Week of Events
π· Picture the Shore Photography Contest
Picture the Shore is a photography contest and art exhibit designed to highlight the work of student, amateur, and professional photographers and to connect the public to the beauty and natural environment of the Eastern Shore through visual art. Student, amateur, and professional photographers of all ages are invited to submit digital photos that feature […]
π« Mutton Hunk Fen NAP CLOSED
Mutton Hunk Fen NAP will be CLOSED Monday through Thursday September 23rd to the 26th. Our invasive species treatment contractor will be on site working. The work window has been extended two days due to uncooperative weather.
π‘ CE: Virginia Master Naturalist Statewide Conference and Volunteer Training 2024 (Virtual)
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 […]
π· CE: Photography Workshop: Cell Phone Photography Introduction
Join VES Land Trust and Ted Shockley for a workshop on taking pictures with your cell phone! The workshop is in person on Tuesday, September 24th from 5-7 p.m. This workshop is meant for anyone who would like to learn the basics of cell phone photography and how to take your best photos. The workshop […]
National Public Lands Day! Free Admission at Kiptopeke State Park
https://www.dcr.virginia.gov/public-lands-day
π‘CE: Mutton Hunk Fen NAP Birding Field Trip
View multiple bird species including terns, shorebirds, raptors, early passerine migrants. Leaders:Β Maggie Long 610-500-9971 and Joette Borzik.
π Ed & Outreach Volunteer Opportunity: Exmore Fall Festival
Please contact Brenda Poist to sign-up or get more info. Volunteers needed: 3 from 9-12 3 from 12-4. Volunteers will: work on crafts building butterflies with the kids (at least one per shift) discuss Master Naturalists with interested parties discuss the Nature of Native Plants and Butterflies by working with a matching game of butterflies. […]
