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.

If you have any events to add please use the “Add Your Event” form.

💡CE: Snow Geese, Loons and More *** NEW DATE ***

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

BIRDWALK RESCHEDULED –  Due to severe weather, the Eastern Shore Master Naturalists have rescheduled this Saturday’s bird walk to Saturday, Feb. 8, 8:30 am to 10.30 am. Join the Eastern Shore Master Naturalists for a bird walk along Tom’s Cove and Assateague beach to explore winter visitors to Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge, the feeding grounds […]

💡 CE: Panel Discussion: Ecological Answers that Can Spark Change (VIRTUAL)

Virtual

EVENT DETAILS: $25 fee; registration required. Join HNP Co-Founder Doug Tallamy and ecological landscape designers Rebecca McMackin and Benjamin Vogt for a dynamic panel discussion on the challenges and opportunities of ecological horticulture. Moderated by Margaret Roach, NY Times columnist, the conversation will address practical tips, tackle common misconceptions, and explore the deeper philosophy behind […]

$25

CE: Winter Symposium & CVNLA Short Course – Homes and Habitats

Presented by Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden, Central Virginia Nursery and Landscape Association, and Virginia Cooperative Extension Explore the intricate relationships that exist between ecosystems, communities, and humankind, focusing on the importance of the reciprocal relationships between plants, animals, and humans.  Learn how we, as gardeners and landscape professionals, can steward the land to support our […]

VIMS Monthly Public Seminar

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

Note: Some or all of the time spent on this activity may count as Continuing Education. We typically will not know the expected content in advance. ESMNS should use their own judgement in determining how much, if any, of the presentation  is “additional training provides VMN volunteers an opportunity for further learning and to focus on […]

VIMS ESL Monthly Public Seminar

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

See above for info.

Free

Monarch Larva Monitoring Project Training

Virtual

Be a citizen scientist with the Monarch Larva Monitoring Project (MLMP)! The MLMP team from MJV and the UW-Madison Arboretum co-lead virtual one-day training on how to collect data that contributes to our knowledge about the monarch population. Participants learn about monarch biology, monitoring procedures, and data entry protocols and are able to ask monarch […]

$50

The Great Backyard Bird Count

Welcome to the New Year! We are gearing up for another incredible February GBBC where the world comes together to celebrate birds. If you are unfamiliar with the GBBC, learn about this easy, fun, and free event, no matter your level of bird-interest. ESMNs who participate in the count should log their hours in Better […]

VMN CE Webinar Series: Ecological forecasting to anticipate the future of forests and freshwaters

Description: Similar to how weather forecasts are used to make decisions ranging from what to wear to disaster preparation,  forecasts of ecological systems are increasingly being used to guide environmental decision-making.  This talk will introduce ecological forecasting concepts along with applications in forest and freshwater ecosystems. Presenter: Dr. Quinn Thomas is a Professor in the […]

💡 CE: VES Land Trust Conservation Talk: Wildlife Diversity

Virginia Eastern Shore Land Trust 6 Crockett Avenue, Onancock, VA, United States

Join the VESLT for coffee, tea, and donuts while learning and discussing the fundamentals of wildlife diversity. Please RSVP to outreach@veslt.org. Log your hours in Better Impact Category 2: Continuing Education