On May 7, 2011, workshops, lectures, bird walks, activities for children, films, guided tours of Assateague Lighthouse, and more will be held at Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge as part of the International Migratory Bird Celebration. More than 20 different species of birds use Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge and Fisherman Island to feed and rest during [...]
The Chincoteague Island YMCA is offering childcare for $1 an hour for members, free to family members, and $2 an hour for program members. The Y has created an inviting environment for little ones with staff supervision to enjoy while their parents workout or take a class! All of the toys, furniture, and goodies to [...]
The Main Street Merchants of Chincoteague Island VA invite shoppers to come and enjoy the day and search for the shamrocks on Saturday March 19th from 10 am – 4 pm. Visit the participating merchants who are showing their shamrock green, displayed in the shop windows, for a day of fun and prizes. Get each [...]
The Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries (VDGIF) owns more than 201,000 acres on 39 Wildlife Management Areas (WMAs) located across the Commonwealth. The land was acquired primarily to conserve wildlife habitat and to provide wildlife-related recreational opportunities for the public. WMAs were purchased and are maintained using Wildlife and Sport Fish Restoration Funds [...]
A new 2011 Chincoteague Island Visitor’s Guide is available from the Chincoteague Chamber of Commerce. The 46-page full-color publication is an essential source of Chincoteague Island Virginia information for those planning to visit . The Visitor’s guide is distributed as a response piece to inquiries generated by advertising and trade shows, through the ten Virginia [...]