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UID:10000172-1747994400-1747999800@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/2025-05-23/
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:20250522T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250522T193000
DTSTAMP:20260421T123251
CREATED:20250525T192905Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250525T194422Z
UID:10000972-1747933200-1747942200@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-2/2025-05-22/
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20250522T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250522T110000
DTSTAMP:20260421T123251
CREATED:20250505T162229Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250521T113832Z
UID:10000177-1747904400-1747911600@www.esmn.org
SUMMARY:🧤Member Volunteer Opportunity: Magothy Bay Natural Area Preserve Stewardship and Maintenance Day
DESCRIPTION:You are invited to help trim the trail\, snip invasive vines\, and generally beautify Magothy Bay Natural Area Preserve!\n\nNote: we may work until noon if there’s still more to do at 11am.\n\nWhat to expect:\n\nVDCR will have some extra gloves\, snips\, loppers\, and ear plugs. Please bring your own if you’d like.\nVDCR staff will have first aid equipment if needed (hopefully not)\,\nVolunteers may not use chainsaws or power tools.\n\nPlease be sure to: \n\nbring any specialty items that you may need (epipen\, inhaler\, insulin\, snack\, etc.);\ndress appropriately in closed toe shoes and long pants/sleeves as necessary to protect yourself;\nuse your insect repellant of choice\, particularly to prevent tick bites; and\nbring fluids to stay hydrated. We will have a water cooler for refills.\n\n\nLog your hours under Better Impact Category 05\, Trail and Habitat Management.
URL:https://www.esmn.org/event/%f0%9f%a7%a4member-volunteer-opportunity-magothy-bay-natural-area-preserve-stewardship-and-maintenance-day/
LOCATION:Magothy Bay Natural Area Preserve\, 4829 Bulls Drive\, Cape Charles\, VA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Stewardship
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250521T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250521T193000
DTSTAMP:20260421T123251
CREATED:20250525T192905Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250525T194422Z
UID:10000971-1747846800-1747855800@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-2/2025-05-21/
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250520T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250520T193000
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CREATED:20250525T192905Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250525T194422Z
UID:10000970-1747760400-1747769400@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-2/2025-05-20/
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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DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250520T110000
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CREATED:20250424T134609Z
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UID:10000171-1747733400-1747738800@www.esmn.org
SUMMARY:💡Member CE: Conservation Talk: Native v. Invasive Plants THIS EVENT IS FULL
DESCRIPTION:THIS IS EVENT IS FULL. Please email Sam Willis at outreach@veslt.org to inquire about waitlist.
URL:https://www.esmn.org/event/%f0%9f%92%a1ce-conservation-talk-native-v-invasive-plants/
CATEGORIES:Chapter Member Continuing Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250519T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250519T193000
DTSTAMP:20260421T123251
CREATED:20250525T192905Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250525T194422Z
UID:10000967-1747674000-1747683000@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-2/2025-05-19/
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20250519T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250519T120000
DTSTAMP:20260421T123251
CREATED:20250515T125655Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250515T125856Z
UID:10000182-1747645200-1747656000@www.esmn.org
SUMMARY:💡 ESMN Member CE: Creature Catch\, ID & Release (Open to the Public)
DESCRIPTION:Join us to explore the ocean and learn about different marine species that live on Cape Charles Beach. Meet us at Cape Charles Beachfront (by the pier). In partnership with University of Virginia – Coastal Research Center.\nFree and open to all.\n\n\nLog your hours (exclusive of  travel) in Better Impact under Category 2: Continuing Education.
URL:https://www.esmn.org/event/%f0%9f%92%a1-esmn-member-ce-creature-catch-id-release/
LOCATION:Cape Charles Beach\, 533 Mason Avenue\, Cape Charles\, VA\, 23310\, United States
CATEGORIES:Citizen/Community Science,Continuing Education,Open to the Public
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20250514T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250514T200000
DTSTAMP:20260421T123251
CREATED:20250307T134604Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250426T141140Z
UID:10000152-1747238400-1747252800@www.esmn.org
SUMMARY:ESMN Members: Annual Chapter Picnic at VIMS in Wachapreague
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for the annual chapter picnic from 5:00 to 8:00 PM at VIMS behind Seaside Hall!  An optional VIMS tour worth one continuing education credit hour will begin at 4:00 PM. \nPlease a dish to share. For simplicity\, we’ve organized dish categories by last name: \n\nA-G: Vegetable dish or salad\nH-Q: Side dish\nR-Z: Dessert or fruit\n\nWe’ll be grilling hamburgers\, veggie burgers\, hot dogs\, and oysters. Don’t forget to bring your own beverages and chairs! Picnic tables will be available for use. \nRSVP: Thank you for responding to the invitation you received via email by May 7th. If you did not receive the invitation or if you have any questions\, contact Anne B at (703) 401-1904. \n \n 
URL:https://www.esmn.org/event/save-the-date-esmn-picnic/
LOCATION:Virginia Institute of Marine Science Eastern Shore Laboratory\, Seaside Hall\, 36 Atlantic Street\, Wachapreague\, VA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chapter Member Continuing Education,Social/Other Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20250514T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250514T113000
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CREATED:20250502T120045Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250502T120355Z
UID:10000174-1747213200-1747222200@www.esmn.org
SUMMARY:💡CE for Members: Mutton Hunk Fen Natural Area Preserve Guide Nature Walk
DESCRIPTION:SPACE IS LIMITED. PLEASE REGISTER FOR THIS EVENT. \nMutton Hunk Fen Natural Area Preserve Guide Nature Walk\nInstructor: Kellie Piekarsky (kellie.piekarsky@verizon.net) \nThis will be a walk through the 516-acre Preserve that encompasses woodlands\, restored agricultural lands in the successional process\, and expansive tidal wetlands on the seaside of Accomack County. There are about 1.5 miles of walking trail through the migratory songbird habitat restoration area\, along White’s Creek\, and overlooking Gargathy Bay. These natural communities provide habitat for waterfowl\, shorebirds foraging in the salt marsh\, migratory birds in the woodlands\, and raptors soaring in search of prey. The Preserve is also home to a variety of reptilian species\, white-tailed deer\, and small game. \n\n\n\n\nOne session: Wednesday\, May 14\, 9:00 – 11:30 a.m. (Rain date: Thursday\, May 15\, 9:00-11:30 a.m.)\nLocation: 28587 Baker Rd.\, Parksley\nMaterials included with registration at no additional charge:\n\nparking available at Preserve entrance\nVDCR staff will be on site and have an AED and First Aid Kit for emergency response\n\n\nMaterials to be supplied by student:\n\nbreathable hiking gear\ninsect repellant\ndrinking water\nany special medical needs (EpiPen\, insulin\, etc.)\nbinoculars or scope for bird viewing\n\n\nAdditional fees: none\nNotes:\n\nNature walk will begin at the Preserve parking area located at the entrance to the preserve.\nParticipants need to be able to walk over 2 miles and should wear appropriate footwear (closed toe recommended) to do so.\nThere are no restroom facilities at the preserve.\n\n\nClass limits: Minimum 6\, Maximum 12\n\nKellie Piekarsky is a Virginia Master Naturalist\, member of the Eastern Shore Chapter.  She serves as the Chair of the Mutton Hunk Fen Natural Area Preserve Volunteer Stewardship Committee.  Another Virginia Master Naturalist will also be in attendance to bring their observational skills\, local knowledge\, and ecological training to share with attendees.
URL:https://www.esmn.org/event/open-to-the-public-%f0%9f%92%a1ce-for-members-mutton-hunk-fen-natural-area-preserve-guide-nature-walk/
LOCATION:Mutton Hunk Fen Natural Area Preserve\, 28583 Baker Road\, Parksley\, VA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education & Outreach,Open to the Public
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20250513T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250513T190000
DTSTAMP:20260421T123251
CREATED:20250513T101009Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250513T101009Z
UID:10000179-1747155600-1747162800@www.esmn.org
SUMMARY:💡 CE: A Sip of Science with LTER: How plants shape our changing barrier islands
DESCRIPTION:You are invited to join us on Tuesday May 13th\, 5-7pm\, for a Sip of Science with Coastal Plant Ecology Lab of VCU – researchers on our Long-Term Ecological Research (LTER) project.\n\nStorms\, winds\, and currents shape barrier islands\, but so do the plants growing in these harsh coastal environments. Come find out how plants are shaping our changing barrier islands. You’ll be amazed at the changes they’ve contributed to over time.\n\nBring your questions\, grab a drink\, and join us for a Sip of Science at Cape Charles Brewing Company.
URL:https://www.esmn.org/event/%f0%9f%92%a1-ce-a-sip-of-science-with-lter-how-plants-shape-our-changing-barrier-islands/
LOCATION:Cape Charles Brewing Company\, 2198 Stone Road\, Cape Charles\, VA\, 23310\, United States
CATEGORIES:Continuing Education,Open to the Public
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20250513T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250513T140000
DTSTAMP:20260421T123251
CREATED:20250226T201842Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250426T152902Z
UID:10000146-1747126800-1747144800@www.esmn.org
SUMMARY:Member 🧤Volunteer Opportunity: VESLT Spring 2nd Grade Field Trips
DESCRIPTION:ESMN Volunteers assist with co-leading a 2nd grade class along the nature trail pointing out habitat\, living things and their life cycles\, how plants/animals are interdependent with their living and non-living surroundings\, and natural resources along the way. Essentially\, covering 2nd grade SOLS 2.4\, 2.5\, and 2.8. There will be a few stations as well throughout and after the nature walk. Volunteers assist with co-leading stations (Eastern Shore specimen box\, nature walk art reflection\, marsh viewing\, and nature scavenger hunt). We end the trip with a picnic lunch before walking back to the buses. Let me know if you have any questions! Hope you can join in on the fun! \n\nLog your hours under Better Impact Category 15: Education/Outreach.
URL:https://www.esmn.org/event/volunteer-veslt-spring-2nd-grade-field-trips/
LOCATION:TNC Brownsville Preserve\, 11332 Brownsville Rd\, Nassawadox\, Virginia\, 23413
CATEGORIES:Education & Outreach
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20250510T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250510T103000
DTSTAMP:20260421T123251
CREATED:20250504T143344Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250504T145712Z
UID:10000176-1746865800-1746873000@www.esmn.org
SUMMARY:💡CE: Celebrate World Migratory Bird Day at Chincoteague NWR
DESCRIPTION:It’s May and the birding couldn’t be better! Join us for a guided bird walk. Perfect for beginner to intermediate birders of all ages—or those just interested in getting started! \nBring your binoculars and field guide-or borrow ours. This program is hosted by the National Park Service\, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service\, and the Eastern Shore Master Naturalists. \n\nLog your activity hours (exclusive of travel) under Better Impact Category 2: Continuing Education.
URL:https://www.esmn.org/event/%f0%9f%92%a1ce-celebrate-world-migratory-bird-day-at-chincoteague-nwr/
LOCATION:Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge – Toms Cove Visitor Center\, 8586 Beach Road\, Chincoteague\, Virginia\, 23336
CATEGORIES:Continuing Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20250507T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250507T190000
DTSTAMP:20260421T123251
CREATED:20250507T180309Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250507T180911Z
UID:10000178-1746644400-1746644400@www.esmn.org
SUMMARY:VIMS Public Seminar: Seeing the Light\, Tasting the Ocean - How Bivalves Sense Their Environment
DESCRIPTION:Log your hours exclusive of travel in Better Impact under Category 2: Continuing Education.
URL:https://www.esmn.org/event/vims-public-seminar-seeing-the-light-tasting-the-ocean-how-bivalves-sense-theirlog-environment/
LOCATION:Virginia Institute of Marine Science Eastern Shore Laboratory\, Seaside Hall\, 36 Atlantic Street\, Wachapreague\, VA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Continuing Education,Open to the Public
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20250505T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250505T130000
DTSTAMP:20260421T123251
CREATED:20250415T231156Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250426T141257Z
UID:10000169-1746446400-1746450000@www.esmn.org
SUMMARY:💡Member CE: VMN Webinar: Butterfly population trends in America north of Mexico and their most likely drivers
DESCRIPTION:Description: Mounting evidence shows that insects are declining world-wide\, leading to the so-called “insect apocalypse”. Unfortunately\, this is also true for butterflies in America and Canada. Leslie Ries will present the evidence showing patterns and trajectories of butterfly declines here in American north of Mexico. She will also summarize a recent study examining the most likely drivers. This story is complicated\, but she’ll show that in the 10 years following the 2003 release of seed-coated neonicotinoids\, that class of pesticides appears to have the biggest impact on butterfly population declines. She will also be emphasizing an often untold part of this story which is that the only reason scientists can do this research is the efforts of thousands of on-the-ground volunteers who participate in monitoring programs like the North American Butterfly Association’s count program and regional networks that do more intensive surveys\, including new programs in the Carolinas and Blue Ridge Mountains. With the efforts of community scientists\, we will be able to continue to amass the evidence we need on declines and causes that will hopefully allow us to turn the tide on this tragic loss of biodiversity. \nPresenter: Leslie Ries is an associate professor at Georgetown University studying how global change impacts biodiversity with a focus on butterflies in America north of Mexico. In addition to carrying out lab\, field\, and “big data” research on butterflies\, she is the co-director of the North American Butterfly Monitoring Network\, which provides data management support for the vast majority of groups that run programs where volunteers collect structured survey data. She is also excited to be a new board member of the North American Butterfly Association. Leslie is a native of the DMV\, growing up and now living in suburban Maryland. \nLeslie Ries is a co-author of the recent study you may have seen in the newsshowing widespread butterfly declines in the United States using volunteer-collected data sets–including butterfly counts that many of our VMNs have contributed to! \nRegistration: Pre-registration required to participate in the live Zoom. As with all our VMN CE Webinars\, the recording will be available to anyone on our websitewithin a few days of the event. \n\nLog your hours under Better Impact Category 2: Continuing Education\nSee VMN CE Webinars and VMN High Five From Nature Series for additional CE opportunities.\n 
URL:https://www.esmn.org/event/%f0%9f%92%a1ce-vmn-webinar-butterfly-population-trends-in-america-north-of-mexico-and-their-most-likely-drivers/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Chapter Member Continuing Education,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20250505T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250505T113000
DTSTAMP:20260421T123251
CREATED:20250502T120950Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250502T121014Z
UID:10000175-1746435600-1746444600@www.esmn.org
SUMMARY:💡Member CE: Savage Neck Dunes Natural Area Preserve Walk with A.L.L.
DESCRIPTION:Savage Neck Dunes Natural Area Preserve \nInstructor: Rose-Marie Roessler (Rosemarie.a.roessler@gmail.com) \n\n\n\nThis 298-acre preserve contains outstanding Chesapeake Bay beach\, dune\, and maritime forest communities\, migratory songbird habitat\, and the largest population of the globally rare federally protected northeastern beach tiger beetles (Habroscelimorpha dorsalis dorsailis). The adults are active along the intertidal zone (the area between high and low tide) during the day and rest under the sand along the back beach at night. The larvae inhabit vertical burrows within the intertidal zone\, capturing food items washed ashore by waves. For this reason\, sand disturbance (digging) by visitors or their dogs is not permitted. We will take a guided hike out to the shore and back\, approximately 1 mile total. \n\nOne session: Monday\, May 5\, 9:00 – 11:30 a.m. (Rain date: Tuesday\, May 6\, 9:00 – 11:30 a.m.)\nLocation: 2141 Savage Neck Rd.\, Cape Charles\nMaterials included with registration at no additional charge:\n\nparking available at Preserve entrance\nVDCR staff will be on site and have an AED and First Aid Kit for emergency response\n\n\nMaterials to be supplied by student:\n\nbreathable hiking gear\ninsect repellant\ndrinking water\nany special medical needs (EpiPen\, insulin\, etc.)\nbinoculars or scope for bird viewing\n\n\nAdditional fees: none\nNotes:\n\nNature walk will begin at the Preserve parking area located at the entrance to the Preserve.\nParticipants need to be able to walk about 2 miles and should wear appropriate footwear (closed toe recommended) to do so.\nThere are no restroom facilities at the Preserve.\n\n\nClass limits: Minimum 6\, Maximum 12\n\nRose-Marie Roessler has been a Master Naturalist since 2021 and has been the stewardship chair at Savage Neck Dunes for about one year.
URL:https://www.esmn.org/event/%f0%9f%92%a1member-ca-savage-neck-dunes-natural-area-preserve-walk-with-a-l-l/
LOCATION:Savage Neck Dunes Natural Area Preserve\, 2186 Savage Neck Rd. Drive\, Cape Charles\, VA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Continuing Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20250505T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250505T100000
DTSTAMP:20260421T123251
CREATED:20250313T203845Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250313T203845Z
UID:10000156-1746432000-1746439200@www.esmn.org
SUMMARY:Field Trip: Bay Creek Nature Preserve
DESCRIPTION:Visit the various habitats at the Bay Creek development preserve. \nBay Creek Nature Preserve; 1 Clubhouse Way\, Cape Charles\, VA \nLeaders: Walter Childs\, Maggie Long\, Stan Osmolenski. \nRegister with Maggie Long at 610-500-9971 by April 20. \nCE: Category 2
URL:https://www.esmn.org/event/field-trip-bay-creek-nature-preserve/
LOCATION:Bay Creek Nature Preserve\, 1 Clubhouse Way\, Cape Charles\, VA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20250430T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250430T220000
DTSTAMP:20260421T123251
CREATED:20250313T203034Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250313T203108Z
UID:10000155-1746000000-1746050400@www.esmn.org
SUMMARY:Birding at TNC Nassawango Preserve
DESCRIPTION:Identify spring warblers and migrants of bottomland swamps \nTNC Nassawango Preserve\, Furnace Town\, east of Snow Hill\, MD \nParking on Millville Road near intersection with Furnace Town Road. \nLeaders:  Maggie Long 610-500-9971 and Joette Borzik 
URL:https://www.esmn.org/event/birding-at-tnc-nassawango-preserve/
CATEGORIES:Chapter Member Continuing Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20250429T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250429T140000
DTSTAMP:20260421T123251
CREATED:20250226T201426Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250426T152955Z
UID:10000145-1745917200-1745935200@www.esmn.org
SUMMARY:Member🧤Volunteer Opportunity: VESLT 2nd Grade Field Trip
DESCRIPTION:Volunteers assist with co-leading a 2nd grade class along the nature trail pointing out habitat\, living things and their life cycles\, how plants/animals are interdependent with their living and non-living surroundings\, and natural resources along the way. Essentially\, covering 2nd grade SOLS 2.4\, 2.5\, and 2.8. There will be a few stations as well throughout and after the nature walk. Volunteers assist with co-leading stations (Eastern Shore specimen box\, nature walk art reflection\, marsh viewing\, and nature scavenger hunt). We end the trip with a picnic lunch before walking back to the buses. Let me know if you have any questions! Hope you can join in on the fun! \nLocation: Accomac off Drummondtown Road (exact address shared with signed up volunteers) \n\nLog your hours under Better Impact Category 15: Education/Outreach.
URL:https://www.esmn.org/event/volunteer-veslt-2nd-grade-field-trip/
CATEGORIES:Education & Outreach,Volunteer Opportunity
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20250426T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250426T150000
DTSTAMP:20260421T123251
CREATED:20250319T190512Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250409T154801Z
UID:10000157-1745661600-1745679600@www.esmn.org
SUMMARY:TNC Open Farm Day at Brownsville Preserve
DESCRIPTION:For more information about the event\, or to volunteer\, please contact Outreach and Education Coordinator Margaret Van Clief at mvanclief@tnc.org or 757-414-9227. \nESMNs who volunteer for the following activities may submit hours for volunteer service credit: \n\nHelp with family activities (nature arts & crafts\, educational games):\n\n12:15 – 3 p.m.: 4 volunteers needed\, including 1-2 bilingual volunteers\n\n\nHelp at the dock by assisting with boat tour prep and translating safety information\n\n10 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.: 1 bilingual volunteer\n12:15 – 3 p.m.: 1 bilingual volunteer\n\n\n\nESMNs are welcome to support the following activities but they do not count for ESMN volunteer service hours: \n\nHelp with parking \n\n11:30 a.m.- 1:30 p.m.: 1-2 volunteers needed\, including 1 bilingual volunteer\n1:15 – 3 p.m.: 1 volunteer needed\, including 1 bilingual volunteer\n\n\nHelp as a wagon attendant to maintain safety and comfort\n\n9:45 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.: 1 volunteer needed\, including 1 bilingual volunteer\n12:15 – 3 p.m.: 1 volunteer needed\, including 1 bilingual volunteer\n\n\nHelp with lunch by serving\, bussing\, setting up/breaking down picnic area\n\n11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.: 2-3 volunteers needed\, including 1 bilingual volunteer.
URL:https://www.esmn.org/event/tnc-open-farm-day-at-brownsville-preserve/
LOCATION:TNC Brownsville Preserve\, 11332 Brownsville Rd\, Nassawadox\, Virginia\, 23413
CATEGORIES:Education & Outreach
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20250426T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250426T235959
DTSTAMP:20260421T123251
CREATED:20250310T130849Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250310T130849Z
UID:10000148-1745625600-1745711999@www.esmn.org
SUMMARY:VESLT Table at Return to Our Roots Earth Day Event
DESCRIPTION:VES Land Trust will have a table at the Return to Our Roots Earth Day event. We are looking for volunteers that are interested in assisting with our seeds/plant activity for kids.\n\nWe will have this event run in shifts\, or those interested may help the whole time\, if desired. Shift 1 is 9:45 AM – 12:30 PM. Shift 2 is 12:30 PM – 3:15 PM.\n\n\nPlease contact Sam Willis  at outreach@veslt.org to sign up or get more info.
URL:https://www.esmn.org/event/veslt-table-at-return-to-our-roots-earth-day-event/
LOCATION:Main Street Exmore\, Main Street\, Exmore\, VA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education & Outreach
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20250426T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250426T235959
DTSTAMP:20260421T123251
CREATED:20250307T110130Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250325T200208Z
UID:10000151-1745625600-1745711999@www.esmn.org
SUMMARY:Earth Day - Return to Our Roots in Exmore
DESCRIPTION:Master Naturalists Education and Outreach will have a booth at this event and we need volunteers!  There will need to be a dedicated child crafter aid and the other volunteers will discuss Master Naturalists\, The importance of native plants and the interconnectedness of the environment.  This was rained out last year but could have 100 people and lots of kids.\n\nWe need:\n9am-12pm 2-3 volunteers (no crafter needed)\n12-3:30 2 volunteers plus a crafter\n\nContact bbioqueen@aol.com to sign up or get more info.\n\n\n\nLog your hours under Better Impact Category 15: Education/Outreach.
URL:https://www.esmn.org/event/save-the-date-earth-day-events/
LOCATION:Main Street Exmore\, Main Street\, Exmore\, VA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education & Outreach
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20250424T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250424T150000
DTSTAMP:20260421T123251
CREATED:20250408T203625Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250423T001740Z
UID:10000165-1745499600-1745506800@www.esmn.org
SUMMARY:🧤 CANCELLED Volunteer: Cape Charles NAP Work Day Session #4
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.esmn.org/event/cape-charles-nap-work-day-session-4/
LOCATION:Cape Charles NAP\, 301 Patrick Henry Avenue\, Cape Charles\, VA\, 23310\, United States
CATEGORIES:Stewardship
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20250424T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250424T120000
DTSTAMP:20260421T123251
CREATED:20250408T203456Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250423T150929Z
UID:10000164-1745488800-1745496000@www.esmn.org
SUMMARY:🧤Volunteer: Cape Charles NAP Work Day Session #3 UPDATED
DESCRIPTION:You are invited to help with stewardship activities at CCNAP! \nESMN volunteers are needed to help weed our native planting area\, remove invasives\, trim back vines\, and do some boardwalk maintenance. \nThursday April 24th: 10am-noon. \nVDCR will have a first aid kit and AED on site and a large water cooler for refilling bottles. \nPlease bring hydrating fluids and dress appropriately – close toed shoes\, long pants\, sun and bug protection\, etc. \n\nLog your hours under Better Impact Category 6\, CCNAP/Trail and Habitat Management.
URL:https://www.esmn.org/event/%f0%9f%a7%a4volunteer-cape-charles-nap-work-day-session-3/
LOCATION:Cape Charles NAP\, 301 Patrick Henry Avenue\, Cape Charles\, VA\, 23310\, United States
CATEGORIES:Stewardship
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20250422T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250422T190000
DTSTAMP:20260421T123251
CREATED:20250131T125937Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250407T233032Z
UID:10000136-1745341200-1745348400@www.esmn.org
SUMMARY:💡CE: Birding on the Deck
DESCRIPTION:Birding on the Deck at the Island House Restaurant\, Wachapreague\, Virginia\nJoin us for a relaxed evening of birding and socializing\nNo experience necessary. Dinner and/or drinks at your option.\nDinner Reservations (Optional): Island House Restaurant 757-787-4242 \nBetter Impact Category 2: Continuing Education
URL:https://www.esmn.org/event/%f0%9f%92%a1ce-birding-on-the-deck/
CATEGORIES:Chapter Member Continuing Education
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ORGANIZER;CN="Birding Eastern Shore":MAILTO:Info@birdingeasternshore.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20250422T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250422T150000
DTSTAMP:20260421T123251
CREATED:20250408T203245Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250408T203245Z
UID:10000163-1745326800-1745334000@www.esmn.org
SUMMARY:🧤 Volunteer: Cape Charles NAP Work Day Session #2
DESCRIPTION:You are invited to help with stewardship activities at CCNAP! Please sign up here. \nThe invasive bamboo removal portion of the day is being done in collaboration with the Bay Creek Stewardship folks\, as we did in 2023 and 2024. This year\, we’re hoping to have enough ESMN volunteers to also maintain our native planting area and the boardwalks\, removing invasives\, trimming back vines\, and screwing down boards. \nYou can volunteer for one or more of the four time slots over two days. If you want to stay for both in a single day\, please bring your lunch. \nTuesday April 22nd: 10am-noon and 1pm-3pm. \nThursday April 24th: 10am-noon and 1pm-3pm. \nVDCR will have a first aid kit and AED on site and a large water cooler for refilling bottles. \nPlease bring hydrating fluids and dress appropriately – close toed shoes\, long pants\, sun and bug protection\, etc. \n\nLog your hours under Better Impact Category 6\, CCNAP/Trail and Habitat Management.
URL:https://www.esmn.org/event/%f0%9f%a7%a4-volunteer-cape-charles-nap-work-day-session-2/
LOCATION:Cape Charles NAP\, 301 Patrick Henry Avenue\, Cape Charles\, VA\, 23310\, United States
CATEGORIES:Stewardship
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20250422T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250422T120000
DTSTAMP:20260421T123251
CREATED:20250408T202942Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250409T144536Z
UID:10000162-1745316000-1745323200@www.esmn.org
SUMMARY:🧤 Volunteer: Cape Charles NAP Work Day Session #1
DESCRIPTION:You are invited to help with stewardship activities at CCNAP! Please sign up here.  \nThe invasive bamboo removal portion of the day is being done in collaboration with the Bay Creek Stewardship folks\, as we did in 2023 and 2024. This year\, we’re hoping to have enough ESMN volunteers to also maintain our native planting area and the boardwalks\, removing invasives\, trimming back vines\, and screwing down boards. \nYou can volunteer for one or more of the four time slots over two days. If you want to stay for both in a single day\, please bring your lunch. \nTuesday April 22nd: 10am-noon and 1pm-3pm. \nThursday April 24th: 10am-noon and 1pm-3pm. \nVDCR will have a first aid kit and AED on site and a large water cooler for refilling bottles. \nPlease bring hydrating fluids and dress appropriately – close toed shoes\, long pants\, sun and bug protection\, etc. \n\nLog your hours under Better Impact Category 6\, CCNAP/Trail and Habitat Management.
URL:https://www.esmn.org/event/%f0%9f%a7%a4-volunteer-cape-charles-nap-work-day-session-1/
LOCATION:Cape Charles NAP\, 301 Patrick Henry Avenue\, Cape Charles\, VA\, 23310\, United States
CATEGORIES:Stewardship
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20250422T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250422T235959
DTSTAMP:20260421T123251
CREATED:20250226T203731Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250226T203929Z
UID:10000147-1745280000-1745366399@www.esmn.org
SUMMARY:Earth Day 2025
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.esmn.org/event/earth-day-2025/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20250419T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250419T110000
DTSTAMP:20260421T123251
CREATED:20250413T162605Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250413T162605Z
UID:10000167-1745053200-1745060400@www.esmn.org
SUMMARY:Preserve the Beauty Earth Day at Kiptopeke
DESCRIPTION:Kiptopeke State Park\, 3540 Kiptopeke Dr.\, Cape Charles\, VA 23310.\nBig Water Visitor Center \n \n\nLooking for a fun service project this Earth Day?  Help Park Rangers as we preserve the beauty of the Big Water Visitor Center.  We will be cleaning out flower beds\, weeding the walkways\, and planting native species. \nWe will meet at the Big Water Visitor Center at 9:00 am!  Come prepared to get your hands dirty\, bring gardening gloves and wear appropriate clothing.  All ages are welcomed! \n \n\n\nAbout Earth Day\nIn celebration of Earth Day on April 22\, Virginia State Parks offers a range of special events and activities highlighting the importance of conservation and sustainability. Visitors are invited to participate in educational programs\, guided nature walks\, wildlife observation\, tree plantings and service projects to help preserve the beauty and biodiversity of the state’s 43 parks. \n\nOther Details\nStandard parking or admission fee applies: Yes.\nExtra fee: No.\nRegistration required: No.\nChildren welcome: Yes.\nPhone: 757-331-2267\nEmail Address: kiptopeke@dcr.virginia.gov \n\nLog your hours under Better Impact Category 12 Kiptopeke/Trail Maintenance\, Park and Beach Cleanup Work Days
URL:https://www.esmn.org/event/preserve-the-beauty-earth-day-at-kiptopeke/
LOCATION:Kiptopeke State Park\, 3540 Kiptopeke Dr.\, Cape Charles\, VA\, 23310\, United States
CATEGORIES:Stewardship,Volunteer Opportunity
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20250419T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250419T110000
DTSTAMP:20260421T123251
CREATED:20250323T152125Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250323T152539Z
UID:10000158-1745051400-1745060400@www.esmn.org
SUMMARY:Chincoteague Bird Walk
DESCRIPTION:Eastern Shore Master Naturalists will lead a spring bird walk on Saturday\, April 19\, in partnership with Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge. \nWe will provide binoculars\, and newcomers to birding are very welcome. \nMeet at the Bateman Visitor Center on the refuge at 8:30 am. More information\, call Stella at (202) 230 7832.
URL:https://www.esmn.org/event/chincoteague-bird-walk-2025-04-19/
LOCATION:Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge\, 8231 Beach Road\, Chincoteague Island\, 23336\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chapter Member Continuing Education
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