Virginia Eastern Shore Land Trust, Inc.

10/13/2026

We are looking forward to the Land, Legacy, and Learning seminar in partnership with BOA Private Bank held Eastern Shore Yacht & Country Club on Oct. 22nd. The seminar will cover smart approaches to gifting family assets, supporting long-term legacy, and addressing succession planning particularly for specialty assets like land. Reserve your seat today!

Oct. 22nd - Land, Legacy, and Learning: lessons in preserving, gifting, and managing land and other special assets - https://mailchi.mp/e37450176d67/85fgfzcow6-14772426

10/07/2026

Oct. 22nd - Land, Legacy, and Learning: lessons in preserving, gifting, and managing land and other special assets - https://mailchi.mp/e37450176d67/85fgfzcow6-14772426

10/01/2026

Chesapeake/Atlantic Preservation Area Public Comment Period: October 1st – October 31st

For more information, scan the QR code on the flyer or go to the “Latest News” section of www.accomack.gov

09/29/2026

🎨 MIDDLE & HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT ARTISTS — THIS ONE’S FOR YOU!

Think you can Paint the Shore? 👀🖌️

VES Land Trust is calling all student artists to grab your art supplies, head outdoors, and capture the beauty of the Eastern Shore for our Paint the Shore: Plein Air Competition!

🌿 Paint a landscape.
🌾 Find inspiration in nature.
🖌 Show us the Eastern Shore through your eyes.

Whether you’re already an experienced artist or just love creating, we want to see what you can do!

📣 Important Dates:
🗓️ October 27 — Artwork submission deadline
🖼️ November 12 — Art Exhibit @ Ker Place

👉 Check out the flyer for full competition details!

Tag a student artist who needs to enter this! 🎨

We can’t wait to see what you create! 🌊🌿

09/25/2026

Come say hello!! 👋🏼🦆🦅

VES Land Trust be exploring Conservation & Habitat Connections with a fun, hands-on Bird Beak Adaptations activity! 🐦🌿

Bring the whole family and join us for a fun-filled day celebrating Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts/Agriculture, and Mathematics (STEAM)! 🌱

💚 There will be something for everyone to explore, discover, and enjoy! We can’t wait to see you there! 🩵

09/22/2026

New Stewardship Initiative, Oyster Roast April 10, 2027, & Paint the Shore 🖼️ - https://mailchi.mp/2cfad16b06fb/85fgfzcow6-14772144

09/09/2026

🦌🦃🐦 Two events. Two ways to connect with conservation! 🌿

We have back-to-back Conservation Talk (& Walk) opportunities coming up! Join us for:

🥾 An outdoor birding walk with Birding Eastern Shore — enjoy the sights and sounds of nature while exploring local birds and wildlife on a VES Land Trust easement property!

🏡 A conservation talk at our office — learn more about wildlife habitat management and how to consistently provide resources for the animals on your property!

Whether you’re ready to hit the trail or settle in for an informative conversation, there’s something for everyone! 🌳

📅 Check out the event details in the pictures below and be sure to RSVP. We hope to see you there! 👋

08/31/2026

🎨 Only a few more days left to apply!! Feel free to email [email protected] with any questions 🖼️

08/24/2026

14,800 Acres, New Protected Lands Map, & Monarch Butterflies! - https://mailchi.mp/1bd002b51c61/85fgfzcow6-14771618

08/13/2026

Call for Artists - https://mailchi.mp/4b34b4f1847d/painttheshore2026