• Project Learning Tree Education Workshop

    Eastern Shore Soil and Water Conservation District 22545 Center Parkway, Accomac, VA, United States

    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. Project Learning Tree (PLT) is an award-winning environmental education program designed to teach about the environment with a focus on trees and forests. […]

    $11
  • 💡CE: Native Plants and Backyard Bird Habitat on the Eastern Shore

    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. Eastern Shore Community College, Room 148 Academic Building. Learn More: www.birdingeasternshore.org / info@birdingeasternshore.org

  • 🧤 Volunteer: Brinkley Work Day

    Edward S. Brinkley Nature Preserve 20199 Seaside Road, Cape Charles, VA, United States

    Per Jim McDaniel: We 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! Based on what I have learned and the […]

    Free
  • 💡CE Webinar: Spotted Lanternfly in North America: Insights, Impacts, and Preparing for the Future

    Virtual

    Please register. Join 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 […]

    Free
  • Chincoteague Bird Walk

    Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge 8231 Beach Road, Chincoteague Island, United States

    Eastern Shore Master Naturalists will lead a spring bird walk on Saturday, April 19, in partnership with Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge. We will provide binoculars, and newcomers to birding are very welcome. Meet at the Bateman Visitor Center on the refuge at 8:30 am. More information, call Stella at (202) 230 7832.

  • Preserve the Beauty Earth Day at Kiptopeke

    Kiptopeke State Park 3540 Kiptopeke Dr., Cape Charles, VA, United States

    Kiptopeke State Park, 3540 Kiptopeke Dr., Cape Charles, VA 23310. Big Water Visitor Center Looking 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. We will meet at […]

    Free
  • 🧤 Volunteer: Cape Charles NAP Work Day Session #1

    Cape Charles NAP 301 Patrick Henry Avenue, Cape Charles, VA, United States

    You are invited to help with stewardship activities at CCNAP! Please sign up here.  The 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 […]

    Free
  • 🧤 Volunteer: Cape Charles NAP Work Day Session #2

    Cape Charles NAP 301 Patrick Henry Avenue, Cape Charles, VA, United States

    You are invited to help with stewardship activities at CCNAP! Please sign up here. The 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 […]

    Free
  • 💡CE: Birding on the Deck

    Birding on the Deck at the Island House Restaurant, Wachapreague, Virginia Join us for a relaxed evening of birding and socializing No experience necessary. Dinner and/or drinks at your option. Dinner Reservations (Optional): Island House Restaurant 757-787-4242 Better Impact Category 2: Continuing Education

    Free
  • 🧤Volunteer: Cape Charles NAP Work Day Session #3 UPDATED

    Cape Charles NAP 301 Patrick Henry Avenue, Cape Charles, VA, United States

    You are invited to help with stewardship activities at CCNAP! ESMN volunteers are needed to help weed our native planting area, remove invasives, trim back vines, and do some boardwalk maintenance. Thursday April 24th: 10am-noon. VDCR will have a first aid kit and AED on site and a large water cooler for refilling bottles. Please bring […]

    Free
  • Earth Day – Return to Our Roots in Exmore

    Main Street Exmore Main Street, Exmore, VA, United States

    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 […]

    Free
  • VESLT Table at Return to Our Roots Earth Day Event

    Main Street Exmore Main Street, Exmore, VA, United States

    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. We will have this event run in shifts, or those interested may help the whole time, if desired. Shift 1 is 9:45 AM […]

    Free
  • Volunteer: ANEC Arbor Day Celebration

    ANEC 21275 Cooperative Way, Tasley, VA, United States

    Free Native (mostly) plants and trees  4/26   8:30-1:30 Plant Eastern Shore Natives will have a booth at this event and we need volunteers!!!  Volunteers will be responsible for discussing the importance of native plants, taking pledges to plant more and handing our new native plants booklets.  There will be over 200 people here. We need […]