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*** THIS EVENT IS FULL *** Continuing Ed: Savage Neck Dunes Natural Area Preserve Walk

Savage Neck Dunes Natural Area Preserve 2186 Savage Neck Rd. Drive, Cape Charles, VA, United States

*** THIS EVENT IS FULL *** REGISTRATION REQUIRED/SPACE IS LIMITED More information here. Join ESMN members Rose Marie Roessler and Maggie Long on a guided walk of SND. The group will be given a brief history of the Savage Neck Dunes Natural Area Preserve area and the transition from fields to upland woodland. The preserve […]

Continuing Ed: Magothy Bay Natural Area Preserve Walk

Magothy Bay Natural Area Preserve 4829 Bulls Drive, Cape Charles, VA, United States

REGISTRATION REQUIRED/SPACE IS LIMITED More information here. Join members Frank Renshaw and David Boyd as they “walk through the 445-acre Preserve that encompasses woodlands, forested wetlands, and an extensive salt marsh on the southern tip of Virginia’s Eastern Shore.” Category 2: Continuing Education See VMN CE Webinars for additional CE opportunities.

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ESMN Nature Walk and Chapter Picnic!

Enjoy socializing with fellow Master Naturalists and the beauty of the natural setting. Take a nature walk and view wildlife along with a visit to several lovely seeps on the property. Come at 4:00 if you would like to join members on a guided walk which counts for 1 hour of Continuing Education. Bug repellent […]

Continuing Ed: Mutton Hunk Fen Natural Area Preserve Walk

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

REGISTRATION REQUIRED/SPACE IS LIMITED More information here. Join Kellie Piekarsky, Chair of the ESMN Mutton Hunk Fen Stewardship Committee, and Joanne Laskowski on this guided walk. Participants will walk the trails of this Mutton Hunk Fen Natural Area Preserve with Master Naturalist guides. They will receive information about this preserve and its transition from commercial […]

CE: VMN Webinar – The Ins and Outs of Rain Gardens

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Registration is required for live event. Recording will be available later on VMN CE website. Description (from VMN): Rain gardens are probably the most commonly used stormwater management practice in residential landscapes. Join Dr. Laurie Fox, Horticulture Associate with Virginia Tech, for an in depth look at how to design, install and maintain a rain […]

💡 CE: World Asteroid Day at Wallops – Learn about The Chesapeake Bay Impact Crater!

NASA Wallops Visitor Center Route 175, Wallops Island, VA, United States

David Powars, USGS Scientist Emeritus, Research Geologist, and principal discoverer of the Chesapeake Bay Impact Crater! will share his incredible journey of leading the campaign to confirm the presence of the crater and map it’s size! We’re certainly looking forward to this talk, as we often find that many people are unaware of the Chesapeake […]

💡CE: Leopold’s Preserve: A Model for Wise Land Use (VMN Webinar)

Virtual

Next Webinar: Leopold’s Preserve: A Model for Wise Land Use Date: Monday, June 24, 12:00 pm Pre-registration required. Description: Leopold’s Preserve, a 380-acre park with more than 7 miles of trails located in Haymarket, Virginia, was created as part of a housing development project. The developer acquired a 500-acre parcel of land, carved out a slight […]

💡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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💡 CE: Virginia Master Naturalist Statewide Conference and Volunteer Training 2024 (Virtual)

Conference Theme – Connections: Humans, nature, and their mutual impacts Our 2024 Virginia Master Naturalist conference theme focuses on the role that VMN volunteers can play in building positive connections between people and the rest of the natural world in which we exist. Research shows that time spent in nature has positive benefits for human […]

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: BIRD WALK: Step into Spring! Chincoteague NWR Bird Walk

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

Red-winged blackbirds are strutting their stripes and egrets their breeding plumage! Eastern Shore Master Naturalists will lead a bird walk on Saturday, March 22 from 8.30-10.30 am at Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge. We will walk explore the early spring arrivals and the last winter visitors. The walk is offered in partnership with CNWR and welcomes […]

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