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SUMMARY:💡CE: ESMN Chapter Meeting: TNC’s Mario Balitbit on Long-Term Monitoring of Shore Bird Populations
DESCRIPTION:Mario Balitbit will discuss long-term monitoring of shore bird of populations such as American Oystercatchers\, Whimbrels and Willets. \n\n\n\nTNC Bio: \n\n\n\nA 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 many shore/waterbird species—including willets\, American oystercatchers and whimbrels—found breeding\, wintering or migrating along the Barrier Islands system. Mario also coordinates our Island Steward volunteer program\, engaging visitors on barrier island policies to protect beach nesting birds. \n\n\n\nAgenda: \n\n\n\n\n5:00-5:30: Social time\n\n\n\n5:30-6:00 Business meeting\n\n\n\n6:00-7:00 Speaker.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBetter Impact Info: Log speaker time under Category 2/Continuing Education.
URL:https://www.esmn.org/event/%f0%9f%92%a1esmn-chapter-meeting-2-3/
LOCATION:Virginia Institute of Marine Science Eastern Shore Laboratory\, Seaside Hall\, 36 Atlantic Street\, Wachapreague\, VA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Continuing Education
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UID:10001029-1758097800-1758097800@www.esmn.org
SUMMARY:💡 CE: Birding Field Trip -Chincoteague Island Nature Trail
DESCRIPTION: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. \n\n\n\nLog your hours under Better Impact\, Category 2\, Continuing Education.
URL:https://www.esmn.org/event/%f0%9f%92%a1-ce-birding-field-trip-chincoteague-island-nature-trail/
LOCATION:VA
CATEGORIES:Continuing Education
ORGANIZER;CN="Birding Eastern Shore":MAILTO:Info@birdingeasternshore.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250913T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250913T083000
DTSTAMP:20260420T232916
CREATED:20250816T220525Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250816T223222Z
UID:10001028-1757752200-1757752200@www.esmn.org
SUMMARY:💡 CE: Birding Field Trip - Brinkley Preserve
DESCRIPTION: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 Joette Borzik at vabirdmom@gmail.com \n\n\n\nLog your hours in Better Impact under Category 2\, Continuing Education.
URL:https://www.esmn.org/event/%f0%9f%92%a1-ce-brinkley-preserve-birding-field-trip/
LOCATION:VA
CATEGORIES:Continuing Education
ORGANIZER;CN="Birding Eastern Shore":MAILTO:Info@birdingeasternshore.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250913T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250913T100000
DTSTAMP:20260420T232916
CREATED:20250815T151559Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250819T121855Z
UID:10001022-1757750400-1757757600@www.esmn.org
SUMMARY:💡 Fall Migration Bird Walk at the Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge.
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://www.esmn.org/event/%f0%9f%92%a1-fall-migration-bird-walk-at-the-chincoteague-national-wildlife-refuge/
LOCATION:Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge – Toms Cove Visitor Center\, 8586 Beach Road\, Chincoteague\, Virginia\, 23336
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20250912T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250912T113000
DTSTAMP:20260420T232916
CREATED:20250521T121020Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250625T123636Z
UID:10000525-1757671200-1757676600@www.esmn.org
SUMMARY:💡 CE: Butterfly Walks at the ES NWR
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.esmn.org/event/%f0%9f%92%a1-member-%f0%9f%92%a1ce-and-%f0%9f%a7%a4volunteer-opportunity-butterfly-walks-at-the-es-nwr/2025-09-12/
LOCATION:Eastern Shore National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center\, 32205 Seaside Road\, Cape Charles\, VA\, 23310\, United States
CATEGORIES:Continuing Education,Open to the Public,Volunteer Opportunity
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250909T150000
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CREATED:20250827T185331Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250827T185547Z
UID:10001035-1757430000-1757437200@www.esmn.org
SUMMARY:🧤 Volunteer: Catch the King Data Collection Training
DESCRIPTION: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.” \n\n\n\nThese tides represent the highest astronomical tides of the year\, occurring when the gravitational forces of the Moon and the Sun align\, and the Moon is at its closest approach to Earth (perigee). \n\n\n\nParticipants in the event use a mobile app that collects location-based data points along the water’s edge at peak high tide. This in-person training session will prepare participants to use the app and collect data. \n\n\n\nThis crowdsourced data collection effort contributes to high-resolution mapping of tidal inundation areas\, providing valuable empirical data for hydrodynamic modeling and flood forecasting. \n\n\n\nLog your hours in Better Impact under category 14.
URL:https://www.esmn.org/event/%f0%9f%a7%a4-volunteer-catch-the-king-data-collection-training/
LOCATION:UVA Coastal Research Center/LTER\, 6364 Cliffs Rd\, Cape Charles\, 23310\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250909T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250909T133000
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CREATED:20250814T212750Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250814T213111Z
UID:10001020-1757419200-1757424600@www.esmn.org
SUMMARY:💡 CE: Proper Native Tree Planting for Long-Term Success (Virtual - Penn State Extension)
DESCRIPTION: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 Steward program and a Community Tree Specialist from the Bureau of Forestry to learn how to choose the right planting location for your native trees and shrubs\, considering microsite conditions and the size of your planting area to help your trees thrive.  \n\n\n\nRegistration Required. \n\n\n\nLog your hours Better Impact under Category 2\, Continuing Education.
URL:https://www.esmn.org/event/%f0%9f%92%a1-ce-proper-native-tree-planting-for-long-term-success/
LOCATION:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250907T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250913T235959
DTSTAMP:20260420T232916
CREATED:20250830T233113Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250830T233136Z
UID:10001036-1757203200-1757807999@www.esmn.org
SUMMARY:Zero Waste Awareness Week in Virginia
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.esmn.org/event/zero-waste-awareness-weeknight-virginia/
LOCATION:VA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250906T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250906T130000
DTSTAMP:20260420T232916
CREATED:20250809T135108Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250816T142820Z
UID:10001017-1757152800-1757163600@www.esmn.org
SUMMARY:🧤 Volunteer: STEAM Community Event (Science\, Technology\, Engineering\, Arts/Agriculture\, and Mathematics)
DESCRIPTION: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\, match the tree ring to the conditions\, make a tree penny necklace and more.  All training will be provided.  We need two people for each time slot (9:30-11:30\,11:30-1:30). Please email Brenda Poist at bbioqueen@aol.com if you can volunteer. Log your hours under Better Impact Category 15\, Eastern Shore Events. Please be sure to include #Treemendous20th in the description for your entry.
URL:https://www.esmn.org/event/steam-community-event-science-technology-engineering-arts-agriculture-and-mathematics/
LOCATION:Mary N. Smith Cultural Enrichment Center\, 24577 Mary N. Smith Road\, Accomac\, Virginia\, 23301\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250906T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250906T235959
DTSTAMP:20260420T232916
CREATED:20250816T220105Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250816T220110Z
UID:10001027-1757116800-1757203199@www.esmn.org
SUMMARY:💡 CE: Birdwatching Boat Tour with Capt. Payne
DESCRIPTION: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 water!  $20/Limited to 6 Participants/Time Slot. Registration Required by 8/28/2025 Leader:  Capt. Meriwether Payne 757-710-2454. Saturday\, Sept. 6 at 3 time slots\, please register for only 1.   8:00  – 11:00 a.m.\,  11:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.\,  3:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. \n\n\n\nLog your hours in Better Impact Under Category 2\, Continuing Education.  
URL:https://www.esmn.org/event/%f0%9f%92%a1-ce-birdwatching-boat-tour-with-capt-payne/
LOCATION:VA
ORGANIZER;CN="Birding Eastern Shore":MAILTO:Info@birdingeasternshore.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250905T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250907T120000
DTSTAMP:20260420T232916
CREATED:20250530T133836Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250625T122607Z
UID:10000988-1757059200-1757246400@www.esmn.org
SUMMARY:💡 CE: Virginia Master Naturalist Statewide Conference and Volunteer Training 2025
DESCRIPTION:Registration required. \n\n\n\nOverview​WhenThe 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 and the main event will run Friday evening through Sunday mid-day.   \n\n\n\nWhereOur Pocahontas and Riverine Chapters welcome VMN volunteers from across Virginia to the Richmond region. We will be based at the Westin Richmond in Richmond\, Virginia. \n\n\n\nWhatThe Virginia Master Naturalist Statewide Conference and Volunteer Training is an opportunity for VMN volunteers to share ideas and learn from each other\, to participate in high-quality continuing education sessions\, and to learn about a region of Virginia that may be different from their home communities.  \n\n\n\nEach year\, one or more of our local VMN chapters serve as the host chapter(s) for the conference\, helping to choose programming that showcases their local natural areas\, presenters\, and style.  The programming includes both on-site sessions and off-site field trips to visit natural resource highlights of the area.  We emphasize hands-on learning and skill-building\, trying to choose sessions that relate to the education\, citizen science\, and stewardship volunteer work that VMN volunteers do. \n\n\n\nWhoDue to the nature and limited space of our VMN conference\, only certified VMNs\, VMN members\, VMN trainees\, and partners from our state agency sponsors (including chapter advisors) may attend.
URL:https://www.esmn.org/event/virginia-master-naturalist-statewide-conference-and-volunteer-training-2025/
LOCATION:Westin Richmond\, 6331 West Broad Street\, Richmond\, VA\, 23230\, United States
CATEGORIES:Continuing Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250828T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250828T130000
DTSTAMP:20260420T232916
CREATED:20250825T165358Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250825T165404Z
UID:10001034-1756386000-1756386000@www.esmn.org
SUMMARY:Bald Eagle Release at Kiptopeke State Park!
DESCRIPTION:From the Wildlife Center of Virginia:  \n\n\n\nWe 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! \n\n\n\nBald Eagle #25-2450 was admitted on June 24 from Norfolk\, Virginia. The fledgling had been found grounded for more than a week\, with no parents observed in the area. Upon admission\, the Center’s veterinary team determined that the eagle was thin and suffered from subclinical lead poisoning\, with a lead level of 0.056 ppm. \n\n\n\nAfter one round of chelation therapy to remove the lead\, the eagle was deemed healthy and moved to a large outdoor flight pen to begin flight conditioning. At the end of July\, the eagle began undergoing daily flight exercises with our rehabilitation team to rebuild strength; by late August\, the patient was officially cleared for release! \n\n\n\nThe eagle will be released back into the wild on Thursday\, August 28\, at 1:00 p.m. at Kiptopeke State Park. Staff from the Wildlife Center will give a brief educational presentation before opening the crate and watching the eagle take flight. \n\n\n\nJoin us to witness this special moment! This release is free and open to the public. Attendees are asked to RSVP with their name and the number of people in their party through this webform. (https://wildlifecenter.org/double_eagle_release_rsvp) \n\n\n\nLog your hours under Better Impact Category 2\, Continuing Education.
URL:https://www.esmn.org/event/bald-eagle-release-at-kiptopeke-state-park/
LOCATION:Kiptopeke State Park\, 3540 Kiptopeke Dr.\, Cape Charles\, VA\, 23310\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250822T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250822T140000
DTSTAMP:20260420T232916
CREATED:20250815T151157Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250815T151312Z
UID:10001021-1755864000-1755871200@www.esmn.org
SUMMARY:Catch the King Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Catch the King Tide Volunteer General Interest Webinar\, Hey Tide Mappers! Our first Catch the King General Interest webinar is coming up…  \n\n\n\nJoin us on August 22nd for a Lunch & Learn (12-2pm) all about CTK 2025\, how to get involved\, how to use the Sea Level Rise app\, and how to connect with other volunteers. Visit bit.ly/ctkwebinar25 to register! \n\n\n\nLog your hours in Better Impact under Category 14.  \n\n\n\nThere will also be an in-person training session on the shore in early September. Stay tuned for details!
URL:https://www.esmn.org/event/catch-the-king-webinar/
LOCATION:VA
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250822T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250822T130000
DTSTAMP:20260420T232916
CREATED:20250819T204111Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250819T204451Z
UID:10001031-1755864000-1755867600@www.esmn.org
SUMMARY:💡 CE: Blue Ridge PRISM Webinar: Documenting Invasive Plants with Herbaria: A Tutorial with Dr. Andrea Weeks
DESCRIPTION: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 incorporated into the Flora of Virginia app (https://floraofvirginia.org/flora-app/) and are an ever-growing resource for understanding what plant species grow where in the Commonwealth. Because of the speed of biological invasions\, creating accurate and up-to-date distribution maps for non-natives and invasives is particularly challenging. \n\n\n\nJoin the webinar to learn how you can help us fill the “gaps in the maps” with vouchered specimens and a simple reporting protocol! \n\n\n\nNote: To be recognized by the Department of Conservation and Recreation Natural Heritage Program\, all plants must be documented with one of the Commonwealth’s herbaria. In this workshop\, Dr. Weeks will demonstrate how to collect and submit plant samples for documentation. \n\n\n\nRegistration: Pre-registration required. This is a free online webinar. Those who register will receive a copy of the recording.  \n\n\n\nLog your  hours under Better Impact Category 2\, Continuing Education.
URL:https://www.esmn.org/event/%f0%9f%92%a1-ce-blue-ridge-prism-webinar-documenting-invasive-plants-with-herbaria-a-tutorial-with-dr-andrea-weeks/
LOCATION:Virtual
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250816T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250816T170000
DTSTAMP:20260420T232916
CREATED:20250816T221930Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250816T221930Z
UID:10001026-1755331200-1755363600@www.esmn.org
SUMMARY:💡 CE: Birding Eastern Shore September Field Trips
DESCRIPTION: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 water!  $20/Limited to 6 Participants/Time Slot. Registration Required by 8/28/2025 Leader:  Capt. Meriwether Payne 757-710-2454. Saturday\, Sept. 6 at 3 time slots\, please register for only 1.   8:00  – 11:00 a.m.\,  11:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.\,  3:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.  \n\n\n\nFIELD 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 Joette Borzik at vabirdmom@gmail.com \n\n\n\nFIELD 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. \n\n\n\nFIELD 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 MaggieLong\, 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. Register with Maggie Long at 610-500-9971 \n\n\n\nFIELD TRIP\, Friday\, Sept. 26\, 8:30 am\, Kiptopeke State Park\, Fishing Pier and Wood Warbler Boardwalk. Meet Joette Borzik and Paul Anderson at the boat ramp parking lot to look for a variety of water birds along the pier\, and
URL:https://www.esmn.org/event/%f0%9f%92%a1-ce-birding-eastern-shore-september-field-trips/
LOCATION:VA
CATEGORIES:Continuing Education
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250808T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250808T170000
DTSTAMP:20260420T232916
CREATED:20250625T121342Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250625T121658Z
UID:10001008-1754647200-1754672400@www.esmn.org
SUMMARY:💡 CE - Project Learning Tree and Aquatic WILD Joint K-5 Educator Professional Development
DESCRIPTION:Date/Time: Friday\, August 8\, 2025\, 10:00 am – 5:00 pm \n\n\n\nLocation: Education Center at Henricus Historical Park\, 251 Henricus Park Rd.\, Chester\, VA 23836 \n\n\n\nCost: $11 (Fee is for PLT portion. WILD workshops are free.) \n\n\n\nDescription: Pack a lunch\, dress to be outdoors\, & join us for a great day at the Education Center at Henricus Historical Park to become a certified educator for both Project Learning Tree and Project WILD. Don’t forget bug spray\, sun protection\, and a water bottle! After this professional development\, you will receive a certificate of completion\, an Explore Your Environment PLT K-8 guide\, an Aquatic WILD K-12 guide\, & have the confidence & skills to use outdoor activities with K-5 students. Our agenda includes a tour of the park.  \n\n\n\nBetter Impact: Please log your hours under Category 2/Continuing Education. \n\n\n\nRegistration: Register by July 20 \n\n\n\nFor more information\, contact: Chrystie Richards richardsch@chesterfield.gov  (804) 318-8728
URL:https://www.esmn.org/event/%f0%9f%92%a1-ce-project-learning-tree-and-aquatic-wild-joint-k-5-educator-professional-development/
LOCATION:VA
CATEGORIES:Chapter Member Continuing Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20250808T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250808T113000
DTSTAMP:20260420T232916
CREATED:20250521T121020Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250625T123636Z
UID:10000520-1754647200-1754652600@www.esmn.org
SUMMARY:💡 CE: Butterfly Walks at the ES NWR
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.esmn.org/event/%f0%9f%92%a1-member-%f0%9f%92%a1ce-and-%f0%9f%a7%a4volunteer-opportunity-butterfly-walks-at-the-es-nwr/2025-08-08/
LOCATION:Eastern Shore National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center\, 32205 Seaside Road\, Cape Charles\, VA\, 23310\, United States
CATEGORIES:Continuing Education,Open to the Public,Volunteer Opportunity
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250803T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250803T110000
DTSTAMP:20260420T232916
CREATED:20250716T143616Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250716T144209Z
UID:10001016-1754218800-1754218800@www.esmn.org
SUMMARY:🧤 Volunteer: North Northampton County Butterfly Count
DESCRIPTION:All levels of expertise/experience are welcome! Please contact Kellie (kellie.piekarsky@verizon.net) if you have questions or need more info.  \n\n\n\nYou do not have to be an ESMN to participate – please share this info with anyone who may be interested.  \n\n\n\nDetails \n\n\n\n\nDate: Sunday\, August 3\, 2025 (Rain Date: Sunday\, August 10\, 2025).\n\n\n\nStart Time: 11:00 a.m.\n\n\n\nEnd Time: Up to you. The count will last as long as you do! We appreciate your participation – there is no requirement to spend a particular amount of time.\n\n\n\nMeet-up Location: FORMER Northampton Middle School\, 7247 Young StreetMachipongo\, VA (NOTE: No restrooms are available.)\n\n\n\nFee: ESMN will cover the $3.00 per person NABA fees.\n\n\n\nSuggested Attire: Dress and prepare for hot/humid\, buggy\, weather and walking in natural environments.\n\n\n\nRefreshments: Bring water and snacks/food as needed. It will most likely be very hot so hydration is important. Safety first.\n\n\n\nVolunteer Service Hours: Eastern Shore Master Naturalists can log their volunteer hours under Better Impact under Category 14 – Annual Butterfly Count – Eastern Shore/Northern Northampton County.\n\n\n\nVIDEO: There is a butterfly identification video you can review prior to the count.\n\n\n\n\nTeam Roles \n\n\n\nParticipants will be divided into teams to cover roles and mix expertise levels. \n\n\n\n\nLeader – point person for team. Ensures members go to specified locations timely.\n\n\n\nSpotters – alert team members to a butterfly they have observed (NO skill required!). Note: everyone on the team can spot! Photos are very helpful.\n\n\n\nScribe/compiler – records the number of butterflies/species observed for each location and then calculates an overall total. Forms will be provided for recording counts. If you cannot make a firm ID the scribe should document as much information as possible to assist in later identification.\n\n\n\nDrivers – each team will decide how they want to manage transportation – carpool or separate vehicles.\n\n\n\nIdentifiers – team members who have sufficient familiarity to identify the species observed.\n\n\n\n\nTips for a Good Counting Experience \n\n\n\nHere are some suggestions for being prepared and having as pleasant an experience as possible: \n\n\n\n\nThink about how many hours you want spend counting butterflies. Some prefer to stop after a few hours while other like to do it all day. \n\n\n\nCameras\, binoculars\, and butterfly guides are great tools to have with you. Taking photos whenever you can is highly recommended\, especially if you are unable to ID the butterfly in the field. Also\, it’s great to include photos with any reporting.\n\n\n\nPlease DO NOT net or touch any butterflies. This activity should be as unobtrusive to the butterflies and their neighbors as possible.\n\n\n\nButterflies and Skippers will be counted – Moths are not considered for this count. You will have a list of species we are most likely to see.\n\n\n\n\nHere is the 15 mile-radius count area:
URL:https://www.esmn.org/event/%f0%9f%a7%a4-volunteer-north-northampton-county-butterfly-count-2/
LOCATION:VA
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20250725T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250725T113000
DTSTAMP:20260420T232916
CREATED:20250521T121020Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250625T123636Z
UID:10000518-1753437600-1753443000@www.esmn.org
SUMMARY:💡 CE: Butterfly Walks at the ES NWR
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.esmn.org/event/%f0%9f%92%a1-member-%f0%9f%92%a1ce-and-%f0%9f%a7%a4volunteer-opportunity-butterfly-walks-at-the-es-nwr/2025-07-25/
LOCATION:Eastern Shore National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center\, 32205 Seaside Road\, Cape Charles\, VA\, 23310\, United States
CATEGORIES:Continuing Education,Open to the Public,Volunteer Opportunity
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250724T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250724T000000
DTSTAMP:20260420T232916
CREATED:20250608T121745Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250613T120123Z
UID:10000990-1753315200-1753315200@www.esmn.org
SUMMARY:💡 CE: Registration Opens for VMN State Conference
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.esmn.org/event/registration-opens-for-vmn-state-conference/
LOCATION:VA
CATEGORIES:Continuing Education
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250719T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250719T100000
DTSTAMP:20260420T232916
CREATED:20250706T200719Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250706T201017Z
UID:10001014-1752912000-1752919200@www.esmn.org
SUMMARY:💡 CE: Guided Bird Walk at Chincoteague NWR
DESCRIPTION:Summer shore bird walk at Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge July 19\, 8:00 – 10:00 a.m. Hosted by Eastern Shore Master Naturalists\, National Park Service\, and US Fish and Wildlife Service. For birders of all ages – beginner\, expert or in-between. Meet at the Toms Cove Visitor Center. \n\n\n\nBetter Impact: Log your hours under Category 2: Continuing Education.
URL:https://www.esmn.org/event/%f0%9f%92%a1-ce-guided-bird-walk-at-chincoteague-nwr/
LOCATION:Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge – Toms Cove Visitor Center\, 8586 Beach Road\, Chincoteague\, Virginia\, 23336
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20250718T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250718T113000
DTSTAMP:20260420T232916
CREATED:20250521T121020Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250625T123636Z
UID:10000540-1752832800-1752838200@www.esmn.org
SUMMARY:💡 CE: Butterfly Walks at the ES NWR
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.esmn.org/event/%f0%9f%92%a1-member-%f0%9f%92%a1ce-and-%f0%9f%a7%a4volunteer-opportunity-butterfly-walks-at-the-es-nwr/2025-07-18/
LOCATION:Eastern Shore National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center\, 32205 Seaside Road\, Cape Charles\, VA\, 23310\, United States
CATEGORIES:Continuing Education,Open to the Public,Volunteer Opportunity
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250718T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250718T100000
DTSTAMP:20260420T232916
CREATED:20250708T230619Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250708T231751Z
UID:10001015-1752829200-1752832800@www.esmn.org
SUMMARY:💡 CE: Shore Roots - Exploring Eastern Shore Native Plants
DESCRIPTION:Join Agriculture Extension agent Helene Doughty\, the Plant Eastern Shore Natives Committee and DCR Coastal Region Steward Shannon Alexander for an informal and demonstrative learning session on native plants of the Eastern Shore. Learn why and how to use them in your landscape and where to source them. For more information\, contact hdoughty@vt.edu or call/text 757-999-0780. \n\n\n\nBetter Impact: Log your hours under Category 2/Continuing Education.
URL:https://www.esmn.org/event/%f0%9f%92%a1-ce-shore-roots-exploring-eastern-shore-native-plants/
LOCATION:Buttercups\, 16393 Courthouse Road\, Eastville\, Virginia\, 23347\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20250716T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250716T190000
DTSTAMP:20260420T232916
CREATED:20250522T220838Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250703T173026Z
UID:10000399-1752685200-1752692400@www.esmn.org
SUMMARY:💡 CE: ESMN Chapter Meeting: Jay Ford\, Chesapeake Bay Foundation
DESCRIPTION:July 16\, 2025: Jay Ford\, Virginia’s Eastern Shore Representative for the Chesapeake Bay Foundation will discuss the CBF’s Blueprint for all states within the Chesapeake Bay Watershed with a focus on where Virginia\, including present status and future goals. Jay is the  Virginia Policy Manager for the CBF and Managing Partner with the Old Dominion University (ODU) Institute for Coastal Adaptation and Resilience and CBF partnership and has an extensive background in natural resource policy and resilience planning.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAgenda:\n\n\n\n\n5:00-5:30 Social time\n\n\n\n5:30-6:00 Business meeting\n\n\n\n6:00-7:00 Speaker.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBetter Impact Info: Log speaker time under Category 2/Continuing Education.
URL:https://www.esmn.org/event/%f0%9f%92%a1esmn-chapter-meeting-2-2/
LOCATION:Virginia Institute of Marine Science Eastern Shore Laboratory\, Seaside Hall\, 36 Atlantic Street\, Wachapreague\, VA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chapter Member Continuing Education,Continuing Education
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250716T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250716T130000
DTSTAMP:20260420T232916
CREATED:20250625T120148Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250625T122654Z
UID:10001007-1752665400-1752670800@www.esmn.org
SUMMARY:💡 CE: Blue Ridge PRISM - How Neighborhood Associations Can Address Invasive Plants VIRTUAL
DESCRIPTION:Join the Blue Ridge PRISM for a panel-style webinar when three neighborhood association leads will share how their communities address invasive plants in their neighborhoods. They will share stories\, discuss the hurdles\, and give tips on how to organize and train a group to work together toward the common goal of managing invasive plants in their area. This is a free online event and includes a question & answer period with the audience. Those who register will receive an email with the recording. \n\n\n\nRegistration and additional info
URL:https://www.esmn.org/event/%f0%9f%92%a1-ce-blue-ridge-prism-how-neighborhood-associations-can-address-invasive-plants-virtual/
LOCATION:VA
CATEGORIES:Chapter Member Continuing Education,Open to the Public,Virtual
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20250715T091500
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250715T131500
DTSTAMP:20260420T232916
CREATED:20250626T210409Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250626T210453Z
UID:10001012-1752570900-1752585300@www.esmn.org
SUMMARY:🧤 Volunteer: TNC Youth Engagement Event Assistance
DESCRIPTION:Butterfly Activity (and more) Field Trip Assistance/Youth Engagement \nBrownsville Preserve (Nassawadox\, VA) \n\nFri\, July 11 (6th-12th Grade): 9:15 am-1:15 pm (4 volunteers)\nMon\, July 14 (3rd-5th Grade): 9:15 am-1:15 pm (3 volunteers)\nTues\, July 15 (pre-K – 2nd Grade): 9:15 am-1:15 pm (2 volunteers)\n\nThe VCR Outreach & Education Team is seeking 2-3 volunteers for each date to assist with the Accomack County Public School Migrant Youth Program’s visit to Brownsville Preserve on Monday\, July 15th\, Tuesday\, July 16th\, and Monday\, July 22nd\, 10:00 am-1:00 pm. Activities may include habitat exploration\, butterfly/insect netting\, wagon rides\, kayaking on 7/15 (optional for volunteer)\, and geocaching and will be led by TNC staff with volunteer assistance. ACPS staff will also be on hand\, and bilingual skills are not required (students speak English\, Spanish\, and/or Haitian Creole). Training will be provided\, and volunteers must agree to TNC’s Youth Safety policies. \nPlease contact\, VCR Outreach & Education Coordinator\, Margaret Van Clief at mvanclief@tnc.org or (757) 414-9227 to sign up for one or more of the above dates. \n\nBetter Impact Category 13/Education & Outreach
URL:https://www.esmn.org/event/%f0%9f%a7%a4-volunteer-tnc-youth-engagement-event-assistance-5/
LOCATION:TNC Brownsville Preserve\, 11332 Brownsville Rd\, Nassawadox\, Virginia\, 23413
CATEGORIES:Education & Outreach,Volunteer Opportunity
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20250714T091500
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250714T131500
DTSTAMP:20260420T232916
CREATED:20250626T214927Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250626T214933Z
UID:10001013-1752484500-1752498900@www.esmn.org
SUMMARY:🧤 Volunteer: TNC Youth Engagement Event Assistance
DESCRIPTION:Butterfly Activity (and more) Field Trip Assistance/Youth Engagement \nBrownsville Preserve (Nassawadox\, VA) \n\nFri\, July 11 (6th-12th Grade): 9:15 am-1:15 pm (4 volunteers)\nMon\, July 14 (3rd-5th Grade): 9:15 am-1:15 pm (3 volunteers)\nTues\, July 15 (pre-K – 2nd Grade): 9:15 am-1:15 pm (2 volunteers)\n\nThe VCR Outreach & Education Team is seeking 2-3 volunteers for each date to assist with the Accomack County Public School Migrant Youth Program’s visit to Brownsville Preserve on Monday\, July 15th\, Tuesday\, July 16th\, and Monday\, July 22nd\, 10:00 am-1:00 pm. Activities may include habitat exploration\, butterfly/insect netting\, wagon rides\, kayaking on 7/15 (optional for volunteer)\, and geocaching and will be led by TNC staff with volunteer assistance. ACPS staff will also be on hand\, and bilingual skills are not required (students speak English\, Spanish\, and/or Haitian Creole). Training will be provided\, and volunteers must agree to TNC’s Youth Safety policies. \nPlease contact\, VCR Outreach & Education Coordinator\, Margaret Van Clief at mvanclief@tnc.org or (757) 414-9227 to sign up for one or more of the above dates. \n\nBetter Impact Category 13/Education & Outreach
URL:https://www.esmn.org/event/%f0%9f%a7%a4-volunteer-tnc-youth-engagement-event-assistance-6/
LOCATION:TNC Brownsville Preserve\, 11332 Brownsville Rd\, Nassawadox\, Virginia\, 23413
CATEGORIES:Education & Outreach,Volunteer Opportunity
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20250711T091500
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250711T131500
DTSTAMP:20260420T232916
CREATED:20250626T205921Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250626T210108Z
UID:10001011-1752225300-1752239700@www.esmn.org
SUMMARY:🧤 Volunteer: TNC Youth Engagement Event Assistance
DESCRIPTION:Butterfly Activity (and more) Field Trip Assistance/Youth Engagement \nBrownsville Preserve (Nassawadox\, VA) \n\nFri\, July 11 (6th-12th Grade): 9:15 am-1:15 pm (4 volunteers)\nMon\, July 14 (3rd-5th Grade): 9:15 am-1:15 pm (3 volunteers)\nTues\, July 15 (pre-K – 2nd Grade): 9:15 am-1:15 pm (2 volunteers)\n\nThe VCR Outreach & Education Team is seeking 2-3 volunteers for each date to assist with the Accomack County Public School Migrant Youth Program’s visit to Brownsville Preserve on Monday\, July 15th\, Tuesday\, July 16th\, and Monday\, July 22nd\, 10:00 am-1:00 pm. Activities may include habitat exploration\, butterfly/insect netting\, wagon rides\, kayaking on 7/15 (optional for volunteer)\, and geocaching and will be led by TNC staff with volunteer assistance. ACPS staff will also be on hand\, and bilingual skills are not required (students speak English\, Spanish\, and/or Haitian Creole). Training will be provided\, and volunteers must agree to TNC’s Youth Safety policies. \nPlease contact\, VCR Outreach & Education Coordinator\, Margaret Van Clief at mvanclief@tnc.org or (757) 414-9227 to sign up for one or more of the above dates. \n\nBetter Impact Category 13/Education & Outreach
URL:https://www.esmn.org/event/%f0%9f%a7%a4-volunteer-tnc-youth-engagement-event-assistance-4/
LOCATION:TNC Brownsville Preserve\, 11332 Brownsville Rd\, Nassawadox\, Virginia\, 23413
CATEGORIES:Education & Outreach,Volunteer Opportunity
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20250627T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250627T113000
DTSTAMP:20260420T232916
CREATED:20250521T121020Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250625T123636Z
UID:10000514-1751018400-1751023800@www.esmn.org
SUMMARY:💡 CE: Butterfly Walks at the ES NWR
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.esmn.org/event/%f0%9f%92%a1-member-%f0%9f%92%a1ce-and-%f0%9f%a7%a4volunteer-opportunity-butterfly-walks-at-the-es-nwr/2025-06-27/
LOCATION:Eastern Shore National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center\, 32205 Seaside Road\, Cape Charles\, VA\, 23310\, United States
CATEGORIES:Continuing Education,Open to the Public,Volunteer Opportunity
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250621T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250621T160000
DTSTAMP:20260420T232916
CREATED:20250613T112854Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250613T113006Z
UID:10000992-1750507200-1750521600@www.esmn.org
SUMMARY:🧤 Volunteer: TNC at ESVA Juneteenth Festival
DESCRIPTION:Community HelpEvent Assistance: ESVA Juneteenth FestivalJune 21st: Exmore Town Park – Exmore\, VA \n\n\n\nJuneteenth\, dating back to 1865\, is the oldest known celebration commemorating the ending of slavery in the United States. This year’s ESVA Juneteenth Festival in Exmore\, VA will be held on Saturday\, June 21st\, 12:00-4:00 pm\, and The Nature Conservancy is looking for 2-4 volunteers to help staff our informational booth. Volunteers will pass out Conservancy materials\, greet the public\, walk visitors through hands-on activities\, and answer questions as best they can. Materials and training will be provided as needed. To volunteer\, please contact VCR Community Engagement Specialist\, Margaret Van Clief at mvanclief@tnc.org or (757) 414-9227. \n\n\n\n2:00-4:00 pm (2 volunteers) \n\n\n\n12:00 pm-2:00 pm (2 volunteers) \n\n\n\nBetter Impact: Log your hours under Category 13: Assist with Educational Programs and Outreach.
URL:https://www.esmn.org/event/%f0%9f%a7%a4-volunteer-tnc-at-esva-juneteenth-festival/
LOCATION:VA
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