Eastern Shore Master Naturalists

ESMN Member Calendar

Although some events listed may be open to the public, the volunteer and continuing education opportunities are intended for Eastern Shore Master Naturalists only. If you are not a member and have an interest in an event or activity, please contact the organizer.

We do our best to keep this calendar current but it’s always a good idea to check with the event organizer or sponsor to ensure nothing has changed since we added it.

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Project Learning Tree Education Workshop

Eastern Shore Soil and Water Conservation District 22545 Center Parkway, Accomac, VA, United States

2025 marks the “Treemendous” 20th anniversary of the Virginia Master Naturalists. One way in which local VMN chapters are encouraged to celebrate this occasion is through education activities utilizing Project Learning Tree. Project Learning Tree (PLT) is an award-winning environmental education program designed to teach about the environment with a focus on trees and forests. […]

$11

💡CE: Native Plants and Backyard Bird Habitat on the Eastern Shore

Eastern Shore Community College 29316 Lankford Highway, Melfa, VA, United States

Shannon Alexander from Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources will discuss the Native Plants Initiative and Roberta Kellam will provide advice and information about how to attract more birds to your yard with native plants and other wildlife-friendly practices. Eastern Shore Community College, Room 148 Academic Building. Learn More: www.birdingeasternshore.org / info@birdingeasternshore.org

🧤 Volunteer: Brinkley Work Day

Edward S. Brinkley Nature Preserve 20199 Seaside Road, Cape Charles, VA, United States

Per Jim McDaniel: We have planned two workdays to clear some the invasives at Brinkley.  And we have plenty!   Paul Anderson and I took out about 100 small ailanthus and callery pears last month but there are plenty of targets left including privet, wineberry, and multiflora roses! Based on what I have learned and the […]

Free

💡CE Webinar: Spotted Lanternfly in North America: Insights, Impacts, and Preparing for the Future

Virtual

Please register. Join us for an insightful webinar featuring a panel of experts discussing the spotted lanternfly invasion in North America. Learn about the biology and management of this invasive pest, debunk common myths, and gain updates on how human-mediated transport is driving its spread. Experts will also share the latest findings on cold tolerance […]

Free

Chincoteague Bird Walk

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

Eastern Shore Master Naturalists will lead a spring bird walk on Saturday, April 19, in partnership with Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge. We will provide binoculars, and newcomers to birding are very welcome. Meet at the Bateman Visitor Center on the refuge at 8:30 am. More information, call Stella at (202) 230 7832.

Preserve the Beauty Earth Day at Kiptopeke

Kiptopeke State Park 3540 Kiptopeke Dr., Cape Charles, VA, United States

Kiptopeke State Park, 3540 Kiptopeke Dr., Cape Charles, VA 23310. Big Water Visitor Center Looking for a fun service project this Earth Day?  Help Park Rangers as we preserve the beauty of the Big Water Visitor Center.  We will be cleaning out flower beds, weeding the walkways, and planting native species. We will meet at […]

Free

🧤 Volunteer: Cape Charles NAP Work Day Session #1

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

You are invited to help with stewardship activities at CCNAP! Please sign up here.  The invasive bamboo removal portion of the day is being done in collaboration with the Bay Creek Stewardship folks, as we did in 2023 and 2024. This year, we’re hoping to have enough ESMN volunteers to also maintain our native planting […]

Free

🧤 Volunteer: Cape Charles NAP Work Day Session #2

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

You are invited to help with stewardship activities at CCNAP! Please sign up here. The invasive bamboo removal portion of the day is being done in collaboration with the Bay Creek Stewardship folks, as we did in 2023 and 2024. This year, we’re hoping to have enough ESMN volunteers to also maintain our native planting […]

Free

💡CE: Birding on the Deck

Birding on the Deck at the Island House Restaurant, Wachapreague, Virginia Join us for a relaxed evening of birding and socializing No experience necessary. Dinner and/or drinks at your option. Dinner Reservations (Optional): Island House Restaurant 757-787-4242 Better Impact Category 2: Continuing Education

Free

🧤Volunteer: Cape Charles NAP Work Day Session #3 UPDATED

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

You are invited to help with stewardship activities at CCNAP! ESMN volunteers are needed to help weed our native planting area, remove invasives, trim back vines, and do some boardwalk maintenance. Thursday April 24th: 10am-noon. VDCR will have a first aid kit and AED on site and a large water cooler for refilling bottles. Please bring […]

Free