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*** THIS EVENT IS FULL *** Continuing Ed: Savage Neck Dunes Natural Area Preserve Walk

Savage Neck Dunes Natural Area Preserve 2186 Savage Neck Rd. Drive, Cape Charles, VA, United States

*** THIS EVENT IS FULL *** REGISTRATION REQUIRED/SPACE IS LIMITED More information here. Join ESMN members Rose Marie Roessler and Maggie Long on a guided walk of SND. The group will be given a brief history of the Savage Neck Dunes Natural Area Preserve area and the transition from fields to upland woodland. The preserve […]

Volunteer: Eastern Shore Land Trust Student Field Trips

The Eastern Shore Land Trust is seeking volunteers to conduct the following student field trips (Category 15: Eastern Shore Land Trust Children’s Field Trips): May 7th – Metompkin Elementary 2nd grade (3 classes/6 volunteers) May 9th – Metompkin Elementary 2nd grade (2 classes/4 volunteers) May 20th – Kegotank Elementary 1st grade ESL (11 students/1-2 volunteers) May […]

Volunteer: Eastern Shore Land Trust Student Field Trips

The Eastern Shore Land Trust is seeking volunteers to assist with the following student field trips (Category 15: Eastern Shore Land Trust Children’s Field Trips): May 7th – Metompkin Elementary 2nd grade (3 classes/6 volunteers) May 9th – Metompkin Elementary 2nd grade (2 classes/4 volunteers) May 20th – Kegotank Elementary 1st grade ESL (11 students/1-2 volunteers) […]

Birding at Chincoteague Island Nature Trail w/ ES Bird Club

Island Nature Trail 6032 Hallie Wheallton Smith Drive, Chincoteague, VA, United States

Explore this local hotspot for specialties such as red-headed woodpecker along with migrating songbirds. A Swainson’s Warbler was spotted there recently but it has apparently moved on. A great spot and you never know what you might find. Leader: Joanne Laskowski – 757-665-4984. Category 14: eBird Surveys (NOTE: You must submit an eBird list to […]

Continuing Ed: Magothy Bay Natural Area Preserve Walk

Magothy Bay Natural Area Preserve 4829 Bulls Drive, Cape Charles, VA, United States

REGISTRATION REQUIRED/SPACE IS LIMITED More information here. Join members Frank Renshaw and David Boyd as they “walk through the 445-acre Preserve that encompasses woodlands, forested wetlands, and an extensive salt marsh on the southern tip of Virginia’s Eastern Shore.” Category 2: Continuing Education See VMN CE Webinars for additional CE opportunities.

Volunteer: Birding on the Deck

Island House Restaurant 17 Atlantic Avenue, Wachapreague, VA, United States

Birding on the Deck at the Island House Restaurant, Wachapreague. Various coastal birds and migratory shorebirds are viewed from the back deck of the Island House Restaurant. The Eastern Shore Bird Club will have scopes and bird books and welcome beginners. For More Information:  Roberta Kellam info@birdingeasternshore.org Category 14: eBird Survey (NOTE: You must submit […]

Continuing Ed: Mutton Hunk Fen Natural Area Preserve Walk

Mutton Hunk Fen Natural Area Preserve 28583 Baker Road, Parksley, VA, United States

REGISTRATION REQUIRED/SPACE IS LIMITED More information here. Join Kellie Piekarsky, Chair of the ESMN Mutton Hunk Fen Stewardship Committee, and Joanne Laskowski on this guided walk. Participants will walk the trails of this Mutton Hunk Fen Natural Area Preserve with Master Naturalist guides. They will receive information about this preserve and its transition from commercial […]

Volunteer: Eastern Shore Land Trust Student Field Trips

The Eastern Shore Land Trust is seeking volunteers to conduct the following student field trips (Category 15: Eastern Shore Land Trust Children’s Field Trips): May 7th – Metompkin Elementary 2nd grade (3 classes/6 volunteers) May 9th – Metompkin Elementary 2nd grade (2 classes/4 volunteers) May 20th – Kegotank Elementary 1st grade ESL (11 students/1-2 volunteers) May […]

CE: VMN Webinar – The Ins and Outs of Rain Gardens

Virtual

Registration is required for live event. Recording will be available later on VMN CE website. Description (from VMN): Rain gardens are probably the most commonly used stormwater management practice in residential landscapes. Join Dr. Laurie Fox, Horticulture Associate with Virginia Tech, for an in depth look at how to design, install and maintain a rain […]

Volunteer: Eastern Shore Land Trust Student Field Trips

The Eastern Shore Land Trust is seeking volunteers to conduct the following student field trips (Category 15: Eastern Shore Land Trust Children’s Field Trips): May 7th – Metompkin Elementary 2nd grade (3 classes/6 volunteers) May 9th – Metompkin Elementary 2nd grade (2 classes/4 volunteers) May 20th – Kegotank Elementary 1st grade ESL (11 students/1-2 volunteers) May […]