THE ISLANDS OF VIRGINIA'S EASTERN SHORE: CHINCOTEAGUE, ASSATEAGUE, & WALLOPSWild 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.
Tuition: $579 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. 2017 Program Dates April 16-21 August 20-25 September 10-15 October 8-13 October 22-27 |
Road Scholar Programs at the Field Station
Click on the Program name below for more information. Program #18032 - Bicycling the Eastern Shore of Virginia Program #2019 - Birding Virginia's Eastern Shore: Assateague, Chincoteague and Wallops Island Program #20926 - Coastal Basketry and Barrier Island Ecology 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 #21433 - Pictures With a Pro: Wildlife and Nature Photography Workshop on Virginia’s Eastern Shore Program #2579 - Share a Marine Science Adventure With Your Grandchild Program #21007 - Share a Marine Science Adventure with Your Family |
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