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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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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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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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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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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
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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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SUMMARY:Chinook Salmon Release at Al Griffin Memorial Park
DESCRIPTION:Come join the Tillamook County Library Garibaldi and Bay City Branches\, the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife’s STEP\, and Tillamook Esturaries Partnership as we release the Spring Chinook that have been growing up in front of our eyes since late October! \n \nOn October 22nd\, North Coast STEP Biologist\, Kyle Wilson\, dropped off Spring Chinook salmon eggs to the Bay City and Garibaldi Libraries. Since then\, anyone who has popped into these locations or visited our Explore Nature social media pages has gotten to seen these eggs transition to alevins to sac fry. When they finally absorb their yolk sac in these next few weeks and “button themselves up” they will be ready to be released and complete their life cycles in the Tillamook Bay\, out to the ocean\, and back to the rivers! \n \nAt this event\, we will gather at Al Griffin Memorial Park where Kyle will bring the salmon and give attendees the opportunity to release them into Patterson Creek\, where they will hang out until they are ready to head to the bay! TEP staff will share about the organization and how we support the monitoring and restoration efforts needed to maintain healthy salmon habitat in Tillamook County! \n \nAmenities of Al Griffin Memorial Park: \nPublic Restrooms (unknown if these will be open in December but there are resturants around other public facilities) \nDogs Allowed \nPicnic Tables \nLimited Free Parking on 4th Street in front of the basketball courts and free street parking available around the park. \nPictures of venue available on Know Before You Go page on the Explore Nature site.  \n \nLearn more about the partners putting on this event: \nODFW STEP \nFish Eggs to Fy – Tillamook County Library \nTillamook Estuaries Partnerhip – Explore Nature
URL:https://www.explorenaturetillamookcoast.com/event/chinook-salmon-release-at-al-griffin-memorial-park/
LOCATION:Al Griffin Memorial Park in Bay City\, Al Griffin Memorial Park\, Bay City\, OR\, 97107\, 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 will be posted on Explore Nature’s Know Before You Go page before the event so you can plan accordingly. \n \nFor questions\, please contact Brett at brett.buesnel@gmail.com
URL:https://www.explorenaturetillamookcoast.com/event/mushroom-spotting-walk-cooking-demonstration/
LOCATION:Bob Straub State Park\, U.S. 101\, Pacific City\, OR\, 97135\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240929T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240929T120000
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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 4 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 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 students to the basics of finding and identifying berries. Huckleberrys are known to be ready to harvest from this area at this time of year but there are no guarentees! \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 forcast. \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 info@tbnep.org or call 503-322-2222 with any questions or concerns.
URL:https://www.explorenaturetillamookcoast.com/event/huckleberry-foraging-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:20240428T090000
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SUMMARY:Mussel Foraging 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 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 intertidal shellfish. We will also briefly discuss wildseaweeds\, harvesting\, seasonality\, and preservation techniques. \n \nSpecial Instructions to access the event location: There’s a $10 parking fee at Barview Jetty. 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. \n \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 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 \nShellfish permits can be obtained online from ODFW\, please do so before class\, and should be available on the app on your phone for easy access incase needed. \n \nThis is a free event and registration will be capped at 20 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 for more information on whether this event is accessible for you. If there is any other information we can provide or accommodations we can help with\, please email us at info@tbnep.org or call our office at 503 322-2222. \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/mussel-foraging-with-four-seasons-of-foraging/
LOCATION:Barview Jetty\, Barview Jetty\, Rockaway Beach\, OR\, 97136\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240302T120000
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SUMMARY:Plant the Harvest
DESCRIPTION:Plant the Harvest\nJoin Tillamook Working Lands and Waters Cooperative and Tillamook Estuaries Partnership on the second event of a two-part series to take an educational tour of timber harvest practices in Tillamook County. \n \nTillamook Working Lands and Waters Cooperative (TWLWC) will be leading a free\, informative and educational tour of a clearcut that is ready to be replanted. Then\, participants will get to practice planting a tree! We learn first-hand the many components that go into timber replanting. Topics include research sites\, fire prep\, planting\, tree species’\, and planting. Participants will get to take home a seedling! \n \nThis event will involve walking up to 1 mile on uneven soil. Please wear proper shoes and bring gear for all types of weather conditions. There is no bathroom at the event location. This event is open to families. Expect to be riding in the van for around 30 minutes total. \n \nTHIS EVENT IS AT A PRIVATE LOCATION PLEASE SEE CONFIRMATION EMAIL FOR LOCATION INSTRUCTIONS We will be using a van to access locations along a forest logging road. \n \nPlease note\, this is an educational event and folks with comments and questions off-topic will be directed to other resources or asked to save their questions until the end of the event. \n \nIn addition to the Tillamook Estuaries Partnership waiver included in the Eventbrite registration\, participants will also be required to sign a Visitor Waiver and Hold Harmless Agreement to access private timber land. This waiver will be provided in paper format at the event location. \n \nPlease direct any questions to diana@tbnep.org \n \nThis is an Explore Nature Event. Explore Nature is sponsored in part by Visit Tillamook Coast
URL:https://www.explorenaturetillamookcoast.com/event/plant-the-harvest/
LOCATION:Netarts Community Club\, 4929 Netarts Highway West\, Tillamook\, OR\, 97141\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240211T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240211T120000
DTSTAMP:20260512T131014
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SUMMARY:Restoring our Estuary - Seed bomb making and planting at Alder Creek Farm
DESCRIPTION:Help us restore Alder Creek\, a tributary of the Nehalem river! Join Lower Nehalem Community Trust\, The Lower Nehalem Watershed Council and Tillamook Estuaries Partnership’s Native Plant Nursery on a plant restoration themed morning. We will have a seed ball building activity in the covered barn and will be planting native plants along the edges of the creek. Participants will get to take home their seed balls filled with seeds from the Native Plant Nursery. \n \nThere are so many benefits to planting native plants! They provide shade to maintain cooler stream temperatures for salmon\, stabilize stream banks to reduce erosion and flooding\, store and release water to lower flood risk and more! \n \nThis event is part of the Nehalem Estuary Month where we will be featuring events leading up to the MARCH 9th BIENNIAL NEHALEM BAY ESTUARY CLEANUP. \n \nThis Event will happen rain or shine. Please bring appropriate footwear for planting on muddy and uneven ground and be prepared for rain. Please bring water and snacks. There is a portable restroom available at the event location. Everything needed for planting will be provided including shovels and gloves. \n \nThis event is suitable for families and children ages 10 +. It will include less than one mile of hiking on moderately challenging terrain. If you have any questions\, please contact Emily Akdedian at emilyakdedian@nehalemtrust.org Please leave your dog friends at home as this is a wildlife sanctuary.This event will include walking on uneven terrain for less than 1 mile. Please see the pictures below to see if this event is accessible for you. \n \nThis is an Explore Nature Tillamook Coast event. Explore Nature is sponsored in part by Tillamook Coast Visitors Center.
URL:https://www.explorenaturetillamookcoast.com/event/restoring-our-estuary-seed-bomb-making-and-planting-at-alder-creek-farm/
LOCATION:Alder Creek Farm\, 35955 Underhill Lane\, Nehalem\, OR\, 97141\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Easy/Beginner,Family Friendly
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SUMMARY:Crabbing Workshop and Cooking Demo
DESCRIPTION:Tillamook County Wellness and Tillamook Estuaries Partnership bring you part 2 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 the Historic US Coast Guard Boathouse for a day of crabbing! Dive into coastal ecology and oceanography along the Oregon Coast while learning how to set and throw crab pots. Gain a deeper appreciation of all things that make Dungeness crab such a special and sustainable food source in Oregon. You will learn how to ID different types of crabs\, crabbing limits\, seasons\, and much more! This is a free event and registration will be capped at 20 attendees. \n \nAlthough we’ll be along a pier and near the boathouse\, please wear appropriate footgear (e.g. tennis shoes\, rainboots\, or other hiking footwear). The 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 not predictable and we will be fully exposed to the elements. The boathouse is sheltered but NOT heated and the dock is not covered. There’s a 100% chance you will get wet during this class! There is a bathroom in the Boathouse\, dogs are not allowed. \n \nWhat to bring: \n\nYou will need a bag (mesh\, reusable grocery bag works great\, or even plastic bag)\nA cooler with ice to transport your harvest home (if we catch lots of crabs!)\nA water bottle\, snacks and any other refreshments you may want during the Event. Personal medications and sunscreen are also recommended.\n\n \nShellfish permits ** For this demo and tasting of crab at the boathouse – folks do not need to buy a shellfish license. *IF* we catch enough crabs that there are plenty for people to take any home\, people would need to have a shellfish license to take crabs home with them. It is not guaranteed that we will catch enough crabs for this. But a yearly shellfish permit for OR residents is 10$ and 30$ for non-residents and would be good until the end of 2024 if you would like to purchase one just in case permits can be obtained online from ODFW\, please do so before class\, and should be available on the app on your phone for easy access incase needed. \n \nAccessibility Level: We will be walking on a boardwalk over the TIllamook Bay. The boardwalk is uneven and can be slippery. The parking lot is medium sized-gravel. There are stairs and a ramp to reach the boardwalk. There are multiple transitions between the gravel and ramp\, crossing train tracks\, crossing the uneven boardwalk. Please see pictures below for more information on whether this event is accessible for you. If there is any other information we can provide or accommodations we can help with\, please email us at info@tbnep.org or call our office at 503 322-2222. \n \nThis is an Explore Nature Tillamook Coast event. Explore Nature is sponsored in part by Tillamook Coast Visitors Center. \n \nSpecial Instructions to access the event venue: Turn left off Hwy 101 onto 12th street. Turn right onto Bay lane\, drive to the end and park in the Gravel parking lot. Go up the stairs and cross the train tracks\, then walk down the boardwalk to the Boathouse. \nlearn more about the Historic Garibaldi Coast Guard Boathouse
URL:https://www.explorenaturetillamookcoast.com/event/crabbing-workshop-and-cooking-demo/
LOCATION:Garibaldi Historic US Coast Guard Boathouse\, 1209 Bay Lane\, Garibaldi\, OR\, 97118\, United States
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