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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/
CATEGORIES:Chapter Member Continuing Education
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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
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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/
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CREATED:20250521T121020Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250724T000000
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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/
CATEGORIES:Continuing Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250719T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250719T100000
DTSTAMP:20260421T010938
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20250718T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250718T113000
DTSTAMP:20260421T010938
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250718T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250718T100000
DTSTAMP:20260421T010938
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20250716T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250716T190000
DTSTAMP:20260421T010938
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250716T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250716T130000
DTSTAMP:20260421T010938
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/
CATEGORIES:Chapter Member Continuing Education,Open to the Public,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20250715T091500
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250715T131500
DTSTAMP:20260421T010938
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:20260421T010938
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20250711T091500
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250711T131500
DTSTAMP:20260421T010938
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20250627T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250627T113000
DTSTAMP:20260421T010938
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250621T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250621T160000
DTSTAMP:20260421T010938
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/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250621T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250621T110000
DTSTAMP:20260421T010938
CREATED:20250608T172228Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250616T213935Z
UID:10000991-1750496400-1750503600@www.esmn.org
SUMMARY:🧤 Volunteer: CBF Oyster Gardening Roundup/New Gardener Seminar
DESCRIPTION:REGISTRATION REQUIRED. \n\n\n\nWant 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.
URL:https://www.esmn.org/event/oyster-gardening-roundup-new-gardener-seminar/
LOCATION:Barrier Islands Center\, 7295 Young Street\, Machipongo\, VA\, 23405\, United States
CATEGORIES:Open to the Public,Stewardship,Volunteer Opportunity
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250621T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250621T080000
DTSTAMP:20260421T010938
CREATED:20250614T210451Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250616T202549Z
UID:10001005-1750492800-1750492800@www.esmn.org
SUMMARY:💡CE: Birding at Nickawampus Farm\, with Virginia Eastern Shore Land Trust
DESCRIPTION:23028 Nickawampus Farm\, Melfa VA \n\n\n\nUnique opportunity for birding on a private land trust property. www.VESLT.org \n\n\n\nLeaders: Maggie Long and Meriwether Payne. Contact Meriwether Payne at 757-710-2454 to register. \n\n\n\nBetter Impact: Log your hours under Category 2: Continuing Education.
URL:https://www.esmn.org/event/%f0%9f%92%a1ce-birding-at-nickawampus-farm-with-virginia-eastern-shore-land-trust/
CATEGORIES:Chapter Member Continuing Education,Continuing Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250620T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250620T100000
DTSTAMP:20260421T010938
CREATED:20250616T174704Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250616T174831Z
UID:10001006-1750410000-1750413600@www.esmn.org
SUMMARY:💡 CE: Eastern Shore Pollinators
DESCRIPTION: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! \n\n\n\nFor more information\, contact hdoughty@vf.edu or call/text 757-999-0780.
URL:https://www.esmn.org/event/%f0%9f%92%a1-ce-eastern-shore-pollinators/
LOCATION:Buttercups\, 16393 Courthouse Road\, Eastville\, Virginia\, 23347\, United States
CATEGORIES:Continuing Education,Open to the Public
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250618T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250618T080000
DTSTAMP:20260421T010938
CREATED:20250614T205923Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250616T202411Z
UID:10001004-1750233600-1750233600@www.esmn.org
SUMMARY:💡CE: Seaview Farm Birding Field Trip
DESCRIPTION:Eastern Shore Post June 13 p. 30
URL:https://www.esmn.org/event/%f0%9f%92%a1ce-seaview-farm-birding-field-trip/
CATEGORIES:Chapter Member Continuing Education
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250616T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250616T140000
DTSTAMP:20260421T010938
CREATED:20250527T214418Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250527T223806Z
UID:10000986-1750078800-1750082400@www.esmn.org
SUMMARY:💡Member CE: Beech Leaf Disease Survey Training Webinar
DESCRIPTION: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 recorded\, and\, around that time\, we also will email information on how to participate in this activity.  \n\n\n\nDate: Monday\, June 16\, 12:00-1:00 pm \n\n\n\nPre-registration required. \n\n\n\nBetter ImpactPlease log your hours under Category 2: Continuing Education.
URL:https://www.esmn.org/event/beech-leaf-disease-survey-training-webinar/
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LOCATION:
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20250613T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250613T113000
DTSTAMP:20260421T010938
CREATED:20250521T121020Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250625T123636Z
UID:10000512-1749808800-1749814200@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/2025-06-13/
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/Halifax:20250612T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250612T130000
DTSTAMP:20260421T010938
CREATED:20250513T214935Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250521T114904Z
UID:10000180-1749729600-1749733200@www.esmn.org
SUMMARY:💡Member CE: VMN Educators Bureau Flash Talks (Webinar)
DESCRIPTION: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. \nPre-registration required. \nAs always\, the VMN CE Webinar will be recorded and posted on our website shortly after the event. \n\nBETTER IMPACT INFO:  Please log your hours under Category 2/ Continuing Education.
URL:https://www.esmn.org/event/ce-webinar-vmn-educators-bureau-flash-talks/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Continuing Education
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20250610T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250610T203000
DTSTAMP:20260421T010938
CREATED:20250513T215250Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250527T223247Z
UID:10000181-1749582000-1749587400@www.esmn.org
SUMMARY:💡 Member CE: Birdability Project Training and Update (Webinar)
DESCRIPTION: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 this will be a bit of a re-launch. It will be a good opportunity for volunteers who already signed up for the activity to get a refresher in what to do and an opportunity for new volunteers to get involved. Cat Fribley\, Executive Director of the nonprofit Birdability\, will present.\n\nWatch for additional details and signup information in the next VMN bi-weekly email.\n\n\n\nPlease log your hours in Better Impact under Category 2 Continuing Education.
URL:https://www.esmn.org/event/ce-webinar-birdability-project-training-and-update/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Continuing Education,Virtual
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20250607T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250607T120000
DTSTAMP:20260421T010938
CREATED:20250428T143017Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250518T095842Z
UID:10000173-1749286800-1749297600@www.esmn.org
SUMMARY:🧤Volunteer Opportunity: Clean the Bay Day
DESCRIPTION:Please register at one of the sites below or become a Zone Captain. \nThere are numerous locations on the shore participating in this event. They are detailed here and as of April 26 include: \nCape Charles \nBay Creek Resort\nBay Creek Resort (18+ only)\nBay Creek Resort (boaters only)\nCape Charles Yacht Center\nCape Charles Yacht Center (18+ only)\nCape Charles Yacht Center (boaters only)\nKiptopeke State Park\nVirginia Eastern Shore Land Trust \nOnancock: Burnham Guides (boaters only)\nOyster: The Nature Conservancy – Virginia Coast Reserve; The Nature Conservancy – Virginia Coast Reserve (18+ only) \n\nPlease log your hours under Better Impact Category 16 CBF Clean the Bay Day.
URL:https://www.esmn.org/event/member-%f0%9f%a7%a4volunteer-opportunity-clean-the-bay-day/
CATEGORIES:Stewardship
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250528T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250528T193000
DTSTAMP:20260421T010938
CREATED:20250525T192905Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250525T194422Z
UID:10000978-1748451600-1748460600@www.esmn.org
SUMMARY:🧤Volunteer: TNC Whimbrel Watch
DESCRIPTION:Whimbrels are landing on our Eastern Shore this week! \nEach 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! \nJoin our Migratory Bird Conservation staff and volunteers around the dock at Box Tree Farm (a TNC-protected property just east of Machipongo) to watch the evening skies and keep count of shorebirds called whimbrels as they set out for the final leg of their northern migration. \n*This activity is free and open to the public. \nPro tip: Big flight nights tend to be in the middle of the count period. Bring: bug spray\, a chair\, binoculars and a friend! \nFor more information about Whimbrel Watch Live\, attending the count in person or other TNC VVCR programs\, please contact Outreach and Education Coordinator\, Margaret Van Clief at mvanclief@tnc.org or (757) 414-9227. \n\nLog your hours under Better Impact Category 13.
URL:https://www.esmn.org/event/%f0%9f%a7%a4volunteer-tnc-whimbrel-watch-2/2025-05-28/
LOCATION:Box Tree Farm\, Box Tree Drive\, Machipongo\, VA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Citizen/Community Science,Open to the Public,Volunteer Opportunity
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250527T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250527T193000
DTSTAMP:20260421T010938
CREATED:20250525T192905Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250525T194422Z
UID:10000977-1748365200-1748374200@www.esmn.org
SUMMARY:🧤Volunteer: TNC Whimbrel Watch
DESCRIPTION:Whimbrels are landing on our Eastern Shore this week! \nEach 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! \nJoin our Migratory Bird Conservation staff and volunteers around the dock at Box Tree Farm (a TNC-protected property just east of Machipongo) to watch the evening skies and keep count of shorebirds called whimbrels as they set out for the final leg of their northern migration. \n*This activity is free and open to the public. \nPro tip: Big flight nights tend to be in the middle of the count period. Bring: bug spray\, a chair\, binoculars and a friend! \nFor more information about Whimbrel Watch Live\, attending the count in person or other TNC VVCR programs\, please contact Outreach and Education Coordinator\, Margaret Van Clief at mvanclief@tnc.org or (757) 414-9227. \n\nLog your hours under Better Impact Category 13.
URL:https://www.esmn.org/event/%f0%9f%a7%a4volunteer-tnc-whimbrel-watch-2/2025-05-27/
LOCATION:Box Tree Farm\, Box Tree Drive\, Machipongo\, VA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Citizen/Community Science,Open to the Public,Volunteer Opportunity
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250526T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250526T193000
DTSTAMP:20260421T010938
CREATED:20250525T192905Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250525T194422Z
UID:10000976-1748278800-1748287800@www.esmn.org
SUMMARY:🧤Volunteer: TNC Whimbrel Watch
DESCRIPTION:Whimbrels are landing on our Eastern Shore this week! \nEach 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! \nJoin our Migratory Bird Conservation staff and volunteers around the dock at Box Tree Farm (a TNC-protected property just east of Machipongo) to watch the evening skies and keep count of shorebirds called whimbrels as they set out for the final leg of their northern migration. \n*This activity is free and open to the public. \nPro tip: Big flight nights tend to be in the middle of the count period. Bring: bug spray\, a chair\, binoculars and a friend! \nFor more information about Whimbrel Watch Live\, attending the count in person or other TNC VVCR programs\, please contact Outreach and Education Coordinator\, Margaret Van Clief at mvanclief@tnc.org or (757) 414-9227. \n\nLog your hours under Better Impact Category 13.
URL:https://www.esmn.org/event/%f0%9f%a7%a4volunteer-tnc-whimbrel-watch-2/2025-05-26/
LOCATION:Box Tree Farm\, Box Tree Drive\, Machipongo\, VA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Citizen/Community Science,Open to the Public,Volunteer Opportunity
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250525T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250525T193000
DTSTAMP:20260421T010938
CREATED:20250525T192905Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250525T194422Z
UID:10000975-1748192400-1748201400@www.esmn.org
SUMMARY:🧤Volunteer: TNC Whimbrel Watch
DESCRIPTION:Whimbrels are landing on our Eastern Shore this week! \nEach 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! \nJoin our Migratory Bird Conservation staff and volunteers around the dock at Box Tree Farm (a TNC-protected property just east of Machipongo) to watch the evening skies and keep count of shorebirds called whimbrels as they set out for the final leg of their northern migration. \n*This activity is free and open to the public. \nPro tip: Big flight nights tend to be in the middle of the count period. Bring: bug spray\, a chair\, binoculars and a friend! \nFor more information about Whimbrel Watch Live\, attending the count in person or other TNC VVCR programs\, please contact Outreach and Education Coordinator\, Margaret Van Clief at mvanclief@tnc.org or (757) 414-9227. \n\nLog your hours under Better Impact Category 13.
URL:https://www.esmn.org/event/%f0%9f%a7%a4volunteer-tnc-whimbrel-watch-2/2025-05-25/
LOCATION:Box Tree Farm\, Box Tree Drive\, Machipongo\, VA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Citizen/Community Science,Open to the Public,Volunteer Opportunity
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250524T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250524T193000
DTSTAMP:20260421T010938
CREATED:20250525T192905Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250525T194422Z
UID:10000974-1748106000-1748115000@www.esmn.org
SUMMARY:🧤Volunteer: TNC Whimbrel Watch
DESCRIPTION:Whimbrels are landing on our Eastern Shore this week! \nEach 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! \nJoin our Migratory Bird Conservation staff and volunteers around the dock at Box Tree Farm (a TNC-protected property just east of Machipongo) to watch the evening skies and keep count of shorebirds called whimbrels as they set out for the final leg of their northern migration. \n*This activity is free and open to the public. \nPro tip: Big flight nights tend to be in the middle of the count period. Bring: bug spray\, a chair\, binoculars and a friend! \nFor more information about Whimbrel Watch Live\, attending the count in person or other TNC VVCR programs\, please contact Outreach and Education Coordinator\, Margaret Van Clief at mvanclief@tnc.org or (757) 414-9227. \n\nLog your hours under Better Impact Category 13.
URL:https://www.esmn.org/event/%f0%9f%a7%a4volunteer-tnc-whimbrel-watch-2/2025-05-24/
LOCATION:Box Tree Farm\, Box Tree Drive\, Machipongo\, VA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Citizen/Community Science,Open to the Public,Volunteer Opportunity
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250523T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250523T193000
DTSTAMP:20260421T010938
CREATED:20250525T192905Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250525T194422Z
UID:10000973-1748019600-1748028600@www.esmn.org
SUMMARY:🧤Volunteer: TNC Whimbrel Watch
DESCRIPTION:Whimbrels are landing on our Eastern Shore this week! \nEach 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! \nJoin our Migratory Bird Conservation staff and volunteers around the dock at Box Tree Farm (a TNC-protected property just east of Machipongo) to watch the evening skies and keep count of shorebirds called whimbrels as they set out for the final leg of their northern migration. \n*This activity is free and open to the public. \nPro tip: Big flight nights tend to be in the middle of the count period. Bring: bug spray\, a chair\, binoculars and a friend! \nFor more information about Whimbrel Watch Live\, attending the count in person or other TNC VVCR programs\, please contact Outreach and Education Coordinator\, Margaret Van Clief at mvanclief@tnc.org or (757) 414-9227. \n\nLog your hours under Better Impact Category 13.
URL:https://www.esmn.org/event/%f0%9f%a7%a4volunteer-tnc-whimbrel-watch-2/2025-05-23/
LOCATION:Box Tree Farm\, Box Tree Drive\, Machipongo\, VA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Citizen/Community Science,Open to the Public,Volunteer Opportunity
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