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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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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:20250419T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250419T110000
DTSTAMP: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:20250422T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250422T235959
DTSTAMP:20250226T203929Z
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SUMMARY:Earth Day 2025
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URL:https://www.esmn.org/event/earth-day-2025/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20250422T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250422T120000
DTSTAMP:20250409T144536Z
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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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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:20250422T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250422T190000
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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/
CATEGORIES:Chapter Member Continuing Education
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ORGANIZER;CN="Birding Eastern Shore":MAILTO:Info@birdingeasternshore.org
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DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250424T120000
DTSTAMP:20250423T150929Z
CREATED:20250408T203456Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250423T150929Z
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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:20250424T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250424T150000
DTSTAMP:20250423T001740Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250423T001740Z
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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:20250426T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250426T235959
DTSTAMP:20250310T130849Z
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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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LAST-MODIFIED:20250325T200208Z
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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:20250426T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250426T150000
DTSTAMP:20250409T154801Z
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20250429T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250429T140000
DTSTAMP: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/
CATEGORIES:Education & Outreach,Volunteer Opportunity
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20250430T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250430T220000
DTSTAMP:20250313T203108Z
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/
CATEGORIES:Chapter Member Continuing Education
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