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SUMMARY:Volunteer:  Eastern Shore Land Trust Student Field Trips
DESCRIPTION:The Eastern Shore Land Trust is seeking volunteers to conduct the following student field trips (Category 15: Eastern Shore Land Trust Children’s Field Trips): \n\nMay 7th – Metompkin Elementary 2nd grade (3 classes/6 volunteers)\nMay 9th – Metompkin Elementary 2nd grade (2 classes/4 volunteers)\nMay 20th – Kegotank Elementary 1st grade ESL (11 students/1-2 volunteers)\nMay 24th Kegotank Elementary 2nd grade ESL (17 students/2 volunteers)\n\nThe May 7th and May 9th field trips will be held at Grayson Chesser’s farm on the way to Saxis. The May 20th and 24th field trips will be held at Brownsville Preserve. \nThe day will look something like this: \n\n9:00/9:30 a.m. Students arrive\n9:30 a.m. Welcome and introduction by VESLT\n10 a.m. 1-2 mile nature walk with scavenger hunt\n11:15 a.m. Activities – identifying bones and shells\, art reflection/journaling based on the scavenger hunt\n12 p.m. Lunch (please bring your lunch\, we will have some snacks available for volunteers)\n1 p.m. Departure\n\nIdeally\, they will have enough volunteers to co-lead a class of students or to break the classes into smaller groups. They are also be looking for help leading the activities. \nSecond grade is learning about habitat and life cycle. Deer and butterflies are popular and often the classroom example. \n\n\nTo sign up or get more information please contact Hali Plourde-Rogers  \n\n\n\n\nExecutive Director\, Virginia Eastern Shore Land Trust
URL:https://www.esmn.org/event/volunteer-opportunity-eastern-shore-land-trust-student-field-trips/
LOCATION:VA
CATEGORIES:Volunteer Opportunity
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SUMMARY:Volunteer:  Eastern Shore Land Trust Student Field Trips
DESCRIPTION:The Eastern Shore Land Trust is seeking volunteers to assist with the following student field trips (Category 15: Eastern Shore Land Trust Children’s Field Trips): \n\nMay 7th – Metompkin Elementary 2nd grade (3 classes/6 volunteers)\nMay 9th – Metompkin Elementary 2nd grade (2 classes/4 volunteers)\nMay 20th – Kegotank Elementary 1st grade ESL (11 students/1-2 volunteers)\nMay 24th Kegotank Elementary 2nd grade ESL (17 students/2 volunteers)\n\nThe May 7th and May 9th field trips will be held at Grayson Chesser’s farm on the way to Saxis. The May 20th and 24th field trips will be held at Brownsville Preserve.\nThe day will look something like this: \n9:00/9:30 a.m. Students arrive \n9:30 a.m. Welcome and introduction by VESLT \n10 a.m. 1-2 mile nature walk with scavenger hunt \n11:15 a.m. Activities – identifying bones and shells\, art reflection/journaling based on the scavenger hunt \n12 p.m. Lunch (please bring your lunch\, we will have some snacks available for volunteers) \n1 p.m. Departure \nIdeally\, we will have enough volunteers to co-lead a class of students or to break the classes into smaller groups. I will also be looking for help leading the activities. \nSecond grade is learning about habitat and life cycle. Deer and butterflies are popular and often the classroom example. \n\n\nTo sign up or get more information please contact Hali Plourde-Rogers  \n\n\n\n\nExecutive Director\, Virginia Eastern Shore Land Trust
URL:https://www.esmn.org/event/volunteer-opportunity-eastern-shore-land-trust-student-field-trips-2/
LOCATION:VA
CATEGORIES:Volunteer Opportunity
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240511T090000
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SUMMARY:Birding at Chincoteague Island Nature Trail w/ ES Bird Club
DESCRIPTION:Explore this local hotspot for specialties such as red-headed woodpecker along with migrating songbirds. A Swainson’s Warbler was spotted there recently but it has apparently moved on. A great spot and you never know what you might find. \n\nLeader: Joanne Laskowski – 757-665-4984. \n\nCategory 14: eBird Surveys (NOTE: You must submit an eBird list to get credit for volunteer hours.)
URL:https://www.esmn.org/event/birding-at-chincoteague-island-nature-trail-w-es-bird-club/
LOCATION:Island Nature Trail\, 6032 Hallie Wheallton Smith Drive\, Chincoteague\, VA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Volunteer Opportunity
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ORGANIZER;CN="Eastern Shore Bird Club":MAILTO:info@birdingeasternshore.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240514T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240514T113000
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SUMMARY:Continuing Ed: Magothy Bay Natural Area Preserve Walk
DESCRIPTION:REGISTRATION REQUIRED/SPACE IS LIMITED More information here. \nJoin members Frank Renshaw and David Boyd as they “walk through the 445-acre Preserve that encompasses woodlands\, forested wetlands\, and an extensive salt marsh on the southern tip of Virginia’s Eastern Shore.” \nCategory 2: Continuing Education \nSee VMN CE Webinars for additional CE opportunities.
URL:https://www.esmn.org/event/continuing-education-magothy-bay-natural-area-preserve-walk/
LOCATION:Magothy Bay Natural Area Preserve\, 4829 Bulls Drive\, Cape Charles\, VA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chapter Member Continuing Education
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SUMMARY:Volunteer: Birding on the Deck
DESCRIPTION:Birding on the Deck at the Island House Restaurant\, Wachapreague. Various coastal birds and migratory shorebirds are viewed from the back deck of the Island House Restaurant. The Eastern Shore Bird Club will have scopes and bird books and welcome beginners. \nFor More Information:  Roberta Kellam info@birdingeasternshore.org \nCategory 14: eBird Survey (NOTE: You must submit an eBird list to get credit for volunteer hours.) \n 
URL:https://www.esmn.org/event/volunteer-birding-on-the-deck/
LOCATION:Island House Restaurant\, 17 Atlantic Avenue\, Wachapreague\, VA\, 23480\, United States
CATEGORIES:Volunteer Opportunity
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240515T200000
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SUMMARY:ESMN Nature Walk and Chapter Picnic!
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy socializing with fellow Master Naturalists and the beauty of the natural setting. Take a nature walk and view wildlife along with a visit to several lovely seeps on the property. Come at 4:00 if you would like to join members on a guided walk which counts for 1 hour of Continuing Education. Bug repellent & sturdy shoes are advisable. \nDirections and additional details will be provided to members via email.
URL:https://www.esmn.org/event/esmn-nature-walk-and-chapter-picnic/
LOCATION:VA
CATEGORIES:Chapter Member Continuing Education,Social/Other Events
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SUMMARY:Continuing Ed: Mutton Hunk Fen Natural Area Preserve Walk
DESCRIPTION:REGISTRATION REQUIRED/SPACE IS LIMITED More information here. \nJoin Kellie Piekarsky\, Chair of the ESMN Mutton Hunk Fen Stewardship Committee\, and Joanne Laskowski on this guided walk. Participants will walk the trails of this Mutton Hunk Fen Natural Area Preserve with Master Naturalist guides. They will receive information about this preserve and its transition from commercial agricultural fields to its habitat for wildlife today. During this approximately mile and a half walk the guides will help identify plants\, birds\, and other animals in the area.” \nCategory 2: Continuing Education \nSee VMN CE Webinars for additional CE opportunities.
URL:https://www.esmn.org/event/continuing-education-guided-walk-at-mutton-hunk-fen-nap/
LOCATION:Mutton Hunk Fen Natural Area Preserve\, 28583 Baker Road\, Parksley\, VA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chapter Member Continuing Education
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240520T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240520T130000
DTSTAMP:20240416T001352Z
CREATED:20240416T000710Z
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SUMMARY:Volunteer:  Eastern Shore Land Trust Student Field Trips
DESCRIPTION:The Eastern Shore Land Trust is seeking volunteers to conduct the following student field trips (Category 15: Eastern Shore Land Trust Children’s Field Trips): \n\nMay 7th – Metompkin Elementary 2nd grade (3 classes/6 volunteers)\nMay 9th – Metompkin Elementary 2nd grade (2 classes/4 volunteers)\nMay 20th – Kegotank Elementary 1st grade ESL (11 students/1-2 volunteers)\nMay 24th Kegotank Elementary 2nd grade ESL (17 students/2 volunteers)\n\nThe May 7th and May 9th field trips will be held at Grayson Chesser’s farm on the way to Saxis. The May 20th and 24th field trips will be held at Brownsville Preserve.\nThe day will look something like this: \n9:00/9:30 a.m. Students arrive \n9:30 a.m. Welcome and introduction by VESLT \n10 a.m. 1-2 mile nature walk with scavenger hunt \n11:15 a.m. Activities – identifying bones and shells\, art reflection/journaling based on the scavenger hunt \n12 p.m. Lunch (please bring your lunch\, we will have some snacks available for volunteers) \n1 p.m. Departure \nIdeally\, we will have enough volunteers to co-lead a class of students or to break the classes into smaller groups. I will also be looking for help leading the activities. \nSecond grade is learning about habitat and life cycle. Deer and butterflies are popular and often the classroom example. \n\n\nTo sign up or get more information please contact Hali Plourde-Rogers  \n\n\n\n\nExecutive Director\, Virginia Eastern Shore Land Trust
URL:https://www.esmn.org/event/volunteer-opportunity-eastern-shore-land-trust-student-field-trips-3/
LOCATION:VA
CATEGORIES:Volunteer Opportunity
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240520T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240520T130000
DTSTAMP:20240505T032409Z
CREATED:20240420T210524Z
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SUMMARY:CE: VMN Webinar - The Ins and Outs of Rain Gardens
DESCRIPTION:Registration is required for live event. Recording will be available later on VMN CE website. \nDescription (from VMN): Rain gardens are probably the most commonly used stormwater management practice in residential landscapes. Join Dr. Laurie Fox\, Horticulture Associate with Virginia Tech\, for an in depth look at how to design\, install and maintain a rain garden. \nCategory 2: Continuing Education \nSee VMN CE Webinars for additional CE opportunities. \n 
URL:https://www.esmn.org/event/ce-vmn-webinar-the-ins-and-outs-of-rain-gardens/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Chapter Member Continuing Education
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