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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Sign-up required. This opportunity has very specific requirements, including the ability to snorkel. Please review all the details here and contact Jen Dalke if you are interested. Each year, The Nature Conservancy and the Virginia Institute of Marine Science (VIMS), along with several partners in the Seaside Heritage Seagrass Community Restoration Program, begin another chapter […]
The public is invited to join TNC VVCR’s Migratory Bird Conservation staff and volunteers on the evenings of May 19th-28th from 5:00-7:00 pm ET to learn about Whimbrel migration, take in the beauty and biodiversity of the seaside salt marsh habitat and participate in a little citizen science! Category 13: Whimbrel Watch Whimbrel have a […]
ESVA Juneteenth Celebration Event Assistance | Exmore Town Park | email Jen for details. Help staff TNC’s informational booth 10 a.m.—1 p.m. or 1—4 p.m. Category 13: Assist with educational programs.
Smith Island Oyster Reef dumping recycled oyster shells max of 6 volunteers needed each day Email Jen to sign-up to help: jdalke@tnc.org Fri, June 21 from 9:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Mon, June 24 from 12 – 5 p.m. The Nature Conservancy is looking for up to six volunteers to dump bushel baskets of recycled […]
Thursday, July 11 from 8:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Smith Island Oyster Reef: Dumping recycled oyster shells (max of 6 volunteers) Email Jen to sign-up: jdalke@tnc.org The Nature Conservancy is looking for up to six volunteers to dump bushel baskets of recycled oyster shell off the boat near one of our Smith Island reefs. The […]
Thursday, July 11 from 8:45 – 11:45 a.m. Butterfly Activity (and more) Field Trip Assistance/Youth Engagement Brownsville Preserve (Nassawadox, VA) Contact Margaret to sign-up: mvanclief@tnc.org or (757) 414-9227. The VCR Outreach & Education Team is seeking 2-3 volunteers to assist with the Northampton County Public Schools Migrant Youth Program’s visit to Brownsville Preserve on Thursday, […]
Monday, July 15 from 9:45 a.m. – 1:15 p.m. Tuesday, July 16 from 9:45 a.m. – 1:15 p.m. Monday, July 22 from 9:45 a.m. – 1:15 p.m. Butterfly Activity (and more) Field Trip Assistance/Youth Engagement Brownsville Preserve (Nassawadox, VA) The VCR Outreach & Education Team is seeking 2-3 volunteers for each date to assist with […]
Sunday, July 21: 2:00-5:00 p.m. Event Assistance: Bilingual Nature Picnic Brownsville Preserve (Nassawadox, VA) Contact Margaret to sign-up: mvanclief@tnc.org or (757) 414-9227. TNC VCR is pleased to offer our third public bilingual (Spanish/English) picnic on Sunday, July 21st, 2:30-4:30 p.m. on the grounds of Brownsville House. The event will feature authentic Mexican food from La […]
Butterfly Activity (and more) Field Trip Assistance/Youth Engagement Brownsville Preserve (Nassawadox, VA) The VCR Outreach & Education Team is seeking 2-3 volunteers for each date to assist with the Accomack County Public School Migrant Youth Program’s visit to Brownsville Preserve on Monday, July 15th, Tuesday, July 16th, and Monday, July 22nd, 10:00 am-1:00 pm. Activities […]
Join TNC Volgenau Virginia Coast Reserve’s (VVCR) Community Engagement Specialist, Margaret Van Clief for a moonlit walk at TNC’s Brownsville Preserve. This event is free and open to the public, though registration is required as capacity is limited. For more information on meeting location or to register, please contact Margaret Van Clief at mvanclief@tnc.org. Better Impact […]
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. WHEN: Thursday, March 20th, 9:00-11:00 am WHERE: The Nature Conservancy’s Brownsville Preserve, Nassawadox – Specific meet up location TBD. […]
For more information about the event, or to volunteer, please contact Outreach and Education Coordinator Margaret Van Clief at mvanclief@tnc.org or 757-414-9227. ESMNs who volunteer for the following activities may submit hours for volunteer service credit: Help with family activities (nature arts & crafts, educational games): 12:15 – 3 p.m.: 4 volunteers needed, including 1-2 […]
