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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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 […]
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 […]
Agenda: Better Impact Info: Log speaker time under Category 2/Continuing Education.
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 […]
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. Better Impact: Log your hours under Category 2: […]
All levels of expertise/experience are welcome! Please contact Kellie (kellie.piekarsky@verizon.net) if you have questions or need more info. You do not have to be an ESMN to participate – please share this info with anyone who may be interested. Details Team Roles Participants will be divided into teams to cover roles and mix expertise levels. […]
Date/Time: Friday, August 8, 2025, 10:00 am – 5:00 pm Location: Education Center at Henricus Historical Park, 251 Henricus Park Rd., Chester, VA 23836 Cost: $11 (Fee is for PLT portion. WILD workshops are free.) Description: Pack a lunch, dress to be outdoors, & join us for a great day at the Education Center at Henricus Historical […]