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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Butterfly Activity (and more) Field Trip Assistance/Youth Engagement Brownsville Preserve (Nassawadox, VA) Fri, July 11 (6th-12th Grade): 9:15 am-1:15 pm (4 volunteers) Mon, July 14 (3rd-5th Grade): 9:15 am-1:15 pm (3 volunteers) Tues, July 15 (pre-K – 2nd Grade): 9:15 am-1:15 pm (2 volunteers) The VCR Outreach & Education Team is seeking 2-3 volunteers for […]
Christopher Hein, Director of the VIMS Geology Lab will give an update on the Cedar Island Project. The project aims to improve barrier-island and marsh resilience on a 216-acre site to protect against coastal erosion and island breaching, while expanding wildlife habitat and ecosystem services. This will help protect underserved coastal communities against the impacts […]
Sunday, July 21: 2:00-5:00 p.m. Event Assistance: Bilingual Nature Picnic Brownsville Preserve (Nassawadox, VA) Contact Margaret to sign-up: mvanclief@tnc.org or (757) 414-9227. TNC VCR is pleased to offer our third public bilingual (Spanish/English) picnic on Sunday, July 21st, 2:30-4:30 p.m. on the grounds of Brownsville House. The event will feature authentic Mexican food from La […]
In an effort to reinvigorate the Plant Eastern Shore Natives initiative, we have scheduled three meetings in July for interested members of the public to attend. Registration is encouraged. These meetings will be almost identical and provide a brief overview of the history and purpose of the initiative, both locally and statewide. Members of the […]
In an effort to reinvigorate the Plant Eastern Shore Natives initiative, we have scheduled three meetings in July for interested members of the public to attend. Registration is encouraged. These meetings will be almost identical and provide a brief overview of the history and purpose of the initiative, both locally and statewide. Members of the […]
The event is free but you must register. Wild Virginia will host a webinar on Wednesday July 24th at 6:30pm by Alissa Ganser, an expert on freshwater mussels. You’ll learn about the fascinating life cycles of these valuable species, who can live 100 years or more and use mimicry to fool fish into helping these […]
This is the North American Butterfly Association count for the Delmarva tip which includes the ES National Wildlife refuge, Kiptopeke State Park, Oyster, and Cape Charles. Interested volunteers will meet at 9:30am at the visitor center of Eastern Shore of VA National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center. No need to sign up, you can stay as […]
In an effort to reinvigorate the Plant Eastern Shore Natives initiative, we have scheduled three meetings in July for interested members of the public to attend. Registration is encouraged. These meetings will be almost identical and provide a brief overview of the history and purpose of the initiative, both locally and statewide. Members of the […]
We are looking for volunteers to assist with the count. No experience necessary! Please contact Kellie Piekarsky to sign-up or get more info. Date: Sunday, August 4, 2024 (Rain Date: Sunday, August 11, 2024). Start Time: 11:00 a.m. End Time: Up to you. The count will last as long as you do! We appreciate your […]
Registration and other info here . Category 2: Continuing Education
YOU MUST REGISTER FOR THIS EVENT. NO WALK-INS. Limited Attendees due to State Permit Restriction. Please call us at (757)331-1300 to register or visit us at the Library (Registration begins July 29, 2024). Join local Interpreter Bill Dyas of REAL VA for an evening stroll through the Natural Area Preserve. Watch a beautiful sunset over […]
https://earthsky.org/astronomy-essentials/everything-you-need-to-know-perseid-meteor-shower/
Register for the webinar at: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe9zNIvX9MSFgKdpZ4nP1hzqwLnZZtBIaEVQ3aqBuFiv4MaCA/viewform?usp=sf_link. A group of science communication practitioners, trainers and researchers have recently completed an NSF-funded project titled On-the-Spot Feedback (www.onthespotfeedback.org). The resulting work provides strategies and resources for science communicators to develop their skills at getting immediate feedback during their public engagements, which allows them to adjust and improve their […]
Learn about today’s Super Blue Moon! Want learn more? Check out NASA’s Super Blue Moon FAQ and Daily Moon Guide! (Image: NASA/JPL, Source: @rtphokie)
Note: this event is listed for informational purposes only. Attendance does not qualify for Volunteer Service or Continuing Ed hours. The workshop is open to the public. Registration is not required, but we encourage it to help us plan for dinner. Where: Eastern Shore of Virginia Regional Library & Heritage Center (24313 Bennett Street, Parksley, […]