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Like Global Big Day, October Big Day is an opportunity to unite around our shared love of birds. Last October, nearly 36,332 people from 191 countries submitted 83,735 checklists with eBird, demonstrating the power of birds to bring people together. Each year more and more participants join in this global celebration, how many people will […]
Mutton Hunk Fen NAP will be closed from Monday, October 21 through Friday October 25th for invasive removals.
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 […]
Register for this webinar: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1002428439447?aff=oddtdtcreator Our online workshop will provide an introduction to invasive plants and will help you to confidently identify different species in the autumn and winter seasons. This session will take place via Zoom and will include a Q&A period with PRISM experts. Cost: $10 This virtual session will be recorded. Those […]
Register for this webinar: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1002437586807?aff=oddtdtcreator During our online workshop, we will teach you how to best manage invasive plants during the autumn and winter seasons. This workshop will take place via Zoom and will include a Q&A period with PRISM experts. Topics covered in this session include: Best seasonal practices for specific invasive plants Using […]
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 – […]
October VMN CE Webinar – Save the Date Our next VMN Continuing Education Webinar will be Tuesday, October 29, 12:00 pm. The presentation will describe current research from Virginia Tech scientists that explores the connection between bird feeding and human emotions. We’ll have the link to join and more information in our next bi-weekly and […]
After two months of treatment and care, Bald Eagle #24-3548 is ready to return to the wild – and you can join us for the release! Please see RSVP info below. This adult Bald Eagle was found near the Tyson Plant in Accomack County on August 27, 2024. The eagle was spotted on the ground […]
Please join us for our Fall Volunteer Meeting. 🍂🍁 Taking place at the Herbert Bateman Center Classroom on Saturday November 2nd @ 10:00am. Come visit old and new volunteer friends, get updates on the Refuge, and learn about upcoming volunteer opportunities. Note: you do not have to pay the admission fee if you are volunteering/attending […]
Picture the Shore is a photography contest and art exhibit designed to highlight the work of student, amateur, and professional photographers and to connect the public to the natural beauty and environment of the Eastern Shore through visual art. The exhibit opens with a reception on Friday, November 8th and runs through November 22nd at […]
Join TNC Volgenau Virginia Coast Reserve’s (VVCR) Community Engagement Specialist, Margaret Van Clief for a moonlit walk at TNC’s Brownsville Preserve. This event is free and open to the public, though registration is required as capacity is limited. For more information on meeting location or to register, please contact Margaret Van Clief at mvanclief@tnc.org. Better Impact […]
