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UID:10001423-1767261600-1767265200@www.esmn.org
SUMMARY:💡 CE: First Day Hike at Kiptopeke KSP
DESCRIPTION:Friends of Kiptopeke State Park invite you to ring in the New Year with a guided nature hike observing wildlife. The hike will start at 10:00am and leave from Picnic Shelter #1. The hike will be one mile on flat\, even ground.  \n\n\n\nStay after the hike to enjoy hot chocolate and cookies and learn more about the Friends of Kiptopeke StatePark.VIRGINIA STATE PARKSFind details at www.virginiastateparks.gov/firstdayhikes.800-933-PARK (7275) | www.virginiastateparks.gov \n\n\n\nFeatured image is here https://www.flickr.com/photos/vadcr/53008610493/in/album-72157603478789824.
URL:https://www.esmn.org/event/%f0%9f%92%a1-ce-first-day-hike-at-kiptopeke-ksp/
LOCATION:Kiptopeke State Park\, 3540 Kiptopeke Dr.\, Cape Charles\, VA\, 23310\, United States
CATEGORIES:Continuing Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251230T080000
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UID:10001406-1767081600-1767114000@www.esmn.org
SUMMARY:🧤 Volunteer - Christmas Bird Count
DESCRIPTION:The nation’s longest-running community science bird project fuels Audubon’s work throughout the year. The Christmas Bird Count occurs December 14 to January 5 every season. Contact the specified compiler to participate.
URL:https://www.esmn.org/event/%f0%9f%a7%a4-volunteer-christmas-bird-count/2025-12-30/
CATEGORIES:Citizen/Community Science,Open to the Public
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251229T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251229T170000
DTSTAMP:20260420T141724
CREATED:20251126T201247Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251126T201304Z
UID:10001405-1766995200-1767027600@www.esmn.org
SUMMARY:🧤 Volunteer - Christmas Bird Count
DESCRIPTION:The nation’s longest-running community science bird project fuels Audubon’s work throughout the year. The Christmas Bird Count occurs December 14 to January 5 every season. Contact the specified compiler to participate.
URL:https://www.esmn.org/event/%f0%9f%a7%a4-volunteer-christmas-bird-count/2025-12-29/
CATEGORIES:Citizen/Community Science,Open to the Public
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251220T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251220T170000
DTSTAMP:20260420T141724
CREATED:20251126T201247Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251126T201304Z
UID:10001404-1766217600-1766250000@www.esmn.org
SUMMARY:🧤 Volunteer - Christmas Bird Count
DESCRIPTION:The nation’s longest-running community science bird project fuels Audubon’s work throughout the year. The Christmas Bird Count occurs December 14 to January 5 every season. Contact the specified compiler to participate.
URL:https://www.esmn.org/event/%f0%9f%a7%a4-volunteer-christmas-bird-count/2025-12-20/2/
CATEGORIES:Citizen/Community Science,Open to the Public
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251220T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251220T235959
DTSTAMP:20260420T141724
CREATED:20251126T201247Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251126T201304Z
UID:10001403-1766188800-1766275199@www.esmn.org
SUMMARY:🧤 Volunteer - Christmas Bird Count
DESCRIPTION:The nation’s longest-running community science bird project fuels Audubon’s work throughout the year. The Christmas Bird Count occurs December 14 to January 5 every season. Contact the specified compiler to participate.
URL:https://www.esmn.org/event/%f0%9f%a7%a4-volunteer-christmas-bird-count/2025-12-20/1/
CATEGORIES:Citizen/Community Science,Open to the Public
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251214T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251214T170000
DTSTAMP:20260420T141724
CREATED:20251126T201247Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251126T201304Z
UID:10001402-1765699200-1765731600@www.esmn.org
SUMMARY:🧤 Volunteer - Christmas Bird Count
DESCRIPTION:The nation’s longest-running community science bird project fuels Audubon’s work throughout the year. The Christmas Bird Count occurs December 14 to January 5 every season. Contact the specified compiler to participate.
URL:https://www.esmn.org/event/%f0%9f%a7%a4-volunteer-christmas-bird-count/2025-12-14/
CATEGORIES:Citizen/Community Science,Open to the Public
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251210T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251210T190000
DTSTAMP:20260420T141724
CREATED:20251203T155200Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251203T155247Z
UID:10001421-1765378800-1765393200@www.esmn.org
SUMMARY:TNC Holiday Open House
DESCRIPTION:TNC has invited all chapter members to their holiday open house.
URL:https://www.esmn.org/event/tnc-holiday-open-house/
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.esmn.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/2025-TNC-Holiday-Open-House-flyer.png
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251206T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251206T235959
DTSTAMP:20260420T141724
CREATED:20251111T164107Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251111T164151Z
UID:10001407-1764979200-1765065599@www.esmn.org
SUMMARY:💡 CBBT Birding Trip
DESCRIPTION:Please log your hours under Better Impact Category 2\, Continuing Education.
URL:https://www.esmn.org/event/%f0%9f%92%a1-cbbt-birding-trip/
ORGANIZER;CN="Birding Eastern Shore":MAILTO:Info@birdingeasternshore.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251205T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251205T180000
DTSTAMP:20260420T141724
CREATED:20251203T170446Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251203T170509Z
UID:10001422-1764957600-1764957600@www.esmn.org
SUMMARY:ESMN Tree at Lights on the Lawn
DESCRIPTION:Check out the ESMN tree at Onancock’s Lights on the Lawn! Grand Illumination @ Ker Place 6 pm. Trees illuminated nightly through Dec. 31. Many thanks to Anne Birch and Karen Morris for decorating.
URL:https://www.esmn.org/event/esmn-tree-at-lights-on-the-lawn/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251204T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251204T173000
DTSTAMP:20260420T141724
CREATED:20251113T155921Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251203T165047Z
UID:10001416-1764869400-1764869400@www.esmn.org
SUMMARY:💡 CE: Ospreys in the Chesapeake and Mid-Atlantic
DESCRIPTION:Date: 5:30 pm\, December 4. Doors open at 5:00 pm. \n\n\n\nNEW! Now available via ZOOM:  \n\n\n\nLocation: In-person\, Eastern Shore Community College\, 29316 Lankford Highway\, Melfa\, VA 23410. (Great Room of the Workforce Development Building). Also available on ZOOM. \n\n\n\nDescription: Please join us as we welcome Dr. Bryan D. Watts\, the Mitchell A. Byrd Professor of Conservation Biology and Director of The Center for Conservation Biology at the College of William and Mary\, and Benjamin Wurst\, Environmental Scientist and NJ Osprey Project leader for Conserve Wildlife Foundation. We will hear about the latest scientific research regarding the reproduction and sustainability of regional osprey populations\, one of the most iconic species in the Chesapeake Bay and Atlantic Coast. Registration: Free and open to the public. \n\n\n\nFor More Information: This event is organized by the nonprofit Birding Eastern Shore. If you have questions\, please direct them to Info@birdingeasternshore.org. Please log your hours under Better Impact Category 2: Continuing Education.
URL:https://www.esmn.org/event/%f0%9f%92%a1-ce-ospreys-in-the-chesapeake-and-mid-atlantic/
LOCATION:Eastern Shore Community College\, 29316 Lankford Highway\, Melfa\, Virginia\, 24310\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Birding Eastern Shore":MAILTO:Info@birdingeasternshore.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251204T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251204T083000
DTSTAMP:20260420T141724
CREATED:20251102T155403Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251102T155859Z
UID:10001400-1764837000-1764837000@www.esmn.org
SUMMARY:💡 CE: Birding Field Trip - Onancock Parks and Marina
DESCRIPTION:Please log your hours under Better Impact Category 2/Continuing Education.
URL:https://www.esmn.org/event/%f0%9f%92%a1-ce-birding-field-trip-onancock-parks-and-marina/
CATEGORIES:Continuing Education
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.esmn.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/IMG_3584-e1762098787595.jpeg
ORGANIZER;CN="Birding Eastern Shore":MAILTO:Info@birdingeasternshore.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251124T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251124T083000
DTSTAMP:20260420T141724
CREATED:20251013T083951Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251013T095456Z
UID:10001371-1763973000-1763973000@www.esmn.org
SUMMARY:💡 CE: Birding Field Trip - Mutton Hunk Fen
DESCRIPTION:Please log your hours under Better Impact Category 2/Continuing Education.
URL:https://www.esmn.org/event/%f0%9f%92%a1-birding-field-trip-brinkley-2/
LOCATION:Mutton Hunk Fen Natural Area Preserve\, 28583 Baker Road\, Parksley\, VA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Continuing Education
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.esmn.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/IMG_1694-scaled-e1716837002255.jpeg
ORGANIZER;CN="Birding Eastern Shore":MAILTO:Info@birdingeasternshore.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251122T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251122T100000
DTSTAMP:20260420T141724
CREATED:20251114T164447Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251114T164807Z
UID:10001417-1763798400-1763805600@www.esmn.org
SUMMARY:💡 CE: Waterfall Walk at Chincoteague NWR
DESCRIPTION:Ducks\, geese and swans are arriving to overwinter at the Refuge. Join a guided walk (about a mile) to explore the rafts of waterfowl in the ponds and birds of the woodlands. \n\n\n\nNewcomers to birding welcome. Binoculars available. \n\n\n\nThis program is hosted by U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service and the Eastern Shore Master Naturalists. \n\n\n\nMeet at the Herbert H. Bateman Educational and Administrative Center 8231 Beach Rd\, Chincoteague Island\, VA 23336-2149.
URL:https://www.esmn.org/event/%f0%9f%92%a1-ce-waterfall-walk-at-chincoteague-nwr/
LOCATION:Herbert H. Bateman Educational and Administrative Center\, 8231 Beach Rd\, Chincoteague Island\, Chincoteague iIsland\, Virginia\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=application/pdf:https://www.esmn.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/November-2025-Flyer.pdf
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251119T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251119T140000
DTSTAMP:20260420T141724
CREATED:20251104T213100Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251104T213156Z
UID:10001401-1763553600-1763560800@www.esmn.org
SUMMARY:🧤 Natural Area Preserve Stewardship Days – Mutton Hunk Fen NAP
DESCRIPTION:Please join us to remove invasive species at DCR Natural Area Preserves in November. There will be no RSVP forms supplied\, we’ll just hope for anywhere from 2 to 12 volunteers show up. \n\n\n\nThe goal at MHF will be similar to that for SND\, MB\, and CC earlier in the month – invasive species removal in some of the most visible areas of these public access facility preserves. We’ll focus near the parking lot\, the drive in\, and the areas of the trail closest to the parking lot. We can also do some branch/tree trimming as necessary to make it safe to mow the trails next season. DCR staff will be there prior to noon with about 3 tons of gravel to fill some low spots and potholes in the entry road.
URL:https://www.esmn.org/event/%f0%9f%a7%a4-natural-area-preserve-stewardship-days-mutton-hunk-fen-nap/
LOCATION:Mutton Hunk Fen Natural Area Preserve\, 28583 Baker Road\, Parksley\, VA\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.esmn.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/IMG_1694-scaled-e1716837002255.jpeg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251117T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251117T120000
DTSTAMP:20260420T141724
CREATED:20251023T233727Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251023T234530Z
UID:10001374-1763373600-1763380800@www.esmn.org
SUMMARY:🧤 Natural Area Preserve Workdays - Magothy Bay
DESCRIPTION:Please join us to remove invasive species at DCR Natural Area Preserves in November. Jennifer and Will are going to be there and take the lead on these\, focusing on invasive species removal and treatment (the latter only by DCR staff). There will be no RSVP forms supplied\, we’ll just hope for anywhere from 2 to 12 volunteers show up. \n\n\n\nSchedule – 10am to noon each day; meet in the NAP parking lot. \n\n\n\nMonday November 17 – Magothy Bay.  \n\n\n\nWe will bring some hand tools and extra gloves\, but please bring your own if you have comfortable ones you like to use.  \n\n\n\nPlease check the weather and dress appropriately. If it is raining\, we will likely need to reschedule. If you have any blaze orange to wear\, that is recommended\, but not required. Ticks can still be active\, so please take measures to protect yourself.  \n\n\n\nPlease log your hours under the NAP Category in Better Impact.
URL:https://www.esmn.org/event/%f0%9f%a7%a4-natural-area-preserve-workdays-magothy-bay/
LOCATION:Magothy Bay Natural Area Preserve\, 4829 Bulls Drive\, Cape Charles\, VA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Stewardship,Volunteer Opportunity
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251114T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251114T133000
DTSTAMP:20260420T141724
CREATED:20251006T144421Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251006T144701Z
UID:10001369-1763110800-1763127000@www.esmn.org
SUMMARY:🧤 Volunteer: TNC Elementary School Field Trips
DESCRIPTION:Volunteers will guide 5th grade students through forest\, high marsh\, or low marsh habitats looking for examples of food\, shelter\, and water through the eyes of different animals and plants that are found living there.  \n\n\n\nGroups of students will number around 25 each. No volunteer would lead a group by themselves but will help TNC staff or lead with another volunteer. Parent chaperones and teachers will also be with each group to help. Most groups arrive at Brownsville Preserve around 9:15 or so and leave by 1:15.  \n\n\n\nAnyone volunteering who isn’t already youth safety certified through TNC will need to sign a two-time exception waiver where they can volunteer twice with TNC where youth are present before needing to go through a background check and short online training.  \n\n\n\nAnyone can be helpful if they like to be around kids and nature. We have lesson plan documents that we can share with anyone who is interested so that they get some details on what the field trip is like. \n\n\n\nContact jennifer.miller@tnc.org to sign up. Please log your hours under Category 13\, The Nature Conservancy
URL:https://www.esmn.org/event/%f0%9f%a7%a4-volunteer-tnc-elementary-school-field-trips-4/
LOCATION:TNC Brownsville Preserve\, 11332 Brownsville Rd\, Nassawadox\, Virginia\, 23413
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251113T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251113T133000
DTSTAMP:20260420T141724
CREATED:20251006T144158Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251006T144256Z
UID:10001368-1763024400-1763040600@www.esmn.org
SUMMARY:🧤 Volunteer: TNC Elementary School Field Trips
DESCRIPTION:Also November 13\, and maybe 14.  \n\n\n\nVolunteers will guide 5th grade students through forest\, high marsh\, or low marsh habitats looking for examples of food\, shelter\, and water through the eyes of different animals and plants that are found living there.  \n\n\n\nGroups of students will number around 25 each. No volunteer would lead a group by themselves but will help TNC staff or lead with another volunteer. Parent chaperones and teachers will also be with each group to help. Most groups arrive at Brownsville Preserve around 9:15 or so and leave by 1:15.  \n\n\n\nAnyone volunteering who isn’t already youth safety certified through TNC will need to sign a two-time exception waiver where they can volunteer twice with TNC where youth are present before needing to go through a background check and short online training.  \n\n\n\nAnyone can be helpful if they like to be around kids and nature. We have lesson plan documents that we can share with anyone who is interested so that they get some details on what the field trip is like. \n\n\n\nPlease log your hours under Category 13\, The Nature Conservancy
URL:https://www.esmn.org/event/%f0%9f%a7%a4-volunteer-tnc-elementary-school-field-trips-3/
LOCATION:TNC Brownsville Preserve\, 11332 Brownsville Rd\, Nassawadox\, Virginia\, 23413
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251113T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251113T090000
DTSTAMP:20260420T141724
CREATED:20251013T081859Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251013T095947Z
UID:10001370-1763024400-1763024400@www.esmn.org
SUMMARY:💡 CE: Birding Field Trip - Brinkley
DESCRIPTION:Please log your hours under Better Impact Category 2/Continuing Education.
URL:https://www.esmn.org/event/%f0%9f%92%a1-birding-field-trip-brinkley/
LOCATION:Edward S. Brinkley Nature Preserve\, 20199 Seaside Road\, Cape Charles\, VA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Continuing Education
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.esmn.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/IMG_2870.jpeg
ORGANIZER;CN="Birding Eastern Shore":MAILTO:Info@birdingeasternshore.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251113T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251113T235959
DTSTAMP:20260420T141724
CREATED:20251112T131317Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251112T153052Z
UID:10001415-1762992000-1763078399@www.esmn.org
SUMMARY:🚫 Magothy Bay NAP CLOSED TODAY
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.esmn.org/event/%f0%9f%9a%ab-magothy-bay-nap-closed-today/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251111T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251111T120000
DTSTAMP:20260420T141724
CREATED:20251023T215715Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251023T223948Z
UID:10001373-1762855200-1762862400@www.esmn.org
SUMMARY:🧤 Natural Area Preserve Workdays - Cape Charles
DESCRIPTION:Please join us to remove invasive species at DCR Natural Area Preserves in November. Jennifer and Will are going to be there and take the lead on these\, focusing on invasive species removal and treatment (the latter only by DCR staff). There will be no RSVP forms supplied\, we’ll just hope for anywhere from 2 to 12 volunteers show up. \n\n\n\nSchedule – 10am to noon each day; meet in the NAP parking lot. \n\n\n\nTuesday November 11 – Cape Charles NAP \n\n\n\nMonday November 17 – Magothy Bay.  \n\n\n\nWe will bring some hand tools and extra gloves\, but please bring your own if you have comfortable ones you like to use.  \n\n\n\nPlease check the weather and dress appropriately. If it is raining\, we will likely need to reschedule. If you have any blaze orange to wear\, that is recommended\, but not required. Ticks can still be active\, so please take measures to protect yourself.  \n\n\n\nPlease log your hours under the NAP Category in Better Impact.
URL:https://www.esmn.org/event/%f0%9f%a7%a4-natural-area-preserve-workdays-cape-charles/
LOCATION:Cape Charles Natural Area Preserve\, 301 Patrick Henry Avenue\, Cape Charles\, Virginia\, 23310\, United States
CATEGORIES:Stewardship,Volunteer Opportunity
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.esmn.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/20240410_090428-scaled-e1744143970845.jpeg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251106T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251106T133000
DTSTAMP:20260420T141724
CREATED:20251006T144055Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251006T150216Z
UID:10001367-1762419600-1762435800@www.esmn.org
SUMMARY:🧤 Volunteer: TNC Elementary School Field Trips
DESCRIPTION:Also November 13\, and maybe 14.  \n\n\n\nVolunteers will guide 5th grade students through forest\, high marsh\, or low marsh habitats looking for examples of food\, shelter\, and water through the eyes of different animals and plants that are found living there.  \n\n\n\nGroups of students will number around 25 each. No volunteer would lead a group by themselves but will help TNC staff or lead with another volunteer. Parent chaperones and teachers will also be with each group to help. Most groups arrive at Brownsville Preserve around 9:15 or so and leave by 1:15.  \n\n\n\nAnyone volunteering who isn’t already youth safety certified through TNC will need to sign a two-time exception waiver where they can volunteer twice with TNC where youth are present before needing to go through a background check and short online training.  \n\n\n\nAnyone can be helpful if they like to be around kids and nature. We have lesson plan documents that we can share with anyone who is interested so that they get some details on what the field trip is like. \n\n\n\nContact jennifer.miller@tnc.org to sign up. Please log your hours under Category 13\, The Nature Conservancy
URL:https://www.esmn.org/event/%f0%9f%a7%a4-volunteer-tnc-elementary-school-field-trips-2/
LOCATION:TNC Brownsville Preserve\, 11332 Brownsville Rd\, Nassawadox\, Virginia\, 23413
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251105T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251105T200000
DTSTAMP:20260420T141724
CREATED:20251102T150249Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251102T153838Z
UID:10001398-1762369200-1762372800@www.esmn.org
SUMMARY:💡 CE: Reaching an Audience Where They Are
DESCRIPTION:Description: Do you do tabling at events?  Or take programs out to different facilities\, organizations\, or sites?  Then you are involved in what we know as outreach\, which can range from informational to interpretive. Learn how to create opportunities for informal or spontaneous interpretation.  We’ll also discuss design for signage\, pop-up exhibits\, and tables as well as incorporating hands-on and minds-on activities to captivate your audience and inspire them to seek more from your organization. \n\n\n\nPresenter: Angela Yau is the Nature Program Facility Manager at Locust Grove Nature Center with Montgomery Parks\, a Certified Interpretive Trainer with the National Association for Interpretation\, a Registered Coach with the National Park Service\, a yoga teacher\, and a historical clothier.  She started with a Masters in Wildlife Ecology and Conservation from the University of Florida\, specializing in human dimensions and interpretive and ecotourism planning.  She has worked in interpretation of cultural and natural resources and training staff and volunteers for over 30 years and loves helping people be the voice of the resource.  Angela has a passion for sharing the stories that help people to connect\, care for\, and conserve these precious resources. \n\n\n\nLink: https://virginiatech.zoom.us/j/81632845260
URL:https://www.esmn.org/event/%f0%9f%92%a1-ce-reaching-and-audience-where-they-are-outreach-in-interpretation/
CATEGORIES:Continuing Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251103T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251103T120000
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SUMMARY:🧤 Natural Area Preserve Stewardship Days - Savage Neck Dunes NAP
DESCRIPTION:Please join us to remove invasive species at DCR Natural Area Preserves in November. Jennifer and Will are going to be there and take the lead on these\, focusing on invasive species removal and treatment (the latter only by DCR staff). There will be no RSVP forms supplied\, we’ll just hope for anywhere from 2 to 12 volunteers show up. \n\n\n\nSchedule – 10am to noon each day; meet in the NAP parking lot. \n\n\n\nMonday November 3 – Savage Neck Dunes NAP \n\n\n\nTuesday November 11 – Cape Charles NAP \n\n\n\nMonday November 17 – Magothy Bay.  \n\n\n\nWe will bring some hand tools and extra gloves\, but please bring your own if you have comfortable ones you like to use.  \n\n\n\nPlease check the weather and dress appropriately. If it is raining\, we will likely need to reschedule. If you have any blaze orange to wear\, that is recommended\, but not required. Ticks can still be active\, so please take measures to protect yourself.  \n\n\n\nPlease log your hours under the NAP Category in Better Impact.
URL:https://www.esmn.org/event/natural-area-preserve-stewardship-days/
LOCATION:Savage Neck Dunes Natural Area Preserve\, 2186 Savage Neck Rd. Drive\, Cape Charles\, VA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Stewardship,Volunteer Opportunity
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251024T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251024T160000
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SUMMARY:🧤Project Learning Tree Training Workshop
DESCRIPTION:2025 marks the “Treemendous” 20th anniversary of the Virginia Master Naturalists. One way in which local VMN chapters are encouraged to celebrate this occasion is through education activities utilizing Project Learning Tree. \n\n\n\nProject Learning Tree (PLT) is an award-winning environmental education program designed to teach about the environment with a focus on trees and forests. The Project Learning Tree curriculum is designed for teachers and other educators\, parents\, and community leaders working with youth from preschool through grade 12. The lessons and activities can also be adapted for adult audiences. Topics include trees and forests\, wildlife\, water\, air\, energy\, waste\, climate change\, invasive species\, community planning\, and more. \n\n\n\nA workshop on utilizing the PLT curriculum is being offered to ESMN volunteers by certified PLT trainer\, Julie Head\, Eastern Shore Soil and Water Conservation District Education Director. The PLT training will be a one-dayevent at the ESSWCD offices in Accomac April 8\, 2025\, 9:00am – 3:00pm. Cost is $11.00 for the Project Learning Tree guide. Seating is limited to 12 participants. \n\n\n\nESMN volunteers attending the training are encouraged to use skills and knowledge acquired in chapter education and outreach activities. \n\n\n\nTo register for this workshop\, go to: \n\n\n\nhttps://project-learning-tree.odoo.com/event/eastern-shore-soil-water-conservation-district-october-2025-48/register \n\n\n\nPlease log your hours under Better Impact Category 15/ESMN Tables/Booths at Eastern Shore Events and be sure to put “#treemendous20th” in the description field.
URL:https://www.esmn.org/event/%f0%9f%a7%a4project-learning-tree-training-workshop/
CATEGORIES:Education & Outreach
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251022T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251022T130000
DTSTAMP:20260420T141724
CREATED:20251005T150100Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251005T150407Z
UID:10001364-1761134400-1761138000@www.esmn.org
SUMMARY:💡 VMN October CE Webinar: The ecology and restoration of urban forested natural areas
DESCRIPTION:Description: Small forests embedded across developed landscapes are susceptible to adjacent and regional anthropogenic activities and are ideal for studying the combined effects of global environmental change on ecosystems. Dr. Trammell will present research conducted on urban forests of the Mid-Atlantic highlighting plant and soil communities and research on adaptive management practices for resilient and sustainable urban forests. The talk will highlight a co-produced research project between urban forest practitioners\, university researchers\, and US Forest Service scientists with the goal of building resilient urban forests for climate change. \n\n\n\nPresenter: Dr. Tara L.E. Trammell is the John Bartram Associate Professor of Urban Forestry in the Plant and Soil Sciences Department at the University of Delaware. She has a Ph.D. and M.S. in Biology and a B.A. in Mathematics. For over 20 years\, she has conducted research in the field of urban ecology. She is a co-lead scientist for the Urban Silviculture Network\, a long-term urban forest ecology network (the FRAME; FoRest Among Managed Ecosystems)\, and the American Residential Macrosystem project.  \n\n\n\nRegistration: Pre-registration required; you’ll receive the link to join after you register.  \n\n\n\nRecording: As with all VMN Continuing Education Webinars\, this webinar will be recorded and posted on the VMN CE Webinar webpage. You do not need to register to be able to access the recording. There’s no need to ask us if it will be recorded! \n\n\n\nPlease log your hours under Better Impact Category 2/Continuing Education.
URL:https://www.esmn.org/event/%f0%9f%92%a1-vmn-october-ce-webinar-the-ecology-and-restoration-of-urban-forested-natural-areas/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251022T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251022T140000
DTSTAMP:20260420T141724
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SUMMARY:🧤 Volunteer: Day in the Lab w/Project Horizons
DESCRIPTION:2pm. \n\n\n\nOctober 22nd (Wed.) – (9am to 2pm\, with set up before). Day in the Lab w/ Project Horizons. This field trip bring ~25 high schools students from both counties to visit the CRC. This year we will focus on a boat-based investigation\, followed by a discussion of science careers. \n\n\n\nPlease log you hours under Better Impact Category 23. \n\n\n\nSign up for Tide Mapping and Project Horizons here: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1MblkwUXSwalqp2aqRSOlUqxHaM3j7WU8lCBKUsMqPKY/edit?usp=sharing.
URL:https://www.esmn.org/event/3208/
LOCATION:UVA Coastal Research Center/LTER\, 6364 Cliffs Rd\, Cape Charles\, 23310\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251022T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251022T133000
DTSTAMP:20260420T141724
CREATED:20251006T142814Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251006T145025Z
UID:10001366-1761123600-1761139800@www.esmn.org
SUMMARY:🧤 Volunteer: TNC Elementary School Field Trips
DESCRIPTION:Also November 6\, 13\, and maybe 14.  \n\n\n\nVolunteers will guide 5th grade students through forest\, high marsh\, or low marsh habitats looking for examples of food\, shelter\, and water through the eyes of different animals and plants that are found living there.  \n\n\n\nGroups of students will number around 25 each. No volunteer would lead a group by themselves but will help TNC staff or lead with another volunteer. Parent chaperones and teachers will also be with each group to help. Most groups arrive at Brownsville Preserve around 9:15 or so and leave by 1:15.  \n\n\n\nAnyone volunteering who isn’t already youth safety certified through TNC will need to sign a two-time exception waiver where they can volunteer twice with TNC where youth are present before needing to go through a background check and short online training.  \n\n\n\nAnyone can be helpful if they like to be around kids and nature. We have lesson plan documents that we can share with anyone who is interested so that they get some details on what the field trip is like. \n\n\n\nContact jennifer.miller@tnc.org to sign up. Please log your hours under Category 13\, The Nature Conservancy
URL:https://www.esmn.org/event/%f0%9f%a7%a4-volunteer-tnc-elementary-school-field-trips/
LOCATION:TNC Brownsville Preserve\, 11332 Brownsville Rd\, Nassawadox\, Virginia\, 23413
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251020T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251021T173000
DTSTAMP:20260420T141724
CREATED:20250819T205609Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251015T170522Z
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SUMMARY:💡 CE: Mid-Atlantic Invasive Plant Council Conference
DESCRIPTION:Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden\, Richmond \n\n\n\nMore information and registration at https://invasivesfree.org/maipc-conference/. \n\n\n\nLog your hours in Better Impact under Category 2\, Continuing Education.
URL:https://www.esmn.org/event/mid-atlantic-invasive-plant-council-conference/
LOCATION:Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden\, 1800 Lakeside Avenue\, Richmond\, Virginia\, 23228
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251014T074500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251014T140000
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SUMMARY:🧤 Volunteer: Tide Mapping School Field Trip
DESCRIPTION:October 14th (Tuesday) – NEW DATE – Tide Mapping Field Trip (7:45am – 2pm\, with some set up before and pack up after). For Nandua 6th grade students; help students map recent flooding and explore what it reveals about conditions on the Shore as sea levels rise. History\, mapping\, data\, music\, exploration. Optional but helpful orientation on the 13th at 2pm.  \n\n\n\nSignup here. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nPlease log your hours under Better Impact Category 23.
URL:https://www.esmn.org/event/tide-mapping-field-trip/
LOCATION:UVA Coastal Research Center/LTER\, 6364 Cliffs Rd\, Cape Charles\, 23310\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251011T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251011T160000
DTSTAMP:20260420T141724
CREATED:20250928T141647Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250928T182958Z
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SUMMARY:🧤 Volunteer: TNC Shell Recycling at the Chincoteague Oyster Festival
DESCRIPTION:Tom’s Cove Park – 8128 Beebe Rd\, Chincoteague \nWe are seeking 2 more volunteers to round out our team and help gather discarded oyster shells at the Chincoteague Oyster Festival on Saturday\, October 11th to be recycled in TNC’s marine habitat restoration and coastal resilience efforts around the Shore. Tasks include placing bushel baskets with “TNC Shell Recycling” signs throughout the event\, monitoring baskets to make sure garbage doesn’t get mixed in\, and carrying and dumping full bushel baskets into our trailer. Mild heavy lifting and carrying and quite a bit of walking is involved. Closed toed shoes and gloves are recommended.TNC Staff will be on half\, and all training and materials are provided. Volunteers receive free entry to the event and all the seafood they can eat! \n\n\nTo sign up for a volunteer shift\, please email me here at mvanclief@tnc.org.  \n\n\n\nPlease log your hours under Better Impact Category 13.
URL:https://www.esmn.org/event/%f0%9f%a7%a4-volunteer-tnc-shell-recycling-at-the-chincoteague-oyster-festival/
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