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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-15/
LOCATION:TEP’s Native Plant Nursery\, 6820 Barracks Circle\, Tillamook\, OR\, 97141\, United States
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SUMMARY:Potting Party at TEP Nursery
DESCRIPTION:Tillamook Estuaries Partnership is 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-11/
LOCATION:TEP’s Native Plant Nursery\, 6820 Barracks Circle\, Tillamook\, OR\, 97141\, United States
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SUMMARY:2026 Mussel Foraging with Four Seasons of Foraging
DESCRIPTION:Tillamook Estuaries Partnership brings you Part 1 of Four Seasons Of Foraging! Throughout the year we will co-host 4 events highlighting the unique foraging opportunities coastal Oregon provides. \nJoin us and local educator\, Alanna Kieffer\, from Shifting Tides LLC at Barview Jetty for a day of mussel foraging! This workshop will introduce students to rocky intertidal ecosystems of the Oregon Coast. We will discuss tides\, ocean conditions\, and safety and etiquette on the rocks. Students will learn how to sustainably harvest shellfish\, as well as how to clean and prepare shellfish once home. There will be a focus on foraging mussels and other edibles including barnacles\, and seaweed (seaweed is dependent on the season\, ONLY March-June 15). \nStudents will learn when and where to look for these organisms as well as how to sustainably harvest\, store\, and process them. You’ll then have time to forage for yourself and ask questions as you go. There will be a beachside cooking demonstration to wrap up the workshop so that you will confident cooking your shellfish when you get home. \nSpecial Instructions to access the event location: There’s a $10 parking fee at Barview Jetty – if paying this is a financial burden for you but you would like to attend\, please reach out to danielle@tbnep.org. Go through the campground to the actual end of the jetty (big open parking lot with a view of the beach) NOT the lot before the entrance gate. \nForaging requires some significant walking including some potentially difficult terrain (we will be scrambling down some rocks)\, so please wear appropriate footgear (e.g. tennis shoes\, rainboots\, or other hiking footwear. For your own safety and comfort\, do not wear flipflops or sandals. Do keep in mind your feet are likely to be in the water at some point\, so rainboots are what I would strongly recommend. \nThe Event will happen rain or shine (unless thunder-storming). If the weather looks “iffy” please bring a rain poncho\, jacket and hat. Please be prepared for any and all types of weather\, the Oregon Coast is often not predictable and we will be fully exposed to the elements. There’s a 100% chance you will get wet during this class! *If* conditions day off are not safe in this environment\, we will use what we can to demonstrate\, and teach\, and potentially move to another spot. \nWhat to bring: You will need a harvest bag (mesh\, reusable grocery bag works great\, or even plastic bag)\, or bucket\, as well as scissors\, a knife\, or gardening gloves\, and a cooler with ice to transport your harvest home. Please also bring a water bottle\, snacks and any other refreshments you may want during the Event. Personal medications and sunscreen are also recommended. \n \nYou will need a shellfish permit\, which can be obtained online from ODFW\, please purchase one before class\, and have it available on the app on your phone for easy access in case needed. \n \nThis is a free event and registration will be capped at 15 attendees. \n \nAccessibility Level: We will be walking on the beach and scrambling on large boulders that make up the Jetty. The parking lot is made up of small gravel and dirt. Please see pictures below and on the Explore Nature ‘Know Before You Go‘ resource page for more information on whether this event is accessible for you (pictures will be uploaded at least two weeks prior to event date). If there is any other information we can provide or accommodations we can help with\, please email danielle@tbnep.org. \n \nThis is an Explore Nature Tillamook Coast event.
URL:https://www.explorenaturetillamookcoast.com/event/2026-mussel-foraging-with-four-seasons-of-foraging/
LOCATION:Barview Jetty\, Barview Jetty\, 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-14/
LOCATION:TEP’s Native Plant Nursery\, 6820 Barracks Circle\, Tillamook\, OR\, 97141\, United States
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SUMMARY:Potting Party at TEP Nursery
DESCRIPTION:Tillamook Estuaries Partnership is 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-10/
LOCATION:TEP’s Native Plant Nursery\, 6820 Barracks Circle\, Tillamook\, OR\, 97141\, 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-13/
LOCATION:TEP’s Native Plant Nursery\, 6820 Barracks Circle\, Tillamook\, OR\, 97141\, United States
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SUMMARY:Potting Party at TEP Nursery
DESCRIPTION:Tillamook Estuaries Partnership is 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-9/
LOCATION:TEP’s Native Plant Nursery\, 6820 Barracks Circle\, Tillamook\, OR\, 97141\, 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-12/
LOCATION:TEP’s Native Plant Nursery\, 6820 Barracks Circle\, Tillamook\, OR\, 97141\, United States
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SUMMARY:Potting Party at TEP Nursery
DESCRIPTION:Tillamook Estuaries Partnership is 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-8/
LOCATION:TEP’s Native Plant Nursery\, 6820 Barracks Circle\, Tillamook\, OR\, 97141\, United States
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SUMMARY:Potting Party at TEP Nursery
DESCRIPTION:Tillamook Estuaries Partnership is 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-7/
LOCATION:TEP’s Native Plant Nursery\, 6820 Barracks Circle\, Tillamook\, OR\, 97141\, 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-6/
LOCATION:TEP’s Native Plant Nursery\, 6820 Barracks Circle\, Tillamook\, OR\, 97141\, 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-5/
LOCATION:TEP’s Native Plant Nursery\, 6820 Barracks Circle\, Tillamook\, OR\, 97141\, 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-4/
LOCATION:TEP’s Native Plant Nursery\, 6820 Barracks Circle\, Tillamook\, OR\, 97141\, 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-3/
LOCATION:TEP’s Native Plant Nursery\, 6820 Barracks Circle\, Tillamook\, OR\, 97141\, 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-2/
LOCATION:TEP’s Native Plant Nursery\, 6820 Barracks Circle\, Tillamook\, OR\, 97141\, United States
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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
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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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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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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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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:20250925T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250925T190000
DTSTAMP:20260512T061200
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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:20250817T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250817T130000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250807T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250807T180000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250712T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250712T093000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250518T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250518T120000
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SUMMARY:Invasive Species Removal at Clay Myers
DESCRIPTION:Scotch broom is an invasive species that outcompetes native plants by taking the water\, nutrients\, and sunlight they need to survive. This highly-flammable\, aggressive shrub reproduces by seed and requires consistent management. \nOn May 18th from 9am-12pm\, Tillamook Estuaries Partnership and Nestucca\, Neskowin & Sand Lakes Watershed Council are partnering with Oregon Parks and Recreation Department (OPRD) to remove the abundant scotch broom that has taken up at Clay Myers Natural Area. A ranger from OPRD will support volunteers in learning how to effectively cut back the plant\, mitigating the chance for reproduction. \nFeel free to join for the whole event\, or part of it. There will be signage at the entrance of the trail so folks know where the group will be. \nTEP will bring loppers and a weed wrench\, but feel free to bring your own removal materials as you wish. Other things to bring/wear include: \n\ngloves if you would like them \nlong pants and long-sleeved shirt (layers if it is hot)\nhiking boots or sturdy close-toed shoes\nWater bottle (we will have a jug for you to refill)\nSunscreen\, hat\, etc. in case it is a sunny day!\n\nDirections \nYou will turn off on Whalen Island Road from Sandlake Rd. and veer right towards Clay Myers Natural Area. You will park in the lot and we will be meeting in the grassy area near the restrooms. We will walk out on the south-most trail\, as you can see in the attached image\, and walk about a quarter mile to the location where we will be removing scotch broom. \n***THERE IS NO CELL SERVICE AT CLAY MYERS*** Please be prepared for this. \nAccessibility \nThere are some photos of this location on the Explore Nature’s Know Before You Go Resource page and more photos will be added of the trail prior to the event. The terrain is uneven and fairly sandy. If you have any accessibility needs to attend this event\, please email danielle@tbnep.org. \nBathrooms \nThere are vault toilets next to the parking lot where we will be meeting.
URL:https://www.explorenaturetillamookcoast.com/event/invasive-species-removal-at-clay-myers/
LOCATION:Clay Myers State Natural Area at Whalen Island
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250419T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250419T130000
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SUMMARY:2025 Seaweed Foraging with Four Seasons of Foraging
DESCRIPTION:When: April 19\, 10am-1pm \nWhere: The Three Graces (14474 Oregon Coast Hwy Rockaway Beach\, OR 97136) \n*there is not a restroom at this little “parking lot” I’m sorry to say. There is one at the Port of Garibaldi. Be prepared for that! \n \nWhat: The Pacific Northwest is home to some of the most biodiverse intertidal systems\, and more kelp species than anywhere else on earth – come learn about them!  \nHere’s a chance to explore to rocky shores and learn how to identify and sustainably harvest wild seaweeds. Open your eyes to the world of beautiful marine algae\, and gain a new perspective for every beach walk.   \n \nThis workshop will go over tides\, general oceanography\, seasonal ocean conditions\, and intertidal ecology. Students will learn how to identify various PNW seaweeds (about 10-15 depending on location and what’s present). Practice seaweed identification\, learn sustainable harvest techniques\, as well as common processing and preservation methods. See examples of processed seaweeds and great identification and cooking resources.  \n \nWhat else: Foraging requires some significant walking including some potentially difficult terrain\, so please wear appropriate footgear (e.g. tennis shoes\, rainboots\, or other hiking footwear). Whatever you don’t mind getting wet that will also keep your feet stable. For your own safety and comfort\, do not wear flipflops or sandals. Do keep in mind your feet are likely to be in the water at some point\, so rainboots are what I would strongly recommend. \n \nThe Event will happen rain or shine (unless thunder-storming). If the weather looks “iffy” please bring a rain poncho\, jacket and hat. Please be prepared for any and all types of weather\, the Oregon Coast is often not predictable and we will be fully exposed to the elements. There’s a 100% chance you will get wet during this class! *If* conditions day off are not safe in this environment\, we will use what we can to demonstrate\, and teach. \n \nYou will NEED scissors or a knife. I will supply plastic bags but you may want a bucket. Bring a cooler (with ice ideally) to transport your harvest home. Please also bring a water bottle\, snacks and any other refreshments you may want during the Event. Personal medications and sunscreen are also recommended. \n \nAccesibility Information: Pictures of the event location will be posted to the Explore Nature ‘Know Before You Go‘ resource page before the event so you have an idea of the landscape. If you would like to attend the event but have accessibility needs or questions\, please reach out to danielle@tbnep.org. \n \nThis is an Explore Nature Tillamook Coast event. Explore Nature is sponsored in part by Tillamook Coast Visitors Center and Travel Oregon.
URL:https://www.explorenaturetillamookcoast.com/event/2025-seaweed-foraging-with-four-seasons-of-foraging/
LOCATION:The Three Graces\, 14474 Oregon Coast Highway\, Rockaway Beach\, OR\, 97136\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250413T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250413T110000
DTSTAMP:20260512T061200
CREATED:20250316T201528Z
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SUMMARY:2025 Mussel Foraging with Four Seasons of Foraging
DESCRIPTION:Tillamook County Wellness and Tillamook Estuaries Partnership bring you Part 1 of Four Seasons Of Foraging! Throughout the year we will co-host 4 events highlighting the unique foraging opportunities coastal Oregon provides. \n \nJoin us and local educator Alanna Kieffer from Shifting Tides LLC at Barview Jetty for a day of mussel foraging! This workshop will introduce students to rocky intertidal ecosystems of the Oregon Coast. We will discuss tides\, ocean conditions\, and safety and etiquette on the rocks. Students will learn how to sustainably harvest shellfish\, as well as how to clean and prepare shellfish once home.  There will be a focus on foraging mussels and other edibles including barnacles\, and seaweed (seaweed is dependent on the season\, ONLY March-June 15).  \nStudents will learn when and where to look for these organisms as well as how to sustainably harvest\, store\, and process them. You’ll then have time to forage for yourself and ask questions as you go. There will be a beachside cooking demonstration to wrap up the workshop so that you will confident cooking your shellfish when you get home. \nYou will need a shellfish permit\, which can be obtained online from ODFW\, please purchase one before class\, and have it  available on the app on your phone for easy access in case needed. \n \nSpecial Instructions to access the event location: There’s a $10 parking fee at Barview Jetty – if paying this is a financial burden for you but you would like to attend\, please reach out to danielle@tbnep.org. Go through the campground to the actual end of the jetty (big open parking lot with a view of the beach) NOT the lot before the entrance gate. \nForaging requires some significant walking including some potentially difficult terrain (we will be scrambling down some rocks)\, so please wear appropriate footgear (e.g. tennis shoes\, rainboots\, or other hiking footwear. For your own safety and comfort\, do not wear flipflops or sandals. Do keep in mind your feet are likely to be in the water at some point\, so rainboots are what I would strongly recommend. \nThe Event will happen rain or shine (unless thunder-storming). If the weather looks “iffy” please bring a rain poncho\, jacket and hat. Please be prepared for any and all types of weather\, the Oregon Coast is often not predictable and we will be fully exposed to the elements. There’s a 100% chance you will get wet during this class! *If* conditions day off are not safe in this environment\, we will use what we can to demonstrate\, and teach\, and potentially move to another spot. \nWhat to bring: You will need a harvest bag (mesh\, reusable grocery bag works great\, or even plastic bag)\, or bucket\, as well as scissors\, a knife\, or gardening gloves\, and a cooler with ice to transport your harvest home. Please also bring a water bottle\, snacks and any other refreshments you may want during the Event. Personal medications and sunscreen are also recommended. \n \nYou will need a shellfish permit\, which can be obtained online from ODFW\, please purchase one before class\, and have it  available on the app on your phone for easy access in case needed. \n \nThis is a free event and registration will be capped at 15 attendees. \n \nAccessibility Level: We will be walking on the beach and scrambling on large boulders that make up the Jetty. The parking lot is made up of small gravel and dirt. Please see pictures below and on the Explore Nature ‘Know Before You Go‘ resource page for more information on whether this event is accessible for you (pictures will be uploaded at least two weeks prior to event date). If there is any other information we can provide or accommodations we can help with\, please email danielle@tbnep.org. \n \nThis is an Explore Nature Tillamook Coast event. Explore Nature is sponsored in part by Tillamook Coast Visitors Center and Travle Oregon.
URL:https://www.explorenaturetillamookcoast.com/event/2025-mussel-foraging-with-four-seasons-of-foraging/
LOCATION:Barview Jetty\, Barview Jetty\, Rockaway Beach\, OR\, 97136\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250405T100000
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SUMMARY:Quest at Kilchis Point Reserve
DESCRIPTION:Join TEP & OSU Sea Grant for a family-friendly quest where together we will explore the history and habitats within Kilchis Point Reserve! \nSuitable for all ages\, Quests allow lifelong learners to explore parks\, trails and other outdoor spaces in new ways and at their own pace. At the start of the event\, you will receive a map and directions for your “quest”\, similar to the one that can be found here. We’ll work together to solve a puzzle while learning about Kilchis Point. At the end of each interpretive Quest\, participants find a hidden box containing a logbook to sign and a hand-carved stamp to mark their accomplishment. While quests are generally self-guided\, this time we are bringing together community to complete it together! \nThe event should take about 1.5 hours and the trail utilized for the quest is wheelchair accessible. If you choose to continue walking towards the bay\, terrain varies. Pictures of the venue will be posted prior to the event on the Explore Nature Know Before You Go Resource page so people can plan accordingly. We reccommend sturdy shoes as the boardwalk that is part of the trail can be slippery.
URL:https://www.explorenaturetillamookcoast.com/event/quest-at-kilchis-point-reserve/
LOCATION:Kilchis Point Reserve\, 5000 Spruce St\, Bay City\, OR\, 97107\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250329T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250329T103000
DTSTAMP:20260512T061200
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SUMMARY:Whale Watching at Elk Flats
DESCRIPTION:North Coast Land Conservancy (NCLC) and Tillamook Estuaries Partnership (TEP) invite you to join us on Saturday\, March 29th from 9am-10:30am to get a glimpse at the Spring gray whale norhtbound migration! We will begin our hike at Elk Flats Trail\, off of Highway 101 and take the trail out to “Devil’s Cauldron” \n \nThe hike out and back is approximately 1 mile and there is an elevation gain of 300 feet. The trail is often bursting with plant life so wearing long-sleeve clothing and sturdy shoes is recommended. Pictures will be posted to the Explore Nature Know Before You Go resource page so you can properly prepare for the conditions of this trail. \n \nThe parking lot is an unassuming gravel lot just south of the Short Sand beach parking lots. We recommend arriving early to secure parking and if you are planning to meet people there\, to park in the southern Short Sand beach parking lot (where bathrooms are located) and carpooling to the Elk Flats trailhead. \n \nDuring this event\, we will be using scopes and binoculars to look for whales and the abundance of other life that exists in the waters and among the trees. NCLC and TEP staff will speak to our work in the region and the importance of whales for our climate and the marine ecosystems. We can’t wait for you to join us during Oregon’s Whale Watch week!
URL:https://www.explorenaturetillamookcoast.com/event/whale-watching-at-elk-flats/
LOCATION:Elk Flats Trail\, Oregon Coast Highway\, Nehalem\, OR\, 97131\, United States
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