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SUMMARY:💡VIMS Science by the Sea Monthly Seminar - SHE STUDIES SEAWEEDS IN THE CITY BY THE SEA
DESCRIPTION:Dr. Krueger-Hadfield will discuss her new role as Director of the VIMS Eastern Shore Laboratory\, share updates on what’s new at the lab\, and highlight the research and ongoing work of the Algal Evolutionary Ecology (AlgEE) Lab at the VIMS Eastern Shore Laboratory in Wachapreague\, Virginia. \n\n\n\nPlease record speaker time in Better Impact under Category 2/Continuing Education.
URL:https://www.esmn.org/event/%f0%9f%92%a1vims-science-by-the-sea-monthly-seminar-she-studies-seaweeds-in-the-city-by-the-sea/
LOCATION:Virginia Institute of Marine Science Eastern Shore Laboratory\, Seaside Hall\, 36 Atlantic Street\, Wachapreague\, VA\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260312T080000
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SUMMARY:💡 Birding Field Trip - Seaview Farm
DESCRIPTION:FIELD TRIP HIGHLIGHTS: Join experienced birder\, Captain Meriwether Payne to explore Seaview Farm. Enjoy birding opportunities from shorebirds to songbirds found in the diverse habitats of this Seaside private property protected by a Virginia Eastern Shore Land Trust Conservation Easement. \n\n\n\nWHEN: Thursday\, March 12th at 8:00 a.m. \n\n\n\nLOCATION: 23039 Rose Cottage Road\, Melfa\, VA \n\n\n\nBoots are recommended for this trip. The Program is free. The public is invited to attend. Always be prepared for ticks\, the sun\, mosquitos\, and the weather. \n\n\n\nFor more information contact: Captain Meriwether Payne 757-710-2454 \n\n\n\nPlease log your hours under Better Impact Category 2/Continuing Education.
URL:https://www.esmn.org/event/%f0%9f%92%a1-birding-field-trip-seaview-farm/
LOCATION:Seaview Farm\, 23039 Rose Cottage Road\, Melfa\, VA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Continuing Education
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ORGANIZER;CN="Birding Eastern Shore":MAILTO:Info@birdingeasternshore.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260313T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260313T113000
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SUMMARY:💡TNC Bird Walk at Brownsville Preserve
DESCRIPTION:Join TNC Migratory Bird Specialist\, Mario Balitbit for a “tail end of winter” bird walk along Brownsville Preserve’s public nature trail in Nassawadox – Fri\, March 13\, 10:00-11:30 am! \n\n\n\nThis outing is free and open to the public\, but registration is requested. To sign up and receive details\, please email Margaret at mvanclief@tnc.org. \n\n\n\nTrail difficulty: Easy. The trail is flat and consists of hard\, crushed shell with grassy areas at the end. It is accessible to wheelchairs and mobility scooters. The outing will take 1-1.5 hours. \n\n\n\nPlease log your time under Better Impact Category 2\, Continuing Education.
URL:https://www.esmn.org/event/%f0%9f%92%a1tnc-bird-walk-at-brownsville-preserve/
LOCATION:TNC Brownsville Preserve\, 11332 Brownsville Rd\, Nassawadox\, Virginia\, 23413
CATEGORIES:Continuing Education
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SUMMARY:💡CE: ESMN Chapter Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Zak Poulton – “Technology & Conservation at the Virginia Coast Reserve.” \nA certified UAV pilot\, Zak creates and maintains the technology and data systems that empower the monitoring and stewardship of the Volgenau Virginia Coast Reserve. He leads a range of drone-based imaging and mapping efforts and builds modern data-collection tools that improve accuracy and efficiency as well as field safety across multiple conservation programs. While his work spans many areas\, Zak focuses on innovation and the integration of new technologies that strengthen our capacity to meet long-term conservation and research goals in migratory bird\, island stewardship\, marine restoration\, coastal resilience\, and land protection programs. \n“We do our best work when science\, technology\, and teamwork come together. I’m proud to help build the tools that drive conservation across this incredible landscape.” \n\nSchedule:\n\n5:00-5:30: Social time\n5:30-6:00 Business meeting\n6:00-7:00 Speaker.\n\n\nBetter Impact Info: Log speaker time under Category 2/ Continuing Education.\nCheck out other ESMN CE Opportunities and VMN CE Webinars.
URL:https://www.esmn.org/event/%f0%9f%92%a1esmn-chapter-meeting-2/
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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SUMMARY:💡 Cooperative Extension Coffee Hours
DESCRIPTION:Per Northampton County Cooperative Extension: \n\n\n\nNorthampton Virginia Cooperative Extension is excited to unveil our 2026 Coffee Hour Lecture Series — a year of engaging\, seasonal topics designed for gardeners\, nature enthusiasts\, and lifelong learners across the Eastern Shore. \n\n\n\n2026 Topics Include: \n\n\n\n– Jan 23 – Ticks & Their Diseases on the Eastern Shore \n\n\n\n– Feb 20 – History of Agriculture on the Eastern Shore \n\n\n\n– Mar 20 – Planning Your Spring Garden & Plant Exchange \n\n\n\n– Apr 10 – TBD \n\n\n\n– May 22 – Eastern Shore Birds Through the Seasons \n\n\n\n– Jun 26 – Mothing on Virginia’s Eastern Shore \n\n\n\n– Jul 24 – Native Edible & Medicinal Plants \n\n\n\n– Aug 21 – Planning Your Fall Garden & Plant Exchange \n\n\n\n– Sep 18 – Soil Health & Cover Crops \n\n\n\n– Oct 23 – Controlling Invasive Plant Species \n\n\n\nNo registration required — just bring your curiosity and enjoy coffee and conversation with neighbors and experts. \n\n\n\n For accommodations or questions\, contact Agriculture and Natural Resources Extension Agent Helene Doughty at 757-678-7946 or hdoughty@vt.edu
URL:https://www.esmn.org/event/cooperative-extension-coffee-hours-3/
LOCATION:Eastville Community Center\, 17202 Courthouse Road\, Eastville\, Virginia\, 23347
CATEGORIES:Continuing Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260324T110000
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SUMMARY:💡 CE: Invasive Species Spring Webinar Series
DESCRIPTION:Invasive Species Spring Webinar Series \n\n\n\nThe Invasive Species Collaborative at Virginia Tech is excited to host a spring webinar series that highlights their partners and affiliates. The webinars will be held monthly from 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM. Free and open to the public! These sessions will not be recorded\, so you must attend live. \n\n\n\nDates and topics: \n\n\n\nJanuary 27 – Invasive Species Management & State Agencies \n\n\n\nFebruary 24 – Mobilizing Volunteers & Communities \n\n\n\nMarch 24 – Restoring Invaded Landscapes \n\n\n\nApril 28 – Invasion Pathways & Agricultural Biosecurity \n\n\n\nSpeakers include representatives from: Virginia Department of Forestry\, Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources\, Virginia Master Naturalists\, Town of Blacksburg\, Loudoun Invasive Removal Alliance\, Wetland Studies and Solutions\, Inc.\, Plant SWVA Natives\, the Schmale Lab at Virginia Tech\, and the Lieurance Lab at Penn State.   \n\n\n\nRegistration for all dates: https://virginiatech.zoom.us/meeting/register/G1Xuv0EqTfWl6v0f4SNWig#/registration \n\n\n\nPlease log your hours under Better Impact Category 2: Continuing Education.
URL:https://www.esmn.org/event/%f0%9f%92%a1-ce-invasive-species-spring-webinar-series-3/
CATEGORIES:Chapter Member Continuing Education,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260328T083000
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SUMMARY:Birding Field Trip - Mutton Hunk Fen NAP
DESCRIPTION:FIELD TRIP HIGHLIGHTS: Join Joette Borzik and Maggie Long on a walk through the preserve to look for early migrants and resident breeding birds.  \n\n\n\nMutton Hunk Fen\, a Department of Conservation and Recreation Natural Area Preserve\, protects a globally rare sea-level fen along with hundreds of acres of migratory bird habitat. \n\n\n\nThe field trip is free. The public is invited to attend. Always be prepared for ticks\, the sun\, mosquitos\, and the weather. \n\n\n\nPre-registration is required; please contact Joette Borzik by text to register at 757-350-1659
URL:https://www.esmn.org/event/birding-field-trip-mutton-hunk-fen-nap/
LOCATION:Mutton Hunk Fen Natural Area Preserve\, 28583 Baker Road\, Parksley\, VA\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Birding Eastern Shore":MAILTO:Info@birdingeasternshore.org
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260328T103000
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SUMMARY:💡 Bird Walk at Chincoteague NWR
DESCRIPTION:8:30 am – 10:30 a.m. Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge \n\n\n\nJoin us for a guided walk through woodland and maritime habitat. Newcomers to birding are welcome; expect to walk about one mile. Binoculars and scopes will be available. MEET AT THE BATEMAN VISITOR CENTER PARKING LOT. This program is hosted by ESMN and U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service\, National Park Service. Apologies for errors in earlier postings for this event.
URL:https://www.esmn.org/event/%f0%9f%92%a1-bird-walk-at-chincoteague-nwr/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Eastern Shore of Virginia Master Naturalists":MAILTO:contact@esmn.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260330T093000
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CREATED:20260326T114115Z
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SUMMARY:VESLT Conservation Talk - POSTPONED
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URL:https://www.esmn.org/event/veslt-conservation-talk-postponed/
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