Feb
25
9:30 AM09:30
Apr
18
4:00 PM16:00
19th Annual Oyster Roast Dinner
Join VESLT for the 19th Annual Oyster Roast Dinner. Indulge on oysters, clams, dinner, local wine, and dessert while enjoying beautiful views at a VES Land Trust held conservation easement.
Dec
12
4:30 PM16:30
Holiday Office Open House
Join VESLT Staff and Board at our first ever Holiday Open House!
Sep
23
5:00 PM17:00
Walk with Birding Eastern Shore
Unique opportunity for birding on a private land trust property, Bowman’s Folly.
Aug
9
4:00 PM16:00
Build & Bid for Birds
For details on the event, please visit the Town of Accomac’s website.
Jul
15
9:30 AM09:30
Conservation Talk: Life with Ticks
Join us for coffee, tea, and donuts while learning and discussing everything about ticks.
Jun
21
4:30 PM16:30
Dinner Cruise - SOLD OUT
Join VES Land Trust for a dinner cruise on John and Harriet Malbon’s 88’ Hatteras Yacht.
Jun
21
8:30 AM08:30
Walk with Birding Eastern Shore
Unique opportunity for birding on a private land trust property, Nickawampus Farm.
May
20
9:30 AM09:30
Conservation Talk: Native v. Invasive Plants
Join us for coffee, tea, and donuts while learning and discussing the fundamentals of native v. invasive plants with guest speaker, Shannon Alexander, of the Virginia DCR Natural Heritage Program! RSVP via email to outreach@veslt.org.
Apr
12
4:00 PM16:00
18th Annual Oyster Roast Dinner
Join VESLT for the 18th Annual Oyster Roast Dinner. Indulge on oysters, clams, dinner, local wine, and dessert while enjoying beautiful views at a VES Land Trust held conservation easement.
Mar
22
8:30 AM08:30
Walk with Birding Eastern Shore
Explore diverse habitats protected by Virginia Eastern Shore Land Trust conservation easement. Shorebirds and a variety of passerines.
Feb
26
9:30 AM09:30
Dec
13
5:00 PM17:00
Holiday Office Open House
Join VESLT Staff and Board at our first ever Holiday Open House!
Nov
8
6:00 PM18:00
Picture the Shore - Exhibit and Reception
The exhibit opens with a reception on Friday, November 8th. At the reception, photographers and VES Land Trust staff will be present to talk more about the photographs, the artistic process, conservation, and the land.
The reception is free and open to the public. All photographs will be available for sale with 35% of proceeds benefiting VES Land Trust and their conservation mission.
Oct
25
5:00 PM17:00
Picture the Shore - Submission Deadline
Student, amateur, and professional photographers of all ages are invited to submit one (1) photo each that features the natural beauty and environment of the Eastern Shore of Virginia. Entries must feature the natural environment of the Eastern Shore and should focus on landscapes, plants, recreation, waterways, and wildlife.
Sep
24
5:00 PM17:00
Photography Workshop: Cell Phone Photography Introduction
Join VES Land Trust and Ted Shockley for a workshop on taking pictures with your cell phone! The workshop is in person Tuesday, September 24th from 5-7 p.m. This workshop is meant for anyone who would like to learn the basics of cell phone photography and how to take your best photos.
Apr
13
4:00 PM16:00
17th Annual Oyster Roast Dinner
Save the date for the 17th Annual Oyster Roast Dinner. Indulge on oysters, clams, dinner, local wine, and dessert while enjoying beautiful views at a VES Land Trust held conservation easement.
Nov
10
6:00 PM18:00
Paint the Shore - a Plein Air Art Show
The art show and reception is Friday, November 10th. At the reception, artists and VES Land Trust staff will be present to talk more about the paintings, the plein air process, conservation, and the land.
This event is free and open to the public. All paintings will be available for sale with 35% of proceeds benefiting VES Land Trust and their conservation mission.
Aug
11
to Sep 1
Paint the Shore - Artist's Application
Paint the Shore is plein air event and art exhibit designed to bring conservation to the public through visual art. Paint the Shore welcomes artists to conserved land, highlighting both the art of plein air painting and the unique natural environment on the Eastern Shore of Virginia. Artists will have the opportunity to capture and share a brief moment in a changing landscape.
Jun
17
6:00 PM18:00
Sunset Cruise
SOLD OUT
Join the VESLT for a Sunset Cruise aboard John and Harriet Malbon’s 88’ Hatteras Yacht on June 17th (Rain Date: June 24)! Ticket includes cocktails and dinner catered by Todd Ramsey. Boarding at 6:00pm at the Kings Creek Marina, 6:30pm departure. Dinner will be served at 7:00pm, and the cruise will return to the marina at 9:30pm.
The boat is not ADA compliant. Tickets will be $150 per person, and are limited in quantity! When they are sold out here, they are all spoken for!
Thank you to John and Harriet Malbon for hosting us!
Jun
3
9:00 AM09:00
Clean the Bay Day
Join VESLT in Partnership with the Chesapeake Bay Foundation for 2023’s Clean the Bay Day!
Since the event began in 1989, this Virginia tradition has engaged more than 165,500 volunteers who have removed approximately 7.18 million pounds of debris from more than 8,250 miles of shoreline.
Apr
15
4:00 PM16:00
16th Annual Oyster Roast Dinner
Save the date for the 16th Annual Oyster Roast Dinner. Indulge on oysters, clams, dinner, local wine, and dessert while enjoying beautiful views at a VES Land Trust held conservation easement.
Mar
18
8:00 AM08:00
Birding Walk at Seaview Farm with Birding Eastern Shore
Seaview Farm, Melfa, VA
Saturday, March 18th at 8:00 a.m.
Leader: Joanne Laskowski. 410-253-9141 (Call to sign up)
Get outside on a joint adventure with the VESLT & Bird Club of the Eastern Shore. Walk Seaview Farm, a VESLT easement property, with our leader, Joanne Laskowski, who will identify the many bird species found in the different habitats on the farm. To find out more about the Blird Club visit: birdingeasternshore.org.
Bring binoculars
Wear boots
There will be drinks & snacks
A restroom will be available
Nov
4
6:00 PM18:00
Picture the Shore - Exhibit and Reception
The exhibit opens with a reception on Friday, November 4th. At the reception, photographers and VES Land Trust staff will be present to talk more about the photographs, the artistic process, conservation, and the land.
The reception is free and open to the public. All photographs will be available for sale with 35% of proceeds benefiting VES Land Trust and their conservation mission.
Oct
21
5:00 PM17:00
Picture the Shore - Submission Deadline
Student, amateur, and professional photographers of all ages are invited to submit one (1) photo each that features the natural beauty and character of the Eastern Shore of Virginia. Entries must feature the natural environment of the Eastern Shore and should focus on landscapes, plants, recreation, waterways, and wildlife.
Oct
9
2:30 PM14:30
Fall Gathering on the Porch at Look East Farm
The Fall Gathering will be held on the beautiful porch at Look East Farm. Dinner and drinks will be included. The Gathering is catered by Amy Brandt and held on October 2nd (rain date will be Oct. 9th). Tickets are $100 per person and will be limited to 60 guests.
Sep
25
1:00 PM13:00
Photography Workshop: Cell Phone Photography Introduction
Join VES Land Trust and Ted Shockley for a workshop on taking pictures with your cell phone! The workshop is in person on Sunday, September 25th from 1 – 3:30 p.m. This workshop is meant for anyone who would like to learn the basics of cell phone photography and how to take your best photos.
Apr
23
4:00 PM16:00
15th Annual Oyster Roast Dinner
Save the date for the 15th Annual Oyster Roast Dinner. Indulge on oysters, clams, dinner, local wine, and dessert while enjoying beautiful views at a VES Land Trust held conservation easement.
Nov
13
to Nov 21
Paint the Shore - Exhibit
The exhibit is open from November 13-21 and can be accessed through the Lemon Tree Gallery during their normal business hours.
Nov
12
6:00 PM18:00
Paint the Shore - Exhibit and Reception
The exhibit opens with a reception on Friday, November 12th. At the reception, artists and VES Land Trust staff will be present to talk more about the paintings, the plein air process, conservation, and the land.
Tickets for the reception are $15 for one and $25 for two at the door. All paintings will be available for sale with 35% of proceeds benefiting VES Land Trust and their conservation mission.
Sep
25
4:00 PM16:00
14th Annual Oyster Roast Dinner
Save the date for the 14th Annual Oyster Roast Dinner. Indulge on oysters, clams, dinner, local wine, and dessert while enjoying beautiful views at a VES Land Trust held conservation easement.
Jul
22
3:00 PM15:00
Pollinator Habitat Workshop
Visit and tour a farm with salt tolerant and upland pollinator habitat. Learn how to start a pollinator meadow and funding options.