Managing and preserving the Eastern Shore of Virginia’s natural resources and natural areas through education, outreach, citizen science, and stewardship.
Although some events listed may be open to the public, the volunteer and continuing education opportunities are intended for Eastern Shore Master Naturalists only. If you are not a member and have an interest in an event or activity, please contact the organizer.
We do our best to keep this calendar current but it’s always a good idea to check with the event organizer or sponsor to ensure nothing has changed since we added it.
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In case you missed the limited screening: “Against the Current” premiere on Wednesday, April 24th at 8PM on WHRO TV15. This special provides a powerful glimpse of how Virginia’s Eastern Shore residents are subject to the challenges of rising water’s effects on their lives and livelihood. Through resilience and perseverance, they learn to co-exist and […]
REGISTRATION REQUIRED/SPACE IS LIMITED For more information. Join members Martina Coker and Paul Anderson on this walk which “will take students through the varied habitats at the Edward S. Brinkley Preserve, observing flora and fauna on the freshwater lake, in the meadows, along the forested paths, and along the shoreline viewed from a seaside platform.” […]
*** THIS EVENT IS FULL *** REGISTRATION REQUIRED/SPACE IS LIMITED More information here. Join ESMN members Rose Marie Roessler and Maggie Long on a guided walk of SND. The group will be given a brief history of the Savage Neck Dunes Natural Area Preserve area and the transition from fields to upland woodland. The preserve […]
REGISTRATION REQUIRED/SPACE IS LIMITED More information here. Join members Frank Renshaw and David Boyd as they “walk through the 445-acre Preserve that encompasses woodlands, forested wetlands, and an extensive salt marsh on the southern tip of Virginia’s Eastern Shore.” Category 2: Continuing Education See VMN CE Webinars for additional CE opportunities.
Enjoy socializing with fellow Master Naturalists and the beauty of the natural setting. Take a nature walk and view wildlife along with a visit to several lovely seeps on the property. Come at 4:00 if you would like to join members on a guided walk which counts for 1 hour of Continuing Education. Bug repellent […]
REGISTRATION REQUIRED/SPACE IS LIMITED More information here. Join Kellie Piekarsky, Chair of the ESMN Mutton Hunk Fen Stewardship Committee, and Joanne Laskowski on this guided walk. Participants will walk the trails of this Mutton Hunk Fen Natural Area Preserve with Master Naturalist guides. They will receive information about this preserve and its transition from commercial […]
Registration is required for live event. Recording will be available later on VMN CE website. Description (from VMN): Rain gardens are probably the most commonly used stormwater management practice in residential landscapes. Join Dr. Laurie Fox, Horticulture Associate with Virginia Tech, for an in depth look at how to design, install and maintain a rain […]
David Powars, USGS Scientist Emeritus, Research Geologist, and principal discoverer of the Chesapeake Bay Impact Crater! will share his incredible journey of leading the campaign to confirm the presence of the crater and map it’s size! We’re certainly looking forward to this talk, as we often find that many people are unaware of the Chesapeake […]
Next Webinar: Leopold’s Preserve: A Model for Wise Land Use Date: Monday, June 24, 12:00 pm Pre-registration required. Description: Leopold’s Preserve, a 380-acre park with more than 7 miles of trails located in Haymarket, Virginia, was created as part of a housing development project. The developer acquired a 500-acre parcel of land, carved out a slight […]
Registration and other info here . Category 2: Continuing Education
Due to coastal flooding predictions and current conditions, the time of Marine Life Day at VIMS Eastern Shore Lab in Wachapreague this Saturday, Sept. 21 has been shifted to 2-5PM. We apologize for any inconveniences this may cause, but encourage you to still attend this exciting event! Street parking will be available throughout Wachapreague. Check our […]
Conference Theme – Connections: Humans, nature, and their mutual impacts Our 2024 Virginia Master Naturalist conference theme focuses on the role that VMN volunteers can play in building positive connections between people and the rest of the natural world in which we exist. Research shows that time spent in nature has positive benefits for human […]
Description: Similar to how weather forecasts are used to make decisions ranging from what to wear to disaster preparation, forecasts of ecological systems are increasingly being used to guide environmental decision-making. This talk will introduce ecological forecasting concepts along with applications in forest and freshwater ecosystems. Presenter: Dr. Quinn Thomas is a Professor in the […]
Red-winged blackbirds are strutting their stripes and egrets their breeding plumage! Eastern 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. The walk is offered in partnership with CNWR and welcomes […]
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 […]