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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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DTSTAMP:20260421T140407
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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:20260421T140407
CREATED:20250313T203034Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250313T203108Z
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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/
LOCATION:Virginia
CATEGORIES:Chapter Member Continuing Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20250429T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250429T140000
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CREATED:20250226T201426Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250426T152955Z
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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/
LOCATION:Virginia
CATEGORIES:Education & Outreach,Volunteer Opportunity
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DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250426T150000
DTSTAMP:20260421T140407
CREATED:20250319T190512Z
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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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DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250426T235959
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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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DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250426T235959
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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:20260421T140407
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:20260421T140407
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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:20260421T140407
CREATED:20250131T125937Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250407T233032Z
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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/
LOCATION:Virginia
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:20260421T140407
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
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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:20260421T140407
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/
LOCATION:Virginia
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20250419T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250419T110000
DTSTAMP:20260421T140407
CREATED:20250413T162605Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250413T162605Z
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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:20260421T140407
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20250416T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250416T143000
DTSTAMP:20260421T140407
CREATED:20250411T195632Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250411T195722Z
UID:10000166-1744808400-1744813800@www.esmn.org
SUMMARY:💡CE Webinar: Spotted Lanternfly in North America: Insights\, Impacts\, and Preparing for the Future
DESCRIPTION:Please register. \nJoin us for an insightful webinar featuring a panel of experts discussing the spotted lanternfly invasion in North America. Learn about the biology and management of this invasive pest\, debunk common myths\, and gain updates on how human-mediated transport is driving its spread. Experts will also share the latest findings on cold tolerance thresholds and their role in assessing the risk of northward expansion. Additionally\, discover how Washington is preparing for the spotted lanternfly invasion and its potential impacts\, including threats to cultural resources. \nSpeakers:\nJulie Urban\, Penn State University\, Amanda Roe\, Natural Resources Canada\, Jessica La Belle\, Washington Invasive Species Council \n\nLog your hours under Better Impact Category 2: Continuing Education.
URL:https://www.esmn.org/event/%f0%9f%92%a1ce-webinar-spotted-lanternfly-in-north-america-insights-impacts-and-preparing-for-the-future/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Chapter Member Continuing Education,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20250409T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250409T100000
DTSTAMP:20260421T140407
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250328T115636Z
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SUMMARY:🧤 Volunteer: Brinkley Work Day
DESCRIPTION:Per Jim McDaniel: \nWe have planned two workdays to clear some the invasives at Brinkley.  And we have plenty!   Paul Anderson and I took out about 100 small ailanthus and callery pears last month but there are plenty of targets left including privet\, wineberry\, and multiflora roses! \nBased on what I have learned and the season\,  the jobs would be physical removal/pulling of small plants\, cutting and treating stumps of larger plants with triclopyr [herbicide]  and either “basal bark” treating  or “hack and squirt” treating some of the larger ones.  [I may also do some  foliar spraying of herbicide on the multiflora rose that is appearing.  Herbicide use is limited by state law.] \nI have the chemicals and applicators.  Volunteers will need to bring any tools they want to use – loppers\, weeders\, hatchets\, etc. – and protective gear like gloves.  Eye protection and a face mask/respirator are optional.   Please wear long sleeves and long pants to prevent skin exposure to chemicals. We have working restrooms\, but you will need to bring your own water and snacks. \nWeather permitting this is planned for Wednesday\, April 2 and 9.\n\nLog your hours under Better Impact Category 8\, Brinkley/Trail and Habitat Maintenance.
URL:https://www.esmn.org/event/%f0%9f%a7%a4-volunteer-brinkley-work-day/
LOCATION:Edward S. Brinkley Nature Preserve\, 20199 Seaside Road\, Cape Charles\, VA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Stewardship,Volunteer Opportunity
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20250408T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250408T193000
DTSTAMP:20260421T140407
CREATED:20250131T125540Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250313T202004Z
UID:10000135-1744131600-1744140600@www.esmn.org
SUMMARY:💡CE: Native Plants and Backyard Bird Habitat on the Eastern Shore
DESCRIPTION:Shannon Alexander from Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources will discuss the Native Plants Initiative and Roberta Kellam will provide advice and information about how to attract more birds to your yard with native plants and other wildlife-friendly practices. \nEastern Shore Community College\, Room 148 Academic Building. Learn More: www.birdingeasternshore.org / info@birdingeasternshore.org
URL:https://www.esmn.org/event/%f0%9f%92%a1ce-native-plants-and-backyard-bird-habitat-on-the-eastern-shore/
LOCATION:Virginia
CATEGORIES:Chapter Member Continuing Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20250408T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250408T150000
DTSTAMP:20260421T140407
CREATED:20250308T195445Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250311T105936Z
UID:10000154-1744102800-1744124400@www.esmn.org
SUMMARY:Project Learning Tree Education Workshop
DESCRIPTION:2025 marks the “Treemendous” 20th anniversary of the Virginia Master Naturalists. One way in which local VMN chapters are encouraged to celebrate this occasion is through education activities utilizing Project Learning Tree. \nProject Learning Tree (PLT) is an award-winning environmental education program designed to teach about the environment with a focus on trees and forests. The Project Learning Tree curriculum is designed for teachers and other educators\, parents\, and community leaders working with youth from preschool through grade 12. The lessons and activities can also be adapted for adult audiences. Topics include trees and forests\, wildlife\, water\, air\, energy\, waste\, climate change\, invasive species\, community planning\, and more. \nA workshop on utilizing the PLT curriculum is being offered to ESMN volunteers by certified PLT trainer\, Julie Head\, Eastern Shore Soil and Water Conservation District Education Director. The PLT training will be a one-dayevent at the ESSWCD offices in Accomac April 8\, 2025\, 9:00am – 3:00pm. Cost is $11.00 for the Project Learning Tree guide. Seating is limited to 12 participants. \nESMN volunteers attending the training are encouraged to use skills and knowledge acquired in chapter education and outreach activities. \nTo register for this workshop\, go to: \nhttps://project-learning-tree.odoo.com/event/accomac-soil-water-conservation-district-41/register \nFor more information contact Julie Head. \n\nBetter Impact Category 2: Continuing Education.\nFor more CE\, check out other ESMN CE Opportunities \, VMN CE Webinars\, and VMN High Five from Nature CE Series.\n  \n 
URL:https://www.esmn.org/event/project-learning-tree-education-workshop/
LOCATION:Eastern Shore Soil and Water Conservation District\, 22545 Center Parkway\, Accomac\, VA\, 23301\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chapter Member Continuing Education,Education & Outreach
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20250402T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250402T200000
DTSTAMP:20260421T140407
CREATED:20250325T222411Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250325T222540Z
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SUMMARY:VIMS Speaker Series: “An Anthropologist Walks Into a Marine Science Institute”
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.esmn.org/event/vims-speaker-series-an-anthropologist-walks-into-a-marine-science-institute/
LOCATION:Virginia Institute of Marine Science Eastern Shore Laboratory\, Seaside Hall\, 36 Atlantic Street\, Wachapreague\, VA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chapter Member Continuing Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20250402T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250402T100000
DTSTAMP:20260421T140407
CREATED:20250328T115207Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250328T123159Z
UID:10000160-1743588000-1743588000@www.esmn.org
SUMMARY:🧤Volunteer: Brinkley Workday
DESCRIPTION:Per Jim McDaniel: \nWe have planned two workdays to clear some the invasives at Brinkley.  And we have plenty!   Paul Anderson and I took out about 100 small ailanthus and callery pears last month but there are plenty of targets left including privet\, wineberry\, and multiflora roses! \nBased on what I have learned and the season\,  the jobs would be physical removal/pulling of small plants\, cutting and treating stumps of larger plants with triclopyr [herbicide]  and either “basal bark” treating  or “hack and squirt” treating some of the larger ones.  [I may also do some  foliar spraying of herbicide on the multiflora rose that is appearing.  Herbicide use is limited by state law.] \nI have the chemicals and applicators.  Volunteers will need to bring any tools they want to use – loppers\, weeders\, hatchets\, etc. – and protective gear like gloves.  Eye protection and a face mask/respirator are optional.   Please wear long sleeves and long pants to prevent skin exposure to chemicals. We have working restrooms\, but you will need to bring your own water and snacks. \nWeather permitting this is planned for Wednesday\, April 2 and 9.\n\nLog your hours under Better Impact Category 8\, Brinkley/Trail and Habitat Maintenance.
URL:https://www.esmn.org/event/%f0%9f%a7%a4volunteer-brinkley-workday/
LOCATION:Edward S. Brinkley Nature Preserve\, 20199 Seaside Road\, Cape Charles\, VA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Stewardship,Volunteer Opportunity
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20250326T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250326T130000
DTSTAMP:20260421T140407
CREATED:20250308T132512Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250325T145828Z
UID:10000153-1742990400-1742994000@www.esmn.org
SUMMARY:💡VMN CE Webinar: Virginia Gray Fox Project
DESCRIPTION:Description: This webinar will include reasoning for\, methodology\, and preliminary results of the Virginia Gray Fox Project (VGFP). The VGFP is a collaborative project between Virginia Tech and Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources. The project consists of a statewide remote camera trap survey to establish the current distribution of gray foxes and exploration of historical data to assess evidence for gray fox distributional decline. Out of public interest and the sheer size of the project\, the VGFP has grown to include a community collaboration in which members of the commonwealth are actively participating in data collection and data processing. The status of these efforts and the plan for our second field season will be discussed. \nPresenter: Victoria Monette is a second-year Wildlife Conservation PhD student at Virginia Tech working in Dr. Marcella Kelly’s lab. She is broadly interested in carnivore ecology\, movement\, and spatiotemporal interactions among carnivores. Her PhD research will include a state-wide camera survey to determine current gray fox distribution\, quantify evidence of presumed gray fox decline across VA\, and determine the relative impacts of bottom-up (i.e.\, habitat change) versus top-down (i.e.\, interspecific competition) ecological pressures on gray foxes using an occupancy modeling framework. She will create a current distribution map of gray fox occurrence across the state and use historic camera surveys to assess evidence of decline. Results will be used to develop conservation management plans for the gray fox across Virginia. \n\n\nRegister for the March 26 Webinar \n\n\nBetter Impact Category 2: Continuing Education.\nFor more CE\, check out other ESMN CE Opportunities \, VMN CE Webinars\, and VMN High Five from Nature CE Series.\n  \n 
URL:https://www.esmn.org/event/%f0%9f%92%a1vmn-ce-webinar-grey-fox/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Chapter Member Continuing Education,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20250322T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250322T103000
DTSTAMP:20260421T140407
CREATED:20250217T142148Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250306T130552Z
UID:10000144-1742632200-1742639400@www.esmn.org
SUMMARY:💡CE: BIRD WALK: Step into Spring!  Chincoteague NWR Bird Walk
DESCRIPTION:Red-winged blackbirds are strutting their stripes and egrets their breeding plumage! \nEastern Shore Master Naturalists will lead a bird walk on Saturday\, March 22 from 8.30-10.30 am at Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge. We will walk explore the early spring arrivals and the last winter visitors. \nThe walk is offered in partnership with CNWR and welcomes newcomers to birding. We will provide binoculars and a telescope. Please join to learn more about our wonderful natural surroundings. \nMeet at the Woodlands Trail parking lot. \nContacts: Stella 202 230 7832 or Laurel 908 300 0047. \n\nLog your hours under Better Impact Category 2: Continuing Education (OR\, if you prefer\, under the eBird activity if you submit to eBird).\nCheck out other ESMN CE Opportunities and VMN CE Webinars.
URL:https://www.esmn.org/event/%f0%9f%92%a1ce-chincoteague-bird-walk/
LOCATION:Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge\, 8231 Beach Road\, Chincoteague Island\, 23336\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chapter Member Continuing Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20250322T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250322T103000
DTSTAMP:20260421T140407
CREATED:20250131T125319Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250313T201232Z
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SUMMARY:💡CE: Birding at Meriwether’s Seaview
DESCRIPTION:Better Impact Category 2: Continuing Education \nExplore diverse habitats protected by Virginia Eastern Shore Land Trust conservation easement. Shorebirds and a variety of passerines. \nPlease pre-register with Trip leader. Field trips generally last 2 hours unless noted otherwise. Always be prepared for ticks\, mosquitoes\, and variable weather conditions. Bring water.
URL:https://www.esmn.org/event/%f0%9f%92%a1ce-birding-at-meriwethers-seaview/
LOCATION:Virginia
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20250320T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250320T110000
DTSTAMP:20260421T140407
CREATED:20250131T122358Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250214T233223Z
UID:10000131-1742461200-1742468400@www.esmn.org
SUMMARY:💡 CE: World Sparrow Day Walk at The Nature Conservancy’s Brownsville Preserve in Nassawadox.
DESCRIPTION:WHAT: World Sparrow Day Walk – A guided walk on Brownsville Preserve through conserved sparrow habitat to look for these and other bird species on the Vernal Equinox! Led by TNC Migratory Bird Specialist\, Mario Balitbit. \nWHEN: Thursday\, March 20th\, 9:00-11:00 am \nWHERE: The Nature Conservancy’s Brownsville Preserve\, Nassawadox – Specific meet up location TBD. \nRSVP: This walk is free and open to the public\, but we are requesting registration so that we can communicate in advance regarding weather\, what to wear\, etc. Please contact Community Engagement Specialist\, Margaret Van Clief at mvanclief@tnc.org for more info or to sign up! \n\nBetter Impact Category 2: Continuing Education
URL:https://www.esmn.org/event/owl-walk-at-the-nature-conservancys-brownsville-preserve-in-nassawadox/
LOCATION:TNC Brownsville Preserve\, 11332 Brownsville Rd\, Nassawadox\, Virginia\, 23413
CATEGORIES:Chapter Member Continuing Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20250319T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250319T190000
DTSTAMP:20260421T140407
CREATED:20250105T151839Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250306T132918Z
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SUMMARY:💡ESMN Chapter Meeting “Virginia’s Dynamic Energy Landscape”
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: John Larson of Virginia Power \nTopic: Virginia’s Dynamic Energy Landscape \nSchedule: 5:00 pm social time; 5:30 business meeting;  6:00 pm speaker. \nBusiness Meeting Agenda: TBD \nLocation: Virginia Institute of Marine Science (VIMS) Eastern Shore Laboratory\, Seaside Hall\, 40 Atlantic Street\, Wachapreague. Note that per VIMS you may park on Atlantic Avenue along the yellow curbs. \nSpeaker Bio: John Larson joined Dominion Energy in 1996 and is currently the Director of Public Policy and Economic Development. During John’s career at the company\, he has held various leadership positions in generation business development\, alternative energy technologies as well as transmission construction and operations. He is well versed in offshore wind through his experience in the development and early permitting activities for Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind (CVOW) Pilot Project. \nCurrently\, a large part of his time is spent on Dominion Energy’s Business to Business\, Workforce Development and Community Outreach activity for as the Company moves forward implementing the requirements of the Virginia Clean Economy Act\, including the 16\,100 MW of solar\, 5\,200 MW of offshore wind and 2\,700 MW of storage\, with the objective of maximizing opportunities for Virginia’s vendors\, subcontractors and suppliers. \nJohn resides in Henrico County\, Virginia with his wife and has three adult children. He graduated with a B.S in Chemical Engineering from North Carolina State University. \n\nLog speaker time in Better Impact under Category 2: Continuing Education.
URL:https://www.esmn.org/event/%f0%9f%92%a1esmn-chapter-meeting/
LOCATION:Virginia Institute of Marine Science Eastern Shore Laboratory\, Seaside Hall\, 36 Atlantic Street\, Wachapreague\, VA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chapter Member Continuing Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20250318T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250320T235959
DTSTAMP:20260421T140407
CREATED:20241208T155338Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250310T130938Z
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SUMMARY:💡 CE: 2025 Virginia Marine Debris Summit
DESCRIPTION:Registration is open until March 10th. \nhttps://www.givesignup.org/TicketEvent/VAMarineDebrisSummit2025 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Virginia Marine Debris Summit (VMDS) is co-hosted by Virginia Coastal Zone Management Program and Clean Virginia Waterways. This 3-day event will focus on solutions to measurably reduce plastic pollution from entering Virginia’s freshwater and tidal rivers\, estuaries\, wetlands\, beaches\, and ocean. Speakers will share dynamic programs that have made a difference and can be replicated throughout the state. The summit will include in-depth solution-based discussions on the four major goals of the 2021-2025 Virginia Marine Debris Reduction Plan: Consumer Single-use Plastics\, Derelict Fishing Gear\, Microplastics & Microfibers\, and Abandoned & Derelict Vessels. We will also discuss and share ideas for the updates to the 2026-2030 VMDRP. Join us for panel discussions\, new ideas\, updates to ongoing projects\, networking\, creating workgroups and even an opportunity for “Speed Dating With The Experts”. Be inspired by our amazing Keynote Speakers\, Bonnie Monteleone of Plastic Ocean Project and Judith Enck of Beyond Plastics. \nMarine debris has become one of the most widespread pollution problems in the world’s oceans and waterways\, impacting wildlife\, human health and safety\, habitats\, and economies. It is an enormous and growing problem\, and it is important for Virginia to play its part in reducing debris from land-based and water-based sources. \n\nLog your hours in Better Impact Category 2: Continuing Education.
URL:https://www.esmn.org/event/2025-virginia-marine-debris-summit/
LOCATION:Norfolk Botanical Garden\, 6700 AZALEA GARDEN RD\, Norfolk\, VA\, 23518\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chapter Member Continuing Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20250314T010000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250314T050000
DTSTAMP:20260421T140407
CREATED:20250303T031833Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250303T032103Z
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SUMMARY:Total Lunar Eclipse!
DESCRIPTION:A total lunar eclipse is coming soon. Here’s when to spot it.
URL:https://www.esmn.org/event/total-lunar-eclipse/
LOCATION:Virginia
CATEGORIES:Citizen/Community Science,Miscellaneous
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20250310T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250313T235959
DTSTAMP:20260421T140407
CREATED:20250301T170605Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250301T171903Z
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SUMMARY:🧤Volunteer Opportunity: Assist with Drone Work on Cobb Island
DESCRIPTION:The VCR LTER is looking for 1 or 2 volunteers who are able to assist with drone work on Cobb Island March 10-13. This work is a unique opportunity to see both North and South Cobb Island in their current separated forms. \n\nThis fieldwork will be long days on the island\, but not too physically draining.  If everything goes smoothly\, we may not be going out all four days.\nYou may sign up for one or more days. You must be available for the entire time. As of now\, the schedule is 7:30am- 4pm\, but this timeframe may shift.\nYou would be helping our student by walking around the island to install ground control points and then help keep an eye on the drone during flights.\nPack plenty of water and snacks\, since you will be out on Cobb the whole time.\nNote that bathroom access is limited to the boat ramp restrooms and the island itself.\nNo one will be getting wet\, but there will be a potentially chilly ride out there depending on the weather\, so we always recommend lots of layers (i.e. long sleeve + fleece + windbreaker or coat).\nFootwear is person-dependent on the island. Some wear old sneakers\, others wear tall boots\, and others wear hiking boots. If you are unsure of what to wear\, volunteers can always borrow workboots that we have at the CRC.\n\nPlease sign up HERE and reach out to Sophia Hoffman pbe8et@virginia.edu with any questions. \n\n\n\nLog your hours under Better Impact Category Category 23.
URL:https://www.esmn.org/event/assist-with-drone-work-on-cobb-island/
LOCATION:Virginia
CATEGORIES:Citizen/Community Science,Volunteer Opportunity
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20250301T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250301T200000
DTSTAMP:20260421T140407
CREATED:20250131T124924Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250219T222400Z
UID:10000133-1740850200-1740859200@www.esmn.org
SUMMARY:💡CE: Owl Prowl at Brownsville Preserve
DESCRIPTION:Meet at The Nature Conservancy office for an after-hours foray in search of nocturnal birds. Limit of 15 Participants. Registration Required: info@birdingeasternshore.org. \nBe sure to register in advance – event may be full. \n\nLog your hours in Better Impact Category 2: Continuing Education.
URL:https://www.esmn.org/event/%f0%9f%92%a1ce-owl-walk-at-brownsville-preserve/
LOCATION:TNC Brownsville Preserve\, 11332 Brownsville Rd\, Nassawadox\, Virginia\, 23413
CATEGORIES:Chapter Member Continuing Education
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