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💡 ESMN Chapter Meeting: Speaker Christopher Hein, Director of VIMS Geology Lab

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

Christopher Hein, Director of the VIMS Geology Lab will give an update on the Cedar Island Project. The project aims to improve barrier-island and marsh resilience on a 216-acre site to protect against coastal erosion and island breaching, while expanding wildlife habitat and ecosystem services. This will help protect underserved coastal communities against the impacts […]

🧤 Volunteer: TNC Bilingual Nature Picnic Event Assistance

TNC Brownsville Preserve 11332 Brownsville Rd, Nassawadox, Virginia

Sunday, July 21: 2:00-5:00 p.m. Event Assistance: Bilingual Nature Picnic  Brownsville Preserve (Nassawadox, VA) Contact Margaret to sign-up: mvanclief@tnc.org or (757) 414-9227. TNC VCR is pleased to offer our third public bilingual (Spanish/English) picnic on Sunday, July 21st, 2:30-4:30 p.m. on the grounds of Brownsville House. The event will feature authentic Mexican food from La […]

🧤 Volunteer: TNC Youth Engagement Event Assistance

TNC Brownsville Preserve 11332 Brownsville Rd, Nassawadox, Virginia

Butterfly Activity (and more) Field Trip Assistance/Youth Engagement Brownsville Preserve (Nassawadox, VA) The VCR Outreach & Education Team is seeking 2-3 volunteers for each date to assist with the Accomack County Public School Migrant Youth Program’s visit to Brownsville Preserve on Monday, July 15th, Tuesday, July 16th, and Monday, July 22nd, 10:00 am-1:00 pm. Activities […]

🧤 Volunteer: Plant Eastern Shore Natives Ed & Outreach Info Session

Virginia Institute of Marine Science Eastern Shore Laboratory 40 Atlantic Street, Wachapreague, VA, 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 […]

🧤 Volunteer: Plant Eastern Shore Natives Ed & Outreach Info Session

UVA Coastal Research Center/LTER 6364 Cliffs Rd, Cape Charles, 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 […]

💡CE: Learn About Mussels! (Webinar)

Virtual

The event is free but you must register. Wild Virginia will host a webinar on Wednesday July 24th at 6:30pm by Alissa Ganser, an expert on freshwater mussels. You’ll learn about the fascinating life cycles of these valuable species, who can live 100 years or more and use mimicry to fool fish into helping these […]

FREE

🧤 Volunteer: NABA Butterfly Count – Delmarva Tip

Eastern Shore National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center 32205 Seaside Road, Cape Charles, VA, United States

This is the North American Butterfly Association count for the Delmarva tip which includes the ES National Wildlife refuge, Kiptopeke State Park, Oyster, and Cape Charles. Interested volunteers will meet at 9:30am at the visitor center of Eastern Shore of VA National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center. No need to sign up, you can stay as […]

🧤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 […]

$3

💡 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

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