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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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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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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
On the Eastern Shore today is a no-admission fee day for many public lands including the Eastern Shore and Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuges, Assateague National Seashore, and Kiptopeke State Park. […]
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 […]
There are TWO volunteer opportunities at this event. ESMN The Education and Outreach Committee is looking for volunteers for this event. We will be focusing on TREES. We have numerous kids activities […]
There are THREE volunteer opportunities at this event! The Chapter, TNC, and Plant Eastern Shore Natives all need volunteers for tables. See details below. ESMN The Education and Outreach Committee […]
October 11, 2025, October Big Day, with eBird. Go out birdwatching and submit all your bird sightings to eBird. Participate from anywhere – even from home. Get a team together […]
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 […]
Tom’s Cove Park – 8128 Beebe Rd, Chincoteague We are seeking 2 more volunteers to round out our team and help gather discarded oyster shells at the Chincoteague Oyster Festival […]