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SUMMARY:🧤 Volunteer: Eastern Shore Agricultural Fair
DESCRIPTION:There are THREE volunteer opportunities at this event! The Chapter\, TNC\, and Plant Eastern Shore Natives all need volunteers for tables. See details below.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nESMN \n\n\n\nThe Education and Outreach Committee is looking for volunteers for this event. We will be focusing on TREES.  We have numerous kids activities such as create your personal tree ring paper plate\, match the tree ring to the conditions\, make a tree penny necklace and more.  All training will be provided.  We need two people for each time slot (9:30-12:00\,12:00-3:30). Please email Brenda Poist at bbioqueen@aol.com if you can volunteer. Log your hours under Better Impact Category 15\, Eastern Shore Events. Please be sure to include #Treemendous20th in the description for your entry. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTNC\n\n\n\nThe Nature Conservancy is looking for 2-4 volunteers to staff our informational booth at the Northampton County Ag Fair on Saturday\, October 4. This free event is always fun\, and it’s a great way to connect with folks from the agricultural community\, as well as our local community on the whole! Volunteers will pass out Conservancy materials\, greet the public\, walk visitors through hands-on activities\, and answer questions as best they can. Bilingual skills (Spanish/English\, Haitian/English) a plus. TNC Staff will be on half\, and all training and materials are provided. Please sign up for one or more of these shifts by emailing Margaret at mvanclief@tnc.org.   \n\n\n\n9:30 am-12:00 pm (2 volunteers) \n\n\n\n11:45 am-2:30 pm (2 volunteers) \n\n\n\nPlease log your hours under Better Impact Category 13. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlant Eastern Shore Natives\n\n\n\nVolunteers are needed from 9-3:30. Short shifts are fine. Please contact Shannon shannonalexanderdcr@gmail.com to sign up.  \n\n\n\nPlease log your hours under Better Impact Category 15.
URL:https://www.esmn.org/event/eastern-shore-agricultural-fair/
LOCATION:VA
CATEGORIES:Education & Outreach
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250927T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250927T153000
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SUMMARY:🧤 Volunteer: Exmore Fall Festival
DESCRIPTION:There are TWO volunteer opportunities at this event. \n\n\n\nESMN\n\n\n\nThe Education and Outreach Committee is looking for volunteers for this event. We will be focusing on TREES.  We have numerous kids activities such as create your personal tree ring paper plate\, match the tree ring to the conditions\, make a tree penny necklace and more.  All training will be provided.  We need two people for each time slot (9:00-12:30\,12:30-3:30). Please email Brenda Poist at bbioqueen@aol.com if you can volunteer. Log your hours under Better Impact Category 15\, Eastern Shore Events. Please be sure to include #Treemendous20th in the description for your entry. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTNC\n\n\n\nThe Nature Conservancy is looking for 2-4 volunteers to accompany TNC Staff at our informational booth. We have found that this free event is a great opportunity to reach out to local residents of all ages and backgrounds\, as well as have some fun in neighboring downtown Exmore! Volunteers will pass out Conservancy materials\, greet the public\, walk visitors through hands-on activities\, and answer questions as best they can. Bilingual skills (Spanish/English\, Haitian/English) a plus. Materials and training will be provided as needed\, and staff will be on hand at the event. Please sign up for one or more of these shifts by emailing mvanclief@tnc.org.   Saturday\, Sept 27: 9:15 am-12:15 pm (2 volunteers) \n\n\n\nSaturday\, Sept 27: 12:00 pm-3:15 pm (2 volunteers) Please log your hours under Better Impact Category 13.
URL:https://www.esmn.org/event/exmore-fall-festival-2/
LOCATION:Main Street Exmore\, Main Street\, Exmore\, VA\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250927T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250927T170000
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CREATED:20250922T113134Z
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SUMMARY:🧤Assateague Island National Seashore Bioblitz
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Assateague Island National Seashore’s Birthday and National Public Lands Day with us!  \n\n\n\nParticipate in our week-long iNaturalist BioBlitz\, September 21st – 27th\, identifying as many species within the park as possible. Enjoy one of our trails\, walk the beach\, or explore the marsh; there’s thousands of species to observe. \n\n\n\nSnap photos of any plant\, animal\, insect\, mushroom\, or other living creature on Assateague Island and log your observation using the iNaturalist app. You’re helping contribute to a larger biodiversity database for the National Seashore by participating! \n\n\n\nA limited number of special programs will be offered in both districts of the park dedicated to this project as well. \n\n\n\nNo sign-up required\, just get out there and ID! All species identified within the park during this event will be added to our 2025 BioBlitz project and results will be published after the event concludes. \n\n\n\nAs cell service is limited on the island\, it is recommended to download the iNaturalist app and create an account prior to arriving to the park. \n\n\n\nFor more info\, check out the project on iNaturalist. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLink to Google maps.
URL:https://www.esmn.org/event/%f0%9f%a7%a4assateague-island-national-seashore-bioblitz/2025-09-27/
LOCATION:VA
CATEGORIES:Volunteer Opportunity
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SUMMARY:National Public Lands Day
DESCRIPTION:On the Eastern Shore today is a no-admission fee day for many public lands including the Eastern Shore and Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuges\, Assateague National Seashore\, and Kiptopeke State Park. \n\n\n\nWhat is National Public Lands Day?  \n\n\n\nNational Public Lands Day (NPLD) is the nation’s largest single-day volunteer event for public lands\, held each year on the fourth Saturday in September. It’s also a  “Fee-Free Day”\, when entrance fees are waived at national parks and many other public lands across the country.  \n\n\n\nCoordinated by the National Environmental Education Foundation (NEEF)\, NPLD brings together thousands of volunteers—individuals\, families\, organizations\, and agencies—to care for and celebrate America’s public lands through service and community events.  \n\n\n\nPublic lands include national parks\, forests\, monuments\, wildlife refuges\, grasslands\, marine sanctuaries\, lakes\, and state\, county\, and city parks—spaces managed by public agencies or nonprofits and open to all.
URL:https://www.esmn.org/event/national-public-lands-day/
LOCATION:VA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20250926T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250926T113000
DTSTAMP:20260420T214641
CREATED:20250521T121020Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250625T123636Z
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SUMMARY:💡 CE: Butterfly Walks at the ES NWR
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.esmn.org/event/%f0%9f%92%a1-member-%f0%9f%92%a1ce-and-%f0%9f%a7%a4volunteer-opportunity-butterfly-walks-at-the-es-nwr/2025-09-26/
LOCATION:Eastern Shore National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center\, 32205 Seaside Road\, Cape Charles\, VA\, 23310\, United States
CATEGORIES:Continuing Education,Open to the Public,Volunteer Opportunity
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250926T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250926T100000
DTSTAMP:20260420T214641
CREATED:20250924T000253Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250924T000259Z
UID:10001359-1758877200-1758880800@www.esmn.org
SUMMARY:💡CE: Perk Up and Learn
DESCRIPTION:In this month’s session\, learn how to: \n\n\n\n\nIdentify Weeds and Invasive Plant Species\n\n\n\n\n\nControl and Remove Invasive Plant Species\n\n\n\n\nUnwanted plants can do more than crowd your garden-they can disrupt ecosystems\, threaten native species\, and impact agricultural productivity. Join us for an engaging session on how to identify common weeds and invasive plant species in our region\, understand their ecological impact\, and explore practical strategies for control and removal. \n\n\n\nFor more information\, contact hdoughty@vt.edu or call/text 757-999-0780
URL:https://www.esmn.org/event/%f0%9f%92%a1ce-perk-up-and-learn/
LOCATION:Buttercups\, 16393 Courthouse Road\, Eastville\, Virginia\, 23347\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250926T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250926T170000
DTSTAMP:20260420T214641
CREATED:20250922T113134Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250923T235553Z
UID:10001350-1758873600-1758906000@www.esmn.org
SUMMARY:🧤Assateague Island National Seashore Bioblitz
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Assateague Island National Seashore’s Birthday and National Public Lands Day with us!  \n\n\n\nParticipate in our week-long iNaturalist BioBlitz\, September 21st – 27th\, identifying as many species within the park as possible. Enjoy one of our trails\, walk the beach\, or explore the marsh; there’s thousands of species to observe. \n\n\n\nSnap photos of any plant\, animal\, insect\, mushroom\, or other living creature on Assateague Island and log your observation using the iNaturalist app. You’re helping contribute to a larger biodiversity database for the National Seashore by participating! \n\n\n\nA limited number of special programs will be offered in both districts of the park dedicated to this project as well. \n\n\n\nNo sign-up required\, just get out there and ID! All species identified within the park during this event will be added to our 2025 BioBlitz project and results will be published after the event concludes. \n\n\n\nAs cell service is limited on the island\, it is recommended to download the iNaturalist app and create an account prior to arriving to the park. \n\n\n\nFor more info\, check out the project on iNaturalist. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLink to Google maps.
URL:https://www.esmn.org/event/%f0%9f%a7%a4assateague-island-national-seashore-bioblitz/2025-09-26/
LOCATION:VA
CATEGORIES:Volunteer Opportunity
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=application/pdf:https://www.esmn.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/BioBlitz-8.5x11-Flyer.pdf
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250925T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250925T170000
DTSTAMP:20260420T214641
CREATED:20250922T113134Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250923T235553Z
UID:10001349-1758787200-1758819600@www.esmn.org
SUMMARY:🧤Assateague Island National Seashore Bioblitz
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Assateague Island National Seashore’s Birthday and National Public Lands Day with us!  \n\n\n\nParticipate in our week-long iNaturalist BioBlitz\, September 21st – 27th\, identifying as many species within the park as possible. Enjoy one of our trails\, walk the beach\, or explore the marsh; there’s thousands of species to observe. \n\n\n\nSnap photos of any plant\, animal\, insect\, mushroom\, or other living creature on Assateague Island and log your observation using the iNaturalist app. You’re helping contribute to a larger biodiversity database for the National Seashore by participating! \n\n\n\nA limited number of special programs will be offered in both districts of the park dedicated to this project as well. \n\n\n\nNo sign-up required\, just get out there and ID! All species identified within the park during this event will be added to our 2025 BioBlitz project and results will be published after the event concludes. \n\n\n\nAs cell service is limited on the island\, it is recommended to download the iNaturalist app and create an account prior to arriving to the park. \n\n\n\nFor more info\, check out the project on iNaturalist. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLink to Google maps.
URL:https://www.esmn.org/event/%f0%9f%a7%a4assateague-island-national-seashore-bioblitz/2025-09-25/
LOCATION:VA
CATEGORIES:Volunteer Opportunity
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=application/pdf:https://www.esmn.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/BioBlitz-8.5x11-Flyer.pdf
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250924T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250924T170000
DTSTAMP:20260420T214641
CREATED:20250922T113134Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250923T235553Z
UID:10001348-1758700800-1758733200@www.esmn.org
SUMMARY:🧤Assateague Island National Seashore Bioblitz
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Assateague Island National Seashore’s Birthday and National Public Lands Day with us!  \n\n\n\nParticipate in our week-long iNaturalist BioBlitz\, September 21st – 27th\, identifying as many species within the park as possible. Enjoy one of our trails\, walk the beach\, or explore the marsh; there’s thousands of species to observe. \n\n\n\nSnap photos of any plant\, animal\, insect\, mushroom\, or other living creature on Assateague Island and log your observation using the iNaturalist app. You’re helping contribute to a larger biodiversity database for the National Seashore by participating! \n\n\n\nA limited number of special programs will be offered in both districts of the park dedicated to this project as well. \n\n\n\nNo sign-up required\, just get out there and ID! All species identified within the park during this event will be added to our 2025 BioBlitz project and results will be published after the event concludes. \n\n\n\nAs cell service is limited on the island\, it is recommended to download the iNaturalist app and create an account prior to arriving to the park. \n\n\n\nFor more info\, check out the project on iNaturalist. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLink to Google maps.
URL:https://www.esmn.org/event/%f0%9f%a7%a4assateague-island-national-seashore-bioblitz/2025-09-24/
LOCATION:VA
CATEGORIES:Volunteer Opportunity
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=application/pdf:https://www.esmn.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/BioBlitz-8.5x11-Flyer.pdf
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250923T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250923T170000
DTSTAMP:20260420T214641
CREATED:20250816T222521Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250816T223118Z
UID:10001030-1758646800-1758646800@www.esmn.org
SUMMARY:💡 CE: Birding Field Trip - Folly Creek
DESCRIPTION:FIELD TRIP\, Tuesday\, Sept. 23\, Meet at 5:00 PM for a VESLT JOINT FIELD TRIP AT BOWMAN’S FOLLY ON FOLLY CREEK\, 25118 Bowmans Folly Drive\, Accomac\, VA. Join Maggie Long\, Paul Anderson\, and members of the Virginia Eastern Shore Land Trust for a rare opportunity to bird a private property protected with a conservation easement. Register with Maggie Long at 610-500-9971 \n\n\n\nLog your hours under Better Impact Category 2\, Continuing Education.
URL:https://www.esmn.org/event/%f0%9f%92%a1-birding-field-trip-folly-creek/
LOCATION:VA
CATEGORIES:Continuing Education
ORGANIZER;CN="Birding Eastern Shore":MAILTO:Info@birdingeasternshore.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250923T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250923T170000
DTSTAMP:20260420T214641
CREATED:20250922T113134Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250923T235553Z
UID:10001347-1758614400-1758646800@www.esmn.org
SUMMARY:🧤Assateague Island National Seashore Bioblitz
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Assateague Island National Seashore’s Birthday and National Public Lands Day with us!  \n\n\n\nParticipate in our week-long iNaturalist BioBlitz\, September 21st – 27th\, identifying as many species within the park as possible. Enjoy one of our trails\, walk the beach\, or explore the marsh; there’s thousands of species to observe. \n\n\n\nSnap photos of any plant\, animal\, insect\, mushroom\, or other living creature on Assateague Island and log your observation using the iNaturalist app. You’re helping contribute to a larger biodiversity database for the National Seashore by participating! \n\n\n\nA limited number of special programs will be offered in both districts of the park dedicated to this project as well. \n\n\n\nNo sign-up required\, just get out there and ID! All species identified within the park during this event will be added to our 2025 BioBlitz project and results will be published after the event concludes. \n\n\n\nAs cell service is limited on the island\, it is recommended to download the iNaturalist app and create an account prior to arriving to the park. \n\n\n\nFor more info\, check out the project on iNaturalist. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLink to Google maps.
URL:https://www.esmn.org/event/%f0%9f%a7%a4assateague-island-national-seashore-bioblitz/2025-09-23/
LOCATION:VA
CATEGORIES:Volunteer Opportunity
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=application/pdf:https://www.esmn.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/BioBlitz-8.5x11-Flyer.pdf
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250922T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250922T170000
DTSTAMP:20260420T214641
CREATED:20250922T113134Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250923T235553Z
UID:10001346-1758528000-1758560400@www.esmn.org
SUMMARY:🧤Assateague Island National Seashore Bioblitz
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Assateague Island National Seashore’s Birthday and National Public Lands Day with us!  \n\n\n\nParticipate in our week-long iNaturalist BioBlitz\, September 21st – 27th\, identifying as many species within the park as possible. Enjoy one of our trails\, walk the beach\, or explore the marsh; there’s thousands of species to observe. \n\n\n\nSnap photos of any plant\, animal\, insect\, mushroom\, or other living creature on Assateague Island and log your observation using the iNaturalist app. You’re helping contribute to a larger biodiversity database for the National Seashore by participating! \n\n\n\nA limited number of special programs will be offered in both districts of the park dedicated to this project as well. \n\n\n\nNo sign-up required\, just get out there and ID! All species identified within the park during this event will be added to our 2025 BioBlitz project and results will be published after the event concludes. \n\n\n\nAs cell service is limited on the island\, it is recommended to download the iNaturalist app and create an account prior to arriving to the park. \n\n\n\nFor more info\, check out the project on iNaturalist. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLink to Google maps.
URL:https://www.esmn.org/event/%f0%9f%a7%a4assateague-island-national-seashore-bioblitz/2025-09-22/
LOCATION:VA
CATEGORIES:Volunteer Opportunity
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=application/pdf:https://www.esmn.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/BioBlitz-8.5x11-Flyer.pdf
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250921T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250921T170000
DTSTAMP:20260420T214641
CREATED:20250922T113134Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250923T235553Z
UID:10001040-1758441600-1758474000@www.esmn.org
SUMMARY:🧤Assateague Island National Seashore Bioblitz
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Assateague Island National Seashore’s Birthday and National Public Lands Day with us!  \n\n\n\nParticipate in our week-long iNaturalist BioBlitz\, September 21st – 27th\, identifying as many species within the park as possible. Enjoy one of our trails\, walk the beach\, or explore the marsh; there’s thousands of species to observe. \n\n\n\nSnap photos of any plant\, animal\, insect\, mushroom\, or other living creature on Assateague Island and log your observation using the iNaturalist app. You’re helping contribute to a larger biodiversity database for the National Seashore by participating! \n\n\n\nA limited number of special programs will be offered in both districts of the park dedicated to this project as well. \n\n\n\nNo sign-up required\, just get out there and ID! All species identified within the park during this event will be added to our 2025 BioBlitz project and results will be published after the event concludes. \n\n\n\nAs cell service is limited on the island\, it is recommended to download the iNaturalist app and create an account prior to arriving to the park. \n\n\n\nFor more info\, check out the project on iNaturalist. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLink to Google maps.
URL:https://www.esmn.org/event/%f0%9f%a7%a4assateague-island-national-seashore-bioblitz/2025-09-21/
LOCATION:VA
CATEGORIES:Volunteer Opportunity
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=application/pdf:https://www.esmn.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/BioBlitz-8.5x11-Flyer.pdf
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250920T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250920T160000
DTSTAMP:20260420T214641
CREATED:20250816T124149Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250816T124406Z
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SUMMARY:💡 CE: VIMS Marine Life Day
DESCRIPTION: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. \n\n\n\nThis event is free\, open to all ages\, and will take place rain or shine. \n\n\n\n**Please note that this event will be held at the Eastern Shore Laboratory in Wachapreague\, VA.** \n\n\n\nLog your hours in Better Impact under Category 2: Continuing Education
URL:https://www.esmn.org/event/%f0%9f%92%a1-ce-vims-marine-life-day/
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:20250920T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250920T153000
DTSTAMP:20260420T214641
CREATED:20250815T152355Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250816T143239Z
UID:10001023-1758357000-1758382200@www.esmn.org
SUMMARY:🧤 Volunteer: Chincoteague Bay Field Station (CBFS) Bioblitz
DESCRIPTION:Chincoteague Bay Field Station (CBFS) is hosting their first Bioblitz. This day program will provide the opportunity for participants to learn more about the importance of biodiversity\, how to identify and distinguish species\, and the chance to apply this knowledge to our local ecosystems in a friendly competition!  \n\n\n\nParticipants should bring a packed lunch and meet at the CBFS at 8:30 AM on September 20 for a brief lesson on biodiversity\, iNat\, and species identification. CBFS will then transport participants to the Refuge\, index our three habitats\, eat lunch\, and transport all participants back to CBFS by 3:30 PM.  \n\n\n\nThis program is free. Registration required. Please visit the CBFS website for more information or email/call them! Happy IDing!
URL:https://www.esmn.org/event/chincoteague-bay-field-station-cbfs-bioblitz/
LOCATION:Chesapeake Bay Field Station\, 34001 Mill Dam Road\, Wallops Island\, Virginia\, 23337\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250920T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250920T170000
DTSTAMP:20260420T214641
CREATED:20250922T113134Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250923T235553Z
UID:10001345-1758355200-1758387600@www.esmn.org
SUMMARY:🧤Assateague Island National Seashore Bioblitz
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Assateague Island National Seashore’s Birthday and National Public Lands Day with us!  \n\n\n\nParticipate in our week-long iNaturalist BioBlitz\, September 21st – 27th\, identifying as many species within the park as possible. Enjoy one of our trails\, walk the beach\, or explore the marsh; there’s thousands of species to observe. \n\n\n\nSnap photos of any plant\, animal\, insect\, mushroom\, or other living creature on Assateague Island and log your observation using the iNaturalist app. You’re helping contribute to a larger biodiversity database for the National Seashore by participating! \n\n\n\nA limited number of special programs will be offered in both districts of the park dedicated to this project as well. \n\n\n\nNo sign-up required\, just get out there and ID! All species identified within the park during this event will be added to our 2025 BioBlitz project and results will be published after the event concludes. \n\n\n\nAs cell service is limited on the island\, it is recommended to download the iNaturalist app and create an account prior to arriving to the park. \n\n\n\nFor more info\, check out the project on iNaturalist. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLink to Google maps.
URL:https://www.esmn.org/event/%f0%9f%a7%a4assateague-island-national-seashore-bioblitz/2025-09-20/
LOCATION:VA
CATEGORIES:Volunteer Opportunity
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=application/pdf:https://www.esmn.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/BioBlitz-8.5x11-Flyer.pdf
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20250917T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250917T190000
DTSTAMP:20260420T214641
CREATED:20250522T221241Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251017T153030Z
UID:10000400-1758128400-1758135600@www.esmn.org
SUMMARY:💡CE: ESMN Chapter Meeting: TNC’s Mario Balitbit on Long-Term Monitoring of Shore Bird Populations
DESCRIPTION:Mario Balitbit will discuss long-term monitoring of shore bird of populations such as American Oystercatchers\, Whimbrels and Willets. \n\n\n\nTNC Bio: \n\n\n\nA lifelong bird enthusiast\, Mario joined TNC full time in December 2022 after working as a summer seasonal shorebird technician. As part of VVCR’s Migratory Bird Program\, Mario assists with our long-term monitoring efforts of many shore/waterbird species—including willets\, American oystercatchers and whimbrels—found breeding\, wintering or migrating along the Barrier Islands system. Mario also coordinates our Island Steward volunteer program\, engaging visitors on barrier island policies to protect beach nesting birds. \n\n\n\nAgenda: \n\n\n\n\n5:00-5:30: Social time\n\n\n\n5:30-6:00 Business meeting\n\n\n\n6:00-7:00 Speaker.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBetter Impact Info: Log speaker time under Category 2/Continuing Education.
URL:https://www.esmn.org/event/%f0%9f%92%a1esmn-chapter-meeting-2-3/
LOCATION:Virginia Institute of Marine Science Eastern Shore Laboratory\, Seaside Hall\, 36 Atlantic Street\, Wachapreague\, VA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Continuing Education
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.esmn.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/IMG_0579-e1748519574370.png
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250917T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250917T083000
DTSTAMP:20260420T214641
CREATED:20250816T220828Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250816T223158Z
UID:10001029-1758097800-1758097800@www.esmn.org
SUMMARY:💡 CE: Birding Field Trip -Chincoteague Island Nature Trail
DESCRIPTION:FIELD TRIP\, Wednesday\, Sept. 17\, Meet at 8:30 AM at the Chincoteague Island Nature Trail\, 6078 Hallie Whealton Smith Drive\, Chincoteague VA. Look for migrating warblers and other passerines at this local hotspot with leaders Helen Belencan and Gary Smith. The trail is about 1 mile of easy terrain. Register with Gary Smith at 803-292-6883. \n\n\n\nLog your hours under Better Impact\, Category 2\, Continuing Education.
URL:https://www.esmn.org/event/%f0%9f%92%a1-ce-birding-field-trip-chincoteague-island-nature-trail/
LOCATION:VA
CATEGORIES:Continuing Education
ORGANIZER;CN="Birding Eastern Shore":MAILTO:Info@birdingeasternshore.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250913T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250913T083000
DTSTAMP:20260420T214641
CREATED:20250816T220525Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250816T223222Z
UID:10001028-1757752200-1757752200@www.esmn.org
SUMMARY:💡 CE: Birding Field Trip - Brinkley Preserve
DESCRIPTION:FIELD TRIP\, Saturday\, Sept. 13\, Meet at 8:30 AM at the Edward S. Brinkley Preserve\, 20199 Seaside Road\, at Cobbs Station Road. Join Joette Borzik and Maggie Long in search of fall migrants: waders and waterfowl in the pond\, warblers and other passerines in the woods and thickets\, and shorebirds from the overlook. Register with Joette Borzik at vabirdmom@gmail.com \n\n\n\nLog your hours in Better Impact under Category 2\, Continuing Education.
URL:https://www.esmn.org/event/%f0%9f%92%a1-ce-brinkley-preserve-birding-field-trip/
LOCATION:VA
CATEGORIES:Continuing Education
ORGANIZER;CN="Birding Eastern Shore":MAILTO:Info@birdingeasternshore.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250913T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250913T100000
DTSTAMP:20260420T214641
CREATED:20250815T151559Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250819T121855Z
UID:10001022-1757750400-1757757600@www.esmn.org
SUMMARY:💡 Fall Migration Bird Walk at the Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge.
DESCRIPTION:Meet at the Toms Cove Visitor Center. We’ll look for migrating songbirds and shorebirds. For birders of all levels and all ages. Hosted by the National Park Service\, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service and the Eastern Shore Master Naturalists. Log your hours in Better Impact under Category 2 – Continuing Education.
URL:https://www.esmn.org/event/%f0%9f%92%a1-fall-migration-bird-walk-at-the-chincoteague-national-wildlife-refuge/
LOCATION:Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge – Toms Cove Visitor Center\, 8586 Beach Road\, Chincoteague\, Virginia\, 23336
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=application/pdf:https://www.esmn.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/September-2025-Toms-Cove-Bird-Walk-Flyer-1.pdf
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20250912T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250912T113000
DTSTAMP:20260420T214641
CREATED:20250521T121020Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250625T123636Z
UID:10000525-1757671200-1757676600@www.esmn.org
SUMMARY:💡 CE: Butterfly Walks at the ES NWR
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.esmn.org/event/%f0%9f%92%a1-member-%f0%9f%92%a1ce-and-%f0%9f%a7%a4volunteer-opportunity-butterfly-walks-at-the-es-nwr/2025-09-12/
LOCATION:Eastern Shore National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center\, 32205 Seaside Road\, Cape Charles\, VA\, 23310\, United States
CATEGORIES:Continuing Education,Open to the Public,Volunteer Opportunity
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250909T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250909T170000
DTSTAMP:20260420T214641
CREATED:20250827T185331Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250827T185547Z
UID:10001035-1757430000-1757437200@www.esmn.org
SUMMARY:🧤 Volunteer: Catch the King Data Collection Training
DESCRIPTION:Catch the King is an annual community science initiative that mobilizes volunteers to map the extent of tidal flooding during perigean spring tides\, also known as “king tides.” \n\n\n\nThese tides represent the highest astronomical tides of the year\, occurring when the gravitational forces of the Moon and the Sun align\, and the Moon is at its closest approach to Earth (perigee). \n\n\n\nParticipants in the event use a mobile app that collects location-based data points along the water’s edge at peak high tide. This in-person training session will prepare participants to use the app and collect data. \n\n\n\nThis crowdsourced data collection effort contributes to high-resolution mapping of tidal inundation areas\, providing valuable empirical data for hydrodynamic modeling and flood forecasting. \n\n\n\nLog your hours in Better Impact under category 14.
URL:https://www.esmn.org/event/%f0%9f%a7%a4-volunteer-catch-the-king-data-collection-training/
LOCATION:UVA Coastal Research Center/LTER\, 6364 Cliffs Rd\, Cape Charles\, 23310\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.esmn.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Eastern-Shore-1-e1756320468933.png
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250909T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250909T133000
DTSTAMP:20260420T214641
CREATED:20250814T212750Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250814T213111Z
UID:10001020-1757419200-1757424600@www.esmn.org
SUMMARY:💡 CE: Proper Native Tree Planting for Long-Term Success (Virtual - Penn State Extension)
DESCRIPTION:The success of newly planted trees depends on more than proper planting techniques—site selection and follow-up care are just as essential for ensuring healthy\, long-term growth. Join the Master Watershed Steward program and a Community Tree Specialist from the Bureau of Forestry to learn how to choose the right planting location for your native trees and shrubs\, considering microsite conditions and the size of your planting area to help your trees thrive.  \n\n\n\nRegistration Required. \n\n\n\nLog your hours Better Impact under Category 2\, Continuing Education.
URL:https://www.esmn.org/event/%f0%9f%92%a1-ce-proper-native-tree-planting-for-long-term-success/
LOCATION:Virtual
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250907T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250913T235959
DTSTAMP:20260420T214641
CREATED:20250830T233113Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250830T233136Z
UID:10001036-1757203200-1757807999@www.esmn.org
SUMMARY:Zero Waste Awareness Week in Virginia
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.esmn.org/event/zero-waste-awareness-weeknight-virginia/
LOCATION:VA
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250906T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250906T130000
DTSTAMP:20260420T214641
CREATED:20250809T135108Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250816T142820Z
UID:10001017-1757152800-1757163600@www.esmn.org
SUMMARY:🧤 Volunteer: STEAM Community Event (Science\, Technology\, Engineering\, Arts/Agriculture\, and Mathematics)
DESCRIPTION:The Education and Outreach Committee is looking for volunteers for this event. We will be focusing on TREES.  We have numerous kids activities such as create your personal tree ring paper plate\, match the tree ring to the conditions\, make a tree penny necklace and more.  All training will be provided.  We need two people for each time slot (9:30-11:30\,11:30-1:30). Please email Brenda Poist at bbioqueen@aol.com if you can volunteer. Log your hours under Better Impact Category 15\, Eastern Shore Events. Please be sure to include #Treemendous20th in the description for your entry.
URL:https://www.esmn.org/event/steam-community-event-science-technology-engineering-arts-agriculture-and-mathematics/
LOCATION:Mary N. Smith Cultural Enrichment Center\, 24577 Mary N. Smith Road\, Accomac\, Virginia\, 23301\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.esmn.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/thumbnail-e1754747454905.jpeg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250906T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250906T235959
DTSTAMP:20260420T214641
CREATED:20250816T220105Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250816T220110Z
UID:10001027-1757116800-1757203199@www.esmn.org
SUMMARY:💡 CE: Birdwatching Boat Tour with Capt. Payne
DESCRIPTION:BOAT TRIP\, Saturday\, September 6\, 2025. Birdwatching Boat Tour with Capt. Payne\, Wachapreague\, VA. Celebrate World Shorebird Day and get an amazingly close look at seabirds and shorebirds from the water!  $20/Limited to 6 Participants/Time Slot. Registration Required by 8/28/2025 Leader:  Capt. Meriwether Payne 757-710-2454. Saturday\, Sept. 6 at 3 time slots\, please register for only 1.   8:00  – 11:00 a.m.\,  11:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.\,  3:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. \n\n\n\nLog your hours in Better Impact Under Category 2\, Continuing Education.  
URL:https://www.esmn.org/event/%f0%9f%92%a1-ce-birdwatching-boat-tour-with-capt-payne/
LOCATION:VA
ORGANIZER;CN="Birding Eastern Shore":MAILTO:Info@birdingeasternshore.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250905T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250907T120000
DTSTAMP:20260420T214641
CREATED:20250530T133836Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250625T122607Z
UID:10000988-1757059200-1757246400@www.esmn.org
SUMMARY:💡 CE: Virginia Master Naturalist Statewide Conference and Volunteer Training 2025
DESCRIPTION:Registration required. \n\n\n\nOverview​WhenThe 2025Virginia Master Naturalist Statewide Conference and Training will be Friday\, September 5 through Sunday\, September 7. Pre-conference field trips and activities will take place during the day on Friday and the main event will run Friday evening through Sunday mid-day.   \n\n\n\nWhereOur Pocahontas and Riverine Chapters welcome VMN volunteers from across Virginia to the Richmond region. We will be based at the Westin Richmond in Richmond\, Virginia. \n\n\n\nWhatThe Virginia Master Naturalist Statewide Conference and Volunteer Training is an opportunity for VMN volunteers to share ideas and learn from each other\, to participate in high-quality continuing education sessions\, and to learn about a region of Virginia that may be different from their home communities.  \n\n\n\nEach year\, one or more of our local VMN chapters serve as the host chapter(s) for the conference\, helping to choose programming that showcases their local natural areas\, presenters\, and style.  The programming includes both on-site sessions and off-site field trips to visit natural resource highlights of the area.  We emphasize hands-on learning and skill-building\, trying to choose sessions that relate to the education\, citizen science\, and stewardship volunteer work that VMN volunteers do. \n\n\n\nWhoDue to the nature and limited space of our VMN conference\, only certified VMNs\, VMN members\, VMN trainees\, and partners from our state agency sponsors (including chapter advisors) may attend.
URL:https://www.esmn.org/event/virginia-master-naturalist-statewide-conference-and-volunteer-training-2025/
LOCATION:Westin Richmond\, 6331 West Broad Street\, Richmond\, VA\, 23230\, United States
CATEGORIES:Continuing Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250828T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250828T130000
DTSTAMP:20260420T214641
CREATED:20250825T165358Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250825T165404Z
UID:10001034-1756386000-1756386000@www.esmn.org
SUMMARY:Bald Eagle Release at Kiptopeke State Park!
DESCRIPTION:From the Wildlife Center of Virginia:  \n\n\n\nWe have exciting news! We’re releasing a Bald Eagle back to the wild on Thursday\, August 28 (https://wildlifecenter.org/news-events/news/2025/bald-eagle-release-kiptopeke-state-park) —and you’re invited to the release! \n\n\n\nBald Eagle #25-2450 was admitted on June 24 from Norfolk\, Virginia. The fledgling had been found grounded for more than a week\, with no parents observed in the area. Upon admission\, the Center’s veterinary team determined that the eagle was thin and suffered from subclinical lead poisoning\, with a lead level of 0.056 ppm. \n\n\n\nAfter one round of chelation therapy to remove the lead\, the eagle was deemed healthy and moved to a large outdoor flight pen to begin flight conditioning. At the end of July\, the eagle began undergoing daily flight exercises with our rehabilitation team to rebuild strength; by late August\, the patient was officially cleared for release! \n\n\n\nThe eagle will be released back into the wild on Thursday\, August 28\, at 1:00 p.m. at Kiptopeke State Park. Staff from the Wildlife Center will give a brief educational presentation before opening the crate and watching the eagle take flight. \n\n\n\nJoin us to witness this special moment! This release is free and open to the public. Attendees are asked to RSVP with their name and the number of people in their party through this webform. (https://wildlifecenter.org/double_eagle_release_rsvp) \n\n\n\nLog your hours under Better Impact Category 2\, Continuing Education.
URL:https://www.esmn.org/event/bald-eagle-release-at-kiptopeke-state-park/
LOCATION:Kiptopeke State Park\, 3540 Kiptopeke Dr.\, Cape Charles\, VA\, 23310\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.esmn.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/ebd5b1b8-7c67-99b4-ed4d-d740788c889b-scaled.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250822T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250822T140000
DTSTAMP:20260420T214641
CREATED:20250815T151157Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250815T151312Z
UID:10001021-1755864000-1755871200@www.esmn.org
SUMMARY:Catch the King Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Catch the King Tide Volunteer General Interest Webinar\, Hey Tide Mappers! Our first Catch the King General Interest webinar is coming up…  \n\n\n\nJoin us on August 22nd for a Lunch & Learn (12-2pm) all about CTK 2025\, how to get involved\, how to use the Sea Level Rise app\, and how to connect with other volunteers. Visit bit.ly/ctkwebinar25 to register! \n\n\n\nLog your hours in Better Impact under Category 14.  \n\n\n\nThere will also be an in-person training session on the shore in early September. Stay tuned for details!
URL:https://www.esmn.org/event/catch-the-king-webinar/
LOCATION:VA
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250822T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250822T130000
DTSTAMP:20260420T214641
CREATED:20250819T204111Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250819T204451Z
UID:10001031-1755864000-1755867600@www.esmn.org
SUMMARY:💡 CE: Blue Ridge PRISM Webinar: Documenting Invasive Plants with Herbaria: A Tutorial with Dr. Andrea Weeks
DESCRIPTION:Description: Join the webinar to learn how you can report your observations to the central scientific resource for county-level plant distributions\, the Digital Atlas of the Virginia Flora https://vaplantatlas.org/. These maps are incorporated into the Flora of Virginia app (https://floraofvirginia.org/flora-app/) and are an ever-growing resource for understanding what plant species grow where in the Commonwealth. Because of the speed of biological invasions\, creating accurate and up-to-date distribution maps for non-natives and invasives is particularly challenging. \n\n\n\nJoin the webinar to learn how you can help us fill the “gaps in the maps” with vouchered specimens and a simple reporting protocol! \n\n\n\nNote: To be recognized by the Department of Conservation and Recreation Natural Heritage Program\, all plants must be documented with one of the Commonwealth’s herbaria. In this workshop\, Dr. Weeks will demonstrate how to collect and submit plant samples for documentation. \n\n\n\nRegistration: Pre-registration required. This is a free online webinar. Those who register will receive a copy of the recording.  \n\n\n\nLog your  hours under Better Impact Category 2\, Continuing Education.
URL:https://www.esmn.org/event/%f0%9f%92%a1-ce-blue-ridge-prism-webinar-documenting-invasive-plants-with-herbaria-a-tutorial-with-dr-andrea-weeks/
LOCATION:Virtual
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