Eastern Shore Master Naturalists

World Migratory Bird Day
2026-05-10 08:00 - 17:00 (America/Halifax) | VA
World Migratory Bird Day is officially celebrated on the second Saturday of May in Canada and the US, and the second Saturday of October in Mexico, Central and South America, and the Caribbean. However, every day is Bird Day, and you can celebrate birds and host events any day of the year!

💡 Cooperative Extension Coffee Hours
2026-05-22 09:00 - 10:00, 2026-06-26 09:00 - 10:00, 2026-07-24 09:00 - 10:00, 2026-08-21 09:00 - 10:00, 2026-09-18 09:00 - 10:00, 2026-10-23 09:00 - 10:00 (America/New_York) | Eastville Community Center, 17202 Courthouse Road, Eastville, Virginia, 23347
Per Northampton County Cooperative Extension:

Northampton 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.

2026 Topics Include:

– Jan 23 – Ticks & Their Diseases on the Eastern Shore

– Feb 20 – History of Agriculture on the Eastern Shore

– Mar 20 – Planning Your Spring Garden & Plant Exchange

– Apr 10 – TBD

– May 22 – Eastern Shore Birds Through the Seasons

– Jun 26 – Mothing on Virginia’s Eastern Shore

– Jul 24 – Native Edible & Medicinal Plants

– Aug 21 – Planning Your Fall Garden & Plant Exchange

– Sep 18 – Soil Health & Cover Crops

– Oct 23 – Controlling Invasive Plant Species

No registration required — just bring your curiosity and enjoy coffee and conversation with neighbors and experts.

For accommodations or questions, contact Agriculture and Natural Resources Extension Agent Helene Doughty at 757-678-7946 or hdoughty@vt.edu

ESMN Picnic!
2026-06-04 15:00 - 18:00 (America/New_York) | Virginia Institute of Marine Science Eastern Shore Laboratory, Seaside Hall, 36 Atlantic Street, Wachapreague, VA, United States
Stay tuned for details!

💡CE: ESMN Chapter Meeting
2026-07-15 17:00 - 19:00, 2026-09-16 17:00 - 19:00, 2026-11-18 17:00 - 19:00, 2027-01-20 17:00 - 19:00, 2027-03-17 17:00 - 19:00, 2027-05-19 17:00 - 19:00, 2027-07-21 17:00 - 19:00, 2027-09-15 17:00 - 19:00 (America/Halifax) and 10 more dates | Virginia Institute of Marine Science Eastern Shore Laboratory, Seaside Hall, 36 Atlantic Street, Wachapreague, VA, United States
Speaker: TBD
Schedule:

5:00-5:30: Social time
5:30-6:00 Business meeting
6:00-7:00 Speaker.

Better Impact Info: Log speaker time under Category 2/ Continuing Education.
Check out other ESMN CE Opportunities and VMN CE Webinars.

Marine Life Day at VIMS
2026-09-19 12:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | VA
Join us for a fun and educational day exploring marine life found on Virginia’s Eastern Shore! Join staff and students to discover how science and real-world questions intersect in Wachapreague, VA. We will have touch tanks, live displays, creatures under microscopes, crafts and activities, and opportunities to speak with our scientists! Featured research and displays will include shellfish, crustaceans, fish, sharks, and many more!

All activities are free, as is parking. The event proceeds rain or shine. This event is free, open to all ages, and will take place rain or shine.

Register: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/nwbaavt

Sponsored by: Eastern Shore Laboratory (ESL)

Walk Bowman’s Folly with Birding Eastern Shore and Virginia Eastern Shore Land Trust
2026-09-21 17:00 - 19:30 (America/New_York) | VA
VES Land Trust and Birding Eastern Shore present a unique opportunity for birding on a private land trust property, Bowman’s Folly. The walk will be lead by Maggie Long and Aylett Lipford. Hosted by Robin Rinaca.

Registration will open in August!

Log your hours under Better Impact Category 2/COntinuing Education.

VESLT Land Trust Conservation Talk - Maximizing Wildlife Habitat
2026-09-22 09:30 - 11:00 (America/New_York) | Virginia Eastern Shore Land Trust, 6 Crockett Avenue, Onancock, VA, 23417, United States
Join us for coffee, tea, & donuts while learning how to consistently provide useful resources to the animals on your property! Led by Ben Willis, Virginia Eastern Shore Land Trust conservationeasement owner.RSVP REQUIRED. SEND EMAIL TO OUTREACH@VESLT.ORG

Log your hours under Better Impact Category 2/Continuing Education.

🧤 Plant Eastern Shore Natives Educational Table at Annual Eastern Shore Agricultural Fair
2026-10-03 08:30 - 14:30 (America/New_York) | VA
This popular fall event is open to the public from 10am to 2pm, but volunteers are needed in advance to set up and at the end to break down the display and outdoor event tent. The Plant ES Natives table is usually located near the ESMN table and other conservation partners. Volunteer windows are usually from 8:30am to 11:30am and from 11:30am to 2:30. Please contact shannon.alexander@edcr.virginia.gov if you’re interested in volunteering.

Please contact shannon.alexander@dcr.virginia.gov if you’re interested in volunteering.

Please log your hours under Better Impact Category 15 – E & O/Plant Eastern Shore Natives.
