💡CE VMN EmpowerU Course Offering - Nov 20-Jan 6 ** Online/Virtual **
2024-11-20 00:00 - 2025-01-06 23:59 (America/Halifax) | Virtual
Have you been working on natural resource issues but feel compelled to do more? Taking part in the EmpowerU Training will move your natural resource work to the next level! In this 4 week course using an award-winning curriculum, participants can grow their skills to meaningfully engage decision makers* about natural resource issues. Note that this training is not focused specifically on lobbying elected officials or getting legislation passed, but rather on engaging the right decision-maker for the change you hope to make.The course runs November 20-January 6 and includes eight self-paced online modules and three live Zoom sessions. Full details, including the registration link, are available at http://www.virginiamasternaturalist.org/empoweru.html. Registration deadline is November 26, but earlier registrants may start accessing the online materials starting November 20.

Log your hours under Better Impact Category 2: Continuing Education.
For more continuing education opportunities go to http://www.virginiamasternaturalist.org/continuing-education-webinar-series.html

Please Submit 2025 Membership Dues by January 1
2024-12-01 00:00 - 2025-01-01 23:59
Please send your $20 check or money order to:
Marlene Richard, PO Box 216, Franktown, VA, 23354.
The payment should be made out to “Eastern Shore Master Naturalists.” At this time we do not use any online payment methods.
Thank you.

Audubon Christmas Bird Count - Chincoteague
2024-12-29 00:00 - 23:59
Contact compiler directly to participate (all birding levels are accepted)
Chincoteague, Sunday, December 29: Compiler Kevin Holcomb, kevin_holcomb@fws.gov
Cape Charles, Saturday,December 30:Compiler Ellison Orcutt, Mr.ellyo@gmail.com

Audubon Christmas Bird Count - Cape Charles
2024-12-30 00:00 - 23:59
Contact compiler directly to participate (all birding levels are accepted)
Cape Charles, Saturday,December 30:Compiler Ellison Orcutt, Mr.ellyo@gmail.com

First Day Hike Scavenger Hunt at Kiptopeke
2025-01-01 08:00 - 16:00 | Kiptopeke State Park, 3540 Kiptopeke Dr., Cape Charles, VA, 23310, United States
https://www.dcr.virginia.gov/state-parks/event?id=2024-11-21-15-31-13-275693-nqk
Where
Kiptopeke State Park, 3540 Kiptopeke Dr., Cape Charles, VA 23310.
Various Locations
When
Jan. 1, 2025. 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Ring in the New Year with a self-guided hike at Kiptopeke. This scavenger hunt will take you all over the park and show you spots you never knew existed.
Copies of the Kiptopeke Scavenger Hunt will be available at the brochure holders at the contact station, park office and trail head. You can also download and print it yourself. ksp-scavenger-ksp-scavenger-hunt

About First Day Hikes
Every year on Jan. 1, Virginia State Parks celebrates First Day Hikes. This nationwide initiative invites people to ring in the new year by connecting with nature and making lasting memories at a state park. Ranger-led and self-guided First Day Hikes are offered across the state, giving visitors of all ages and skill levels the chance to explore outdoors. January 1 is a Free Parking Day at all Virginia State Parks. (The admission fee at Natural Bridge still applies).
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