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Bird Sign Installers: Virginia Coast Reserve Barrier Islands

April 15, 2017 @ 9:00 am - April 28, 2017 @ 12:00 pm
Eastern Shore, VA Cape Charles, VA 23310 United States

The Nature Conservancy is seeking volunteers to post signs on Virginia Coast Reserve barrier islands which notify visitors about important bird nesting and resting areas. Commitment: One day minimum. Work typically takes place during the week. This is physical work requiring the ability to ride in a boat to the…

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9:30 am

Oyster Castle Restoration Project

April 24, 2017 @ 9:30 am - April 27, 2017 @ 4:00 pm
Man and Boy Marsh (Oyster, VA)

We are in need of 5 volunteers for an oyster castle restoration project. The Nature Conservancy will be moving and assembling oyster castle blocks to build functional oyster habitat. We are in need of 5 volunteers to move 30 lb. oyster castles pieces for 3-5 hours each day. Work will…

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10:00 am

Tour: Marvelous Morphology: Fruits

April 24, 2017 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am
U.S. Botanic Garden, 100 Maryland Ave SW
Washington, DC 20001 United States

Did you know that bananas and avocados are berries and apples are mostly non-fruit tissue? Join Susan as she discusses fruit structure and function. Take a tasting journey through fruit morphology as we explore the Conservatory's (and local grocery stores') bounty. Topics such as true vs. accessory fruits, fruit layers…

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