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🧤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 […]

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🧤 Volunteer: North Northampton County Butterfly Count

OLD Northampton Middle School 7247 Young Street, Machipongo, VA, United States

We are looking for volunteers to assist with the count. No experience necessary! Please contact Kellie Piekarsky to sign-up or get more info. Date: Sunday, August 4, 2024 (Rain Date: Sunday, August 11, 2024). Start Time: 11:00 a.m. End Time: Up to you. The count will last as long as you do! We appreciate your […]

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💡 CE: FRIDAY NIGHT OWL PROWL – Cape Charles Natural Area Preserve

Cape Charles NAP 301 Patrick Henry Avenue, Cape Charles, VA, United States

YOU MUST REGISTER FOR THIS EVENT. NO WALK-INS. Limited Attendees due to State Permit Restriction. Please call us at (757)331-1300 to register or visit us at the Library (Registration begins July 29, 2024). Join local Interpreter Bill Dyas of REAL VA for an evening stroll through the Natural Area Preserve. Watch a beautiful sunset over […]

🌌Perseid Meteor Shower

https://earthsky.org/astronomy-essentials/everything-you-need-to-know-perseid-meteor-shower/

💡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 […]

🌕 Last Super Blue Moon Until 2037

Learn about today’s Super Blue Moon! Want learn more? Check out NASA’s Super Blue Moon FAQ and Daily Moon Guide! (Image: NASA/JPL, Source: @rtphokie)      

🗓️ FYI: Eastern Shore of Virginia Climate Equity Summer Workshop 2024

Eastern Shore of Virginia Library and Cultural Center 24313 Bennett Street, Parksley, VA

Note: this event is listed for informational purposes only. Attendance does not qualify for Volunteer Service or Continuing Ed hours. The workshop is open to the public. Registration is not required, but we encourage it to help us plan for dinner. Where: Eastern Shore of Virginia Regional Library & Heritage Center (24313 Bennett Street, Parksley, […]

💡 CE: Get to Know the VA Dept of Environmental Quality

Virtual

Registration required. The Virginia Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is the environmental agency for Virginia, responsible for administering laws and regulations related to air quality, water quality, water supply, renewable energy and land protection. In keeping with our mission and vision, we protect and enhance the environment of Virginia so that all of us can […]

💡CE: Birdwatching Boat Tour Wachapreague, VA

Get an amazingly close look at seabirds and shorebirds from the water!  $20/Limited to 6 Participants/Time Slot. 8:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. 11:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. 3:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Registration Required by August 28, 2024 Contact:  Capt. Meriwether Payne 757-710-2454 Be sure to check here for updates or changes.

💡CE: Learn To Tag Monarch Butterflies

Learn to tag Monarch butterflies to help track their migration! The Monarch Watch Tagging Program is a community science initiative started in 1992 that reveals important information about Monarchs, like where they are migrating from, timing and pace, mortality, and geographic distribution. Learn how to apply the identifying stickers on butterflies through a live demonstration […]

💡 CE: Webinar: Put That Tree in the Right Place!

Trees provide so many benefits and services to us, to our communities and to the environment. Join Dr. Laurie Fox, Horticulture Associate with Virginia Tech, for an overview of how to assess a site and select the right tree to fit the growing conditions and the owner’s goals. Presenter: Laurie Fox is a Horticulture Associate […]