VIMS ESL SAV Watchers Train-the-Trainer One-Day Event
Help scientists study submerged aquatic vegetation and protect the Bay. This training is intended to become certified as a trainer.
Please note this training event will take up the better part of a single day. For more details, see below.
The Chesapeake Bay SAV Watchers is partnering with the Virginia Institute of Marine Science (Eastern Shore Lab) and the Nature Conservancy to host an SAV Watcher Train-the-Trainer classroom event on Wednesday, June 24th 2025 from 9 AM - 5 PM. Stay tuned for an agenda closer to the event.
This event is listed for a single day event and will take up the better part of a day.
This training is located at:
40 Atlantic Avenue, Wachapreague, VA 23480
If you're new to the SAV Watchers program or just want to come for a refresher, please register your intention to attend below.
What to Bring
For the Classroom
- Reusable water bottle
- Lunch
- Notebook
- Pencil
- Come ready to learn!
For the Field
- Reusable water bottle
- Lunch
- Datasheets
- Pencil(s)
- Hat
- Sunglasses
- Sunscreen
- SAV Watchers Kit
Good to know
Highlights
- 8 hours
- In person
- Free parking
Location
Virginia Institute of Marine Science (VIMS) Eastern Shore Laboratory
40 Atlantic Avenue
Wachapreague, VA 23480
How do you want to get there?

Agenda
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Classroom portion of SAV Watchers
Please note this agenda is subject to change.
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Lunch
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