BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Eastern Shore Master Naturalists - ECPv6.17.3//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Eastern Shore Master Naturalists X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.esmn.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Eastern Shore Master Naturalists REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Halifax BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0300 TZNAME:ADT DTSTART:20230312T060000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0300 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:AST DTSTART:20231105T050000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0300 TZNAME:ADT DTSTART:20240310T060000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0300 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:AST DTSTART:20241103T050000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0300 TZNAME:ADT DTSTART:20250309T060000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0300 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:AST DTSTART:20251102T050000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:UTC BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:UTC DTSTART:20230101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20240724T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20240724T193000 DTSTAMP:20240712T123844Z CREATED:20240712T123844Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240712T123844Z UID:10000066-1721845800-1721849400@www.esmn.org SUMMARY:💡CE: Learn About Mussels! (Webinar) DESCRIPTION:The event is free but you must register. \nWild Virginia will host a webinar on Wednesday July 24th at 6:30pm by Alissa Ganser\, an expert on freshwater mussels. You’ll learn about the fascinating life cycles of these valuable species\, who can live 100 years or more and use mimicry to fool fish into helping these largely sedentary animals spread their offspring throughout streams. \nThough little known to most people mussels have an outsized value to aquatic environments and the southeastern US has one of the richest and most diverse assemblages of these species in the world. However\, more than 70% of North American species are at risk or already extinct. \nPlease attend and learn how to help protect them in Virginia streams.Alissa Ganser is a PhD candidate in Fisheries and Wildlife Sciences at Virginia Tech and has studied freshwater mussels in the Mississippi River in Wisconsin\, and streams in Kentucky\, Tennessee\, and Virginia. \nPhoto by Wild Virginia. \n\nBetter Impact Category 2: Continuing Education URL:https://www.esmn.org/event/%f0%9f%92%a1ce-learn-about-mussels-webinar/ LOCATION:Virtual CATEGORIES:Chapter Member Continuing Education ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.esmn.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/IMG_1909-e1720787248244.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240728T093000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240728T093000 DTSTAMP:20240616T234100Z CREATED:20240505T150607Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240616T234100Z UID:10000041-1722159000-1722159000@www.esmn.org SUMMARY:🧤 Volunteer: NABA Butterfly Count - Delmarva Tip DESCRIPTION:This is the North American Butterfly Association count for the Delmarva tip which includes the ES National Wildlife refuge\, Kiptopeke State Park\, Oyster\, and Cape Charles.\n\nInterested volunteers will meet at 9:30am at the visitor center of Eastern Shore of VA National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center.\nNo need to sign up\, you can stay as long (or short) as you like\, and no experience is necessary!\nMay be rescheduled if it looks really rainy.\nContact Brian Taber with questions.\nYou may wish to bring snacks\, water\, sun/insect protection\, camera\, binoculars.\n\nCategory 14: Annual Butterfly Count (select “Delmarva Tip” from the list for the “Annual Butterfly Count Location” feedback field)\nNote: The North Northampton County count will likely be in early August. URL:https://www.esmn.org/event/volunteer-delmarva-butterfly-count/ LOCATION:Eastern Shore National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center\, 32205 Seaside Road\, Cape Charles\, VA\, 23310\, United States CATEGORIES:Citizen/Community Science,Volunteer Opportunity ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.esmn.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/IMG_1523-e1714527794353.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20240730T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20240730T183000 DTSTAMP:20240620T151330Z CREATED:20240620T151241Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240620T151330Z UID:10000058-1722360600-1722364200@www.esmn.org SUMMARY:🧤Volunteer: Plant Eastern Shore Natives Ed & Outreach Info Session DESCRIPTION:In an effort to reinvigorate the Plant Eastern Shore Natives initiative\, we have scheduled three meetings in July for interested members of the public to attend. Registration is encouraged. \nThese meetings will be almost identical and provide a brief overview of the history and purpose of the initiative\, both locally and statewide. \nMembers of the ES Master Naturalists and the Master Gardeners worked to overhaul the popular original guide that supports this initiative. Virginia Witmer of the Virginia Coastal Zone Management Program has completed all of the content alignment and graphic design to have an order of this new edition printed within the month – very exciting! \nThe hope is that attendees who are keen to become involved will commit to form a new\, active work group that focuses on public and vendor education and outreach using the initiative’s communication tools – hosting booths/tables at public events\, doing educational talks\, working with vendors\, and more – to improve knowledge  of the benefits of the use of Eastern Shore Native plants. \n\nBetter Impact Category 15: Plant Eastern Shore Natives presentations URL:https://www.esmn.org/event/%f0%9f%a7%a4volunteer-plant-es-natives-ed-outreach-info-session/ LOCATION:Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge\, 8231 Beach Road\, Chincoteague Island\, 23336\, United States CATEGORIES:Education & Outreach,Volunteer Opportunity ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.esmn.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/2024ESNativePlantInfoSessionsFlyer_amend-1.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20240804T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20240804T110000 DTSTAMP:20240706T133212Z CREATED:20240706T130842Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240706T133212Z UID:10000065-1722769200-1722769200@www.esmn.org SUMMARY:🧤 Volunteer: North Northampton County Butterfly Count DESCRIPTION:We are looking for volunteers to assist with the count. No experience necessary! Please contact Kellie Piekarsky to sign-up or get more info. \n\nDate: Sunday\, August 4\, 2024 (Rain Date: Sunday\, August 11\, 2024).\nStart Time: 11:00 a.m.\nEnd Time: Up to you. The count will last as long as you do! We appreciate your participation – there is no requirement to spend a particular amount of time.\nMeet-up Location: FORMER Northampton Middle School\, 7247 Young Street Machipongo\, VA (NOTE: The school does not have any accessible restrooms.)\nFee: There is a $3 fee for each participant’. Exact change would be greatly appreciated. \nSuggested Attire: Dress and prepare for hot/humid\, buggy weather and walking in natural environments.\nRefreshments: Bring water and snacks/food as needed. It will most likely be very hot so hydration is important. Safety first.\n\nAlso\, if you know of any public/private locations within our 15-mile count circle that would be a good place to see butterflies please let us know. \nIf you’d like to familiarize yourself with butterflies\, watch the VMN webinar “Butterfly Identification: Beyond the Basics” and  review the reference and presentation slides. \n  \nCount Circle for 2024 NABA North Northampton County Butterfly Count\n  \n\nBetter Impact Category 14: Annual Butterfly Count – Eastern Shore/Northern Northampton County\n  \nAdditional Information\nTeam Roles\n\nLeader – point person for team. Ensures members go to specified locations timely. \nSpotters – alert team members to a butterfly they have observed (no skill required!). Note: everyone on the team can spot! Photos are very helpful.\nScribe/compiler – records the number of butterflies/species observed for each location and then calculates an overall total. Forms will be provided for recording counts. If you cannot make a firm ID the scribe should document as much information as possible to assist in later identification.\nDrivers – each team will decide how they want to manage transportation – carpool or separate vehicles.\nIdentifiers – team members who have sufficient familiarity to identify the species observed.\n\nTips for a Good Counting Experience\nHere are some suggestions/requests to consider so that you can be prepared and have as pleasant an experience as possible. \n\nThink about how many hours you want spend counting butterflies. Some prefer to stop after a few hours while other like to do it all day.\nCameras\, binoculars\, and butterfly guides are great tools to have with you. Taking photos whenever you can is highly recommended\, especially if you are unable to ID the butterfly in the field. Also\, it’s great to include photos with any reporting. \nPlease DO NOT net or touch any butterflies. This activity should be as unobtrusive to the butterflies and their neighbors as possible.\nButterflies and Skippers will be counted – Moths are not considered for this count. I will bring the list of species we are most likely to see. URL:https://www.esmn.org/event/%f0%9f%a7%a4-volunteer-north-northampton-county-butterfly-count/ LOCATION:OLD Northampton Middle School\, 7247 Young Street\, Machipongo\, VA\, United States CATEGORIES:Volunteer Opportunity ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.esmn.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/IMG_1522-scaled-e1720270693196.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240805T000000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240805T235959 DTSTAMP:20240612T132730Z CREATED:20240426T180811Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240612T132730Z UID:10000031-1722816000-1722902399@www.esmn.org SUMMARY:💡CE: Registration Opens for VMN State Conference (Virtual) Sept 27-29 DESCRIPTION:Registration and other info here . \nCategory 2: Continuing Education URL:https://www.esmn.org/event/registration-opens-for-vmn-state-conference-virtual-sept-27-29/ LOCATION:Virtual CATEGORIES:Chapter Member Continuing Education ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.esmn.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/P1010491-scaled-e1713295801247.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20240809T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20240809T193000 DTSTAMP:20240731T154705Z CREATED:20240731T154453Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240731T154705Z UID:10000071-1723231800-1723231800@www.esmn.org SUMMARY:💡 CE: FRIDAY NIGHT OWL PROWL - Cape Charles Natural Area Preserve DESCRIPTION:YOU MUST REGISTER FOR THIS EVENT. NO WALK-INS. \nLimited Attendees due to State Permit Restriction. Please call us at (757)331-1300 to register or visit us at the Library (Registration begins July 29\, 2024). \n\nJoin local Interpreter Bill Dyas of REAL VA for an evening stroll through the Natural Area Preserve. Watch a beautiful sunset over the Chesapeake and learn about local nature. Once the sun has set\, Bill will take you back through the preserve on a night stroll. Learn about animals of the night and keep an ear and eye open for an owl or two! \n\nBetter Impact Category 2: Continuing Education URL:https://www.esmn.org/event/%f0%9f%92%a1-ce-friday-night-owl-prowl-cape-charles-natural-area-preserve/ LOCATION:Cape Charles NAP\, 301 Patrick Henry Avenue\, Cape Charles\, VA\, 23310\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.esmn.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/IMG_1951.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20240811T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20240813T235959 DTSTAMP:20240614T125805Z CREATED:20240614T125805Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240614T125805Z UID:10000053-1723334400-1723593599@www.esmn.org SUMMARY:🌌Perseid Meteor Shower DESCRIPTION:Perseid meteor shower 2026: All you need to know URL:https://www.esmn.org/event/%f0%9f%8c%8cperseid-meteor-shower/ CATEGORIES:Citizen/Community Science END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20240815T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20240815T161500 DTSTAMP:20240731T142153Z CREATED:20240731T141035Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240731T142153Z UID:10000070-1723734000-1723738500@www.esmn.org SUMMARY:💡CE: Improve Your Science Communication Skills DESCRIPTION:Register for the webinar at: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe9zNIvX9MSFgKdpZ4nP1hzqwLnZZtBIaEVQ3aqBuFiv4MaCA/viewform?usp=sf_link. \nA group of science communication practitioners\, trainers and researchers have recently completed an NSF-funded project titled On-the-Spot Feedback (www.onthespotfeedback.org).  The resulting work provides strategies and resources for science communicators to develop their skills at getting immediate feedback during their public engagements\, which allows them to adjust and improve their engagements on the spot. \nAlthough this method was developed with scientists who communicate with public audiences in mind\, On-the-Spot Feedback strategies can be used by anyone (including museum educators\, science hobbyists\, extension agents\, etc.) who communicates ideas to public audiences.  \nBy attending this 75-minute informational webinar\, participants will be introduced to: \nThe On-the-Spot Feedback (OTSF) project resources\, including the 137 page On-the-Spot Guide detailing the OTSF approach. \nHow the OTSF strategies help scientists and other science communicators collect instantaneous feedback during their public engagements and improve their science communication skills. \nThe webinar will be recorded\, so please register even if you are unable to attend the event in August.  We will send the link to the recording after the webinar \n\nBetter Impact Category 2: Continuing Education URL:https://www.esmn.org/event/%f0%9f%92%a1ce-science-communication/ LOCATION:Virtual CATEGORIES:Chapter Member Continuing Education,Education & Outreach ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.esmn.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/P1020108-scaled-e1722435000344.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20240819T142600 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20240819T142600 DTSTAMP:20240819T134226Z CREATED:20240816T221617Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240819T134226Z UID:10000074-1724077560-1724077560@www.esmn.org SUMMARY:🌕 Last Super Blue Moon Until 2037 DESCRIPTION:Learn about today’s Super Blue Moon! \nWant learn more? Check out NASA’s Super Blue Moon FAQ and Daily Moon Guide! \n(Image: NASA/JPL\, Source: @rtphokie) \n  \n  \n  URL:https://www.esmn.org/event/%f0%9f%8c%95-last-super-blue-moon-until-2037/ CATEGORIES:Citizen/Community Science,Miscellaneous ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.esmn.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/IMG_2039.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20240821T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20240821T183000 DTSTAMP:20240818T130258Z CREATED:20240818T130115Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240818T130258Z UID:10000075-1724252400-1724265000@www.esmn.org SUMMARY:🗓️ FYI: Eastern Shore of Virginia Climate Equity Summer Workshop 2024 DESCRIPTION:Note: this event is listed for informational purposes only. Attendance does not qualify for Volunteer Service or Continuing Ed hours.\n\nThe workshop is open to the public. Registration is not required\, but we encourage it to help us plan for dinner. \nWhere: Eastern Shore of Virginia Regional Library & Heritage Center (24313 Bennett Street\, Parksley\, VA 23421) \nWhen: August 21st\, 2024 3:00pm-6:30pm \nBuffet Dinner: 5:30pm-6:30pm\n\nFor more information: \nContact ESVAClimateEquity@virginia.edu for more information. \nProject webpage: https://environment.virginia.edu/coastal-futures-hub. \nProject Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/ESVAClimateEquity. \n  URL:https://www.esmn.org/event/%f0%9f%97%93%ef%b8%8f-fyi-eastern-shore-of-virginia-climate-equity-summer-workshop-2024/ LOCATION:Eastern Shore of Virginia Library and Cultural Center\, 24313 Bennett Street\, Parksley\, VA\, 23421 CATEGORIES:Social/Other Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.esmn.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/IMG_2035-scaled-e1723986128641.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="Eastern Shore of Virginia Climate Equity Project":MAILTO:mailto:ESVAClimateEquity@virginia.edu END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR