The Batten School & VIMS campus will be closed on Monday, March 15 due to the National Weather Service prediction for severe weather including periods of rain, damaging winds and the potential for tornadoes.

 

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For the Public

Group Tours

Get a behind-the-scenes look at the Eastern Shore Laboratory

VIMS Eastern Shore Laboratory offers tours for civic clubs, middle- and high-school age students, and the general public throughout the year Monday through Friday during business hours. These tours include an introduction and a look into our lab spaces, shellfish nursery and hatchery.

To request a tour or for additional information, call 757-787-8106 or email jmnoonan@vims.edu.

All tours begin at our Seawater Laboratory. Click for directions and a campus map.

Looking for youth specialized activities? Please visit our K-12 Field Trip Information page.

Public Monthly Seminar Series

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Science by the Sea is a public seminar series featuring talks from scientists on coastal and marine topics. Seminars are held on the first Wednesday of each month February- October, with the topics updated below as they are confirmed. See individual lecture descriptions listed below. E-mail sakh@vims.edu or call 757-787-8105 if you have any questions.

Time & Place

After Hours lectures begin at 6 pm and are offered in-person at VIMS ESL’s Seaside Hall Building. Click for directions and a campus map.

Upcoming Lectures

  • April 1st Chris Hein
  • May 6th Ana Tavares 
  • June 3rd Ian Bartol