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🗓️ 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 […]

💡Chapter Meeting: Important DCR and Chapter Updates

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

Chapter Advisor Shannon Alexander will provide updates on ESVA NAPs as well as highlights of other DCR projects. She will also provide important information about volunteer stewardship and other chapter activities. All members are encouraged to attend. All 2024 speaker meetings will be the third Wednesday of every other month at Virginia Institute of Marine […]

💡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 […]

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🚫 Mutton Hunk Fen NAP CLOSED

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

Mutton Hunk Fen NAP will be CLOSED Monday through Thursday September 23rd to the 26th. Our invasive species treatment contractor will be on site working. The work window has been extended two days due to uncooperative weather.

📷 CE: Photography Workshop: Cell Phone Photography Introduction

Join VES Land Trust and Ted Shockley for a workshop on taking pictures with your cell phone! The workshop is in person on Tuesday, September 24th from 5-7 p.m. This workshop is meant for anyone who would like to learn the basics of cell phone photography and how to take your best photos. The workshop […]

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💡CE: Mutton Hunk Fen NAP Birding Field Trip

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

View multiple bird species including terns, shorebirds, raptors, early passerine migrants. Leaders:  Maggie Long 610-500-9971 and Joette Borzik.

🍁 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. […]