Projects

The Eastern Shore Chapter of the Virginia Master Naturalist Program sponsors and supports dozens of projects, providing a wide range of volunteer service opportunities to its members throughout Accomack and Northampton Counties. Members work with various groups including government agencies and non-profit organizations, in diverse settings such as wildlife refuges, parks, and nature preserves to carry out the VMN mission on the Eastern Shore.

Stewardship

  • Monitoring and assisting with maintenance of state Natural Area Preserves on the Easter Shore.
  • Monitoring and assisting with maintenance of the Northampton County Edward S. Brinkley Nature Preserve.

Citizen Science

  • Annual butterfly counts that contribute to the North American Butterfly Association dats.
  • Eelgrass seed harvesting, managed by the Nature Conservancy which results in broadcasting of seed to expand the eelgrass beds.
  • Documenting the presence of invasive species for a statewide program

Education/Outreach

  • Assist with Soil and Water Conservation District educational outreach.
  • Assist with The Nature Conservancy 5th, 7th and 10th grade school field trips.
  • Assist with The Land Conservancy outdoor experience for 2nd graders.

Chapter Administration

  • Serve as one of the officers on the governing board.
  • Assume responsibility for an activity that supports the class or chapter meetings, such as refreshments or technical assistance.