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SUMMARY:Birding at Chincoteague Island Nature Trail w/ ES Bird Club
DESCRIPTION:Explore this local hotspot for specialties such as red-headed woodpecker along with migrating songbirds. A Swainson’s Warbler was spotted there recently but it has apparently moved on. A great spot and you never know what you might find. \n\nLeader: Joanne Laskowski – 757-665-4984. \n\nCategory 14: eBird Surveys (NOTE: You must submit an eBird list to get credit for volunteer hours.)
URL:https://www.esmn.org/event/birding-at-chincoteague-island-nature-trail-w-es-bird-club/
LOCATION:Island Nature Trail\, 6032 Hallie Wheallton Smith Drive\, Chincoteague\, VA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Volunteer Opportunity
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ORGANIZER;CN="Eastern Shore Bird Club":MAILTO:info@birdingeasternshore.org
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SUMMARY:Volunteer: Birding on the Deck
DESCRIPTION:Birding on the Deck at the Island House Restaurant\, Wachapreague. Various coastal birds and migratory shorebirds are viewed from the back deck of the Island House Restaurant. The Eastern Shore Bird Club will have scopes and bird books and welcome beginners. \nFor More Information:  Roberta Kellam info@birdingeasternshore.org \nCategory 14: eBird Survey (NOTE: You must submit an eBird list to get credit for volunteer hours.) \n 
URL:https://www.esmn.org/event/volunteer-birding-on-the-deck/
LOCATION:Island House Restaurant\, 17 Atlantic Avenue\, Wachapreague\, VA\, 23480\, United States
CATEGORIES:Volunteer Opportunity
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20240904T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20240904T000000
DTSTAMP:20240819T162610Z
CREATED:20240719T114942Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240819T162610Z
UID:10000068-1725408000-1725408000@www.esmn.org
SUMMARY:💡CE: Birdwatching Boat Tour Wachapreague\, VA
DESCRIPTION:Get an amazingly close look at seabirds and shorebirds from the water!  \n$20/Limited to 6 Participants/Time Slot. \n8:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. \n11:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. \n3:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. \nRegistration Required by August 28\, 2024 \nContact:  Capt. Meriwether Payne 757-710-2454 \nBe sure to check here for updates or changes.
URL:https://www.esmn.org/event/%f0%9f%92%a1ce-birdwatching-boat-tour-wachapreague-va/
LOCATION:Virginia
CATEGORIES:Citizen/Community Science
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ORGANIZER;CN="Birding Eastern Shore":MAILTO:Info@birdingeasternshore.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20240928T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20240928T080000
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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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DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20241211T150000
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SUMMARY:🦉🦅 🔭 Birding Field Trip - Hills Farm Greenbush
DESCRIPTION:Look for woodcock\, owls and wintering raptors. Hills Farm is private property conserved by the Virginia Eastern Shore Land Trust with a conservation easement. \nLeaders:  Joanne Laskowski 410-253-9141 and Hal Laskowski    \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
URL:https://www.esmn.org/event/%f0%9f%a6%89%f0%9f%a6%85-%f0%9f%94%ad-birding-field-trip-hills-farm-greenbush/
LOCATION:Hills Farm\, 19605 Hills Farm Road\, Greenbush\, 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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DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20241212T140000
DTSTAMP:20241208T161028Z
CREATED:20241126T232357Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241208T161028Z
UID:10000109-1734008400-1734012000@www.esmn.org
SUMMARY:💡CE: Webinar from Virginia Tech and Project FeederWatch: Making FeederWatch Inclusive
DESCRIPTION:Description: Presenters will share summaries of virtual discussions about increasing inclusivity in the bird feeding participatory science project Project FeederWatch. Project FeederWatch staff will also present on next steps they plan to take based on what they have learned. There will be time for Q&A. \nPre-registration required \n\nLog your time under Better Impact Category 2: Continuing Education.\nSee more VMN Continuing here.
URL:https://www.esmn.org/event/%f0%9f%92%a1ce-webinar-from-virginia-tech-and-project-feederwatch-making-feederwatch-inclusive/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Chapter Member Continuing Education,Webinar
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DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20241214T235959
DTSTAMP:20241208T161215Z
CREATED:20241109T130925Z
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SUMMARY:Audubon Christmas Bird Count - Wachapreague
DESCRIPTION:Audubon Christmas Bird Count \nFAQ \nContact compiler directly to participate (all birding levels are accepted) \nWachapreague\, Saturday\, December 14: Compiler Victor Klein\, vklein3254@aol.com \nNassawadox\,     Saturday\, December 21: Compiler Joette Borzik\, vabirdmom@gmail.com \nChincoteague\,   Sunday\, December 29: Compiler Kevin Holcomb\, kevin_holcomb@fws.gov \nCape Charles\,  Saturday\,December 30:Compiler Ellison Orcutt\, Mr.ellyo@gmail.com
URL:https://www.esmn.org/event/audubon-christmas-bird-counts/
LOCATION:Virginia
CATEGORIES:Citizen/Community Science
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20241221T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20241221T235959
DTSTAMP:20241208T161353Z
CREATED:20241208T160720Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241208T161353Z
UID:10000111-1734739200-1734825599@www.esmn.org
SUMMARY:Audubon Christmas Bird Count - Nassawadox
DESCRIPTION:Contact compiler directly to participate (all birding levels are accepted) \nNassawadox\,     Saturday\, December 21: Compiler Joette Borzik\, vabirdmom@gmail.com \nChincoteague\,   Sunday\, December 29: Compiler Kevin Holcomb\, kevin_holcomb@fws.gov \nCape Charles\,  Saturday\,December 30:Compiler Ellison Orcutt\, Mr.ellyo@gmail.com
URL:https://www.esmn.org/event/audubon-christmas-bird-count-nassawadox/
LOCATION:Virginia
CATEGORIES:Citizen/Community Science
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20241229T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20241229T235959
DTSTAMP:20241208T161415Z
CREATED:20241208T160824Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241208T161415Z
UID:10000112-1735430400-1735516799@www.esmn.org
SUMMARY:Audubon Christmas Bird Count - Chincoteague
DESCRIPTION:Contact compiler directly to participate (all birding levels are accepted) \nChincoteague\,   Sunday\, December 29: Compiler Kevin Holcomb\, kevin_holcomb@fws.gov \nCape Charles\,  Saturday\,December 30:Compiler Ellison Orcutt\, Mr.ellyo@gmail.com
URL:https://www.esmn.org/event/audubon-christmas-bird-count-chincoteague/
LOCATION:Virginia
CATEGORIES:Citizen/Community Science
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20241230T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20241230T235959
DTSTAMP:20241208T161441Z
CREATED:20241208T160738Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241208T161441Z
UID:10000113-1735516800-1735603199@www.esmn.org
SUMMARY:Audubon Christmas Bird Count - Cape Charles
DESCRIPTION:Contact compiler directly to participate (all birding levels are accepted) \nCape Charles\,  Saturday\,December 30:Compiler Ellison Orcutt\, Mr.ellyo@gmail.com
URL:https://www.esmn.org/event/audubon-christmas-bird-count-cape-charles/
LOCATION:Virginia
CATEGORIES:Citizen/Community Science
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20250208T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250208T103000
DTSTAMP:20250123T124202Z
CREATED:20250110T223044Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250123T124202Z
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SUMMARY:💡CE: Snow Geese\, Loons and More *** NEW DATE ***
DESCRIPTION:BIRDWALK RESCHEDULED –  Due to severe weather\, the Eastern Shore Master Naturalists have rescheduled this Saturday’s bird walk to Saturday\, Feb. 8\, 8:30 am to 10.30 am.\n\nJoin the Eastern Shore Master Naturalists for a bird walk along Tom’s Cove and Assateague beach to explore winter visitors to Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge\, the feeding grounds for thousands of migratory snow geese. We also will look for common and red-throated loons\, horned and pied-billed grebes\, tundra and mute swans\, and many types of ducks. \nThe walk\, offered in partnership with CNWR\, will be on Saturday\, January 25\, from 8:30 am to 10:30 am\, starting at Tom’s Cove Visitors Center.  It is free\, except for the CNWR entrance fee. We will provide binoculars and welcome newcomers to birding.  It’s a wonderful way to deepen your appreciation of the beautiful seashore. \n**** Please check the  Chincoteague Refuge Friends Facebook page for any weather-related changes. ***** \nContacts:\n\nStella Dawson  202 230 7832\nLaurel Gould     908 300 0047\n\n\nLog your hours under Better Impact Category 2: Continuing Education.\n 
URL:https://www.esmn.org/event/%f0%9f%92%a1ce-snow-geese-loons-and-more/
LOCATION:Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge\, 8231 Beach Road\, Chincoteague Island\, 23336\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20250214T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250217T235959
DTSTAMP:20250209T181243Z
CREATED:20250110T122748Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250209T181243Z
UID:10000123-1739491200-1739836799@www.esmn.org
SUMMARY:The Great Backyard Bird Count
DESCRIPTION:Welcome to the New Year! We are gearing up for another incredible February GBBC where the world comes together to celebrate birds. If you are unfamiliar with the GBBC\, learn about this easy\, fun\, and free event\, no matter your level of bird-interest. \nESMNs who participate in the count should log their hours in Better Impact in the GBBC activity under Category 14. \nHow to Participate
URL:https://www.esmn.org/event/the-great-backyard-bird-count/
LOCATION:Virginia
CATEGORIES:Citizen/Community Science
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20250301T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250301T200000
DTSTAMP:20250219T222400Z
CREATED:20250131T124924Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250219T222400Z
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SUMMARY:💡CE: Owl Prowl at Brownsville Preserve
DESCRIPTION:Meet at The Nature Conservancy office for an after-hours foray in search of nocturnal birds. Limit of 15 Participants. Registration Required: info@birdingeasternshore.org. \nBe sure to register in advance – event may be full. \n\nLog your hours in Better Impact Category 2: Continuing Education.
URL:https://www.esmn.org/event/%f0%9f%92%a1ce-owl-walk-at-brownsville-preserve/
LOCATION:TNC Brownsville Preserve\, 11332 Brownsville Rd\, Nassawadox\, Virginia\, 23413
CATEGORIES:Chapter Member Continuing Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20250320T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250320T110000
DTSTAMP:20250214T233223Z
CREATED:20250131T122358Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250214T233223Z
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SUMMARY:💡 CE: World Sparrow Day Walk at The Nature Conservancy’s Brownsville Preserve in Nassawadox.
DESCRIPTION:WHAT: World Sparrow Day Walk – A guided walk on Brownsville Preserve through conserved sparrow habitat to look for these and other bird species on the Vernal Equinox! Led by TNC Migratory Bird Specialist\, Mario Balitbit. \nWHEN: Thursday\, March 20th\, 9:00-11:00 am \nWHERE: The Nature Conservancy’s Brownsville Preserve\, Nassawadox – Specific meet up location TBD. \nRSVP: This walk is free and open to the public\, but we are requesting registration so that we can communicate in advance regarding weather\, what to wear\, etc. Please contact Community Engagement Specialist\, Margaret Van Clief at mvanclief@tnc.org for more info or to sign up! \n\nBetter Impact Category 2: Continuing Education
URL:https://www.esmn.org/event/owl-walk-at-the-nature-conservancys-brownsville-preserve-in-nassawadox/
LOCATION:TNC Brownsville Preserve\, 11332 Brownsville Rd\, Nassawadox\, Virginia\, 23413
CATEGORIES:Chapter Member Continuing Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20250322T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250322T103000
DTSTAMP:20250306T130552Z
CREATED:20250217T142148Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250306T130552Z
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SUMMARY:💡CE: BIRD WALK: Step into Spring!  Chincoteague NWR Bird Walk
DESCRIPTION:Red-winged blackbirds are strutting their stripes and egrets their breeding plumage! \nEastern Shore Master Naturalists will lead a bird walk on Saturday\, March 22 from 8.30-10.30 am at Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge. We will walk explore the early spring arrivals and the last winter visitors. \nThe walk is offered in partnership with CNWR and welcomes newcomers to birding. We will provide binoculars and a telescope. Please join to learn more about our wonderful natural surroundings. \nMeet at the Woodlands Trail parking lot. \nContacts: Stella 202 230 7832 or Laurel 908 300 0047. \n\nLog your hours under Better Impact Category 2: Continuing Education (OR\, if you prefer\, under the eBird activity if you submit to eBird).\nCheck out other ESMN CE Opportunities and VMN CE Webinars.
URL:https://www.esmn.org/event/%f0%9f%92%a1ce-chincoteague-bird-walk/
LOCATION:Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge\, 8231 Beach Road\, Chincoteague Island\, 23336\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chapter Member Continuing Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20250419T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250419T110000
DTSTAMP:20250323T152539Z
CREATED:20250323T152125Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250323T152539Z
UID:10000158-1745051400-1745060400@www.esmn.org
SUMMARY:Chincoteague Bird Walk
DESCRIPTION:Eastern Shore Master Naturalists will lead a spring bird walk on Saturday\, April 19\, in partnership with Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge. \nWe will provide binoculars\, and newcomers to birding are very welcome. \nMeet at the Bateman Visitor Center on the refuge at 8:30 am. More information\, call Stella at (202) 230 7832.
URL:https://www.esmn.org/event/chincoteague-bird-walk-2025-04-19/
LOCATION:Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge\, 8231 Beach Road\, Chincoteague Island\, 23336\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chapter Member Continuing Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20250430T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250430T220000
DTSTAMP:20250313T203108Z
CREATED:20250313T203034Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250313T203108Z
UID:10000155-1746000000-1746050400@www.esmn.org
SUMMARY:Birding at TNC Nassawango Preserve
DESCRIPTION:Identify spring warblers and migrants of bottomland swamps \nTNC Nassawango Preserve\, Furnace Town\, east of Snow Hill\, MD \nParking on Millville Road near intersection with Furnace Town Road. \nLeaders:  Maggie Long 610-500-9971 and Joette Borzik 
URL:https://www.esmn.org/event/birding-at-tnc-nassawango-preserve/
LOCATION:Virginia
CATEGORIES:Chapter Member Continuing Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20250510T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250510T103000
DTSTAMP:20250504T145712Z
CREATED:20250504T143344Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250504T145712Z
UID:10000176-1746865800-1746873000@www.esmn.org
SUMMARY:💡CE: Celebrate World Migratory Bird Day at Chincoteague NWR
DESCRIPTION:It’s May and the birding couldn’t be better! Join us for a guided bird walk. Perfect for beginner to intermediate birders of all ages—or those just interested in getting started! \nBring your binoculars and field guide-or borrow ours. This program is hosted by the National Park Service\, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service\, and the Eastern Shore Master Naturalists. \n\nLog your activity hours (exclusive of travel) under Better Impact Category 2: Continuing Education.
URL:https://www.esmn.org/event/%f0%9f%92%a1ce-celebrate-world-migratory-bird-day-at-chincoteague-nwr/
LOCATION:Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge – Toms Cove Visitor Center\, 8586 Beach Road\, Chincoteague\, Virginia\, 23336
CATEGORIES:Continuing Education
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=application/pdf:https://www.esmn.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/WMBD-Flyer-Two-May-10-2025.pdf
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250621T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250621T080000
DTSTAMP:20250616T202549Z
CREATED:20250614T210451Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250616T202549Z
UID:10001005-1750492800-1750492800@www.esmn.org
SUMMARY:💡CE: Birding at Nickawampus Farm\, with Virginia Eastern Shore Land Trust
DESCRIPTION:23028 Nickawampus Farm\, Melfa VA \n\n\n\nUnique opportunity for birding on a private land trust property. www.VESLT.org \n\n\n\nLeaders: Maggie Long and Meriwether Payne. Contact Meriwether Payne at 757-710-2454 to register. \n\n\n\nBetter Impact: Log your hours under Category 2: Continuing Education.
URL:https://www.esmn.org/event/%f0%9f%92%a1ce-birding-at-nickawampus-farm-with-virginia-eastern-shore-land-trust/
LOCATION:Virginia
CATEGORIES:Chapter Member Continuing Education,Continuing Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250816T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250816T170000
DTSTAMP:20250816T221930Z
CREATED:20250816T221930Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250816T221930Z
UID:10001026-1755331200-1755363600@www.esmn.org
SUMMARY:💡 CE: Birding Eastern Shore September Field Trips
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\nFIELD 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\nFIELD 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\nFIELD 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 MaggieLong\, 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\nFIELD TRIP\, Friday\, Sept. 26\, 8:30 am\, Kiptopeke State Park\, Fishing Pier and Wood Warbler Boardwalk. Meet Joette Borzik and Paul Anderson at the boat ramp parking lot to look for a variety of water birds along the pier\, and
URL:https://www.esmn.org/event/%f0%9f%92%a1-ce-birding-eastern-shore-september-field-trips/
LOCATION:Virginia
CATEGORIES:Continuing Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250913T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250913T083000
DTSTAMP:20250816T223222Z
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:Virginia
CATEGORIES:Continuing Education
ORGANIZER;CN="Birding Eastern Shore":MAILTO:Info@birdingeasternshore.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250917T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250917T083000
DTSTAMP:20250816T223158Z
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:Virginia
CATEGORIES:Continuing Education
ORGANIZER;CN="Birding Eastern Shore":MAILTO:Info@birdingeasternshore.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250923T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250923T170000
DTSTAMP:20250816T223118Z
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:Virginia
CATEGORIES:Continuing Education
ORGANIZER;CN="Birding Eastern Shore":MAILTO:Info@birdingeasternshore.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251113T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251113T090000
DTSTAMP:20251013T095947Z
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
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ORGANIZER;CN="Birding Eastern Shore":MAILTO:Info@birdingeasternshore.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251124T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251124T083000
DTSTAMP:20251013T095456Z
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:20251204T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251204T083000
DTSTAMP:20251102T155859Z
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/
LOCATION:Virginia
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:20251214T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251214T170000
DTSTAMP:20251126T201304Z
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/
LOCATION:Virginia
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:20251126T201304Z
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/
LOCATION:Virginia
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:20251126T201304Z
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/
LOCATION:Virginia
CATEGORIES:Citizen/Community Science,Open to the Public
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251229T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251229T170000
DTSTAMP:20251126T201304Z
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/
LOCATION:Virginia
CATEGORIES:Citizen/Community Science,Open to the Public
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