THE ISLANDS OF VIRGINIA'S EASTERN SHORE: CHINCOTEAGUE, ASSATEAGUE, & WALLOPS

Wild ponies, fresh and saltwater wetlands, sand dunes and small town hospitality await you in one of Virginia’s most unique settings among the barrier islands of the Delmarva Peninsula. Experience Chincoteague, Assateague and Wallops Island. Chincoteague’s fascinating history of the settlement of the Eastern Shore sets it apart. Gain access to restricted NASA’s Wallops Island to study an environment left unspoiled. Maritime forests are a beautiful but increasingly rare ecosystem. Explore Assateague Island’s forests and of course discover the wild ponies that inhabit this unique ecosystem. The charm and wonder of these islands are shared through personal interaction with CBFS scientists, local experts, artists, carvers and waterman.

2026 Tuition: $1349
Road Scholar programs are all-inclusive. From lectures and field trips to gratuities and accommodations – the price you pay up front is the price you pay.

2026 Program Dates
April 5-10
August 30 - September 4
September 13-18
October 18-23
​November 1-6

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Road Scholar Programs at the Field Station
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Program #18032 - Bicycling the Eastern Shore of Virginia

Program #2019 - Birding Virginia's Eastern Shore: Assateague, Chincoteague and Wallops Island

Program #2018 - The Islands of Virginia's Eastern Shore: Chincoteague, Assateague and Wallops

Program #2285 - Kayaking the Eastern Shore: The Chesapeake and the Atlantic

Program #2579 - Share a Marine Science Adventure With Your Grandchild