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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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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Celebrate Assateague Island National Seashore’s Birthday and National Public Lands Day with us! Participate in our week-long iNaturalist BioBlitz, September 21st – 27th, identifying as many species within the park as […]
Chincoteague Bay Field Station (CBFS) is hosting their first Bioblitz. This day program will provide the opportunity for participants to learn more about the importance of biodiversity, how to identify and distinguish species, and the chance to […]
Join us for a fun and educational day exploring marine life found on Virginia’s Eastern Shore! Join staff and students to discover how science and real-world questions intersect in Wachapreague, […]
Celebrate Assateague Island National Seashore’s Birthday and National Public Lands Day with us! Participate in our week-long iNaturalist BioBlitz, September 21st – 27th, identifying as many species within the park as […]