Managing and preserving the Eastern Shore of Virginia’s natural resources and natural areas through education, outreach, citizen science, and stewardship.
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Please register. Join us for an insightful webinar featuring a panel of experts discussing the spotted lanternfly invasion in North America. Learn about the biology and management of this invasive pest, debunk common myths, and gain updates on how human-mediated transport is driving its spread. Experts will also share the latest findings on cold tolerance […]
Eastern Shore Master Naturalists will lead a spring bird walk on Saturday, April 19, in partnership with Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge. We will provide binoculars, and newcomers to birding are very welcome. Meet at the Bateman Visitor Center on the refuge at 8:30 am. More information, call Stella at (202) 230 7832.
Birding on the Deck at the Island House Restaurant, Wachapreague, Virginia Join us for a relaxed evening of birding and socializing No experience necessary. Dinner and/or drinks at your option. Dinner Reservations (Optional): Island House Restaurant 757-787-4242 Better Impact Category 2: Continuing Education
Identify spring warblers and migrants of bottomland swamps TNC Nassawango Preserve, Furnace Town, east of Snow Hill, MD Parking on Millville Road near intersection with Furnace Town Road. Leaders: Maggie Long 610-500-9971 and Joette Borzik
Description: Mounting evidence shows that insects are declining world-wide, leading to the so-called “insect apocalypse”. Unfortunately, this is also true for butterflies in America and Canada. Leslie Ries will present the evidence showing patterns and trajectories of butterfly declines here in American north of Mexico. She will also summarize a recent study examining the most […]
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. Please a dish to share. For simplicity, we’ve organized dish categories by last name: A-G: Vegetable dish or salad H-Q: Side dish […]
THIS IS EVENT IS FULL. Please email Sam Willis at outreach@veslt.org to inquire about waitlist.
Eastern Shore Post June 13 p. 30
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.
Join the Blue Ridge PRISM for a panel-style webinar when three neighborhood association leads will share how their communities address invasive plants in their neighborhoods. They will share stories, discuss the hurdles, and give tips on how to organize and train a group to work together toward the common goal of managing invasive plants in […]
Agenda: Better Impact Info: Log speaker time under Category 2/Continuing Education.
Date/Time: Friday, August 8, 2025, 10:00 am – 5:00 pm Location: Education Center at Henricus Historical Park, 251 Henricus Park Rd., Chester, VA 23836 Cost: $11 (Fee is for PLT portion. WILD workshops are free.) Description: Pack a lunch, dress to be outdoors, & join us for a great day at the Education Center at Henricus Historical […]
Speaker: Libby Bieri of The Nature Conservancy will talk about “Nature-based solutions: building oyster reefs to help defend a low-lying coastal town,” an update on TNC’s Wachapreague Inlet oyster reef effort. 5:00-5:30: Social time 5:30-6:00 Business meeting 6:00-7:00 Speaker. Better Impact Info: Log speaker time under Category 2/Continuing Education. Check out other ESMN CE Opportunities […]
Invasive Species Spring Webinar Series The Invasive Species Collaborative at Virginia Tech is excited to host a spring webinar series that highlights their partners and affiliates. The webinars will be held monthly from 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM. Free and open to the public! These sessions will not be recorded, so you must attend live. Dates […]
Description: Join VMN Program Director Michelle Prysby and VMN Program Assistant Tiffany Brown for a review of what VMN volunteers accomplished in 2025 and a preview of what’s ahead in 2026. We will share results from the #Treemendous20th service focus and kickoff our 2026 focus, Wonderful Water (#WOW2026)! Date: Thursday, January 29, 12:00-1:00 pm Registration: Pre-registration required […]