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SUMMARY:Nehalem Estuary Cleanup
DESCRIPTION:‘Tis the season of waterproof pants! Join the Lower Nehalem Community Trust\, Heart of Cartm and Nehalem Bay Watershed Council in a marine debris cleanup of the Nehalem River Estuary! \nGrab your family\, your friends\, and prepare to get muddy at the 14th Biennial Nehalem Estuary Cleanup! Register to join one of ten Zone teams in a community-wide effort to collect marine debris from Nehalem Bay. \nWhether you’re a regular rugged explorer or will have kids in tow\, there is a Zone with terrain for most! Zone Leaders will meet you out in the estuary at 9AM on Sunday\, March 8th\, to guide you through a section of the Bay’s edge before returning to Wheeler for a volunteer celebration you won’t want to miss. \nRegistration is required. Learn more and register here: https://www.nehalemtrust.org/cleanup/ \nCleanup Schedule: Begins at 9:00AM and runs until 1:00PM. \n9:00 Arrive at Zone (directions delivered after registration) and check-in. Complete safety briefing with Zone Leaders.\n9:30: Cleanup begins!\n12:30: Start wrapping up the cleanup of your zone.\n1:00: Return to Wheeler to join the sorting party!\n1:30: Celebration begins! \nCelebrate: After you finish the cleanup\, volunteers are invited to hang out at the sorting pit with family and friends and celebrate the days accomplishments. \nLocation: Multiple Locations around Nehalem Bay. Party at HeartWorks Studio in Wheeler. \nWhat we’ll do: During low tide we will work in teams to walk the high tide lines to collect trash. Boats and trucks will then bring it back to the Wheeler Waterfront Park Boat Ramp to be sorted\, counted\, weighed\, and disposed of. All ages welcome. \nWhat to Expect: There are different cleanup zones around the estuary with different distances and terrain. Please consult the Zone Map to determine which zone is most appropriate for you. We have done our best to include opportunities for diverse abilities. Please don’t hesitate to contact us if we can help to accommodate your participation or answer any questions. \nAccessibility: Each cleanup Zone features its own unique terrain suited for different mobility levels. Please see the Zone list below to choose a terrain suited for your abilities. No bathrooms are available on site at Zones. A Wheelchair accessible bathroom is available in Wheeler City Park where the event will culminate\, as well as a wheelchair inaccessible bathroom inside of HeartWorks Studio. \nWhat to bring: Come prepared for a variable coastal weather conditions. Wear clothes that can get muddy! Bring a water bottle\, snack and something to carry it in while you’re out at your cleanup zone. Waterproof boots\, work gloves and layers recommended. Your zone leader will carry safety and first aid equipment. \nPartners and friends: Do you want to be more involved? Have a service or materials to donate? Have a boat and are willing to shuttle people and debris? Don’t hesitate to reach out to us: maijahecht@nehalemtrust.org.
URL:https://www.explorenaturetillamookcoast.com/event/nehalem-estuary-cleanup-2/
LOCATION:Wheeler Waterfront Park\, 500 Marine Dr\, Wheeler\, OR\, 97147\, United States
CATEGORIES:Advanced,Family Friendly
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SUMMARY:Potting Party at TEP Nursery
DESCRIPTION:We’re springing into action! Join us at our Native Plant Nursery to help out with transplanting.
URL:https://www.explorenaturetillamookcoast.com/event/potting-party-at-tep-nursery-3/
LOCATION:TEP’s Native Plant Nursery\, 6820 Barracks Circle\, Tillamook\, OR\, 97141\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260227T100000
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SUMMARY:Potting Party at TEP Nursery
DESCRIPTION:We’re springing into action! Join us at our Native Plant Nursery to help out with transplanting.
URL:https://www.explorenaturetillamookcoast.com/event/potting-party-at-tep-nursery-2/
LOCATION:TEP’s Native Plant Nursery\, 6820 Barracks Circle\, Tillamook\, OR\, 97141\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260221T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260221T120000
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SUMMARY:Nedonna Beach Mile Meetup
DESCRIPTION:Event Description: \nJoin us on February 21st from 10am – Noon as we celebrate TEP’s adoption of Nedonna Beach\, Mile 295 of Adopt-A-Mile Program hosted by Oregon Shores.Throughout the year\, TEP will host Mile Meetups here as part of the Explore Nature Program to monitor Nedonna Beach and submit mile reports to Oregon Shores. We are looking forward to taking on the task of monitoring a piece of coastline that is situated so close to TEP’s critical habitat restoration and Oregon Shore’s conservation advocacy…and we hope you join us in this effort! \nRegistration not required but please sign up if you would like reminder emails and updates about event changes. \nOn February 21st\, we will be meeting at the Nehalem Bay South Jetty Parking Lot. Parking is free and there is a non-ADA accessible porta-potty on site. Pictures of the parking lot and coastline will be posted on the ‘Know Before You Go‘ Page on the Explore Nature website. \nAt the Mile Meetup\, attendees will have the opportunity to: \n\nLearn about the Adopt-A-Mile Program\nLearn the protocol used to monitor and report on a CoastWatch Mile\nHave access to recorded online training\nBe eligible to adopt their own mile of the Oregon Coast after participating in this event.\nLearn about other community science programs CoastWatchers engage in as they walk their miles.\n\nEvent Accessibility: \nAccess to the beach at the north and south ends of this mile requires walking through uneven surfaces and over dry sand. There are occasional access points to the road in the event that someone is unable to complete the mile walk. The only restroom facility is a porta potty at the north end of the mile. \nAbout the Adopt-A-Mile Program: \nThe Adopt-A-Mile Program engages people in documenting Oregon’s sandy beaches and rocky shores for natural and human-caused changes\, wildlife\, and phenomena. Volunteers adopt a mile of the Oregon Coast to observe seasonally. The program offers education about shoreline ecology and natural history and opportunities to contribute data to community science. \nTEP’s Selection of Mile 295: \nTEP has chosen to adopt Mile 295\, just south of Nehalem Bay\, because of its proximity to Jetty Creek- the site of a recent TEP restoration project. In 2025\, TEP received funding from the Oregon Watershed Enhancement Board (OWEB) to construct 14 channel-spanning large wood placements in order to support the habitats of ESA-listed coho salmon\, chum salmon\, and coastal cutthroat trout.The project was successfully completed and added 0.7 miles of critical habitat. \nConnection to Oregon Shores’ Work: \nNedonna Beach is also the site of an Oregon Shores appeal to the Oregon Land Use Board of Appeals (LUBA) challenging a Nedonna Waves development in this fragile and unique wetland which would also threaten Rockaway Beach’s backup aquifer. While LUBA sided with Oregon Shores on all accounts\, the case is still pending and back in LUBA. The initial LUBA ruling underscores not only the importance of upholding land-use protections but also the important role that community scientists continue to play in monitoring the coastline.
URL:https://www.explorenaturetillamookcoast.com/event/nedonna-beach-mile-meetup/
LOCATION:Nehalem Bay South Jetty Parking\, South Jetty Nehalem Bay\, Rockaway Beach\, OR\, 97136\, United States
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SUMMARY:Potting Party at TEP Nursery
DESCRIPTION:We’re springing into action! Join us at our Native Plant Nursery to help out with transplanting.
URL:https://www.explorenaturetillamookcoast.com/event/potting-party-at-tep-nursery/
LOCATION:TEP’s Native Plant Nursery\, 6820 Barracks Circle\, Tillamook\, OR\, 97141\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260212T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260212T200000
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SUMMARY:A Love Letter to Your Local Estuary
DESCRIPTION:Join Lower Nehalem Community Trust\, Tillamook Estuaries Partnership\, and Netarts Bay WEBS at Bay City Arts Center on Thursday\, February 12th from 6-8 pm! Feel free to drop by any time during this period for some crafting! \n \nYou can write a love letter to your local estuary\, make valentines for people you love\, create art with the supplies that will be available\, and collage to your heart’s content. \n \nWe will have drawing\, coloring\, and writing materials as well as paper\, postcards\, and limited collaging supplies. Feel free to bring your own materials as you wish! \n \nLNCT\, TEP\, and WEBS represent the three local estuaries in Tillamook County: Nehalem Bay\, Tillamook Bay\, and Netarts Bay. Each organization will have a staff member or volunteer present and will have a display showcasing the work that we do to care for our watersheds. Leave your valentine to be showcased by your local estuary\, or take it home to display or give to someone in your life! \nBay City Arts Center is an accessible building for those with mobility devices. If you need accomodations\, please email danielle@tbnep.org. Pictures of the venue will be posted on the Explore Nature ‘Know Before Yo Go’ resource page prior to the event.
URL:https://www.explorenaturetillamookcoast.com/event/a-love-letter-to-your-local-estuary/
LOCATION:Bay City Arts Center\, 5680 A Street\, Bay City\, OR\, 97107\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260115T160000
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SUMMARY:Envision our Estuaries
DESCRIPTION:What does a bright future for our Tillamook County Estuaries look like to you? Join Tillamook Estuaries Partnership (TEP) and Lower Nehalem Community Trust (LNCT) as we celebrate our estuaries and create vision boards that embody what we want to see in our estuaries’ future.  \nThis event will be held in Heart of Cartm’s studio\, Heartworks\, and you may drop in at any time between 4pm-7pm. We will have all the necessary  art materials\, but feel free to bring anything you would like to include in your collage!  \n \nWe will also be celebrating the publication of TEP’s State of the Bays. This 5 year analysis examines progress across all watersheds and restoration partners in Tillamook County. Copies of the State of the Bays will be available at the event and staff will be there to answer questions and get you plugged into opportunities to support our thriving estuaries.
URL:https://www.explorenaturetillamookcoast.com/event/envision-our-estuaries/
LOCATION:395 Oregon Coast Hwy\, 395 Oregon Coast Highway\, Wheeler\, OR\, 97147\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251121T120000
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SUMMARY:Salmon Spotting Field Trip
DESCRIPTION:Join LNCT and Beverly Scoggin—a habitat restoration coordinator with Tillamook Estuary Partnership—for a walk to look for spawning salmon! We will learn about salmon life cycles\, local habitat concerns\, and what is being done to make those habitats healthier. \nWhat To Expect: \n\nWalk < 1.5 miles over gravel. Off-trail sections optional for viewing.\nCarpool for a short (15 minute) drive from Alder Creek Farm.\nDress for variable coastal weather.\nLearn about local salmon conservation methods!\n\nWhere to Meet: \n\n We will carpool from Alder Creek Farm: 35955 Underhill Ln.\, Nehalem\, Oregon 97131\n\nBeverly is a habitat restoration project coordinator with Tillamook Estuaries Partnership. Her job includes assessing salmon habitats and thinking of ways to make them healthier\, then putting those ideas into practice. Beverly has always enjoyed working with animals and has spent the last several years focusing on salmon. She’s previously worked at both the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife and the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife\, monitoring fishing activity and conducting surveys that look for salmon and their redds (spawning sites). She has a big passion for the ecosystems here in Tillamook County and is always excited to find ways to conserve and promote healthy habitats.
URL:https://www.explorenaturetillamookcoast.com/event/salmon-spotting-field-trip/
LOCATION:Alder Creek Farm\, 35955 Underhill Lane\, Nehalem\, OR\, 97141\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Friendly,Learn,Walk
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DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251101T123000
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SUMMARY:2nd Mushroom-Spotting Walk & Cooking Demonstration
DESCRIPTION:Mushroom-Spotting Walk & Cooking Demonstration \nCome join us for Four Seasons of Foraging at Nehalem Bay State Park where we will embark on an exciting mushroom-spotting walk! Learn about different types of mushrooms and how to identify them in the wild. After the walk\, enjoy a cooking demonstration where you can see how to incorporate your foraged mushrooms into delicious dishes. Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity to connect with nature and learn some new culinary skills! \nThis is a free event but registration will be capped at 15 attendees. We will be meeting at the meeting hall at the south end of the parking lot and walking the loop trail. Terrain at the park is uneven and sandy with few inclines. Pictures of the venue will be posted on Explore Nature’s Know Before You Go page so you may plan accordingly. \nParking is $10 if you do not have an annual pass; if this is a barrier for your attendance\, please reach out.  \nFor questions\, please contact Danielle at danielle@tbnep.org or Brett at brett.buesnel@gmail.com
URL:https://www.explorenaturetillamookcoast.com/event/2nd-mushroom-spotting-walk-cooking-demonstration/
LOCATION:Nehalem Bay State Park\, 34600 Garey Street\, Nehalem\, OR\, 97131\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251022T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251022T133000
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SUMMARY:Take a Nature Break: Headwaters Walk & Picnic Social
DESCRIPTION:Meet at 11:30AM at the South Neahkahnie Trailhead for a walk down LNCT’s Headwater’s trail to our stewardship benches. Paper bag your lunch and enjoy a midday break outside with friends. The walk is ~2.5 miles round trip\, with a gentle incline. \nNote—the Headwaters trail is uneven and mildly steep in some areas. To access the Headwaters Trail\, we will meet at the Neahkahnie Mountain South Trailhead parking lot and walk down from there. Plan to wear shoes with a decent tread and dress for the weather. Email maijahecht@nehalemtrust.org with any questions.
URL:https://www.explorenaturetillamookcoast.com/event/take-a-nature-break-headwaters-walk-picnic-social-2/
CATEGORIES:Family Friendly,Hike,Walk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251012T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251012T123000
DTSTAMP:20260522T052108
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SUMMARY:Mushroom-Spotting Walk & Cooking Demonstration
DESCRIPTION:Mushroom-Spotting Walk & Cooking Demonstration \nCome join us for Four Seasons of Foraging at Bob Straub State Park where we will embark on an exciting mushroom-spotting walk! Learn about different types of mushrooms and how to identify them in the wild. After the walk\, enjoy a cooking demonstration where you can see how to incorporate your foraged mushrooms into delicious dishes. Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity to connect with nature and learn some new culinary skills! \nThis is a free event but registration will be capped at 20 attendees. Terrain at Bob Straub is uneven and sandy with few inclines. Pictures of the venue are posted on Explore Nature’s Know Before You Go page so you may plan accordingly. \n \nIf the event is full\, stay tuned for an additional mushroom foraging event that wiil take place on Novemeber 1st; location to be determined. \n \nFor questions\, please contact Danielle at danielle@tbnep.org or Brett at brett.buesnel@gmail.com
URL:https://www.explorenaturetillamookcoast.com/event/mushroom-spotting-walk-cooking-demonstration-2/
LOCATION:Bob Straub State Park\, U.S. 101\, Pacific City\, OR\, 97135\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251008T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251008T130000
DTSTAMP:20260522T052108
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250929T182733Z
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SUMMARY:Take a Nature Break: Headwaters Walk & Picnic Social
DESCRIPTION:Meet at 11:30AM at the South Neahkahnie Trailhead for a walk down LNCT’s Headwater’s trail to our stewardship benches. Paper bag your lunch and enjoy a midday break outside with friends. The walk is ~2.5 miles round trip\, with a gentle incline. \nNote—the Headwaters trail is uneven and mildly steep in some areas. To access the Headwaters Trail\, we will meet at the Neahkahnie Mountain South Trailhead parking lot and walk down from there. Plan to wear shoes with a decent tread and dress for the weather. Email maijahecht@nehalemtrust.org with any questions.
URL:https://www.explorenaturetillamookcoast.com/event/take-a-nature-break-headwaters-walk-picnic-social/
CATEGORIES:Easy/Beginner,Family Friendly,Hike,Walk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250927T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250927T120000
DTSTAMP:20260522T052108
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SUMMARY:Netarts/Oceanside Beach Cleanup
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate National Public Lands Day by cleaning up the coastline with the Friends of Netarts Bay WEBS and Oceanside Action Partnership! We will have welcome tables set up at The Schooner Restaurant and the upper parking lot at Oceanside Beach\, so you can choose where to start your day. \nIn addition to cleaning up the beach\, join our marine debris survey demonstration at The Schooner at 9:30am to learn how we monitor debris on the beach year-round\, and how you can help! \nAND be sure to stick around after the cleanup for an oyster cookout at The Schooner – a special treat for volunteers donated by Pearl Point Oyster right here in Netarts! \nBring your own bucket to help us reduce waste from plastic trash bags. We will have extras to share.
URL:https://www.explorenaturetillamookcoast.com/event/netarts-oceanside-beach-cleanup-2/
LOCATION:The Schooner Restaurant\, 2065 NW Boat Basin Road\, Netarts\, OR\, 97143
CATEGORIES:Action,Easy/Beginner,Family Friendly,Learn,Pet Friendly,Walk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250925T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250925T190000
DTSTAMP:20260522T052108
CREATED:20250905T124133Z
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SUMMARY:Huckleberry Spotting and Ethnobotany with Four Seasons of Foraging
DESCRIPTION:Tillamook County Wellness and Tillamook Estuaries Partnership bring you Part 3 of Four Seasons Of Foraging! Throughout the year we co-host 4 events highlighting the unique foraging opportunities coastal Oregon provides. \nJoin us and local native plant expert Asa Skinner from Tillamook Estuary Partnership’s Native Plant Nursery on Whalen Island for an afternoon learning to forage and about local ethnobotany! This workshop will introduce attendess to the basics of finding and identifying berries. Huckleberries are known to be ready to harvest from this area at this time of year but there are no guarantees! \n \nSpecial Instructions to access the event location: There is free parking by the vault toilets. \n \nPlease be prepared to walk about 2 miles on a trail. Hiking boots or ankle supporting footwear is recommended. There are toilets at the entrance. This event will happen rain or shine! Please be prepared with cold weather gear or rain gear depending on the forecast. \n \nThis is a free event and registration will be capped at 20 attendees. \n \nAccessibility Level: We will be walking on an unpaved trail with potential off-trail walking to find berries. Parking lot is also unpaved and vault toilets are not accessibility rated. If you want to check out pictures of the location before making a decision to attend\, check out some photos HERE so you can plan comfortably. \n \nThis is an Explore Nature Tillamook Coast event. Explore Nature is sponsored in part by Tillamook Coast Visitors Center and Travel Oregon. \n \nPlease contact danielle@tbnep.org or call 503-322-2222 with any questions or concerns.
URL:https://www.explorenaturetillamookcoast.com/event/huckleberry-spotting-and-ethnobotany-with-four-seasons-of-foraging/
LOCATION:Whalen Island\, Whalen Island\, Tillamook County\, OR\, 97112\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250920T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250920T120000
DTSTAMP:20260522T052108
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SUMMARY:Birds of Tillamook County: Walk and Talk with Michael Krall
DESCRIPTION:Michael Krall\, WEBS Board President\, caught the birding bug starting with Golden Eagle banding in central Oregon with his 8th grade science teacher some 60 years ago. Michael birds and photographs extensively in Tillamook County\, around Oregon\, and beyond. \nJoin him for an introduction to Tillamook County birds and birding. Michael will share his photographs\, hints on where and when to bird Tillamook County\, and a potpourri of birds that you can see here. We’ll start out with an optional bird walk\, meeting at 7:30 AM in the day use parking lot at Cape Lookout State Park (permits required). We will “bird walk” (slow and leisurely) for 1-2 hours over easy terrain\, listening and looking for whatever we can find. Bathrooms are available at the parking lot. Dress appropriately for fall Oregon weather. Bring binoculars if you have them. We will have a few extra pairs that we can share\, as well as a spotting scope or two. \nWe will follow the walk with a presentation at the Netarts Community Center from 10:30 AM- Noon. The program is oriented toward those with limited birding experience\, but all levels are welcome.
URL:https://www.explorenaturetillamookcoast.com/event/birds-of-tillamook-county-walk-and-talk-with-michael-krall/
LOCATION:Cape Lookout State Park\, 13000 Whiskey Creek Road\, Tillamook\, OR\, 97136\, United States
CATEGORIES:Walk
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ORGANIZER;CN="Friends of Netarts Bay WEBS":MAILTO:info@netartsbaywebs.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250917T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250917T160000
DTSTAMP:20260522T052108
CREATED:20250606T205929Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250822T205816Z
UID:10000087-1758117600-1758124800@www.explorenaturetillamookcoast.com
SUMMARY:Cape Lookout Stewardship Series
DESCRIPTION:Every year\, Friends of Netarts Bay WEBS partners with Cape Lookout State Park to offer opportunities to give back\, maintain our natural areas\, and restore healthy coastal landscapes. Our efforts to remove invasive species and establish new native plants have made a huge impact in the park over the last few years\, and we need your help to continue this important work! \nThis season\, we are focusing on ivy removal\, weeding and maintenance for native plantings from previous seasons\, and establishing new native plantings in the campground at Cape Lookout. Activities are designed to accommodate a variety of skill levels; families are welcome!
URL:https://www.explorenaturetillamookcoast.com/event/cape-lookout-stewardship-series/2025-09-17/
LOCATION:Cape Lookout State Park\, 13000 Whiskey Creek Road\, Tillamook\, OR\, 97136\, United States
CATEGORIES:Action,Family Friendly
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ORGANIZER;CN="Friends of Netarts Bay WEBS":MAILTO:info@netartsbaywebs.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250824T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250824T160000
DTSTAMP:20260522T052108
CREATED:20250606T205929Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250822T205816Z
UID:10000073-1756044000-1756051200@www.explorenaturetillamookcoast.com
SUMMARY:Cape Lookout Stewardship Series
DESCRIPTION:Every year\, Friends of Netarts Bay WEBS partners with Cape Lookout State Park to offer opportunities to give back\, maintain our natural areas\, and restore healthy coastal landscapes. Our efforts to remove invasive species and establish new native plants have made a huge impact in the park over the last few years\, and we need your help to continue this important work! \nThis season\, we are focusing on ivy removal\, weeding and maintenance for native plantings from previous seasons\, and establishing new native plantings in the campground at Cape Lookout. Activities are designed to accommodate a variety of skill levels; families are welcome!
URL:https://www.explorenaturetillamookcoast.com/event/cape-lookout-stewardship-series/2025-08-24/
LOCATION:Cape Lookout State Park\, 13000 Whiskey Creek Road\, Tillamook\, OR\, 97136\, United States
CATEGORIES:Action,Family Friendly
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ORGANIZER;CN="Friends of Netarts Bay WEBS":MAILTO:info@netartsbaywebs.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250817T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250817T130000
DTSTAMP:20260522T052108
CREATED:20250803T183347Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250817T195729Z
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SUMMARY:Summer Plover Spotting!
DESCRIPTION:Sitka Sedge is an incredible natural area consisting of tidal marsh\, mudflats\, dunes\, forested wetlands\, and uplands…but one of the greatest parts of this landscape is often hard to spot! Western Snowy Plovers\, the only shorebird that regularly breeds on Oregon beaches\, can be found on the sandy beach here year-round.. South Sand Lake Spit is a historic nesting site for this threatened shorebird and one of five Snowy Plover Management Areas on Oregon’s north coast. Cara Gates\, Bird Alliance of Oregon’s Coastal Community Science Biologist\, will guide plover-spotting on the beach and share about this bird’s breeding biology\, habitat\, and conservation story.  \nThis natural area is also undergoing restoration efforts to support coho salmon habitat and allow for increased flood protection. While strolling out to the beach\, Tillamook Estuaries Partnership’s Community Engagement Coordinator\, Danielle Maillard\, will speak about the importance of restoration efforts in the regions and TEP’s role in supporting healthy estuaries. \nThis walk involves walking on uneven\, sandy terrain with exposed roots. Be sure to visit the Explore Nature Know Before You Go page to see pictures of the venue to assess accessibility level. Prepare to be on the beach for 1-2 hours and bring your optics to look for plovers. We will also have some standard binoculars for you to borrow during the event and a spotting scope to share views from \nDistance: 3 miles roundtrip. \nElevation changes: 25 ft. \nTerrain: gravel trail including uneven areas with tree roots; wet and dry sand\, at times uneven. \nExposure: full sun\, with partial shade for forested section of beach access trail. \nPacing: slow. \nRestroom at parking area. \nFree public parking in day-use lot. There is no cell service in the parking lot\, trail\, or beach.
URL:https://www.explorenaturetillamookcoast.com/event/summer-plover-spotting/
LOCATION:Sitka Sedge State Natural Area\, Sandlake Road\, Cloverdale\, OR\, 97112\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250813T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250813T170000
DTSTAMP:20260522T052108
CREATED:20250606T205929Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250822T205816Z
UID:10000072-1755093600-1755104400@www.explorenaturetillamookcoast.com
SUMMARY:Cape Lookout Stewardship Series
DESCRIPTION:Every year\, Friends of Netarts Bay WEBS partners with Cape Lookout State Park to offer opportunities to give back\, maintain our natural areas\, and restore healthy coastal landscapes. Our efforts to remove invasive species and establish new native plants have made a huge impact in the park over the last few years\, and we need your help to continue this important work! \nThis season\, we are focusing on ivy removal\, weeding and maintenance for native plantings from previous seasons\, and establishing new native plantings in the campground at Cape Lookout. Activities are designed to accommodate a variety of skill levels; families are welcome!
URL:https://www.explorenaturetillamookcoast.com/event/cape-lookout-stewardship-series/2025-08-13/
LOCATION:Cape Lookout State Park\, 13000 Whiskey Creek Road\, Tillamook\, OR\, 97136\, United States
CATEGORIES:Action,Family Friendly
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ORGANIZER;CN="Friends of Netarts Bay WEBS":MAILTO:info@netartsbaywebs.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250812T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250812T100000
DTSTAMP:20260522T052108
CREATED:20250729T161154Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250729T161154Z
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SUMMARY:BioBlitz at the Beach: Outing to Neahkahnie
DESCRIPTION:Register Here\n8 to 10 a.m.\nTuesday\, Aug. 12\nNeahkahnie Beach in Manzanita \nIn conjunction with our 2025 Beachy Keen BioBlitz\, Marine Program Manager Angela Whitlock will lead an outing at Neahkahnie Beach\, adjacent to the Cape Falcon Marine Reserve\, from 8 to 10 a.m.\, Tuesday\, Aug. 12. \nJoin us and learn how to identify and record marine wildlife via iNaturalist to help contribute to the 2025 BioBlitz project for Cape Falcon Marine Reserve. \nAbout the BioBlitz\nNorth Coast Land Conservancy’s Marine Reserve Program is hosting its annual monthlong BioBlitz during August. The 2025 Beachy Keen BioBlitz will take place in and around Cape Falcon Marine Reserve\, located on the Oregon North Coast\, and the adjacent Oswald West State Park. \nA bioblitz is a communal effort to identify and record as many distinct species as possible in a designated area and timeframe in order to collect long-term datasets. \nWant to participate? The first step is to download the iNaturalist app onto your mobile device and join our project in iNaturalist. Then\, any time during the bioblitz\, head down to Short Sand Beach\, Falcon Cove Beach and Neahkahnie Beach to look for various species and document your observations in the app. Even if you don’t know exactly what something is\, don’t worry. Researchers and other users from around the world work to identify all species recorded.
URL:https://www.explorenaturetillamookcoast.com/event/bioblitz-at-the-beach-outing-to-neahkahnie/
LOCATION:Neahkahnie Beach in Manzanita
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250811T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250811T120000
DTSTAMP:20260522T052108
CREATED:20250722T183737Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250722T183737Z
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SUMMARY:Sustainable Clamming on the Bay
DESCRIPTION:Are you ready to get dirty? ODFW and Friends of Netarts Bay WEBS are set to take a group of participants clamming. Learn about the various clams in the bay\, how to harvest safely and responsibly\, and so much more! ODFW will also share about their work to monitor clam populations and general bay health. WEBS will have shovels and other gear available for loan. \nThere is no cost to attend this program. Please consider supporting WEBS with a tax-exempt donation. \nRegister on Eventbrite to reserve your spot!
URL:https://www.explorenaturetillamookcoast.com/event/sustainable-clamming-on-the-bay-3/
LOCATION:Netarts Bay View Point\, 4940 Bourbon Place West\, Tillamook\, Oregon\, 97141\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Friendly,Learn,No Pets
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ORGANIZER;CN="Friends of Netarts Bay WEBS":MAILTO:info@netartsbaywebs.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250807T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250807T180000
DTSTAMP:20260522T052108
CREATED:20250709T134354Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250807T190026Z
UID:10000080-1754582400-1754589600@www.explorenaturetillamookcoast.com
SUMMARY:Leave it to Beavers
DESCRIPTION:Leave it to beavers to manipulate their habitat in a manner that allows salmon and other species to flourish! On the evening of August 7th\, Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife’s Beaver Conservation Biologist\, Conrad Ely\, will lead an exploration around Alder Creek Farm to examine beaver habitat and speak to the importance of this species for ecosystem health in Oregon. \nDuring this event\, you will learn to identify beaver activity and their favored tree species\, as well as understanding how beavers contribute to the health and well-being of salmon and other species that rely on riparian areas. \nThis event is hosted by Lower Nehalem Community Trust\, Tillamook Estuaries Partnership\, and ODFW\, and will take place at LNCT’s Alder Creek Farm in Nehalem. \nDirections/Farm Parking: Traveling south from Manzanita\, turn right onto Underhill Ln and continue (please do not exceed 10mph) to the end of the lane. Following signage for the farm\, you will continue along a gravel path until you reach a house opposite a grassy field. Please park in the field. \nThings to bring: \n\nSturdy\, closed toed shoes as we will be walking on uneven terrain\nPants or something that covers your legs as we will be walking through brush and you want to be protected from the bugs and pokey plants!\nWater and sunscreen\n\nAccesibility Information: \nDuring the event\, we will be walking on uneven terrain and along the riverbank. Wheel-chair accessible bathroom and potable water available on-site. Pictures of the venue will be posted on the Explore Nature website on the ‘Know Before You Go’ Resource page. If you have specific accesibility needs in order to attend\, please email danielle@tbnep.org.
URL:https://www.explorenaturetillamookcoast.com/event/leave-it-to-beavers/
LOCATION:Alder Creek Farm\, 35955 Underhill Lane\, Nehalem\, OR\, 97141\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250805T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250805T130000
DTSTAMP:20260522T052108
CREATED:20250729T215520Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250729T215520Z
UID:10000085-1754384400-1754398800@www.explorenaturetillamookcoast.com
SUMMARY:Salt Marsh Tour
DESCRIPTION:Join marine biologist Jim Young to explore the salt marsh in Netarts Bay! We’ll start indoors with a presentation focused on the plants and animals of the marsh\, and their unique adaptations to survive in such a salty world. Then we will head outside for a guided walk to explore the marsh for ourselves. \nThis field-based tour includes a 1.5 to 3-mile walk through muddy\, wet sand\, and loose sand areas. Trails may be covered by brush. This program is best suited for participants 12 years and older who are comfortable walking in these environments.
URL:https://www.explorenaturetillamookcoast.com/event/salt-marsh-tour-2/
LOCATION:Netarts Community Club\, 4929 Netarts Highway West\, Tillamook\, OR\, 97141\, United States
CATEGORIES:Ages 12+,Hike,Walk
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ORGANIZER;CN="Friends of Netarts Bay WEBS":MAILTO:info@netartsbaywebs.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250803T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250803T160000
DTSTAMP:20260522T052108
CREATED:20250724T234143Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250724T234143Z
UID:10000082-1754226000-1754236800@www.explorenaturetillamookcoast.com
SUMMARY:Youth Writing Workshop: Outside & Unplugged
DESCRIPTION:What is your screen time looking like lately? Take an afternoon to unplug and reconnect with nature during a playful writing workshop. In the company of a cedar grove\, facilitators with Hoffman Center for the Arts and the Lower Nehalem Community Trust will lead youth participants through a series of interactive and imaginative writing prompts to generate stories and bring focus to our shared sense of place. All youth ages 10 -15 are welcome\, no prior experience necessary.\n\n\nOutside & Unplugged: Nature Writing Workshop\nYouth Workshop | Ages 10 – 15\nAugust 3 | 1:00pm-4:00pm\nFree Registration\n*Location:  Elk Meadows Park\, Nehalem\n\n\n*Terrain: Workshop will be held outdoors in an area accessed by level ground; gravel\, tree-rooted paths\, grassy clearings. Chairs provided.  We will be in areas of sun and shade.\n\n\nPlease direct any questions about this workshop to writing@hoffmanarts.org
URL:https://www.explorenaturetillamookcoast.com/event/youth-writing-workshop-outside-unplugged/
LOCATION:Elk Meadows Park\, OR\, United States
CATEGORIES:Ages 10 +,Ages 12+,Easy/Beginner
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250801
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250901
DTSTAMP:20260522T052108
CREATED:20250729T160844Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250729T160844Z
UID:10000083-1754006400-1756684799@www.explorenaturetillamookcoast.com
SUMMARY:2025 Beachy Keen BioBlitz
DESCRIPTION:North Coast Land Conservancy’s Marine Reserve Program is hosting a monthlong BioBlitz during August. The BioBlitz will take place in and around Cape Falcon Marine Reserve\, located on the Oregon North Coast\, and the adjacent Oswald West State Park. \nA bioblitz is a communal effort to identify and record as many distinct species as possible in a designated area and timeframe in order to collect long-term datasets. \nWant to participate? The first step is to download the iNaturalist app onto your mobile device and join our project in iNaturalist. Then\, any time during the bioblitz\, head down to Short Sand Beach\, Falcon Cove Beach and Neahkahnie Beach to look for various species and document your observations in the app. Even if you don’t know exactly what something is\, don’t worry. Researchers and other users from around the world work to identify all species recorded. \nThe participant who records the most species during the monthlong project will win a special prize. To learn more about the value of community science and how to use iNaturalist\, watch a recording of our 2022 virtual training session. Although we hosted this training in 2022\, the instructions and insights are still relevant for 2025! \nDon’t forget to also share your observations on social media\, tagging North Coast Land Conservancy (@nclctrust)!
URL:https://www.explorenaturetillamookcoast.com/event/2025-beachy-keen-bioblitz/
LOCATION:Cape Falcon Marine Reserve
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250727T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250727T170000
DTSTAMP:20260522T052108
CREATED:20250606T205929Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250822T205816Z
UID:10000071-1753624800-1753635600@www.explorenaturetillamookcoast.com
SUMMARY:Cape Lookout Stewardship Series
DESCRIPTION:Every year\, Friends of Netarts Bay WEBS partners with Cape Lookout State Park to offer opportunities to give back\, maintain our natural areas\, and restore healthy coastal landscapes. Our efforts to remove invasive species and establish new native plants have made a huge impact in the park over the last few years\, and we need your help to continue this important work! \nThis season\, we are focusing on ivy removal\, weeding and maintenance for native plantings from previous seasons\, and establishing new native plantings in the campground at Cape Lookout. Activities are designed to accommodate a variety of skill levels; families are welcome!
URL:https://www.explorenaturetillamookcoast.com/event/cape-lookout-stewardship-series/2025-07-27/
LOCATION:Cape Lookout State Park\, 13000 Whiskey Creek Road\, Tillamook\, OR\, 97136\, United States
CATEGORIES:Action,Family Friendly
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ORGANIZER;CN="Friends of Netarts Bay WEBS":MAILTO:info@netartsbaywebs.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250712T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250712T093000
DTSTAMP:20260522T052108
CREATED:20250611T232114Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250611T232114Z
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SUMMARY:Go Touch Grass! Eelgrass Exploration in Netarts Bay
DESCRIPTION:Join the Friends of Netarts Bay WEBS\, Tillamook Estuaries Partnership (TEP)\, and Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (ODFW) for an exploration among the eelgrass in Netarts Bay! During this event\, we will learn about current monitoring efforts and findings\, and we will also get our feet wet as we explore the eelgrass and diverse critters that call it home. This is a family-friendly event that will be fun and appropriate for all ages! \n  \nRegistration is required for this event and will be open starting Saturday\, June 28th!\n  \nWhy Should I Care About Eelgrass? \nEelgrass is incredibly important to our ecosystems\, as it is the foundation for a highly productive food web in our bays. Among other things\, eelgrass has the following functions: \n\nProduces food and oxygen\nImproves water quality but filtering pollutants\nAbsorbs excess nutrients\nStores greenhouse gases (ex. carbon dioxide)\nSupports shoreline structure to mitigate erosion\nActs as a nursery for juvenile fish and other species\n\nPeople are often unaware of these important ecosystem functions and therefore eelgrass is often disturbed and degraded. Offsetting the negative effects to this important species starts with education! \nOn Saturday July 12th\, Tony D’Andrea from the ODFW Shellfish team and Flynn DeLany\, TEP’s Field and Data Scientist\, will speak to the importance of eelgrass\, common misconceptions\, research methods\, and current findings in the area. Low tide will be at 9:18am and therefore\, the event will take place bright and early starting at 7:30am and wrap up by 9:30am. \nParking: \nParking is limited at the Netarts Bay View Point lot. Overflow parking will be at Netarts Bay Shellfish Parking\, which is 0.2 miles south of the Bay View Point lot. If you would like to carpool\, please refer to this google sheet where you can note if you would like to drive/be driven and your contact information. This sheet is not monitored and it is up to attendees to arrange their own transportation. \nAccessibility: \nThere is uneven terrain at this location and the site is not wheelchair accessible. If you would like to attend and have accessibility needs\, please contact danielle@tbnep.org. Prior to the event\, pictures of the site will be located on the Know Before You Go Resource page. \nWhat to Wear/Bring: \nPlease wear boots and clothes that you don’t mind getting dirty! We will be in the wet sand and it will be difficult to walk without proper footwear. We also recommend bringing a water bottle\, layers for unpredictable weather on the Oregon coast\, and sunscreen. \nCost: \nThere is no cost to attend this program. Please consider supporting WEBS and TEP with tax-exempt donations. \nStay connected: \nFriends of Netarts Bay WEBS – www.netartsbaywebs.org\, Facebook and Instagram pages (@netartsbaywebs) \nTillamook Estuaries Partnership (TEP) – www.tbnep.org
URL:https://www.explorenaturetillamookcoast.com/event/go-touch-grass-eelgrass-exploration-in-netarts-bay/
LOCATION:Netarts Bay View Point\, 4940 Bourbon Place West\, Tillamook\, Oregon\, 97141\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Friendly,Learn,No Pets
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250709T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250709T170000
DTSTAMP:20260522T052108
CREATED:20250606T205929Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250822T205816Z
UID:10000070-1752069600-1752080400@www.explorenaturetillamookcoast.com
SUMMARY:Cape Lookout Stewardship Series
DESCRIPTION:Every year\, Friends of Netarts Bay WEBS partners with Cape Lookout State Park to offer opportunities to give back\, maintain our natural areas\, and restore healthy coastal landscapes. Our efforts to remove invasive species and establish new native plants have made a huge impact in the park over the last few years\, and we need your help to continue this important work! \nThis season\, we are focusing on ivy removal\, weeding and maintenance for native plantings from previous seasons\, and establishing new native plantings in the campground at Cape Lookout. Activities are designed to accommodate a variety of skill levels; families are welcome!
URL:https://www.explorenaturetillamookcoast.com/event/cape-lookout-stewardship-series/2025-07-09/
LOCATION:Cape Lookout State Park\, 13000 Whiskey Creek Road\, Tillamook\, OR\, 97136\, United States
CATEGORIES:Action,Family Friendly
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ORGANIZER;CN="Friends of Netarts Bay WEBS":MAILTO:info@netartsbaywebs.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250705T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250705T120000
DTSTAMP:20260522T052108
CREATED:20250606T224124Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250611T215619Z
UID:10000074-1751706000-1751716800@www.explorenaturetillamookcoast.com
SUMMARY:Netarts/Oceanside Beach Cleanup
DESCRIPTION:Join the Friends of Netarts Bay WEBS on Saturday\, July 5th to keep our coastal ecosystems clean and healthy. Our goal is to remove debris left by July 4th festivities on the coast before it has a chance to wash into the ocean\, and we need your help! We will meet at The Schooner Restuarant and then split into groups to cover as much area as possible. \nClean gloves\, trash bags\, and trash grabbers will be provided. \nTo thank you for contributing to this important work\, The Schooner Restuarant will be offering 10% off your meal for volunteers on the day of the event!
URL:https://www.explorenaturetillamookcoast.com/event/netarts-oceanside-beach-cleanup/
LOCATION:The Schooner Restaurant\, 2065 NW Boat Basin Road\, Netarts\, OR\, 97143
CATEGORIES:Action,Easy/Beginner,Family Friendly
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ORGANIZER;CN="Friends of Netarts Bay WEBS":MAILTO:info@netartsbaywebs.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250628T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250628T120000
DTSTAMP:20260522T052108
CREATED:20250610T185421Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250611T215544Z
UID:10000078-1751101200-1751112000@www.explorenaturetillamookcoast.com
SUMMARY:Tidepool Discovery Days
DESCRIPTION:What amazing creatures are lurking at the water’s edge? Come out to Oceanside and see! \nFriends of Netarts Bay WEBS staff and volunteers will be onsite in the tidepools to share about the habitats along the coastal edge. Learn about anemone clone wars\, how a sea star eats\, or how hermit crabs steal shell homes from other crabs! From seaweeds to sculpin fish\, there is an amazing world to discover. Come out and enjoy! \nDetails: Wear boots or bring a change of shoes. DO NOT WEAR Flip flops (they are never ideal for exploring tide pools). Be prepared for Oregon coast weather. \nRegister to save your spot with a tide pool guide! Registration is required.
URL:https://www.explorenaturetillamookcoast.com/event/tidepool-discovery-days/2025-06-28/
LOCATION:Oceanside Beach State Recreation Site\, Oceanside Beach State Recreation Site Tillamook\, Tillamook\, OR\, 97141\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Friendly
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