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🧤 Volunteer: TNC Youth Engagement Event Assistance

TNC Brownsville Preserve 11332 Brownsville Rd, Nassawadox, Virginia

Monday, July 15 from 9:45 a.m. – 1:15 p.m.  Tuesday, July 16 from 9:45 a.m. – 1:15 p.m.  Monday, July 22 from 9:45 a.m. – 1:15 p.m.  Butterfly Activity (and more) Field Trip Assistance/Youth Engagement Brownsville Preserve (Nassawadox, VA) The VCR Outreach & Education Team is seeking 2-3 volunteers for each date to assist with […]

🧤 Volunteer: TNC Bilingual Nature Picnic Event Assistance

TNC Brownsville Preserve 11332 Brownsville Rd, Nassawadox, Virginia

Sunday, July 21: 2:00-5:00 p.m. Event Assistance: Bilingual Nature Picnic  Brownsville Preserve (Nassawadox, VA) Contact Margaret to sign-up: mvanclief@tnc.org or (757) 414-9227. TNC VCR is pleased to offer our third public bilingual (Spanish/English) picnic on Sunday, July 21st, 2:30-4:30 p.m. on the grounds of Brownsville House. The event will feature authentic Mexican food from La […]

🧤 Volunteer: Plant Eastern Shore Natives Ed & Outreach Info Session

Virginia Institute of Marine Science Eastern Shore Laboratory 40 Atlantic Street, Wachapreague, VA, United States

In an effort to reinvigorate the Plant Eastern Shore Natives initiative, we have scheduled three meetings in July for interested members of the public to attend. Registration is encouraged. These meetings will be almost identical and provide a brief overview of the history and purpose of the initiative, both locally and statewide. Members of the […]

🧤 Volunteer: Plant Eastern Shore Natives Ed & Outreach Info Session

UVA Coastal Research Center/LTER 6364 Cliffs Rd, Cape Charles, United States

In an effort to reinvigorate the Plant Eastern Shore Natives initiative, we have scheduled three meetings in July for interested members of the public to attend. Registration is encouraged. These meetings will be almost identical and provide a brief overview of the history and purpose of the initiative, both locally and statewide. Members of the […]

🧤Volunteer: Plant Eastern Shore Natives Ed & Outreach Info Session

Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge 8231 Beach Road, Chincoteague Island, United States

In an effort to reinvigorate the Plant Eastern Shore Natives initiative, we have scheduled three meetings in July for interested members of the public to attend. Registration is encouraged. These meetings will be almost identical and provide a brief overview of the history and purpose of the initiative, both locally and statewide. Members of the […]

💡CE: Improve Your Science Communication Skills

Virtual

Register for the webinar at: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe9zNIvX9MSFgKdpZ4nP1hzqwLnZZtBIaEVQ3aqBuFiv4MaCA/viewform?usp=sf_link. A group of science communication practitioners, trainers and researchers have recently completed an NSF-funded project titled On-the-Spot Feedback (www.onthespotfeedback.org).  The resulting work provides strategies and resources for science communicators to develop their skills at getting immediate feedback during their public engagements, which allows them to adjust and improve their […]

💡CE: VIMS Marine Life Day *** NOTE TIME CHANGE – NOW 2-5pm ***

Virginia Institute of Marine Science Eastern Shore Laboratory 40 Atlantic Street, Wachapreague, VA, United States

Due to coastal flooding predictions and current conditions, the time of Marine Life Day at VIMS Eastern Shore Lab in Wachapreague this Saturday, Sept. 21 has been shifted to 2-5PM. We apologize for any inconveniences this may cause, but encourage you to still attend this exciting event!  Street parking will be available throughout Wachapreague. Check our […]

🍁 Ed & Outreach Volunteer Opportunity: Exmore Fall Festival

Main Street Exmore Main Street, Exmore, VA, United States

Please contact Brenda Poist to sign-up or get more info. Volunteers needed: 3 from 9-12 3 from 12-4. Volunteers will: work on crafts building butterflies with the kids (at least one per shift) discuss Master Naturalists with interested parties discuss the Nature of Native Plants and Butterflies by working with a matching game of butterflies. […]

🧤 Ed & Outreach Volunteer Opportunity: Eastern Shore Ag Day

Near Northampton County Parks & Rec 7247 Young Street, Machipongo, VA, United States

Please contact Brenda Poist to sign-up or get more info. Volunteers needed: 3 from 9-12 3 from 12-3. Volunteers will: work on crafts building butterflies with the kids (at least one per shift) discuss Master Naturalists with interested parties discuss the Nature of Native Plants and Butterflies by working with a matching game of butterflies. […]

🧤Volunteer: Assist LTER with “A Day in the Lab” Event

UVA Coastal Research Center/LTER 6364 Cliffs Rd, Cape Charles, United States

NOTE: Details TBD. You must contact Dr. Cora Baird to sign up or to get more info. LTER is seeking volunteers to assist with “A Day in the Lab” as part of Project Horizons, a college-track mentoring program for at-risk middle and high school students in Accomack and Northampton Counties. The program provides an extra […]

🥾E & O Volunteer Opportunity: VES Land Trust School Trips

TNC Brownsville Preserve 11332 Brownsville Rd, Nassawadox, Virginia

VES Land Trust has a few more Fall opportunities on the calendar! We are excited to offer Accomac and Northampton Elementary schools the opportunity to visit Brownsville Preserve and participate in a nature walk covering a variety of habitats, living vs. nonliving, and natural resources. Tuesday October 29 – Occohannock classes Wednesday October 30 – […]

🥾 E & O Volunteer Opportunity: VES Land Trust School Trips

TNC Brownsville Preserve 11332 Brownsville Rd, Nassawadox, Virginia

VES Land Trust has a few more Fall opportunities on the calendar! We are excited to offer Accomac and Northampton Elementary schools the opportunity to visit Brownsville Preserve and participate in a nature walk covering a variety of habitats, living vs. nonliving, and natural resources. Monday November 25th – Kegotank classes The day will look something […]