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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Whimbrels are landing on our Eastern Shore this week! Each year, whimbrels migrate from their wintering grounds in South America to their breeding territory in the Arctic—a journey of more than 4,000 miles one way! Join our Migratory Bird Conservation staff and volunteers around the dock at Box Tree Farm (a TNC-protected property just east […]
Please register at one of the sites below or become a Zone Captain. There are numerous locations on the shore participating in this event. They are detailed here and as of April 26 include: Cape Charles Bay Creek Resort Bay Creek Resort (18+ only) Bay Creek Resort (boaters only) Cape Charles Yacht Center Cape Charles […]
On June 10 at 7:00 pm, we will host a webinar on the Birdability project in which VMN volunteers are visiting sites on the Virginia Bird and Wildlife Trail to collect and report data related to accessibility. Some changes were made to the protocols after the initial launch of the project in Fall 2024, so […]
Virginia Master Naturalists who are part of our program’s statewide Educators Bureau will give talks and demonstrations – each no more than five minutes long. Get inspired by these dynamic educators! See our website for the full list of topics and presenters. Pre-registration required. As always, the VMN CE Webinar will be recorded and posted […]
In partnership with the Virginia Department of Forestry, we are launching a new monitoring project for VMN volunteers to look for beech leaf disease, an emerging issue for Virginia’s forests. Lori Chamberlin, Forest Health Manager for the Virginia Department of Forestry, will present on how to look for and report this disease. This webinar will be […]
Eastern Shore Post June 13 p. 30
Join Agriculture Extension agent Helene Doughty and the Eastern Shore Master Gardeners for an informal demonstrative session on pollinators of the Eastern Shore. Learn which are native and non-native, generalist or specialized, review specimens, and much more! For more information, contact hdoughty@vf.edu or call/text 757-999-0780.
23028 Nickawampus Farm, Melfa VA Unique opportunity for birding on a private land trust property. www.VESLT.org Leaders: Maggie Long and Meriwether Payne. Contact Meriwether Payne at 757-710-2454 to register. Better Impact: Log your hours under Category 2: Continuing Education.
REGISTRATION REQUIRED. Want to become an oyster gardener? The new gardener seminar starts at 9:00am. Veteran gardeners will turn their oysters in and pick up new spat if desired beginning at 9:30. See links below for details.
Community HelpEvent Assistance: ESVA Juneteenth FestivalJune 21st: Exmore Town Park – Exmore, VA Juneteenth, 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]