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Wild ponies, fresh and
saltwater wetlands, sand dunes and small town hospitality await you in
one of Virginia’s most unique settings. Nestled amongst the barrier
islands of the DelMarVa Peninsula, Chincoteague, Assateague and Wallops
Islands offer a relaxing look at coastal ecology, maritime economics and
Eastern Shore history and legend. Experience the charm and wonder of
these islands through personal interaction with MSC
ecologists/biologists, local experts, artists, carvers and waterman,
field trips and lectures. Be sure to bring a camera to record the charm
of this quiet seafaring town.
Sample Schedule
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Day 1
3:00 - 5:00
pm Check in with Elderhostel Coordinator &
Comfort
Suites
5:00 - 5:45
pm Group welcome and schedule overview
6:00 - 7:00
pm Dinner at
Maria's
Restaurant
7:30 - 9:00
pm Evening speaker *
Day 2
8:00 -
9:00 am Breakfast at Maria's Restaurant
9:00
- 12:00 pm Driving tour of Chincoteague Island
Beach walk and Birding on Assateague Island
12:00
- 1:00 pm Lunch at Maria's Restaurant
1:00 - 4:00 pm Wallops Island NASA base
driving tour
Dune system field lecture and beach walk
6:00 - 7:00 pm Dinner at Maria's
Restaurant
7:30
- 9:00 pm Evening speaker *
Day 3
8:00 -
9:00 am Breakfast at Maria's Restaurant
9:00
- 12:00 pm
Chincoteague National Wildlife
Refuge speaker
Visit the Herbert Bateman Visitor Center
12:00
- 1:00 pm Lunch at Maria's Restaurant
1:00 - 4:00 pm Afternoon speaker *
6:00 - 7:00 pm Dinner at Maria's
Restaurant
7:30
- 9:00 pm Evening speaker *
Day 4
8:00 -
9:00 am Breakfast at Maria's Restaurant
9:00
- 12:00 pm Morning speaker *
12:00
- 1:00 pm Lunch at Maria's Restaurant
1:00 - 4:00 pm Oceanographic research
cruise on MSC vessels
6:00 - 7:00 pm Dinner at Maria's
Restaurant
7:30
- 9:00 pm Evening speaker *
Day 5
8:00 -
9:00 am Breakfast at Maria's Restaurant
9:00
- 12:00 pm Morning speaker *
12:00
- 1:00 pm Lunch at Maria's Restaurant
FREE AFTERNOON **
6:00 - 7:00 pm Dinner at Maria's
Restaurant
7:30
- 9:00 pm Graduation ceremony and
wrap-up video
Day 6
8:00 -
9:00 am Breakfast at Maria's Restaurant
9:00
- 10:30 am Maritime forest ecology walk
to
the
Assateague Lighthouse
11:00 am Check out of hotel and program
Lunch to-go
*
Speakers and demonstrations/exhibits for this program include:
wood carving, local fisheries, wildlife painting, local history, the
Chincoteague ponies, Native American artifacts and Barrier island
ecology.
**
FREE AFTERNOON suggestions will be provided. Be advised that the
free afternoon may change due to schedule changes.
