Managing and preserving the Eastern Shore of Virginia’s natural resources and natural areas through education, outreach, citizen science, and stewardship.
ESMN Member Calendar
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Although some events listed may be open to the public, if you are not a chapter member and have an interest in a listed event or activity, please contact the organizer.
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BOAT TRIP, Saturday, September 6, 2025. Birdwatching Boat Tour with Capt. Payne, Wachapreague, VA. Celebrate World Shorebird Day and get an amazingly close look at seabirds and shorebirds from the […]
Description: Join the webinar to learn how you can report your observations to the central scientific resource for county-level plant distributions, the Digital Atlas of the Virginia Flora https://vaplantatlas.org/. These maps are […]
Catch the King Tide Volunteer General Interest Webinar, Hey Tide Mappers! Our first Catch the King General Interest webinar is coming up… Join us on August 22nd for a Lunch & […]
Kiptopeke State Park
3540 Kiptopeke Dr., Cape Charles, VA, United States
From the Wildlife Center of Virginia: We have exciting news! We’re releasing a Bald Eagle back to the wild on Thursday, August 28 (https://wildlifecenter.org/news-events/news/2025/bald-eagle-release-kiptopeke-state-park) —and you’re invited to the release! Bald Eagle […]
Westin Richmond
6331 West Broad Street, Richmond, VA, United States
Registration required. OverviewWhenThe 2025Virginia Master Naturalist Statewide Conference and Training will be Friday, September 5 through Sunday, September 7. Pre-conference field trips and activities will take place during the day on Friday […]
BOAT TRIP, Saturday, September 6, 2025. Birdwatching Boat Tour with Capt. Payne, Wachapreague, VA. Celebrate World Shorebird Day and get an amazingly close look at seabirds and shorebirds from the […]
Mary N. Smith Cultural Enrichment Center
24577 Mary N. Smith Road, Accomac, Virginia, United States
The Education and Outreach Committee is looking for volunteers for this event. We will be focusing on TREES. We have numerous kids activities such as create your personal tree ring paper plate, […]
The success of newly planted trees depends on more than proper planting techniques—site selection and follow-up care are just as essential for ensuring healthy, long-term growth. Join the Master Watershed […]
UVA Coastal Research Center/LTER
6364 Cliffs Rd, Cape Charles, United States
Catch the King is an annual community science initiative that mobilizes volunteers to map the extent of tidal flooding during perigean spring tides, also known as “king tides.” These tides […]
Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge – Toms Cove Visitor Center
8586 Beach Road, Chincoteague, Virginia
Meet at the Toms Cove Visitor Center. We’ll look for migrating songbirds and shorebirds. For birders of all levels and all ages. Hosted by the National Park Service, U.S. Fish & Wildlife […]
FIELD TRIP, Saturday, Sept. 13, Meet at 8:30 AM at the Edward S. Brinkley Preserve, 20199 Seaside Road, at Cobbs Station Road. Join Joette Borzik and Maggie Long in search […]
FIELD TRIP, Wednesday, Sept. 17, Meet at 8:30 AM at the Chincoteague Island Nature Trail, 6078 Hallie Whealton Smith Drive, Chincoteague VA. Look for migrating warblers and other passerines at […]
Virginia Institute of Marine Science Eastern Shore Laboratory, Seaside Hall
36 Atlantic Street, Wachapreague, VA, United States
Mario Balitbit will discuss long-term monitoring of shore bird of populations such as American Oystercatchers, Whimbrels and Willets. TNC Bio: A lifelong bird enthusiast, Mario joined TNC full time in […]