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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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 Service and the Eastern Shore Master Naturalists. Log your hours in Better Impact under Category 2 – Continuing Education.
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 of fall migrants: waders and waterfowl in the pond, warblers and other passerines in the woods and thickets, and shorebirds from the overlook. Register with […]
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 this local hotspot with leaders Helen Belencan and Gary Smith. The trail is about 1 mile of easy terrain. Register with Gary Smith at 803-292-6883. […]
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 December 2022 after working as a summer seasonal shorebird technician. As part of VVCR’s Migratory Bird Program, Mario assists with our long-term monitoring efforts of […]
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 possible. Enjoy one of our trails, walk the beach, or explore the marsh; there’s thousands of species to observe. Snap photos of any plant, animal, […]
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 apply this knowledge to our local ecosystems in a friendly competition! Participants should bring a packed lunch and meet at the CBFS at 8:30 AM on […]
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, VA. We will have touch tanks, live displays, creatures under microscopes, crafts and activities, and opportunities to speak with our scientists! Featured research and displays […]
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 possible. Enjoy one of our trails, walk the beach, or explore the marsh; there’s thousands of species to observe. Snap photos of any plant, animal, […]
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 possible. Enjoy one of our trails, walk the beach, or explore the marsh; there’s thousands of species to observe. Snap photos of any plant, animal, […]
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 possible. Enjoy one of our trails, walk the beach, or explore the marsh; there’s thousands of species to observe. Snap photos of any plant, animal, […]
FIELD TRIP, Tuesday, Sept. 23, Meet at 5:00 PM for a VESLT JOINT FIELD TRIP AT BOWMAN’S FOLLY ON FOLLY CREEK, 25118 Bowmans Folly Drive, Accomac, VA. Join Maggie Long, Paul Anderson, and members of the Virginia Eastern Shore Land Trust for a rare opportunity to bird a private property protected with a conservation easement. […]
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 possible. Enjoy one of our trails, walk the beach, or explore the marsh; there’s thousands of species to observe. Snap photos of any plant, animal, […]
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 possible. Enjoy one of our trails, walk the beach, or explore the marsh; there’s thousands of species to observe. Snap photos of any plant, animal, […]
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 possible. Enjoy one of our trails, walk the beach, or explore the marsh; there’s thousands of species to observe. Snap photos of any plant, animal, […]
In this month’s session, learn how to: Unwanted plants can do more than crowd your garden-they can disrupt ecosystems, threaten native species, and impact agricultural productivity. Join us for an engaging session on how to identify common weeds and invasive plant species in our region, understand their ecological impact, and explore practical strategies for control […]