questions or to sign up for one of the shifts listed below – \n\n\n\nFamily Activities (Nature Arts & Crafts\, Educational Nature Games – all will be explained!) (log hours in BI under Category 13:/assist with ed programs): \n\n\n\n\n9:30 am-12:30 pm (4 volunteers\, 2 bilingual volunteers) \n\n\n\n12:15 pm – 3:00 pm (4 volunteers\, 2 bilingual volunteers) \n\n\n\n\nParking Volunteers (no ESMN volunteer hours): \n\n\n\n\n9:30-11:45 am (1 volunteer\, 1 bilingual volunteer)\n\n\n\n11:30 am – 1:30 pm (1 volunteer\, 1 bilingual volunteer)\n\n\n\n\nWagon Attendants (maintaining safety & comfort on wagons between parking and Brownsville House grounds) (no ESMN volunteer hours): \n\n\n\n\n9:45 am-12:30 pm (1 bilingual volunteer)\n\n\n\n12:15-3:00 pm (1 bilingual volunteer)\n\n\n\n\nLunch Assistance (working out details – serving\, bussing\, trash\, setting up & breaking down picnic area) (no ESMN volunteer hours): \n\n\n\n\n11:30 am-1:30 pm (4 volunteers\, 1 bilingual volunteer)\n\n\n\n10:30 am-12:30 pm (2 volunteers\, 1 bilingual volunteer) URL:https://www.esmn.org/event/tnc-open-farm-day/ CATEGORIES:Education & Outreach ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.esmn.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/IMG_4532.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T120000 DTSTAMP:20260421T101053 CREATED:20260417T235545Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260417T235550Z UID:10001474-1777723200-1777723200@www.esmn.org SUMMARY:Wachapreague Seaside Boat Trip DESCRIPTION:May 2nd/Rain Date May 3 \n\n\n\nFIELD TRIP HIGHLIGHTS: Join Captain Meriwether Payne on a boat trip on the seaside during spring shorebird migration. Participants will observe shorebirds and other waterbirds in the marshes\, barrier islands\, and seaside lagoons\, where they rest and refuel on their migration journey.  \n\n\n\nREGISTRATION: Pre-registration for this field trip is required and costs $20/person payable at departure (cash\, check\, or Venmo). \n\n\n\nThere are three time slots available for this trip: \n\n\n\n\n8:00 – 11:00am\n\n\n\n11:30am – 2:30pm\n\n\n\n3:00pm – 6:00pm. \n\n\n\n\nTo register\, please text Captain Meriwether Payne at (757) 710-2454 with your preferred time slot. \n\n\n\nThere is a maximum of 6 participants per trip\, and registration will be on a first come first serve basis. \n\n\n\nPlease bring water\, snacks\, sun and wind protection\, and anything else you may need to spend several hours on the water.   \n\n\n\nPlease log your hours under Better Impact Category 2/Continuing Education. URL:https://www.esmn.org/event/wachapreague-seaside-boat-trip/ ORGANIZER;CN="Birding Eastern Shore":MAILTO:Info@birdingeasternshore.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260510T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260510T170000 DTSTAMP:20260421T101053 CREATED:20260330T115823Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260330T120242Z UID:10000493-1778400000-1778432400@www.esmn.org SUMMARY:World Migratory Bird Day DESCRIPTION:World Migratory Bird Day is officially celebrated on the second Saturday of May in Canada and the US\, and the second Saturday of October in Mexico\, Central and South America\, and the Caribbean. However\, every day is Bird Day\, and you can celebrate birds and host events any day of the year! URL:https://www.esmn.org/event/world-migratory-bird-day-2/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.esmn.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/IMG_4530.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260522T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260522T100000 DTSTAMP:20260421T101053 CREATED:20260106T220404Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260106T223920Z UID:10001428-1779440400-1779444000@www.esmn.org SUMMARY:💡 Cooperative Extension Coffee Hours DESCRIPTION:Per Northampton County Cooperative Extension: \n\n\n\nNorthampton 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. \n\n\n\n2026 Topics Include: \n\n\n\n– Jan 23 – Ticks & Their Diseases on the Eastern Shore \n\n\n\n– Feb 20 – History of Agriculture on the Eastern Shore \n\n\n\n– Mar 20 – Planning Your Spring Garden & Plant Exchange \n\n\n\n– Apr 10 – TBD \n\n\n\n– May 22 – Eastern Shore Birds Through the Seasons \n\n\n\n– Jun 26 – Mothing on Virginia’s Eastern Shore \n\n\n\n– Jul 24 – Native Edible & Medicinal Plants \n\n\n\n– Aug 21 – Planning Your Fall Garden & Plant Exchange \n\n\n\n– Sep 18 – Soil Health & Cover Crops \n\n\n\n– Oct 23 – Controlling Invasive Plant Species \n\n\n\nNo registration required — just bring your curiosity and enjoy coffee and conversation with neighbors and experts. \n\n\n\n For accommodations or questions\, contact Agriculture and Natural Resources Extension Agent Helene Doughty at 757-678-7946 or hdoughty@vt.edu URL:https://www.esmn.org/event/cooperative-extension-coffee-hours-5/ LOCATION:Eastville Community Center\, 17202 Courthouse Road\, Eastville\, Virginia\, 23347 CATEGORIES:Continuing Education END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260604T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260604T180000 DTSTAMP:20260421T101053 CREATED:20260330T233938Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260330T233954Z UID:10001471-1780585200-1780596000@www.esmn.org SUMMARY:ESMN Picnic! DESCRIPTION:Stay tuned for details! URL:https://www.esmn.org/event/esmn-picnic/ LOCATION:Virginia Institute of Marine Science Eastern Shore Laboratory\, Seaside Hall\, 36 Atlantic Street\, Wachapreague\, VA\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260626T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260626T100000 DTSTAMP:20260421T101053 CREATED:20260106T220532Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260106T223906Z UID:10001430-1782464400-1782468000@www.esmn.org SUMMARY:💡 Cooperative Extension Coffee Hours DESCRIPTION:Per Northampton County Cooperative Extension: \n\n\n\nNorthampton 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. \n\n\n\n2026 Topics Include: \n\n\n\n– Jan 23 – Ticks & Their Diseases on the Eastern Shore \n\n\n\n– Feb 20 – History of Agriculture on the Eastern Shore \n\n\n\n– Mar 20 – Planning Your Spring Garden & Plant Exchange \n\n\n\n– Apr 10 – TBD \n\n\n\n– May 22 – Eastern Shore Birds Through the Seasons \n\n\n\n– Jun 26 – Mothing on Virginia’s Eastern Shore \n\n\n\n– Jul 24 – Native Edible & Medicinal Plants \n\n\n\n– Aug 21 – Planning Your Fall Garden & Plant Exchange \n\n\n\n– Sep 18 – Soil Health & Cover Crops \n\n\n\n– Oct 23 – Controlling Invasive Plant Species \n\n\n\nNo registration required — just bring your curiosity and enjoy coffee and conversation with neighbors and experts. \n\n\n\n For accommodations or questions\, contact Agriculture and Natural Resources Extension Agent Helene Doughty at 757-678-7946 or hdoughty@vt.edu URL:https://www.esmn.org/event/cooperative-extension-coffee-hours-7/ LOCATION:Eastville Community Center\, 17202 Courthouse Road\, Eastville\, Virginia\, 23347 CATEGORIES:Continuing Education END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260715T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260715T190000 DTSTAMP:20260421T101053 CREATED:20260328T012854Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260328T012903Z UID:10000404-1784134800-1784142000@www.esmn.org SUMMARY:💡CE: ESMN Chapter Meeting DESCRIPTION:Speaker: TBD \nSchedule: \n\n5:00-5:30: Social time\n5:30-6:00 Business meeting\n6:00-7:00 Speaker.\n\n\nBetter Impact Info: Log speaker time under Category 2/ Continuing Education.\nCheck out other ESMN CE Opportunities and VMN CE Webinars. URL:https://www.esmn.org/event/%f0%9f%92%a1ce-esmn-chapter-meeting-2/2026-07-15/ LOCATION:Virginia Institute of Marine Science Eastern Shore Laboratory\, Seaside Hall\, 36 Atlantic Street\, Wachapreague\, VA\, United States CATEGORIES:Chapter Member Continuing Education ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.esmn.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/IMG_0579-e1748519574370.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260724T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260724T100000 DTSTAMP:20260421T101053 CREATED:20260106T220634Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260106T223850Z UID:10001431-1784883600-1784887200@www.esmn.org SUMMARY:💡 Cooperative Extension Coffee Hours DESCRIPTION:Per Northampton County Cooperative Extension: \n\n\n\nNorthampton 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. \n\n\n\n2026 Topics Include: \n\n\n\n– Jan 23 – Ticks & Their Diseases on the Eastern Shore \n\n\n\n– Feb 20 – History of Agriculture on the Eastern Shore \n\n\n\n– Mar 20 – Planning Your Spring Garden & Plant Exchange \n\n\n\n– Apr 10 – TBD \n\n\n\n– May 22 – Eastern Shore Birds Through the Seasons \n\n\n\n– Jun 26 – Mothing on Virginia’s Eastern Shore \n\n\n\n– Jul 24 – Native Edible & Medicinal Plants \n\n\n\n– Aug 21 – Planning Your Fall Garden & Plant Exchange \n\n\n\n– Sep 18 – Soil Health & Cover Crops \n\n\n\n– Oct 23 – Controlling Invasive Plant Species \n\n\n\nNo registration required — just bring your curiosity and enjoy coffee and conversation with neighbors and experts. \n\n\n\n For accommodations or questions\, contact Agriculture and Natural Resources Extension Agent Helene Doughty at 757-678-7946 or hdoughty@vt.edu URL:https://www.esmn.org/event/cooperative-extension-coffee-hours-8/ LOCATION:Eastville Community Center\, 17202 Courthouse Road\, Eastville\, Virginia\, 23347 CATEGORIES:Continuing Education END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260821T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260821T100000 DTSTAMP:20260421T101053 CREATED:20260106T220711Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260106T223826Z UID:10001432-1787302800-1787306400@www.esmn.org SUMMARY:💡 Cooperative Extension Coffee Hours DESCRIPTION:Per Northampton County Cooperative Extension: \n\n\n\nNorthampton 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. \n\n\n\n2026 Topics Include: \n\n\n\n– Jan 23 – Ticks & Their Diseases on the Eastern Shore \n\n\n\n– Feb 20 – History of Agriculture on the Eastern Shore \n\n\n\n– Mar 20 – Planning Your Spring Garden & Plant Exchange \n\n\n\n– Apr 10 – TBD \n\n\n\n– May 22 – Eastern Shore Birds Through the Seasons \n\n\n\n– Jun 26 – Mothing on Virginia’s Eastern Shore \n\n\n\n– Jul 24 – Native Edible & Medicinal Plants \n\n\n\n– Aug 21 – Planning Your Fall Garden & Plant Exchange \n\n\n\n– Sep 18 – Soil Health & Cover Crops \n\n\n\n– Oct 23 – Controlling Invasive Plant Species \n\n\n\nNo registration required — just bring your curiosity and enjoy coffee and conversation with neighbors and experts. \n\n\n\n For accommodations or questions\, contact Agriculture and Natural Resources Extension Agent Helene Doughty at 757-678-7946 or hdoughty@vt.edu URL:https://www.esmn.org/event/cooperative-extension-coffee-hours-9/ LOCATION:Eastville Community Center\, 17202 Courthouse Road\, Eastville\, Virginia\, 23347 CATEGORIES:Continuing Education END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260916T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260916T190000 DTSTAMP:20260421T101053 CREATED:20260328T012854Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260328T012903Z UID:10000405-1789578000-1789585200@www.esmn.org SUMMARY:💡CE: ESMN Chapter Meeting DESCRIPTION:Speaker: TBD \nSchedule: \n\n5:00-5:30: Social time\n5:30-6:00 Business meeting\n6:00-7:00 Speaker.\n\n\nBetter Impact Info: Log speaker time under Category 2/ Continuing Education.\nCheck out other ESMN CE Opportunities and VMN CE Webinars. URL:https://www.esmn.org/event/%f0%9f%92%a1ce-esmn-chapter-meeting-2/2026-09-16/ LOCATION:Virginia Institute of Marine Science Eastern Shore Laboratory\, Seaside Hall\, 36 Atlantic Street\, Wachapreague\, VA\, United States CATEGORIES:Chapter Member Continuing Education ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.esmn.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/IMG_0579-e1748519574370.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260918T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260918T100000 DTSTAMP:20260421T101053 CREATED:20260106T220753Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260106T223810Z UID:10001433-1789722000-1789725600@www.esmn.org SUMMARY:💡 Cooperative Extension Coffee Hours DESCRIPTION:Per Northampton County Cooperative Extension: \n\n\n\nNorthampton 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. \n\n\n\n2026 Topics Include: \n\n\n\n– Jan 23 – Ticks & Their Diseases on the Eastern Shore \n\n\n\n– Feb 20 – History of Agriculture on the Eastern Shore \n\n\n\n– Mar 20 – Planning Your Spring Garden & Plant Exchange \n\n\n\n– Apr 10 – TBD \n\n\n\n– May 22 – Eastern Shore Birds Through the Seasons \n\n\n\n– Jun 26 – Mothing on Virginia’s Eastern Shore \n\n\n\n– Jul 24 – Native Edible & Medicinal Plants \n\n\n\n– Aug 21 – Planning Your Fall Garden & Plant Exchange \n\n\n\n– Sep 18 – Soil Health & Cover Crops \n\n\n\n– Oct 23 – Controlling Invasive Plant Species \n\n\n\nNo registration required — just bring your curiosity and enjoy coffee and conversation with neighbors and experts. \n\n\n\n For accommodations or questions\, contact Agriculture and Natural Resources Extension Agent Helene Doughty at 757-678-7946 or hdoughty@vt.edu URL:https://www.esmn.org/event/cooperative-extension-coffee-hours-10/ LOCATION:Eastville Community Center\, 17202 Courthouse Road\, Eastville\, Virginia\, 23347 CATEGORIES:Continuing Education END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261003T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261003T143000 DTSTAMP:20260421T101053 CREATED:20260213T225812Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260213T230135Z UID:10001458-1791016200-1791037800@www.esmn.org SUMMARY:🧤 Plant Eastern Shore Natives Educational Table at Annual Eastern Shore Agricultural Fair DESCRIPTION:This popular fall event is open to the public from 10am to 2pm\, but volunteers are needed in advance to set up and at the end to break down the display and outdoor event tent. The Plant ES Natives table is usually located near the ESMN table and other conservation partners. Volunteer windows are usually from 8:30am to 11:30am and from 11:30am to 2:30. Please contact shannon.alexander@edcr.virginia.gov if you’re interested in volunteering.  \n\n\n\nPlease contact shannon.alexander@dcr.virginia.gov if you’re interested in volunteering. \n\n\n\nPlease log your hours under Better Impact Category 15 – E & O/Plant Eastern Shore Natives. URL:https://www.esmn.org/event/%f0%9f%a7%a4-plant-eastern-shore-natives-educational-table-at-annual-eastern-shore-agricultural-fair/ CATEGORIES:Education & Outreach ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.esmn.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/IMG_4259-scaled-e1771022706515.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261023T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261023T100000 DTSTAMP:20260421T101053 CREATED:20260106T220957Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260106T223755Z UID:10001434-1792746000-1792749600@www.esmn.org SUMMARY:💡 Cooperative Extension Coffee Hours DESCRIPTION:Per Northampton County Cooperative Extension: \n\n\n\nNorthampton 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. \n\n\n\n2026 Topics Include: \n\n\n\n– Jan 23 – Ticks & Their Diseases on the Eastern Shore \n\n\n\n– Feb 20 – History of Agriculture on the Eastern Shore \n\n\n\n– Mar 20 – Planning Your Spring Garden & Plant Exchange \n\n\n\n– Apr 10 – TBD \n\n\n\n– May 22 – Eastern Shore Birds Through the Seasons \n\n\n\n– Jun 26 – Mothing on Virginia’s Eastern Shore \n\n\n\n– Jul 24 – Native Edible & Medicinal Plants \n\n\n\n– Aug 21 – Planning Your Fall Garden & Plant Exchange \n\n\n\n– Sep 18 – Soil Health & Cover Crops \n\n\n\n– Oct 23 – Controlling Invasive Plant Species \n\n\n\nNo registration required — just bring your curiosity and enjoy coffee and conversation with neighbors and experts. \n\n\n\n For accommodations or questions\, contact Agriculture and Natural Resources Extension Agent Helene Doughty at 757-678-7946 or hdoughty@vt.edu URL:https://www.esmn.org/event/cooperative-extension-coffee-hours-11/ LOCATION:Eastville Community Center\, 17202 Courthouse Road\, Eastville\, Virginia\, 23347 CATEGORIES:Continuing Education END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20261118T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20261118T190000 DTSTAMP:20260421T101053 CREATED:20260328T012854Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260328T012903Z UID:10000406-1795021200-1795028400@www.esmn.org SUMMARY:💡CE: ESMN Chapter Meeting DESCRIPTION:Speaker: TBD \nSchedule: \n\n5:00-5:30: Social time\n5:30-6:00 Business meeting\n6:00-7:00 Speaker.\n\n\nBetter Impact Info: Log speaker time under Category 2/ Continuing Education.\nCheck out other ESMN CE Opportunities and VMN CE Webinars. URL:https://www.esmn.org/event/%f0%9f%92%a1ce-esmn-chapter-meeting-2/2026-11-18/ LOCATION:Virginia Institute of Marine Science Eastern Shore Laboratory\, Seaside Hall\, 36 Atlantic Street\, Wachapreague\, VA\, United States CATEGORIES:Chapter Member Continuing Education ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.esmn.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/IMG_0579-e1748519574370.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20270120T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20270120T190000 DTSTAMP:20260421T101053 CREATED:20260328T012854Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260328T012903Z UID:10000407-1800464400-1800471600@www.esmn.org SUMMARY:💡CE: ESMN Chapter Meeting DESCRIPTION:Speaker: TBD \nSchedule: \n\n5:00-5:30: Social time\n5:30-6:00 Business meeting\n6:00-7:00 Speaker.\n\n\nBetter Impact Info: Log speaker time under Category 2/ Continuing Education.\nCheck out other ESMN CE Opportunities and VMN CE Webinars. URL:https://www.esmn.org/event/%f0%9f%92%a1ce-esmn-chapter-meeting-2/2027-01-20/ LOCATION:Virginia Institute of Marine Science Eastern Shore Laboratory\, Seaside Hall\, 36 Atlantic Street\, Wachapreague\, VA\, United States CATEGORIES:Chapter Member Continuing Education ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.esmn.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/IMG_0579-e1748519574370.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20270317T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20270317T190000 DTSTAMP:20260421T101053 CREATED:20260328T012854Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260328T012903Z UID:10000408-1805302800-1805310000@www.esmn.org SUMMARY:💡CE: ESMN Chapter Meeting DESCRIPTION:Speaker: TBD \nSchedule: \n\n5:00-5:30: Social time\n5:30-6:00 Business meeting\n6:00-7:00 Speaker.\n\n\nBetter Impact Info: Log speaker time under Category 2/ Continuing Education.\nCheck out other ESMN CE Opportunities and VMN CE Webinars. URL:https://www.esmn.org/event/%f0%9f%92%a1ce-esmn-chapter-meeting-2/2027-03-17/ LOCATION:Virginia Institute of Marine Science Eastern Shore Laboratory\, Seaside Hall\, 36 Atlantic Street\, Wachapreague\, VA\, United States CATEGORIES:Chapter Member Continuing Education ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.esmn.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/IMG_0579-e1748519574370.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20270519T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20270519T190000 DTSTAMP:20260421T101053 CREATED:20260328T012854Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260328T012903Z UID:10000409-1810746000-1810753200@www.esmn.org SUMMARY:💡CE: ESMN Chapter Meeting DESCRIPTION:Speaker: TBD \nSchedule: \n\n5:00-5:30: Social time\n5:30-6:00 Business meeting\n6:00-7:00 Speaker.\n\n\nBetter Impact Info: Log speaker time under Category 2/ Continuing Education.\nCheck out other ESMN CE Opportunities and VMN CE Webinars. URL:https://www.esmn.org/event/%f0%9f%92%a1ce-esmn-chapter-meeting-2/2027-05-19/ LOCATION:Virginia Institute of Marine Science Eastern Shore Laboratory\, Seaside Hall\, 36 Atlantic Street\, Wachapreague\, VA\, United States CATEGORIES:Chapter Member Continuing Education ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.esmn.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/IMG_0579-e1748519574370.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20270721T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20270721T190000 DTSTAMP:20260421T101053 CREATED:20260328T012854Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260328T012903Z UID:10000410-1816189200-1816196400@www.esmn.org SUMMARY:💡CE: ESMN Chapter Meeting DESCRIPTION:Speaker: TBD \nSchedule: \n\n5:00-5:30: Social time\n5:30-6:00 Business meeting\n6:00-7:00 Speaker.\n\n\nBetter Impact Info: Log speaker time under Category 2/ Continuing Education.\nCheck out other ESMN CE Opportunities and VMN CE Webinars. URL:https://www.esmn.org/event/%f0%9f%92%a1ce-esmn-chapter-meeting-2/2027-07-21/ LOCATION:Virginia Institute of Marine Science Eastern Shore Laboratory\, Seaside Hall\, 36 Atlantic Street\, Wachapreague\, VA\, United States CATEGORIES:Chapter Member Continuing Education ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.esmn.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/IMG_0579-e1748519574370.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20270915T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20270915T190000 DTSTAMP:20260421T101053 CREATED:20260328T012854Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260328T012903Z UID:10000411-1821027600-1821034800@www.esmn.org SUMMARY:💡CE: ESMN Chapter Meeting DESCRIPTION:Speaker: TBD \nSchedule: \n\n5:00-5:30: Social time\n5:30-6:00 Business meeting\n6:00-7:00 Speaker.\n\n\nBetter Impact Info: Log speaker time under Category 2/ Continuing Education.\nCheck out other ESMN CE Opportunities and VMN CE Webinars. URL:https://www.esmn.org/event/%f0%9f%92%a1ce-esmn-chapter-meeting-2/2027-09-15/ LOCATION:Virginia Institute of Marine Science Eastern Shore Laboratory\, Seaside Hall\, 36 Atlantic Street\, Wachapreague\, VA\, United States CATEGORIES:Chapter Member Continuing Education ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.esmn.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/IMG_0579-e1748519574370.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20271117T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20271117T190000 DTSTAMP:20260421T101053 CREATED:20260328T012854Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260328T012903Z UID:10000412-1826470800-1826478000@www.esmn.org SUMMARY:💡CE: ESMN Chapter Meeting DESCRIPTION:Speaker: TBD \nSchedule: \n\n5:00-5:30: Social time\n5:30-6:00 Business meeting\n6:00-7:00 Speaker.\n\n\nBetter Impact Info: Log speaker time under Category 2/ Continuing Education.\nCheck out other ESMN CE Opportunities and VMN CE Webinars. URL:https://www.esmn.org/event/%f0%9f%92%a1ce-esmn-chapter-meeting-2/2027-11-17/ LOCATION:Virginia Institute of Marine Science Eastern Shore Laboratory\, Seaside Hall\, 36 Atlantic Street\, Wachapreague\, VA\, United States CATEGORIES:Chapter Member Continuing Education ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.esmn.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/IMG_0579-e1748519574370.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20280119T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20280119T190000 DTSTAMP:20260421T101053 CREATED:20260328T012854Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260328T012903Z UID:10000413-1831914000-1831921200@www.esmn.org SUMMARY:💡CE: ESMN Chapter Meeting DESCRIPTION:Speaker: TBD \nSchedule: \n\n5:00-5:30: Social time\n5:30-6:00 Business meeting\n6:00-7:00 Speaker.\n\n\nBetter Impact Info: Log speaker time under Category 2/ Continuing Education.\nCheck out other ESMN CE Opportunities and VMN CE Webinars. URL:https://www.esmn.org/event/%f0%9f%92%a1ce-esmn-chapter-meeting-2/2028-01-19/ LOCATION:Virginia Institute of Marine Science Eastern Shore Laboratory\, Seaside Hall\, 36 Atlantic Street\, Wachapreague\, VA\, United States CATEGORIES:Chapter Member Continuing Education ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.esmn.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/IMG_0579-e1748519574370.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20280315T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20280315T190000 DTSTAMP:20260421T101053 CREATED:20260328T012854Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260328T012903Z UID:10000414-1836752400-1836759600@www.esmn.org SUMMARY:💡CE: ESMN Chapter Meeting DESCRIPTION:Speaker: TBD \nSchedule: \n\n5:00-5:30: Social time\n5:30-6:00 Business meeting\n6:00-7:00 Speaker.\n\n\nBetter Impact Info: Log speaker time under Category 2/ Continuing Education.\nCheck out other ESMN CE Opportunities and VMN CE Webinars. URL:https://www.esmn.org/event/%f0%9f%92%a1ce-esmn-chapter-meeting-2/2028-03-15/ LOCATION:Virginia Institute of Marine Science Eastern Shore Laboratory\, Seaside Hall\, 36 Atlantic Street\, Wachapreague\, VA\, United States CATEGORIES:Chapter Member Continuing Education ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.esmn.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/IMG_0579-e1748519574370.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20280517T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20280517T190000 DTSTAMP:20260421T101053 CREATED:20260328T012854Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260328T012903Z UID:10000415-1842195600-1842202800@www.esmn.org SUMMARY:💡CE: ESMN Chapter Meeting DESCRIPTION:Speaker: TBD \nSchedule: \n\n5:00-5:30: Social time\n5:30-6:00 Business meeting\n6:00-7:00 Speaker.\n\n\nBetter Impact Info: Log speaker time under Category 2/ Continuing Education.\nCheck out other ESMN CE Opportunities and VMN CE Webinars. URL:https://www.esmn.org/event/%f0%9f%92%a1ce-esmn-chapter-meeting-2/2028-05-17/ LOCATION:Virginia Institute of Marine Science Eastern Shore Laboratory\, Seaside Hall\, 36 Atlantic Street\, Wachapreague\, VA\, United States CATEGORIES:Chapter Member Continuing Education ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.esmn.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/IMG_0579-e1748519574370.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20280719T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20280719T190000 DTSTAMP:20260421T101053 CREATED:20260328T012854Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260328T012903Z UID:10000416-1847638800-1847646000@www.esmn.org SUMMARY:💡CE: ESMN Chapter Meeting DESCRIPTION:Speaker: TBD \nSchedule: \n\n5:00-5:30: Social time\n5:30-6:00 Business meeting\n6:00-7:00 Speaker.\n\n\nBetter Impact Info: Log speaker time under Category 2/ Continuing Education.\nCheck out other ESMN CE Opportunities and VMN CE Webinars. URL:https://www.esmn.org/event/%f0%9f%92%a1ce-esmn-chapter-meeting-2/2028-07-19/ LOCATION:Virginia Institute of Marine Science Eastern Shore Laboratory\, Seaside Hall\, 36 Atlantic Street\, Wachapreague\, VA\, United States CATEGORIES:Chapter Member Continuing Education ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.esmn.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/IMG_0579-e1748519574370.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20280920T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20280920T190000 DTSTAMP:20260421T101053 CREATED:20260328T012854Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260328T012903Z UID:10000417-1853082000-1853089200@www.esmn.org SUMMARY:💡CE: ESMN Chapter Meeting DESCRIPTION:Speaker: TBD \nSchedule: \n\n5:00-5:30: Social time\n5:30-6:00 Business meeting\n6:00-7:00 Speaker.\n\n\nBetter Impact Info: Log speaker time under Category 2/ Continuing Education.\nCheck out other ESMN CE Opportunities and VMN CE Webinars. URL:https://www.esmn.org/event/%f0%9f%92%a1ce-esmn-chapter-meeting-2/2028-09-20/ LOCATION:Virginia Institute of Marine Science Eastern Shore Laboratory\, Seaside Hall\, 36 Atlantic Street\, Wachapreague\, VA\, United States CATEGORIES:Chapter Member Continuing Education ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.esmn.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/IMG_0579-e1748519574370.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR