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SUMMARY:2025 Migratory Bird Day
DESCRIPTION:2025 Migratory Bird Day\n\nTime: 10AM – 1PM\nDate: Sunday\, May 25th\nLocation: Alder Creek Farm\, Underhill Ln\, Nehalem\n\n\n\nThe Lower Nehalem watershed is full of bird-lovers\, but how do we make our community and towns beloved by birds? These ‘Shared Spaces’ are the focus of 2025’s Migratory Bird Day Celebration.\n\n\nGather at Alder Creek Farm on Sunday\, May 25th for a day of guided bird walks\, ‘Big Sit’ observation station\, kid’s activities and learning opportunities! Together\, we’ll identify challenges birds face in our own community and consider how to make the spaces we share with birds safer and more welcoming. There will be no shortage of fun for bird enthusiasts of all ages at this family-friendly event. Bring binoculars\, or borrow a pair of ours! No prior birding experience is necessary.\n\n\nGuided bird walks will depart from the farm. One will begin at 10AM\, and another at 11:30AM\, following two route options: one on flat terrain and one that traverses up a medium slope to the upper riparian areas above Alder Creek.\n\n\nIf exploring over uneven ground isn’t your thing\, join us at our ‘Big Sit’ station. Or visit the interpretive tables hosted by Hoffman Center for the Arts\, Oregon Parks & Recreation\, Seven Capes Bird Alliance\, Haystack Rock Awareness Program (HRAP)\, Bird Alliance of Oregon\, and the Wildlife Center of the North Coast.\n\n\n\ncontact maijahecht@nehalemtrust.org for more information.
URL:https://www.explorenaturetillamookcoast.com/event/2025-migratory-bird-day/
LOCATION:Alder Creek Farm\, 35955 Underhill Lane\, Nehalem\, OR\, 97141\, United States
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SUMMARY:Earth Day Service Celebration 
DESCRIPTION:When: Sunday\, April 27th\, 1:00p.m. – 4:00 p.m.\nWhere: Elk Meadows Park\nWhat: Get your hands in the dirt in celebration of Earth Day! We’ll be scotch broom busting all afternoon at Elk Meadows Park in Nehalem on Sunday\, April 27th. Join us in celebration of the 55th global day of action on behalf of our planet for a family friendly stewardship event. All ages are welcome! Tools & gloves will be provided (or welcome to bring your own) by co-hosts Lower Nehalem Community Trust and Trail Keepers of Oregon.\nPlease wear sturdy shoes and dress for variable coastal weather. Parking is adjacent to the park and surfaces are gravel\, wood chip and grass. This park is owned by the City of Manzanita and home to Elk\, roaming Cougar and other wildlife. It is stewarded by the Lower Nehalem Trust with the help of the community.\nDirections to Elk Meadows Park: Turn south off of Hwy. 101 onto Bayside Gardens Road. Take the last right turn onto Neptune Way. Park is at the end of Neptune Way on the Left\nNo Registration Necessary
URL:https://www.explorenaturetillamookcoast.com/event/earth-day-service-celebration/
LOCATION:Elk Meadows Park\, OR\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250219T100000
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SUMMARY:De-vine Intervention by the Nehalem Bay
DESCRIPTION:10 a.m. to 2 p.m.\nWednesday\, Feb. 19\nFisher’s Point Habitat Reserve/Vosburg Creek Property \nJoin NCLC and our partners from the Lower Nehalem Community Trust (LNCT) as we take on English ivy and other various tasks needed at LCNT’s Vosburg Creek Property in Wheeler and NCLC’s Fishers Point Habitat Reserve\, across from the Nehalem Bay State Park. We will spend two hours on Fishers Point and two hours on Vosburg Creek. \nOur primary focus will be using loppers and handsaws to remove climbing ivy\, a non-native invasive plant\, from native trees. Other tasks may include disassembling and hauling off unwanted trash from the properties as needed. \nBe prepared for a few hours in the field. We will provide tools and gloves\, but feel free to bring a pair if you have your own to use. Additionally\, bring layers\, boots\, water\, a snack or lunch\, etc. There are no dogs allowed or bathrooms on site.
URL:https://www.explorenaturetillamookcoast.com/event/de-vine-intervention-by-the-nehalem-bay/
LOCATION:Fisher’s Point Habitat Reserve/Vosburg Creek Property\, Wheeler
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240526T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240526T140000
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SUMMARY:Migratory Bird Day Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Join local conservation\, education\, and community science organizations to learn about and celebrate our birds! \nInsects and their importance to migratory birds is the focus of this year’s World Migratory Bird Day\, a global campaign that aims to raise awareness of migratory birds and the need to conserve and support them. \nWhen? Sunday\, May 26th\, 2024 from 10AM- 2PM \nWhere? Lower Nehalem Community Trust’s Alder Creek Farm\,\n35955 Underhill Lane\, Nehalem\, OR 97131 \nWho? Everyone! This is a family-friendly event for seasoned and novice birders alike. No experience necessary and birding opportunities for all. We will have some pairs of binoculars to loan and spotting scopes set up to observe birds in different habitats throughout the farm\, from both easily accessible locations and further afield. \nCelebrate: Come celebrate Spring migration on the North Coast and the important efforts that local organizations are making to protect and help birds and the habitats they depend on. \nACTIVITIES\n10 AM – Get to know your N. Coast Birds!\nGuided Bird Walk \n11:30 AM – Get to know your N. Coast Birds!\nGuided Bird Walk \n(Bird walks are 1 hour in duration and occur along gravel\, wood chip and unmaintained grassy areas. There are two route options available\, one on flat terrain and one that traverses up a medium slope to the upper riparian areas above Alder Creek). \n12:30 PM – Brown Bag Workshop: eBird and iNaturalist\nBring your sack lunch to the barn and chat with local bird nerd podcast team\, Hannah and Erik\, to learn about using these popular apps to identify\, learn and contribute to community science! \n1:15 PM – Birds\, Bugs and Blooms!\nGuided tour of the Nehalem Ethnobotanical Teaching Trail. \nThroughout the Day:\n‘BIG SIT’ – Grab a seat and join our ‘Big Sit’ station where seasoned birders will help point out species by sight and sound and will keep a running tally of birds throughout the day. Participants may arrive and join for any portion of time between 10am and 2pm. Spotting scopes will be available to help locate and observe migratory and resident species along Alder Creek\, overhead and in the seasonal wetland. Come say hello and learn about our local birds. \nGET TO KNOW YOUR LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS – Interactive tabling displays with local partners working in the fields of conservation\, education and wildlife rehabilitation. Come learn more about community conservation and the amazing projects that are happening around the N. Coast! \nKIDS ART AND ACTIVITIES:\nArt and educational activities for some family fun\, hosted by Hoffman Center for the Arts. \nFacilities and Accessibility: There is a gravel road (approx. 50 yards) from the parking area to the main barn/greenhouse. The path is flat and limited accessible parking is available within 40 feet of the central location of this event. The central area is paved and has a slight raised step at the entrance of the barn. There is an accessible picnic table available on the paved central space overlooking the wildlife sanctuary and seasonal wetland. Accessible portable restroom facility is available on site. Please reach out with any questions and we’d be happy to accommodate everyone’s participation to the best of our ability. \nPublic Health and Safety: This is a mostly outdoor event with some activities happening in a covered\, open-air barn. \nEarly birders are welcome to head to Alder Creek Farm for self-guided birding anytime after daybreak. If you aren’t able to catch the 2pm tally\, feel free to upload your list and photos to eBird or email: emilyakdedian@nehalemtrust.org. \nLower Nehalem Community Trust\, Phone: (503) 368-3203\, Email: lnct@nehalemtrust.org. \n  \nTHANK YOU!\n \nWITH SUPPORT FROM:
URL:https://www.explorenaturetillamookcoast.com/event/migratory-bird-day-celebration/
LOCATION:Alder Creek Farm\, 35955 Underhill Lane\, Nehalem\, OR\, 97141\, United States
CATEGORIES:Action,Art,Easy,Easy/Beginner,Family Friendly,Walk
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SUMMARY:EARTH DAY STEWARDSHIP @ ELK MEADOWS PARK
DESCRIPTION:EARTH DAY STEWARDSHIP @ ELK MEADOWS PARK\n\nAPRIL 21 @ 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM\n\n\n\nEARTH DAY ACTION!\nSTEWARDSHIP @ ELK MEADOWS PARK\n\nAPRIL\, 21 2024 @ 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhere:  Elk Meadows Park\, at the end of Neptune Way\, in Bayside Gardens\, between Manzanita and Nehalem. (Turn south off of Hwy. 101 onto Bayside GardensRoad. Go to Neptune Way\, the last right turn before you reach the Bay. Go to the end of Neptune Way. The park will be on your left).\n\n\nWhat We’ll Do:  We will mulch\, clean up tree cages and enclosures\, chip paths and remove blackberry and scotch broom\, helping the Park’s native plants survive by removing competition. (Who knows\, you may even see some of the neighborhood citizens after whom the park is named!)\n\nWhat to Expect: We will provide tools and gloves\, but you are welcome to bring your own. Please wear sturdy shoes and dress for variable coastal Oregon weather! Parking is adjacent to the park and surfaces are gravel\, wood chips and grass. We will be using hand tools such as loppers\, pruning saws and shovels. There is a raised boardwalk across a small wetland and stairs connecting the upper and lower park areas. This park is owned by the City of Manzanita and stewarded by the Lower Nehalem Trust with the help of the community. There is no restroom on-site but generous neighbors have been known to accommodate if the need arises!  You will be asked to sign the LNCT volunteer waiver to participate in this event.\n\nStatement of Inclusion: We understand everyone learns and experiences the outdoors differently and we welcome collaboration with anyone who needs additional support. We are happy to adjust this event to meet the needs of participants to the extent possible within our capacity. Please get in touch in advance to discuss your personal or group’s needs. \nOutreach for this event is supported in part by Tillamook Coast Visitors Association and Travel Oregon Forever Fund. \n\n\n\nIf you have questions\, please contact us at Lower Nehalem Community Trust at lnct@nehalemtrust.org or 503-368-3203.
URL:https://www.explorenaturetillamookcoast.com/event/548/
LOCATION:Elk Meadows Park\, OR\, United States
CATEGORIES:Easy/Beginner,Family Friendly
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SUMMARY:Nehalem Estuary Cleanup
DESCRIPTION:Join this celebrated community event that has been taking place biennially since 1999! Volunteers from near and far unite to remove trash from the Nehalem Bay Estuary and then celebrate at the ‘Sorting Pit’ with food and drink and friends. In 2022 we pulled over 2 tons of trash and hundreds of pounds of recyclables from the Estuary\, including half a canoe\, two refrigerators\, a yoga mat and an entire boat! Let’s do it again! \nVolunteer activities range from collecting debris\, sorting materials\, and helping with set-up and take down. This event is hosted by the Lower Nehalem Community Trust\, Nehalem Bay Watershed Council and Heart of Cartm. \n>>>  REGISTER HERE  <<<\nWhen? Saturday\, March 9th\, 2024.   Orientation Begins: 7:00 am \nCleanup: Starts immediately after orientation and runs no later than 1pm. \nCelebrate: After you finish the cleanup\, hang out at the sorting pit with food\, family and friends. Get your warm chili in a commemorative mug! \nLocation: Wheeler Waterfront Park\, Wheeler\, OR \nWhat we’ll do: During low tide we will work in groups by zone to walk or paddle 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. \nWhat to bring: Come prepared for a variable coastal weather conditions. 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: jessi@heartofcartm.org. \nTHANK YOU TO OUR PARTNERS AND SPONSORS!\nORGANIZERS:\n \nPARTNERS:\n  \n\n\n\nSPONSORs\nSAVE THESE DATES! RALLY YOUR FRIENDS AND REGISTER NOW!\nIn a collaborative effort to raise awareness and take tangible steps towards conservation of the Nehalem Bay Estuary\, four regional organizations call on you to participate in a Nehalem Estuary journey\, which includes education\, action and art! \nEDUCATION: Into the Muck – Estuary Management\, Monitoring\, Restoration\nDate: February 6th\, doors @ 5:30\, presentation @ 6pm.  Location: NCRD Kitchen/Gallery\, Nehalem\nRegistration \nACTION: Restoring our Estuary- Seed Bomb Making and Planting\nDate: February 11th\, 10am-Noon. Location: Alder Creek Farm\, Nehalem\nRegistration \nART: Marine Debris Art Workshop for Families\nDate: March 15th from1:00 – 6:00pm. Location: NCRD Kitchen\, Nehalem\nNo registration necessary. More info at heartofcartm.org \nART: Marine Debris Art Workshop for Adults\nDate: March 16th\, from 12:00pm – 5:00pm Location: Alder Creek Farm Barn\nRegistration
URL:https://www.explorenaturetillamookcoast.com/event/nehalem-estuary-cleanup/
LOCATION:Wheeler Waterfront Park\, 500 Marine Dr\, Wheeler\, OR\, 97147\, United States
CATEGORIES:Action,Easy,Easy/Beginner,Family Friendly
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SUMMARY:Salmon Walk
DESCRIPTION:Join LNCT and Cyndi Curtis from the Wild Salmon Center for a walk along Coal Creek\, a tributary of the Nehalem River\, in the Tillamook State Forest. We’ll stroll along the creek looking for spawning salmon in their annual rite and learn about the efforts underway to protect and restore critical salmon habitat in the watershed. \nThis event includes less than 1.5 miles of walking on a graveled state forest road with a gentle grade to a bridge where we will look for salmon and talk about restoration of the watershed. Participants may opt to venture further over overgrown and uneven surface to an off-trail location to view diverse salmon habitat or may choose to stay at the bridge and watch. If heavy rains eliminate the likelihood of seeing salmon\, we may opt to instead visit a nearby restoration site where we would walk a short distance along a graveled road to see a stream restoration project. All info will be sent to registered participants prior to the event. Please don’t hesitate to reach out to emilyakdedian@nehalemtrust with any questions\, we are happy to do our best to facilitate the participation of anyone who wishes to join.
URL:https://www.explorenaturetillamookcoast.com/event/salmon-walk/
LOCATION:Coal Creek\, Tillamook State Forest
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