News from the Shores of the Chesapeake Bay
EASTERN SHORE, VA.: Help the park staff prepare the campgrounds Kiptopeke State Park will be hosting a Volunteer Park Cleanup on February 24, 2024 from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. “Lend an extra set of hands to help us clean up and prepare the park for camping season this year,” said Kiptopeke State Park Manager […]
Continue ReadingExperience National Public Lands Day on the Eastern Shore National Public Lands Day is September 23, 2023 and Kiptopeke State Park is celebrating by hosting Outdoor Exploration Day from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. National Public Lands Day celebrates the connection between people and green space in their community, inspires environmental stewardship, and encourages use […]
Continue ReadingTwo events occurring in Cape Charles this weekend. Arbor Day Celebration: Saturday, April 30, 9 – 12 noon; Strawberry Plaza in Cape Charles; plant giveaway, fun and games for children and adults Blessing of the Worms: the New Roots Youth Garden will be celebrating its annual Blessing of the Worms. Sunday, May 1, 2 – […]
Continue ReadingOver 200 opportunities available statewide RICHMOND — Virginia State Parks is seeking qualified candidates to fill Youth Conservation Corps (YCC) summer residential service opportunities across the state. Two three-week programs will be offered this summer. YCC crews will assist Virginia State Parks staff with a range of operational projects including, but not limited to, trail […]
Continue ReadingThe Eastern Shore Master Gardener (ESVMG) Program is accepting applications for the 2022 Master Gardener training class. The classes will be held in Painter beginning January 12th and continue every Wednesday from 8:45 a.m. to 3 p.m. until April 27th, 2022 For more information and the application contact the Eastern Shore of Virginia Gardeners hotline […]
Continue ReadingGrants awarded to support green infrastructure, tree plantings, oyster habitat WASHINGTON, D.C. – The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF), U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the federal-state Chesapeake Bay Program today announced over $3.6 million in grants for projects that will protect and restore Maryland’s portion of the Chesapeake Bay watershed. The 18 grants […]
Continue ReadingFleming’s second book documents the Chesapeake’s Smith and Tangier Islands ANNAPOLIS, MD – The environment, culture, and economies of the Smith Island, Maryland and Tangier Island, Virginia—the Chesapeake Bay’s last two inhabited offshore islands—are intimately documented through the lens and dedication of Annapolis-based photographer Jay Fleming in his second book, Island Life, set to be […]
Continue ReadingThe Woman’s Club of Accomack County will be having their annual Spring Indoor Yard Sale at the clubhouse on Richmond Avenue in Onley on Saturday, June 12 th from 8:00 am to 1:00 pm. Please wear masks inside building. This event will be held rain or shine. There will be many items to choose from. […]
Continue ReadingThe preserve reopened in November Virginia – A land conservation project that nearly doubles the size of Cape Charles Natural Area Preserve is complete. The Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation has acquired 20.7 acres adjacent to the existing preserve, which is located on the Chesapeake Bay side of Virginia’s Eastern Shore. Established in 1997, […]
Continue ReadingIn response to the Tropical Storm Warning and in anticipation of high winds and potential flash flooding brought on by Tropical Storm Isaias, Virginia State Parks are closing the following parks effective 5 p.m. Monday, August 3, 2020: False Cape, Virginia Beach First Landing, Virginia Beach Kiptopeke, Cape Charles Chippokes Plantation, Surry York River, Williamsburg […]
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