BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Eastern Shore Master Naturalists - ECPv6.17.2//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH 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:20240819T142600 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20240819T142600 DTSTAMP:20240819T134226Z 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/ 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: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:20240613T175359Z 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:20240819T162610Z 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/ 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:20240816T002551Z 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/ 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:20240907T005104Z 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/ 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:20240821T005813Z 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/ 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:20240906T123402Z 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:20240920T201457Z 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:20240924T141634Z 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:20240907T005814Z 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/ 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:20240925T194001Z 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/ CATEGORIES:Miscellaneous END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240927T000000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240929T235959 DTSTAMP:20240614T125149Z 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/ 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:20240722T191323Z 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:20240906T122346Z 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:20240918T143315Z 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:20240912T023718Z 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/ 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:20240922T173038Z 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:20240906T121631Z 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:20240913T115409Z 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/ 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:20240617T123001Z 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:20240912T024912Z 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/ 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 BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20241021T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20241024T235959 DTSTAMP:20241025T001648Z CREATED:20241015T185008Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241025T001648Z UID:10000094-1729468800-1729814399@www.esmn.org SUMMARY:šŸš« Mutton Hunk Fen NAP CLOSED DESCRIPTION:Mutton Hunk Fen NAP will be closed from Monday\, October 21 through Friday October 25th for invasive removals. URL:https://www.esmn.org/event/mutton-hunk-fen-nap-closed/ 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:20241021T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20241022T235959 DTSTAMP:20240715T185038Z CREATED:20240715T185038Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240715T185038Z UID:10000067-1729468800-1729641599@www.esmn.org SUMMARY:šŸ§¤Volunteer: Assist LTER with ā€œA Day in the Labā€ Event DESCRIPTION:NOTE: Details TBD. You must contact Dr. Cora Baird to sign up or to get more info. \nLTER is seeking volunteers to assist with ā€œA Day in the Labā€ as part of Project Horizons\, a college-track mentoring program for at-risk middle and high school students in Accomack and Northampton Counties. The program provides an extra academic\, social\, and cultural boost for economically disadvantaged students\, and exposes them to the post-secondary education environment. \nLTER scientists will be running stations in which students can try doing authentic science (radio tracking birds\, doing oyster population counts\, dune simulations\, etc). Volunteers will help run those stations and may also help setting up the Monday before. \nĀ  \n\nBetter Impact Category 23/A Day in the Lab/Project Horizons URL:https://www.esmn.org/event/%f0%9f%a7%a4volunteer-assist-lter-with-a-day-in-the-lab-event/ LOCATION:UVA Coastal Research Center/LTER\, 6364 Cliffs Rd\, Cape Charles\, 23310\, United States CATEGORIES:Education & Outreach ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.esmn.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/IMG_1914.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20241022T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20241022T150000 DTSTAMP:20241020T122417Z CREATED:20241020T120812Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241020T122417Z UID:10000095-1729602000-1729609200@www.esmn.org SUMMARY:šŸ’”CE: PRISM Fall/Winter Invasive Plant Workshop: Identification DESCRIPTION:Register for this webinar:Ā  https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1002428439447?aff=oddtdtcreator \nOur online workshop will provide an introduction to invasive plants and will help you to confidently identify different species in the autumn and winter seasons. This session will take place via Zoom and will include a Q&A period with PRISM experts. \nCost: $10 \nThis virtual session will be recorded. Those who register will receive access to the recording. \n\nLog your hours under Better Impact Category 2: Continuing Education. URL:https://www.esmn.org/event/%f0%9f%92%a1ce-prism-fall-winter-invasive-plant-workshop-identification/ LOCATION:Virtual CATEGORIES:Chapter Member Continuing Education,Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.esmn.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/IMG_0005.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20241023T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20241023T150000 DTSTAMP:20241020T121259Z CREATED:20241020T121259Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241020T121259Z UID:10000096-1729688400-1729695600@www.esmn.org SUMMARY:šŸ’” CE: PRISM Fall/Winter Invasive Plant Workshop: Management & Control DESCRIPTION:Register for this webinar:Ā  https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1002437586807?aff=oddtdtcreator \nDuring our online workshop\, we will teach you how to best manage invasive plants during the autumn and winter seasons. This workshop will take place via Zoom and will include a Q&A period with PRISM experts. \nTopics covered in this session include: \n\nBest seasonal practices for specific invasive plants\nUsing manual & mechanical control methods\nMethods for controlling invasive plants with careful use of herbicides\nMethods for controlling invasive plants without herbicides\nPlanning a work schedule with best timings for multiple plants\n\nCost: $10 \nThis virtual session will be recorded. Those who register will receive access to the recording. \n\nLog your hours under Better Impact Category 2: Continuing Education URL:https://www.esmn.org/event/%f0%9f%92%a1-ce-prism-fall-winter-invasive-plant-workshop-management-control/ LOCATION:Virtual CATEGORIES:Chapter Member Continuing Education,Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.esmn.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/IMG_0006.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20241025T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20241025T235959 DTSTAMP:20241025T001826Z CREATED:20241025T001826Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241025T001826Z UID:10000099-1729814400-1729900799@www.esmn.org SUMMARY:Mutton Hunk Fen OPEN DESCRIPTION: URL:https://www.esmn.org/event/mutton-hunk-fen-open/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20241029T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20241030T235959 DTSTAMP:20240924T145206Z CREATED:20240920T195232Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240924T145206Z UID:10000088-1730160000-1730332799@www.esmn.org SUMMARY:šŸ„¾E & O Volunteer Opportunity: VES Land Trust School Trips DESCRIPTION:VES Land Trust has a few more Fall opportunities on the calendar! We are excited to offer Accomac and Northampton Elementary schools the opportunity to visit Brownsville Preserve and participate in a nature walk covering a variety of habitats\, living vs. nonliving\, and natural resources.\n\n\nTuesday October 29 ā€“ Occohannock classes\nWednesday October 30 ā€“ Pungoteague classes\nMonday November 25thĀ ā€“ Kegotank classes\n\nThe day will look something like this: Ā (** time adjustments will be made according to schools distance to Preserve) \n\n\n\n9:15/9:45 a.m.Ā Students arrive\, buses drop off at the TNC office at Brownsville Preserve\,Ā  11332 Brownsville Rd\, Nassawadox\, VA 23413\n9:45 a.m.Ā Welcome and introduction by VESLT\n10 a.m.Ā 1 mile nature walk with scavenger hunt on the Birding and Wildlife Trail\n11:15 a.m.Ā Activities ā€“ identifying bones and shells\, art reflection/journaling based on the scavenger hunt\, platform looking over the marsh and to the Barrier Islands\n12 p.m.Ā Lunch (please bring your lunch\, we will have some snacks available for volunteers)\n1 p.m.Ā 1 mile walk back to the office where busses pick up\n\nIdeally\, we will have enough volunteers (6-8) to co-lead a class of students or to break the classes into smaller groups. I will also be looking for help leading the shell/bone identifying and marsh/Barrier Island viewing platform activities. For the shell/bone identification\, TNC lends us a bin of shells and bones collected locally. For the viewing platform\, the leader will take 5 students at a time up to look out over the marsh. You can talk about marsh habitat\, tides\, and the Barrier Islands with them. The classes will rotate through each activity. \n\n\nTo sign up or get more information please contact Sam Willis\, Community Outreach Coordinator. \n\nBetter Impact Category 15: Eastern Shore Land Trust Childrenā€™s Field Trips URL:https://www.esmn.org/event/%f0%9f%a5%bee-o-volunteer-opportunity-ves-land-trust-school-trips/ LOCATION:TNC Brownsville Preserve\, 11332 Brownsville Rd\, Nassawadox\, Virginia\, 23413 CATEGORIES:Education & Outreach,Volunteer Opportunity ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.esmn.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/IMG_2182-e1726861851129.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20241029T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20241029T130000 DTSTAMP:20241001T144056Z CREATED:20241001T144056Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241001T144056Z UID:10000093-1730203200-1730206800@www.esmn.org SUMMARY:šŸ’”CE: October VMN Webinar - Bird Feeding and Human Emotions DESCRIPTION:October VMN CE Webinar ā€“ Save the Date \nOur next VMN Continuing Education Webinar will be Tuesday\, October 29\, 12:00 pm. The presentation will describe current research from Virginia Tech scientists that explores the connection between bird feeding and human emotions. Weā€™ll have the link to join and more information in our next bi-weekly and on the VMN website. URL:https://www.esmn.org/event/%f0%9f%92%a1ce-october-vmn-webinar-bird-feeding-and-human-emotions/ LOCATION:Virtual CATEGORIES:Chapter Member Continuing Education,Webinar 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:20241031T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20241031T130000 DTSTAMP:20241029T140558Z CREATED:20241029T124013Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241029T140558Z UID:10000100-1730379600-1730379600@www.esmn.org SUMMARY:CE: Wildlife Center of Virginia Bald Eagle Release at Mutton Hunk Fen Natural Area Preserve DESCRIPTION:After two months of treatment and care\, Bald Eagle #24-3548 is ready to return to the wild ā€“ and you can join us for the release! Please see RSVP info below. \nThis adult Bald Eagle was found near the Tyson Plant in Accomack County on August 27\, 2024. The eagle was spotted on the ground and was not able to fly; observers reported that the birdā€™s feathers were dirty and crusted. Wildlife rehabilitator Gay Frazee captured the bird and transferred him to the Center for treatment. \nThe Centerā€™s veterinary team noted that the eagleā€™s feathers were in very poor condition\, but did not find any injuries during the physical exam or on radiographs. During the next two weeks\, vet staff provided fluids and supportive care for the eagle while his feather condition improved. The eagle exhibited signs of severe stress during care\, so the team also gave the bird daily medication for anxiety. \nBy mid-September\, the eagleā€™s feather condition had improved\, and he was moved to an outdoor flight pen for flight conditioning. The eagle flew strongly and had good form during flight\, but lacked the stamina needed to survive in the wild. The rehab team performed daily exercise sessions with the bird to help him rebuild his stamina. By October 25\, the birdā€™s stamina had improved\, and the eagle was cleared for release. \nThis eagle will be released at the Mutton Hunk Fen Natural Area Preserve on Thursday\, October 31\, at 1:00 p.m.Ā Wildlife Center President Meg will give a presentation on the Centerā€™s life-saving work with Bald Eagles and then open the crate door to release the eagle. \nJoin us to watch the bird return home! The release is free and open to the public. Attendees are asked to RSVP with the name and number of people in their party through thisĀ webform. \nMutton Hunk Fen Natural Area Preserve Address: 28583 Baker Rd\, Parksley\, VA 23421 \nThe release will take place rain or shine\, unless thunderstorms with lightning threaten visitor safety. \n\nLog hours under Better Impact Category 2: Continuing Education. URL:https://www.esmn.org/event/bald-eagle-release-at-mutton-hunk-fen-natural-area-preserve/ 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/2024/10/P1020157-scaled-e1730210453984.jpeg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR