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Professional Learning Experience at TNC's Volgenau Virginia Coast Reserve 2026

$130.00

Gain 10 hours credit in Criteria 3.2 during this exclusive weekend training and tour at The Nature Conservancy's Volgenau VA Coast Reserve.

Date: July 30th, 31st and August 1st, 2026

Location: Virginia Coast Reserve
11332 Brownsville Road, Nassawadox, VA 23413

Refund Policy:
Refunds up to 7 days before event
Refunds will not be made after July 16th.
An administrative fee of $30 will be withheld in the case of cancellation.

About this event
See itinerary below.

Attendance:
Minimum attendance = 8
Maximum capacity = 13
We are taking registrations on a first-come, first-served basis.

Cost Includes:

  • Staying on-site in TNC housing.* Some participants will be sharing rooms.

  • One dinner, two lunches - provided by TNC

  • $30 nonrefundable administrative fee by VAEE

  • All other funds go to TNC

  • Full itinerary listed below (Keep scrolling below the Add to Cart button.)

*Participants traveling from farther away are welcome to arrive on Wednesday evening and stay at their assigned accommodations at no additional cost. Please notify TNC staff in advance if you plan to arrive early.

Please note: Lodging and facilities are NOT fully ADA accessible.

Gain 10 hours credit in Criteria 3.2 during this exclusive weekend training and tour at The Nature Conservancy's Volgenau VA Coast Reserve.

Date: July 30th, 31st and August 1st, 2026

Location: Virginia Coast Reserve
11332 Brownsville Road, Nassawadox, VA 23413

Refund Policy:
Refunds up to 7 days before event
Refunds will not be made after July 16th.
An administrative fee of $30 will be withheld in the case of cancellation.

About this event
See itinerary below.

Attendance:
Minimum attendance = 8
Maximum capacity = 13
We are taking registrations on a first-come, first-served basis.

Cost Includes:

  • Staying on-site in TNC housing.* Some participants will be sharing rooms.

  • One dinner, two lunches - provided by TNC

  • $30 nonrefundable administrative fee by VAEE

  • All other funds go to TNC

  • Full itinerary listed below (Keep scrolling below the Add to Cart button.)

*Participants traveling from farther away are welcome to arrive on Wednesday evening and stay at their assigned accommodations at no additional cost. Please notify TNC staff in advance if you plan to arrive early.

Please note: Lodging and facilities are NOT fully ADA accessible.

VAEE Eastern Shore Itinerary
July 30th, 31st and August 1st, 2026

Thursday, July 30th (Upshur Creek Tide: Low 3:57 PM) Beautiful Barrier Islands and Birds!
12:30-1:00 pm: Arrival at Barrier Islands Center Museum (BIC)
1:00-2:00 pm: Introductions and VCR programs presentation
2:00-4:00 pm: Short BIC presentation and explore museum 
4:00-5:00 pm: Travel back to Brownsville; drop off bags at houses (freshen up or change)
(pizza-type dinner included on boat ride-cost included in fee)
5:00-7:30 pm: Evening boat ride to Hog Island for Barrier Island and Birds exploration (TNC)

Friday, July 31st (Oyster Harbor Low 4:00 PM) All things Marine Restoration!
7:30-8:15 am: Breakfast on own (houses have full kitchens)
8:15-8:45 am: Travel to town of Oyster
8:45-11:45 am: UVA’s LTER ABCRC tour and activities (oyster and coastal resilience focus)
11:45-12:45 pm: Lunch from Machipongo Trading Company (MTC-cost included in fee)
12:45-2:00 pm: Horse Island trail exploration and TNC seagrass tanks
2:00-6:00: Eelgrass Exploration (seine and dip netting) and Drone Mapping demo 
6:00 pm: Dinner @ local restaurant (cost not included in registration fee)

Saturday, August 1st(High tide: 11:36 am) Don’t forget the Bayside! 
7:00-8:00am: Breakfast on own
8:00-8:30 am: Travel to Savage Neck Dunes Natural Area Preserve from Brownsville
8:30-11:30 am: Savage Neck Dunes NAP Exploration (DCR)
11:30-12:00 pm: Travel back to Brownsville
12:00-12:30 pm: Wrap up and depart, lunch on own

**Folks who have a long way to travel can come in early for an extra night at their respective houses; TNC staff just need to know if you are coming in on Wednesday evening**

*Options to explore either Thursday before 12 pm or after 12 pm on Saturday: To the south-Kiptopeke State Park, Eastern Shore National Wildlife Refuge, Cape Charles Natural Area Preserve. To the north-Mutton Hunk Natural Area Preserve and Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge. 

Menus

Little Italy Dinner Thursday evening: will likely be pizza and salad options for everyone and include dietary restrictions as needed.

MTC Menu Menu | MTC
(note no breakfast after 11 am and tortilla/bread options are: whole wheat wrap, spinach and herb, garlic and herb, tomato basil, jalapeno cheddar, sourdough, rye, whole wheat, ciabatta, croissant; GF options available too)