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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: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
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