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SUMMARY:💡 CE: Birding Field Trip -Chincoteague Island Nature Trail
DESCRIPTION:FIELD TRIP\, Wednesday\, Sept. 17\, Meet at 8:30 AM at the Chincoteague Island Nature Trail\, 6078 Hallie Whealton Smith Drive\, Chincoteague VA. Look for migrating warblers and other passerines at this local hotspot with leaders Helen Belencan and Gary Smith. The trail is about 1 mile of easy terrain. Register with Gary Smith at 803-292-6883. \n\n\n\nLog your hours under Better Impact\, Category 2\, Continuing Education.
URL:https://www.esmn.org/event/%f0%9f%92%a1-ce-birding-field-trip-chincoteague-island-nature-trail/
CATEGORIES:Continuing Education
ORGANIZER;CN="Birding Eastern Shore":MAILTO:Info@birdingeasternshore.org
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SUMMARY:💡CE: ESMN Chapter Meeting: TNC’s Mario Balitbit on Long-Term Monitoring of Shore Bird Populations
DESCRIPTION:Mario Balitbit will discuss long-term monitoring of shore bird of populations such as American Oystercatchers\, Whimbrels and Willets. \n\n\n\nTNC Bio: \n\n\n\nA lifelong bird enthusiast\, Mario joined TNC full time in December 2022 after working as a summer seasonal shorebird technician. As part of VVCR’s Migratory Bird Program\, Mario assists with our long-term monitoring efforts of many shore/waterbird species—including willets\, American oystercatchers and whimbrels—found breeding\, wintering or migrating along the Barrier Islands system. Mario also coordinates our Island Steward volunteer program\, engaging visitors on barrier island policies to protect beach nesting birds. \n\n\n\nAgenda: \n\n\n\n\n5:00-5:30: Social time\n\n\n\n5:30-6:00 Business meeting\n\n\n\n6:00-7:00 Speaker.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBetter Impact Info: Log speaker time under Category 2/Continuing Education.
URL:https://www.esmn.org/event/%f0%9f%92%a1esmn-chapter-meeting-2-3/
LOCATION:Virginia Institute of Marine Science Eastern Shore Laboratory\, Seaside Hall\, 36 Atlantic Street\, Wachapreague\, VA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Continuing Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250920T080000
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SUMMARY:🧤Assateague Island National Seashore Bioblitz
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Assateague Island National Seashore’s Birthday and National Public Lands Day with us!  \n\n\n\nParticipate in our week-long iNaturalist BioBlitz\, September 21st – 27th\, identifying as many species within the park as possible. Enjoy one of our trails\, walk the beach\, or explore the marsh; there’s thousands of species to observe. \n\n\n\nSnap photos of any plant\, animal\, insect\, mushroom\, or other living creature on Assateague Island and log your observation using the iNaturalist app. You’re helping contribute to a larger biodiversity database for the National Seashore by participating! \n\n\n\nA limited number of special programs will be offered in both districts of the park dedicated to this project as well. \n\n\n\nNo sign-up required\, just get out there and ID! All species identified within the park during this event will be added to our 2025 BioBlitz project and results will be published after the event concludes. \n\n\n\nAs cell service is limited on the island\, it is recommended to download the iNaturalist app and create an account prior to arriving to the park. \n\n\n\nFor more info\, check out the project on iNaturalist. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLink to Google maps.
URL:https://www.esmn.org/event/%f0%9f%a7%a4assateague-island-national-seashore-bioblitz/2025-09-20/
CATEGORIES:Volunteer Opportunity
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SUMMARY:🧤 Volunteer: Chincoteague Bay Field Station (CBFS) Bioblitz
DESCRIPTION:Chincoteague Bay Field Station (CBFS) is hosting their first Bioblitz. This day program will provide the opportunity for participants to learn more about the importance of biodiversity\, how to identify and distinguish species\, and the chance to apply this knowledge to our local ecosystems in a friendly competition!  \n\n\n\nParticipants should bring a packed lunch and meet at the CBFS at 8:30 AM on September 20 for a brief lesson on biodiversity\, iNat\, and species identification. CBFS will then transport participants to the Refuge\, index our three habitats\, eat lunch\, and transport all participants back to CBFS by 3:30 PM.  \n\n\n\nThis program is free. Registration required. Please visit the CBFS website for more information or email/call them! Happy IDing!
URL:https://www.esmn.org/event/chincoteague-bay-field-station-cbfs-bioblitz/
LOCATION:Chesapeake Bay Field Station\, 34001 Mill Dam Road\, Wallops Island\, Virginia\, 23337\, United States
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SUMMARY:💡 CE: VIMS Marine Life Day
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a fun and educational day exploring marine life found on Virginia’s Eastern Shore! Join staff and students to discover how science and real-world questions intersect in Wachapreague\, VA. We will have touch tanks\, live displays\, creatures under microscopes\, crafts and activities\, and opportunities to speak with our scientists! Featured research and displays will include shellfish\, crustaceans\, fish\, sharks\, and many more! All activities are free\, as is parking. The event proceeds rain or shine. \n\n\n\nThis event is free\, open to all ages\, and will take place rain or shine. \n\n\n\n**Please note that this event will be held at the Eastern Shore Laboratory in Wachapreague\, VA.** \n\n\n\nLog your hours in Better Impact under Category 2: Continuing Education
URL:https://www.esmn.org/event/%f0%9f%92%a1-ce-vims-marine-life-day/
LOCATION:Virginia Institute of Marine Science Eastern Shore Laboratory\, Seaside Hall\, 36 Atlantic Street\, Wachapreague\, VA\, United States
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