BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Eastern Shore Master Naturalists - ECPv6.15.20//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:20260420T230008 CREATED:20240712T123844Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240712T123844Z UID:10000066-1721845800-1721849400@www.esmn.org SUMMARY:šŸ’”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. Youā€™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:20260420T230008 CREATED:20240505T150607Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240616T234100Z UID:10000041-1722159000-1722159000@www.esmn.org SUMMARY:šŸ§¤ 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 ā€œDelmarva Tipā€ from the list for the ā€œAnnual Butterfly Count Locationā€ 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:20260420T230008 CREATED:20240620T151241Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240620T151330Z UID:10000058-1722360600-1722364200@www.esmn.org SUMMARY:šŸ§¤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 ā€“ 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 initiativeā€™s communication tools ā€“ hosting booths/tables at public events\, doing educational talks\, working with vendors\, and more ā€“ to improve knowledgeĀ  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:20260420T230008 CREATED:20240706T130842Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240706T133212Z UID:10000065-1722769200-1722769200@www.esmn.org SUMMARY:šŸ§¤ 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 ā€“ 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 participantā€™. Exact change would be greatly appreciated.Ā \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 youā€™d like to familiarize yourself with butterflies\, watch the VMN webinar ā€œButterfly Identification: Beyond the Basicsā€ andĀ  review the reference and presentation slides. \nĀ  \nCount Circle for 2024 NABA North Northampton County Butterfly Count\nĀ  \n\nBetter Impact Category 14: Annual Butterfly Count ā€“ Eastern Shore/Northern Northampton County\nĀ  \nAdditional Information\nTeam Roles\n\nLeader ā€“ point person for team. Ensures members go to specified locations timely.Ā \nSpotters ā€“ 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 ā€“ 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 ā€“ each team will decide how they want to manage transportation ā€“ carpool or separate vehicles.\nIdentifiers ā€“ 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\, itā€™s great to include photos with any reporting.Ā \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 ā€“ 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:20260420T230008 CREATED:20240426T180811Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240612T132730Z UID:10000031-1722816000-1722902399@www.esmn.org SUMMARY:šŸ’”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:20260420T230008 CREATED:20240731T154453Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240731T154705Z UID:10000071-1723231800-1723231800@www.esmn.org SUMMARY:šŸ’” 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:20260420T230008 CREATED:20240614T125805Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240614T125805Z UID:10000053-1723334400-1723593599@www.esmn.org SUMMARY:šŸŒŒPerseid Meteor Shower DESCRIPTION:Perseid meteor shower 2026: All you need to know URL:https://www.esmn.org/event/%f0%9f%8c%8cperseid-meteor-shower/ LOCATION:VA CATEGORIES:Citizen/Community Science END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20240815T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20240815T161500 DTSTAMP:20260420T230008 CREATED:20240731T141035Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240731T142153Z UID:10000070-1723734000-1723738500@www.esmn.org SUMMARY:šŸ’”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).Ā  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.Ā  \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.Ā  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:20260420T230008 CREATED:20240816T221617Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240819T134226Z UID:10000074-1724077560-1724077560@www.esmn.org SUMMARY:šŸŒ• Last Super Blue Moon Until 2037 DESCRIPTION:Learn about todayā€™s Super Blue Moon! \nWant learn more? Check out NASAā€™s Super Blue Moon FAQ and Daily Moon Guide! \n(Image: NASA/JPL\, Source: @rtphokie) \nĀ  \nĀ  \nĀ  URL:https://www.esmn.org/event/%f0%9f%8c%95-last-super-blue-moon-until-2037/ LOCATION:VA 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:20260420T230008 CREATED:20240818T130115Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240818T130258Z UID:10000075-1724252400-1724265000@www.esmn.org SUMMARY:šŸ—“ļø 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:Ā 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. \nĀ  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 BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20240827T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20240827T200000 DTSTAMP:20260420T230008 CREATED:20240613T175359Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240613T175359Z UID:10000052-1724783400-1724788800@www.esmn.org SUMMARY:šŸ’” CE: Get to Know the VA Dept of Environmental Quality DESCRIPTION:Registration required. \nThe Virginia Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is the environmental agency for Virginia\, responsible for administering laws and regulations related to air quality\, water quality\, water supply\, renewable energy and land protection. In keeping with our mission and vision\, we protect and enhance the environment of Virginia so that all of us can enjoy cleaner water\, better air quality and the productive reuse of land that was once contaminated. But what does that mean in practice? Join us for this webinar as we outline the basics of DEQā€™s programs\, including permitting\, monitoring\, enforcement\, planning\, and environmental enhancement.\n\nNote: VA DEQ is a sponsor of the VMN program.\nCategory 2: Continuing Education URL:https://www.esmn.org/event/%f0%9f%92%a1-ce-get-to-know-the-va-dept-of-environmental-quality/ LOCATION:Virtual CATEGORIES:Chapter Member Continuing Education ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.esmn.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Sponsoring-Agencies-Virginia-Master-Naturalists.jpeg-e1718301228783.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20240904T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20240904T000000 DTSTAMP:20260420T230008 CREATED:20240719T114942Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240819T162610Z UID:10000068-1725408000-1725408000@www.esmn.org SUMMARY:šŸ’”CE: Birdwatching Boat Tour Wachapreague\, VA DESCRIPTION:Get an amazingly close look at seabirds and shorebirds from the water!Ā  \n$20/Limited to 6 Participants/Time Slot. \n8:00 a.m. ā€“ 11:00 a.m. \n11:30 a.m. ā€“ 2:30 p.m. \n3:00 p.m. ā€“ 6:00 p.m. \nRegistration Required by August 28\, 2024 \nContact:Ā  Capt. Meriwether Payne 757-710-2454 \nBe sure to check here for updates or changes. URL:https://www.esmn.org/event/%f0%9f%92%a1ce-birdwatching-boat-tour-wachapreague-va/ LOCATION:VA CATEGORIES:Citizen/Community Science ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.esmn.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/photocontest1-cropped-wide-scaled-e1721389676961.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Birding Eastern Shore":MAILTO:Info@birdingeasternshore.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20240904T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20240904T200000 DTSTAMP:20260420T230008 CREATED:20240816T002246Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240816T002551Z UID:10000073-1725474600-1725480000@www.esmn.org SUMMARY:šŸ’”CE: Learn To Tag Monarch Butterflies DESCRIPTION:Learn to tag Monarch butterflies to help track their migration! The Monarch Watch Tagging Program is a community science initiative started in 1992 that reveals important information about Monarchs\, like where they are migrating from\, timing and pace\, mortality\, and geographic distribution. Learn how to apply the identifying stickers on butterflies through a live demonstration and where you can order your Monarch tagging kit for this fallā€™s migration season. Anyone can do it! \nJoin Kristen Baum\, Director of Monarch Watch and Senior Scientist of the Kansas Biological Survey & Center for Ecological Research for this high-flying event! We will also cover what you can do to promote butterfly habitats and the importance of their migration corridors. URL:https://www.esmn.org/event/%f0%9f%92%a1ce-learn-to-tag-monarch-butterflies/ LOCATION:VA CATEGORIES:Chapter Member Continuing Education ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.esmn.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/monarch-tagged.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20240906T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20241025T235959 DTSTAMP:20260420T230008 CREATED:20240907T001514Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240907T005104Z UID:10000079-1725580800-1729900799@www.esmn.org SUMMARY:šŸ“· Picture the Shore Photography Contest DESCRIPTION:Picture the Shore is a photography contest and art exhibit designed to highlight the work of student\, amateur\, and professional photographers and to connect the public to the beauty and natural environment of the Eastern Shore through visual art. \nStudent\, amateur\, and professional photographers of all ages are invited to submit digital photos that feature the beauty and natural environment of the Eastern Shore of Virginia. Student and amateur photos must be taken with a cell phone camera. Professional photographers may take photos with the camera of their choosing. Each photographer can submit one (1) photo. Entries must feature the natural environment of the Eastern Shore and should focus on landscapes\, plants\, recreation\, waterways\, and wildlife. Please read complete Entry Guidelines below before submitting. \nThis contest does not qualify for volunteer hours. URL:https://www.esmn.org/event/picture-the-shore-photography-contest/ LOCATION:VA CATEGORIES:Miscellaneous ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.esmn.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/crepe-myrtle.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20240916T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20240916T130000 DTSTAMP:20260420T230008 CREATED:20240821T004741Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240821T005813Z UID:10000076-1726488000-1726491600@www.esmn.org SUMMARY:šŸ’” CE: Webinar: Put That Tree in the Right Place! DESCRIPTION:Trees provide so many benefits and services to us\, to our communities and to the environment. Join Dr. Laurie Fox\, Horticulture Associate with Virginia Tech\, for an overview of how to assess a site and select the right tree to fit the growing conditions and the ownerā€™s goals. \nPresenter: Laurie Fox is a Horticulture Associate with Virginia Techā€™s Hampton Roads Agricultural Research & Extension Center (AREC) in Virginia Beach. Her Ph.D. research focused on phytoremediation\, or cleaning the environment with plants. Her current work includes stormwater & nutrient management in the landscape\, urban stormwater best management practices (BMPs) including floating treatment wetlands\, aquatic weed ID & management in ponds\, sustainable landscapes\, sustainable landscape design & practices\, native plants\, buffer zones\, and rain gardens. \nOur webinars and trainings related to urban forestry are supported by an Urban and Community Forestry Grant from the USDA Forest Service\, administered by our sponsoring agency\, the Virginia Department of Forestry. URL:https://www.esmn.org/event/%f0%9f%92%a1-ce-webinar-put-that-tree-in-the-right-place/ LOCATION:VA CATEGORIES:Chapter Member Continuing Education ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.esmn.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/potted-natives.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20240918T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20240918T190000 DTSTAMP:20260420T230008 CREATED:20240906T123242Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240906T123402Z UID:10000078-1726678800-1726686000@www.esmn.org SUMMARY:šŸ’”Chapter Meeting: Important DCR and Chapter Updates DESCRIPTION:Chapter Advisor Shannon Alexander will provide updates on ESVA NAPs as well as highlights of other DCR projects. She will also provide important information about volunteer stewardship and other chapter activities. All members are encouraged to attend. \nAll 2024 speaker meetings will be the third Wednesday of every other month at 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. \nSocial time 5-5:30pm; speaker 5:30; brief business meeting 6:30. \n\nBetter Impact Category 2 (speaker portion only). URL:https://www.esmn.org/event/%f0%9f%92%a1chapter-meeting-important-dcr-and-chapter-updates/ LOCATION:Virginia Institute of Marine Science Eastern Shore Laboratory\, Seaside Hall\, 36 Atlantic Street\, Wachapreague\, VA\, United States CATEGORIES:Chapter Admin,Chapter Member Continuing Education,Stewardship ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.esmn.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/ESMN-Yellow-Horizontal-e1723379596284.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240921T140000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240921T170000 DTSTAMP:20260420T230008 CREATED:20240523T211036Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240920T201457Z UID:10000047-1726927200-1726938000@www.esmn.org SUMMARY:šŸ’”CE: VIMS Marine Life Day *** NOTE TIME CHANGE - NOW 2-5pm *** DESCRIPTION:Due to coastal flooding predictions and current conditions\, the time of Marine Life Day at VIMS Eastern Shore Lab in Wachapreague this Saturday\, Sept. 21 has beenĀ shifted to 2-5PM. We apologize for any inconveniences this may cause\, but encourage you to still attend this exciting event! Ā Street parking will be available throughout Wachapreague. \nCheck our VIMS ESL Facebook page for updates: https://www.facebook.com/VIMSESL. \nFor questions regarding the event\, please contact Meadow Noonan at (757) 787-8106 or via email at jmnoonan@vims.edu. \n\nMarine Life Day is a public open house event offering the opportunity to the Eastern Shore community (and beyond) to explore marine organisms found in the region and researchers active on the Eastern Shore. It showcases current and past research conducted at ESL\, displays local marine organisms and habitats\, and offers interactive and educational activities for all ages. \nREGISTER here. \nTo stay up to date on event details and to share your discoveries anytime\, visit VIMS on Facebook. \nBetter Impact Category 2: Continuing Education\n\nSee VMN CE Webinars and VMN High Five From Nature Series for additional CE opportunities. URL:https://www.esmn.org/event/marine-life-day/ LOCATION:Virginia Institute of Marine Science Eastern Shore Laboratory\, Seaside Hall\, 36 Atlantic Street\, Wachapreague\, VA\, United States CATEGORIES:Chapter Member Continuing Education,Citizen/Community Science,Education & Outreach ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.esmn.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/IMG_1779-e1716484415377.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20240923T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20240926T235959 DTSTAMP:20260420T230008 CREATED:20240921T140411Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240924T141634Z UID:10000090-1727049600-1727395199@www.esmn.org SUMMARY:šŸš« Mutton Hunk Fen NAP CLOSED DESCRIPTION:Mutton Hunk Fen NAP will be CLOSED Monday through Thursday September 23rd to the 26th. Our invasive species treatment contractor will be on site working. The work window has been extended two days due to uncooperative weather. URL:https://www.esmn.org/event/mutton-hunk-fen-nap-closed-2/ LOCATION:Mutton Hunk Fen Natural Area Preserve\, 28583 Baker Road\, Parksley\, VA\, United States CATEGORIES:Miscellaneous ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.esmn.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/IMG_1447-scaled-e1726927521567.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20240924T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20240924T190000 DTSTAMP:20260420T230008 CREATED:20240907T004312Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240907T005814Z UID:10000081-1727197200-1727204400@www.esmn.org SUMMARY:šŸ“· CE: Photography Workshop: Cell Phone Photography Introduction DESCRIPTION:Join VES Land Trust and Ted Shockley for a workshop on taking pictures with your cell phone! The workshop is in person on Tuesday\, September 24th from 5-7 p.m. This workshop is meant for anyone who would like to learn the basics of cell phone photography and how to take your best photos. \nThe workshop will also offer the opportunity to practice your newly learned cell phone photography skills outside during the golden hour on a VES Land Trust held conservation easement. \nDirections will be provided to workshop participants following registration. This workshop is free and open to 20 participants. \nThis workshop is an approved ESMN continuing education activity. URL:https://www.esmn.org/event/photography-workshop-cell-phone-photography-introduction/ LOCATION:VA CATEGORIES:Miscellaneous ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.esmn.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/picture-the-shore-flyer-2024.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20240925T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20240925T170000 DTSTAMP:20260420T230008 CREATED:20240925T194001Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240925T194001Z UID:10000092-1727251200-1727283600@www.esmn.org SUMMARY:National Public Lands Day! Free Admission at Kiptopeke State Park DESCRIPTION:https://www.dcr.virginia.gov/public-lands-day URL:https://www.esmn.org/event/national-public-lands-day-free-admission-at-kiptopeke-state-park/ LOCATION:VA CATEGORIES:Miscellaneous END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240927T000000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240929T235959 DTSTAMP:20260420T230008 CREATED:20240409T003442Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240614T125149Z UID:10000012-1727395200-1727654399@www.esmn.org SUMMARY:šŸ’” CE: Virginia Master Naturalist Statewide Conference and Volunteer Training 2024 (Virtual) DESCRIPTION:Conference Theme ā€“\nConnections: Humans\, nature\, and their mutual impacts \nOur 2024 Virginia Master Naturalist conference theme focuses on the role that VMN volunteers can play in building positive connections between people and the rest of the natural world in which we exist. Research shows that time spent in nature has positive benefits for human physical\, mental\, and social well-being. Unfortunately\, individuals often face barriers to spending more time in nature or do not have correct information about natural resources. And\, humansā€™ impacts on species\, ecosystems\, and natural resources can be positive or negative\, depending on our actions. \nVirginia Master Naturalist volunteers are well-positioned to help people build more positive connections to nature. They can provide safe and enjoyable experiences in nature along with research-based information through their educational programs. They can also steward publicly accessible natural areas so that they are better spaces for both humans and native flora and fauna. In addition\, VMNs can help increase our understanding of natural resources through science. \nSessions in this conference may be focused on a particular species or ecological system\, a natural resource issue or management strategy\, a volunteer project\, or a skill\, but all of them will relate in some way to connections between humans and the natural world. \nRegistration\nRegistration opens ā€” August 5\, 2024\nRegistration closes ā€” September 16\, 2024\nLast day to request a refund ā€” September 19\, 2024\nAccess to Zoom Events opens for attendees ā€” September 20\, 2024 \nBetter Impact Category 2: Continuing Education\n\nSee VMN CE Webinars and VMN High Five From Nature Series for additional CE opportunities. URL:https://www.esmn.org/event/virginia-master-naturalist-statewide-conference-and-volunteer-training-2024-virtual/ LOCATION:VA CATEGORIES:Chapter Member Continuing Education ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.esmn.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/VMN-rgb-e1748383798858.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20240928T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20240928T080000 DTSTAMP:20260420T230008 CREATED:20240719T115558Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240722T191323Z UID:10000069-1727510400-1727510400@www.esmn.org SUMMARY:šŸ’”CE: Mutton Hunk Fen NAP Birding Field Trip DESCRIPTION:View multiple bird species including terns\, shorebirds\, raptors\, early passerine migrants. \nLeaders:Ā  Maggie Long 610-500-9971 and Joette Borzik. URL:https://www.esmn.org/event/%f0%9f%92%a1ce-mutton-hunk-fen-nap-birding-field-trip/ LOCATION:Mutton Hunk Fen Natural Area Preserve\, 28583 Baker Road\, Parksley\, VA\, United States CATEGORIES:Chapter Member Continuing Education ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.esmn.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/IMG_1521-scaled-e1721390248449.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="Birding Eastern Shore":MAILTO:Info@birdingeasternshore.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240928T100000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240928T150000 DTSTAMP:20260420T230008 CREATED:20240427T192140Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240906T122346Z UID:10000040-1727517600-1727535600@www.esmn.org SUMMARY:šŸ Ed & Outreach Volunteer Opportunity: Exmore Fall Festival DESCRIPTION:Please contact Brenda Poist to sign-up or get more info. \nVolunteers needed: \n\n\n\n\n3 from 9-12\n3 from 12-4.\n\n\n\n\nVolunteers will: \n\nwork on crafts building butterflies with the kids (at least one per shift)\ndiscuss Master Naturalists with interested parties\ndiscuss the Nature of Native Plants and Butterflies by working with a matching game of butterflies.\n\n\nBetter Impact: Category 15 ESMN Tables/Booths at Eastern Shore Events\n\n\n\nĀ  \nĀ  URL:https://www.esmn.org/event/exmore-fall-festival/ LOCATION:Main Street Exmore\, Main Street\, Exmore\, VA\, United States CATEGORIES:Education & Outreach,Volunteer Opportunity ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://www.esmn.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/IMG_2094.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20240930T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20241004T235959 DTSTAMP:20260420T230008 CREATED:20240918T141959Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240918T143315Z UID:10000085-1727654400-1728086399@www.esmn.org SUMMARY:šŸŒ³ Volunteer Opportunity: Scientific Tree Survey with VCR-LTER DESCRIPTION:The VCR-LTER (Virginia Coast Reserve-Long Term Ecological Research station) down in Oyster is looking for 2-4 volunteers to assist in conducting a fall tree census in Brownsville in late September ā€“ early October.\n\n\nThe lab group is planning to visit Sept. 30 ā€“ Oct. 4. You may volunteer for one or more of these days. The field work will be to measure the trunk diameter and canopy greenness of trees spanning the coastal forest edge at Brownsville Preserve\, in order to track tree health and mortality.\n\nThese will be long\, buggy days from approximately 8am to 5pm (weather-dependent)\, with a break for lunch\, and working in teams of two people\, with one person measuring and the other person recording the data in each team.\nHiking clothing and marsh boots are strongly recommended\, since there are wet areas in the forest edge. We will supply all materials\, water\, and snacks.\nIf you are available to help out\, please email Sophia Hoffman your availability or add your name and email to this spreadsheet. Sophia is happy to answer any questions. URL:https://www.esmn.org/event/%f0%9f%8c%b3-volunteer-opportunity-tree-survey-with-vcr-lter/ LOCATION:TNC Brownsville Preserve\, 11332 Brownsville Rd\, Nassawadox\, Virginia\, 23413 CATEGORIES:Citizen/Community Science,Volunteer Opportunity ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.esmn.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/IMG_2172-e1726668996606.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20241001T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20241001T203000 DTSTAMP:20260420T230008 CREATED:20240912T022406Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240912T023718Z UID:10000082-1727809200-1727814600@www.esmn.org SUMMARY:šŸ’”CE: Live Mini Monarch Essentials DESCRIPTION:Join the Monarch Joint Venture for a virtual 3-week course to learn about monarch butterfly ecology\, threats\, and the effective conservation actions that you can take to help protect this iconic species. All classes are recorded and also available for later viewing. \nThis is a three day series; Tuesdays\, October 1\, 8\, and 15\, 2024. URL:https://www.esmn.org/event/%f0%9f%92%a1ce-live-mini-monarch-essentials/ LOCATION:VA CATEGORIES:Chapter Member Continuing Education 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:20241003T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20241003T160000 DTSTAMP:20260420T230008 CREATED:20240922T173028Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240922T173038Z UID:10000091-1727951400-1727971200@www.esmn.org SUMMARY:šŸ¦Ŗ Continuing Education: Chesapeake Oyster Science Symposium 2024 (Virtual) DESCRIPTION:Event will be broadcast live over Zoom from the Chesapeake Bay Foundationā€™s Brock Environmental Center in Virginia Beach\, VA \nIs your world an oyster? Are you or is someone you know currently practicing or considering entering the fields of oyster research\, science\, restoration\, and/or aquaculture? \n\nRegister Now \nThe Chesapeake Oyster Alliance with support from the Chesapeake Bay Foundation is assembling an all-star lineup of oyster experts\, post-docs\, faculty\, and industry practitioners for the 2024 Chesapeake Oyster Science Symposium. Multiple panel discussions featuring over 20 speakers are intended to offer succinct presentations and ample Q&A around each topic. The Symposium will also feature a round of lightning-talks by young scientists and early career professionals (attendees may self-select to present when they register) and frequent breaks to combat the dreaded ā€œZoom fatigue.ā€ \n\nĀ  URL:https://www.esmn.org/event/%f0%9f%a6%aa-continuing-education-chesapeake-oyster-science-symposium-2024-virtual/ LOCATION:Virtual CATEGORIES:Chapter Member Continuing Education ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.esmn.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/IMG_2188-e1727026203266.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241005T100000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241005T140000 DTSTAMP:20260420T230008 CREATED:20240411T034058Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240906T121631Z UID:10000019-1728122400-1728136800@www.esmn.org SUMMARY:šŸ§¤ Ed & Outreach Volunteer Opportunity: Eastern Shore Ag Day DESCRIPTION:Please contact Brenda Poist to sign-up or get more info. \nVolunteers needed: \n\n\n\n\n3 from 9-12\n3 from 12-3.\n\n\n\n\nVolunteers will: \n\nwork on crafts building butterflies with the kids (at least one per shift)\ndiscuss Master Naturalists with interested parties\ndiscuss the Nature of Native Plants and Butterflies by working with a matching game of butterflies.\n\n\nBetter Impact: Category 15 ESMN Tables/Booths at Eastern Shore Events URL:https://www.esmn.org/event/education-outreach-opportunity-eastern-shore-ag-day-details-tbd/ LOCATION:Near Northampton County Parks & Rec\, 7247 Young Street\, Machipongo\, VA\, United States CATEGORIES:Education & Outreach,Volunteer Opportunity ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.esmn.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/IMG_2093.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20241008T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20241008T173000 DTSTAMP:20260420T230008 CREATED:20240913T115409Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240913T115409Z UID:10000084-1728408600-1728408600@www.esmn.org SUMMARY:šŸ’” CE: What is an Endemic? 15 Endemic Bird Species DESCRIPTION:Oct. 8 Program:Ā  Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā  Joanne Laskowski: 15 Endemic Bird Species USA \nWhat is an endemic? How many are year-round U. S. residents? Are any found on\nVirginiaā€™s Eastern Shore? Joanne Laskowski\, ESMN member and past president\, environmental educator veteran birderĀ answers all these questions and more. \nMeeting held at Eastern Shore Community College\, Academic Building\, 29316 Lankford Hwy.\, Melfa\, VA 23410. Free Program starts at 5:30 p.m. in Academic Building. Arrive at 5:00 p.m.\, members bring snacks to share; brief business meeting follows 1-hour presentation \n\nBetter Impact Category 2: Continuing Education (speaker portion only) URL:https://www.esmn.org/event/%f0%9f%92%a1-ce-what-is-an-endemic-15-endemic-bird-species/ LOCATION:VA CATEGORIES:Chapter Member Continuing Education ATTACH;FMTTYPE=application/pdf:https://www.esmn.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/2024_Sept-Dec_EasternShoreBirdClubSchedule_7-13-2024.pdf END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20241010T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20241010T170000 DTSTAMP:20260420T230008 CREATED:20240617T123001Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240617T123001Z UID:10000055-1728547200-1728579600@www.esmn.org SUMMARY:šŸ’”CE: State of Monarch Conservation Webinar DESCRIPTION:Registration required. Details TBD. \nhttps://monarchjointventure.org/events/state-of-monarch-conservation URL:https://www.esmn.org/event/%f0%9f%92%a1ce-state-of-monarch-conservation-webinar/ LOCATION:Virtual CATEGORIES:Chapter Member Continuing Education ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.esmn.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/IMG_1524-scaled-e1718627395424.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20241012T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20241012T235959 DTSTAMP:20260420T230008 CREATED:20240912T024234Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240912T024912Z UID:10000083-1728691200-1728777599@www.esmn.org SUMMARY:eBird: October Big Day DESCRIPTION:Like Global Big Day\, October Big Day is an opportunity to unite around our shared love of birds. Last October\, nearly 36\,332 people from 191 countries submitted 83\,735 checklists with eBird\, demonstrating the power of birds to bring people together. Each year more and more participants join in this global celebration\, how many people will contribute this year? \nWherever you are on 12 October\, take a few minutes to join in this global celebration. Participate from anywhereā€”even from home! By taking part in October Big Day youā€™re also celebrating Global Bird Weekend and World Migratory Bird Day. Be a part of the global team and help set a new record for October birding. \nVolunteers: Log time spent on this activity under BI code 14. URL:https://www.esmn.org/event/ebird-october-big-day/ LOCATION:VA CATEGORIES:Citizen/Community Science,Volunteer Opportunity ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.esmn.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/IMG_1517-scaled.jpeg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR