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SUMMARY:Member 🧤Volunteer Opportunity: VESLT Spring 2nd Grade Field Trips
DESCRIPTION:ESMN Volunteers assist with co-leading a 2nd grade class along the nature trail pointing out habitat\, living things and their life cycles\, how plants/animals are interdependent with their living and non-living surroundings\, and natural resources along the way. Essentially\, covering 2nd grade SOLS 2.4\, 2.5\, and 2.8. There will be a few stations as well throughout and after the nature walk. Volunteers assist with co-leading stations (Eastern Shore specimen box\, nature walk art reflection\, marsh viewing\, and nature scavenger hunt). We end the trip with a picnic lunch before walking back to the buses. Let me know if you have any questions! Hope you can join in on the fun! \n\nLog your hours under Better Impact Category 15: Education/Outreach.
URL:https://www.esmn.org/event/volunteer-veslt-spring-2nd-grade-field-trips/
LOCATION:TNC Brownsville Preserve\, 11332 Brownsville Rd\, Nassawadox\, Virginia\, 23413
CATEGORIES:Education & Outreach
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SUMMARY:💡 CE: A Sip of Science with LTER: How plants shape our changing barrier islands
DESCRIPTION:You are invited to join us on Tuesday May 13th\, 5-7pm\, for a Sip of Science with Coastal Plant Ecology Lab of VCU – researchers on our Long-Term Ecological Research (LTER) project.\n\nStorms\, winds\, and currents shape barrier islands\, but so do the plants growing in these harsh coastal environments. Come find out how plants are shaping our changing barrier islands. You’ll be amazed at the changes they’ve contributed to over time.\n\nBring your questions\, grab a drink\, and join us for a Sip of Science at Cape Charles Brewing Company.
URL:https://www.esmn.org/event/%f0%9f%92%a1-ce-a-sip-of-science-with-lter-how-plants-shape-our-changing-barrier-islands/
LOCATION:Cape Charles Brewing Company\, 2198 Stone Road\, Cape Charles\, VA\, 23310\, United States
CATEGORIES:Continuing Education,Open to the Public
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SUMMARY:💡CE for Members: Mutton Hunk Fen Natural Area Preserve Guide Nature Walk
DESCRIPTION:SPACE IS LIMITED. PLEASE REGISTER FOR THIS EVENT. \nMutton Hunk Fen Natural Area Preserve Guide Nature Walk\nInstructor: Kellie Piekarsky (kellie.piekarsky@verizon.net) \nThis will be a walk through the 516-acre Preserve that encompasses woodlands\, restored agricultural lands in the successional process\, and expansive tidal wetlands on the seaside of Accomack County. There are about 1.5 miles of walking trail through the migratory songbird habitat restoration area\, along White’s Creek\, and overlooking Gargathy Bay. These natural communities provide habitat for waterfowl\, shorebirds foraging in the salt marsh\, migratory birds in the woodlands\, and raptors soaring in search of prey. The Preserve is also home to a variety of reptilian species\, white-tailed deer\, and small game. \n\n\n\n\nOne session: Wednesday\, May 14\, 9:00 – 11:30 a.m. (Rain date: Thursday\, May 15\, 9:00-11:30 a.m.)\nLocation: 28587 Baker Rd.\, Parksley\nMaterials included with registration at no additional charge:\n\nparking available at Preserve entrance\nVDCR staff will be on site and have an AED and First Aid Kit for emergency response\n\n\nMaterials to be supplied by student:\n\nbreathable hiking gear\ninsect repellant\ndrinking water\nany special medical needs (EpiPen\, insulin\, etc.)\nbinoculars or scope for bird viewing\n\n\nAdditional fees: none\nNotes:\n\nNature walk will begin at the Preserve parking area located at the entrance to the preserve.\nParticipants need to be able to walk over 2 miles and should wear appropriate footwear (closed toe recommended) to do so.\nThere are no restroom facilities at the preserve.\n\n\nClass limits: Minimum 6\, Maximum 12\n\nKellie Piekarsky is a Virginia Master Naturalist\, member of the Eastern Shore Chapter.  She serves as the Chair of the Mutton Hunk Fen Natural Area Preserve Volunteer Stewardship Committee.  Another Virginia Master Naturalist will also be in attendance to bring their observational skills\, local knowledge\, and ecological training to share with attendees.
URL:https://www.esmn.org/event/open-to-the-public-%f0%9f%92%a1ce-for-members-mutton-hunk-fen-natural-area-preserve-guide-nature-walk/
LOCATION:Mutton Hunk Fen Natural Area Preserve\, 28583 Baker Road\, Parksley\, VA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education & Outreach,Open to the Public
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SUMMARY:ESMN Members: Annual Chapter Picnic at VIMS in Wachapreague
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for the annual chapter picnic from 5:00 to 8:00 PM at VIMS behind Seaside Hall!  An optional VIMS tour worth one continuing education credit hour will begin at 4:00 PM. \nPlease a dish to share. For simplicity\, we’ve organized dish categories by last name: \n\nA-G: Vegetable dish or salad\nH-Q: Side dish\nR-Z: Dessert or fruit\n\nWe’ll be grilling hamburgers\, veggie burgers\, hot dogs\, and oysters. Don’t forget to bring your own beverages and chairs! Picnic tables will be available for use. \nRSVP: Thank you for responding to the invitation you received via email by May 7th. If you did not receive the invitation or if you have any questions\, contact Anne B at (703) 401-1904. \n \n 
URL:https://www.esmn.org/event/save-the-date-esmn-picnic/
LOCATION:Virginia Institute of Marine Science Eastern Shore Laboratory\, Seaside Hall\, 36 Atlantic Street\, Wachapreague\, VA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chapter Member Continuing Education,Social/Other Events
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