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SUMMARY:💡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
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240921T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240921T170000
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SUMMARY:💡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 been shifted to 2-5PM. We apologize for any inconveniences this may cause\, but encourage you to still attend this exciting event!  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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20240923T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20240926T235959
DTSTAMP:20260420T230044
CREATED:20240921T140411Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240924T141634Z
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SUMMARY:🚫 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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20240924T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20240924T190000
DTSTAMP:20260420T230044
CREATED:20240907T004312Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240907T005814Z
UID:10000081-1727197200-1727204400@www.esmn.org
SUMMARY:📷 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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20240925T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20240925T170000
DTSTAMP:20260420T230044
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
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240927T000000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240929T235959
DTSTAMP:20260420T230044
CREATED:20240409T003442Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240614T125149Z
UID:10000012-1727395200-1727654399@www.esmn.org
SUMMARY:💡 CE: Virginia Master Naturalist Statewide Conference and Volunteer Training 2024 (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:Conference Theme –\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\, humans’ 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 — August 5\, 2024\nRegistration closes — September 16\, 2024\nLast day to request a refund — September 19\, 2024\nAccess to Zoom Events opens for attendees — 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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20240928T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20240928T080000
DTSTAMP:20260420T230044
CREATED:20240719T115558Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240722T191323Z
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SUMMARY:💡CE: Mutton Hunk Fen NAP Birding Field Trip
DESCRIPTION:View multiple bird species including terns\, shorebirds\, raptors\, early passerine migrants.  \nLeaders:  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
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ORGANIZER;CN="Birding Eastern Shore":MAILTO:Info@birdingeasternshore.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240928T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240928T150000
DTSTAMP:20260420T230044
CREATED:20240427T192140Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240906T122346Z
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SUMMARY:🍁 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\n  \n 
URL:https://www.esmn.org/event/exmore-fall-festival/
LOCATION:Main Street Exmore\, Main Street\, Exmore\, VA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education & Outreach,Volunteer Opportunity
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20240930T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20241004T235959
DTSTAMP:20260420T230044
CREATED:20240918T141959Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240918T143315Z
UID:10000085-1727654400-1728086399@www.esmn.org
SUMMARY:🌳 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 – early October.\n\n\nThe lab group is planning to visit Sept. 30 – 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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20241001T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20241001T203000
DTSTAMP:20260420T230044
CREATED:20240912T022406Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240912T023718Z
UID:10000082-1727809200-1727814600@www.esmn.org
SUMMARY:💡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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20241003T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20241003T160000
DTSTAMP:20260420T230044
CREATED:20240922T173028Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240922T173038Z
UID:10000091-1727951400-1727971200@www.esmn.org
SUMMARY:🦪 Continuing Education: Chesapeake Oyster Science Symposium 2024 (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:Event will be broadcast live over Zoom from the Chesapeake Bay Foundation’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 “Zoom fatigue.” \n\n 
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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241005T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241005T140000
DTSTAMP:20260420T230044
CREATED:20240411T034058Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240906T121631Z
UID:10000019-1728122400-1728136800@www.esmn.org
SUMMARY:🧤 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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20241008T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20241008T173000
DTSTAMP:20260420T230044
CREATED:20240913T115409Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240913T115409Z
UID:10000084-1728408600-1728408600@www.esmn.org
SUMMARY:💡 CE: What is an Endemic? 15 Endemic Bird Species
DESCRIPTION:Oct. 8 Program:                  Joanne Laskowski: 15 Endemic Bird Species USA \nWhat is an endemic? How many are year-round U. S. residents? Are any found on\nVirginia’s Eastern Shore? Joanne Laskowski\, ESMN member and past president\, environmental educator veteran birder 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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20241010T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20241010T170000
DTSTAMP:20260420T230044
CREATED:20240617T123001Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240617T123001Z
UID:10000055-1728547200-1728579600@www.esmn.org
SUMMARY:💡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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20241012T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20241012T235959
DTSTAMP:20260420T230044
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 anywhere—even from home! By taking part in October Big Day you’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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20241021T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20241024T235959
DTSTAMP:20260420T230044
CREATED:20241015T185008Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241025T001648Z
UID:10000094-1729468800-1729814399@www.esmn.org
SUMMARY:🚫 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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20241021T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20241022T235959
DTSTAMP:20260420T230044
CREATED:20240715T185038Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240715T185038Z
UID:10000067-1729468800-1729641599@www.esmn.org
SUMMARY:🧤Volunteer: Assist LTER with “A Day in the Lab” 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 “A Day in the Lab” 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. \n  \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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20241022T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20241022T150000
DTSTAMP:20260420T230044
CREATED:20241020T120812Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241020T122417Z
UID:10000095-1729602000-1729609200@www.esmn.org
SUMMARY:💡CE: PRISM Fall/Winter Invasive Plant Workshop: Identification
DESCRIPTION:Register for this webinar:  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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20241023T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20241023T150000
DTSTAMP:20260420T230044
CREATED:20241020T121259Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241020T121259Z
UID:10000096-1729688400-1729695600@www.esmn.org
SUMMARY:💡 CE: PRISM Fall/Winter Invasive Plant Workshop: Management & Control
DESCRIPTION:Register for this webinar:  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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20241025T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20241025T235959
DTSTAMP:20260420T230044
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/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20241029T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20241030T235959
DTSTAMP:20260420T230044
CREATED:20240920T195232Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240924T145206Z
UID:10000088-1730160000-1730332799@www.esmn.org
SUMMARY:🥾E & 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 – Occohannock classes\nWednesday October 30 – Pungoteague classes\nMonday November 25th – Kegotank classes\n\nThe day will look something like this:  (** time adjustments will be made according to schools distance to Preserve) \n\n\n\n9:15/9:45 a.m. Students arrive\, buses drop off at the TNC office at Brownsville Preserve\,  11332 Brownsville Rd\, Nassawadox\, VA 23413\n9:45 a.m. Welcome and introduction by VESLT\n10 a.m. 1 mile nature walk with scavenger hunt on the Birding and Wildlife Trail\n11:15 a.m. Activities – 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. Lunch (please bring your lunch\, we will have some snacks available for volunteers)\n1 p.m. 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 Children’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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20241029T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20241029T130000
DTSTAMP:20260420T230044
CREATED:20241001T144056Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241001T144056Z
UID:10000093-1730203200-1730206800@www.esmn.org
SUMMARY:💡CE: October VMN Webinar - Bird Feeding and Human Emotions
DESCRIPTION:October VMN CE Webinar – 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. We’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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20241031T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20241031T130000
DTSTAMP:20260420T230044
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 – 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 bird’s feathers were dirty and crusted. Wildlife rehabilitator Gay Frazee captured the bird and transferred him to the Center for treatment. \nThe Center’s veterinary team noted that the eagle’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 eagle’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 bird’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. Wildlife Center President Meg will give a presentation on the Center’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 this 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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20241102T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20241102T100000
DTSTAMP:20260420T230044
CREATED:20241022T222219Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241023T172646Z
UID:10000098-1730541600-1730541600@www.esmn.org
SUMMARY:Chincoteague NWR Fall Volunteer Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for our Fall Volunteer Meeting. 🍂🍁 Taking place at the Herbert Bateman Center Classroom on Saturday November 2nd @ 10:00am.  Come visit old and new volunteer friends\, get updates on the Refuge\, and learn about upcoming volunteer opportunities.\n\nNote: you do not have to pay the admission fee if you are volunteering/attending a volunteer event.  Tell the attendant at the gate that you are there for a meeting with Chase.\n\nFor more information contact: \n\nChase Sands charles_sands@fws.gov\nPark Ranger\, Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge\n8231 Beach Road\, Chincoteague Island\, VA 23336\n(757) 336-6122 Ext. 2324 \n(757) 894-3741 (cell)\n\n\n\nBetter Impact Category 10/Staff Visitor Center at Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge
URL:https://www.esmn.org/event/chincoteague-nwr-fall-volunteer-meeting/
LOCATION:Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge\, 8231 Beach Road\, Chincoteague Island\, 23336\, United States
CATEGORIES:Stewardship,Volunteer Opportunity
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20241108T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20241108T200000
DTSTAMP:20260420T230044
CREATED:20240907T002747Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240907T004945Z
UID:10000080-1731088800-1731096000@www.esmn.org
SUMMARY:📷 Picture the Shore Photography Contest Exhibit and Reception
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 natural beauty and environment of the Eastern Shore through visual art. \nThe exhibit opens with a reception on Friday\, November 8th and runs through November 22nd at the Barrier Islands Center. At the reception\, photographers and VES Land Trust staff will be present to talk more about the photos\, the artistic process\, conservation\, and the land. Attendees will also have a chance to vote for their favorite photo in the amateur and student categories with the People’s Choice Award. The award for professional photographers will be chosen by a panel of judges. \nThe exhibit is free and open to the public. All photographs will be available for sale with 35% of proceeds benefiting VES Land Trust and their conservation mission.
URL:https://www.esmn.org/event/picture-the-shore-photography-contest-exhibit-and-reception/
LOCATION:Barrier Islands Center\, 7295 Young Street\, Machipongo\, VA\, 23405\, United States
CATEGORIES:Miscellaneous
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20241114T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20241114T130000
DTSTAMP:20260420T230044
CREATED:20241109T125124Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241109T125124Z
UID:10000103-1731585600-1731589200@www.esmn.org
SUMMARY:💡CE: VMN Salt Watch & Nitrate Watch: Community Science Water Quality Monitoring
DESCRIPTION:Registration: Pre-registration required \nDescription: Learn how you and your community can get involved in the Izaak Walton League of America’s nationwide Salt Watch and Nitrate Watch programs. It’s as easy as requesting a free kit online\, testing a stream\, lake\, pond\, or even your tap water\, and submitting the results to the Clean Water Hub. You’ll also learn about the resources available to empower you to become a clean water advocate in your community. \nPresenter: Maggie Dombroski is the Mid-Atlantic Save Our Streams Coordinator for the Izaak Walton League of America. She oversees the Virginia Save Our Streams program\, in which volunteers survey benthic macroinvertebrates to determine the health of their local streams. She holds a B.S. in Biology and Conservation from George Mason University. \nRecording: As always\, the VMN CE Webinar will be recorded and the video posted on the VMN CE Webinar webpage. \n\nLog your hours under Better Impact Category 2: Continuing Education.\nFor more continuing education opportunities go to http://www.virginiamasternaturalist.org/continuing-education-webinar-series.html \n  \n 
URL:https://www.esmn.org/event/%f0%9f%92%a1ce-vmn-salt-watch-nitrate-watch-community-science-water-quality-monitoring/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Chapter Member Continuing Education,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20241115T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20241115T183000
DTSTAMP:20260420T230044
CREATED:20240920T172110Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250214T233128Z
UID:10000087-1731688200-1731695400@www.esmn.org
SUMMARY:💡 CE: TNC Full Moon Walk at Brownsville
DESCRIPTION:Join TNC Volgenau Virginia Coast Reserve’s (VVCR) Community Engagement Specialist\, Margaret Van Clief for a moonlit walk at TNC’s Brownsville Preserve. This event is free and open to the public\, though registration is required as capacity is limited. \nFor more information on meeting location or to register\, please contact Margaret Van Clief at mvanclief@tnc.org. \n\nBetter Impact Category 2: Continuing Education
URL:https://www.esmn.org/event/%f0%9f%92%a1-ce-tnc-full-moon-walk-at-brownsville/
LOCATION:TNC Brownsville Preserve\, 11332 Brownsville Rd\, Nassawadox\, Virginia\, 23413
CATEGORIES:Chapter Member Continuing Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20241120T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250106T235959
DTSTAMP:20260420T230044
CREATED:20241109T124711Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241109T124711Z
UID:10000102-1732060800-1736207999@www.esmn.org
SUMMARY:💡CE VMN EmpowerU Course Offering - Nov 20-Jan 6 ** Online/Virtual **
DESCRIPTION:Have you been working on natural resource issues but feel compelled to do more? Taking part in the EmpowerU Training will move your natural resource work to the next level! In this 4 week course using an award-winning curriculum\, participants can grow their skills to meaningfully engage decision makers* about natural resource issues. Note that this training is not focused specifically on lobbying elected officials or getting legislation passed\, but rather on engaging the right decision-maker for the change you hope to make.The course runs November 20-January 6 and includes eight self-paced online modules and three live Zoom sessions. Full details\, including the registration link\, are available at http://www.virginiamasternaturalist.org/empoweru.html. Registration deadline is November 26\, but earlier registrants may start accessing the online materials starting November 20. \n\nLog your hours under Better Impact Category 2: Continuing Education.\nFor more continuing education opportunities go to http://www.virginiamasternaturalist.org/continuing-education-webinar-series.html \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://www.esmn.org/event/%f0%9f%92%a1ce-vmn-empoweru-course-offering-nov-20-jan-6-online-virtual/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Chapter Member Continuing Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20241120T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20241120T190000
DTSTAMP:20260420T230044
CREATED:20240812T122533Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241208T161647Z
UID:10000072-1732122000-1732129200@www.esmn.org
SUMMARY:💡 CE: Chapter Meeting: “Understanding Marine Debris in Virginia: Sources and Solutions"
DESCRIPTION:NOTE: Schedule for this meeting is: 5:00 pm social time; 5:30 business meeting;  6:00 pm speaker. Also\, we will be voting to approve Chapter bylaws and elect new treasurer. \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. \nNovember Speaker: Christina Trapani will discuss “Understanding Marine Debris in Virginia: Sources and Solutions.” \nSpeaker Bio: Christina Trapani moved to Virginia Beach from Rhode Island in 1995 after receiving her degree in Business Management from Western Carolina University. She worked with stranded sea turtles and marine mammals with the Virginia Aquarium Stranding Response Program for about 12 years\, where she witnessed the impacts of marine debris on the animals she worked with and the beaches she worked on. She led her first International Coastal Cleanup in 2002 and in 2008 started Eco Maniac Company\, a retail business that offers reusable alternatives to single-use plastics. \nAfter leaving the Aquarium in 2013\, Christina started working as a marine debris researcher and consultant to organizations such as the Virginia Aquarium and Clean Virginia Waterways. She’s been involved in several litter research\, prevention and education projects in Virginia including a statewide marine debris monitoring program\, a balloon litter monitoring program\, a cigarette litter prevention program\, and a litter prevention and education program called Keep It Beachy Clean. \nIn August of 2024\, Christina became the Executive Director of Clean Virginia Waterways and is looking forward to this new role and all the new opportunities to help solve the issue of plastic pollution. Christina also enjoys working part-time as a naturalist on dolphin and whale watching boats in Virginia Beach\, paddleboarding\, casual bike rides and hanging out with her partner\, Eric and dog\, Mr. Brown. \nSuggested read-aheads: Balloon Litter on Virginia’s Remote Beaches and Virginia Marine Debris Reduction Plan \nBetter Impact Category 2: Continuing Education (speaker portion only)\n\nSee VMN CE Webinars and VMN High Five From Nature Series for additional CE opportunities.
URL:https://www.esmn.org/event/%f0%9f%92%a1september-chapter-meeting-understanding-marine-debris-in-virginia-sources-and-solutions/
LOCATION:Virginia Institute of Marine Science Eastern Shore Laboratory\, Seaside Hall\, 36 Atlantic Street\, Wachapreague\, VA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chapter Member Continuing Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20241125T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20241125T235959
DTSTAMP:20260420T230044
CREATED:20240920T200112Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240920T200112Z
UID:10000089-1732492800-1732579199@www.esmn.org
SUMMARY:🥾 E & 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\nMonday November 25th – Kegotank classes\n\nThe day will look something like this:  (** time adjustments will be made according to schools distance to Preserve) \n\n\n\n9:15/9:45 a.m. Students arrive\, buses drop off at the TNC office at Brownsville Preserve\,  11332 Brownsville Rd\, Nassawadox\, VA 23413\n9:45 a.m. Welcome and introduction by VESLT\n10 a.m. 1 mile nature walk with scavenger hunt on the Birding and Wildlife Trail\n11:15 a.m. Activities – 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. Lunch (please bring your lunch\, we will have some snacks available for volunteers)\n1 p.m. 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.
URL:https://www.esmn.org/event/%f0%9f%a5%be-e-o-volunteer-opportunity-ves-land-trust-school-trips/
LOCATION:TNC Brownsville Preserve\, 11332 Brownsville Rd\, Nassawadox\, Virginia\, 23413
CATEGORIES:Education & Outreach,Volunteer Opportunity
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