In partnership with the Virginia Department of Forestry, we are launching a new monitoring project for VMN volunteers to look for beech leaf disease, an emerging issue for Virginia’s forests. Lori Chamberlin, Forest Health Manager for the Virginia Department of Forestry, will present on how to look for and report this disease. This webinar will be […]

Eastern Shore Post June 13 p. 30

Join Agriculture Extension agent Helene Doughty and the Eastern Shore Master Gardeners for an informal demonstrative session on pollinators of the Eastern Shore. Learn which are native and non-native, generalist or specialized, review specimens, and much more! For more information, contact hdoughty@vf.edu or call/text 757-999-0780.

23028 Nickawampus Farm, Melfa VA Unique opportunity for birding on a private land trust property. www.VESLT.org Leaders: Maggie Long and Meriwether Payne. Contact Meriwether Payne at 757-710-2454 to register. Better Impact: Log your hours under Category 2: Continuing Education.

REGISTRATION REQUIRED. Want to become an oyster gardener? The new gardener seminar starts at 9:00am. Veteran gardeners will turn their oysters in and pick up new spat if desired beginning at 9:30. See links below for details.

Community HelpEvent Assistance: ESVA Juneteenth FestivalJune 21st: Exmore Town Park – Exmore, VA Juneteenth, dating back to 1865, is the oldest known celebration commemorating the ending of slavery in the United States. This year’s ESVA Juneteenth Festival in Exmore, VA will be held on Saturday, June 21st, 12:00-4:00 pm, and The Nature Conservancy is looking for […]