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Oyster Day at York River State Park
Saturday, April 2
10am - 2pm
York River State Park, 9801 York River Park Rd., Williamsburg, VA 23188
Join the York River State Park as they celebrate Virginia's favorite bivalve. Learn about the ecological and economic importance of oysters, while exploring interactive displays from organizations working to enhance and protect wild oyster populations.
A Scientist Walks Into A Bar: Graduate Student Edition
Thursday, April 14
7pm - 8:30pm
Gloucester Brewing Company, 6778 Main St, Gloucester, VA 23061

Gloucester Brewing Company will be our host as three VIMS graduate students give 5-minute fast-talks on the important research they are conducting. Drop in, interact with the students, and enter to win door prizes and discounts.

CBNERR Discovery Lab - Shells
Tuesday, April 19
6pm - 8pm
VIMS - Catlett-Burruss Research and Education Lab
Wondering what lived in that shell before you picked it up off the beach? Learn how shells are formed and explore the vast shell diversity along Chesapeake Bay beaches with our guest speaker, former VIMS Marine Education Specialist, Carol Hopper-Brill.
Earth Day Celebration: VIMS at Machicomoco State Park
Saturday, April 23
9am - 3pm
Machicomoco State Park, 3601 Timberneck Farm Rd, Hayes, VA 23072

Celebrate Earth Day 2022! Enjoy the natural beauty of Machicomoco State Park while visiting Exploration Stations, where you can learn about the environmental and cultural importance of natural resource conservation.

Art in the Park: Combining Nature & Art
Saturday, April 23
10am - 11:30am
Machicomoco State Park, 3601 Timberneck Farm Rd, Hayes, VA 23072

Want to learn how to combine science and art? Love nature and want to capture it in a creative way? Join educators from CBNERR and the VIMS Marine Advisory Program for this FREE watercolor-based nature journaling session at Machicomoco State Park.

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