CoastWatch Events
CoastWatch intertidal field trip. Photo by Alex Derr.
Oct
1
Clatsop Public Planning Meeting
October 1, 2020
Marsh on Youngs Bay in Clatsop County.\Photo by Tiffany Boothe.
The Clatsop County Community Development staff invites the public to join a virtual workshop on Thursday, Oct. 1, from 3-5 pm, on Statewide Planning Goal 5 – Open Spaces, Scenic and Historic Resources, and Natural Resources....
Oct
14
Marine Debris Survey Training
October 14, 2020, Hammond
Marine debris survey in progress at Fort Stevens.\Photo by Ed Joyce.
One of the locations at which CoastWatch conducts our marine debris survey is at Fort Stevens State Park, just south of the Columbia’s South Jetty. More volunteers are needed to fill out the team, headed by Oregon Shores...
Nov
18
Marine Debris Survey Training
November 18, 2020, Hammond
Angela Whitlock (left) instructs a student in marine debris surveying at the Fort Stevens site.\Photo by Ed Joyce.
One of the locations at which CoastWatch conducts our marine debris survey is at Fort Stevens State Park, just south of the Columbia’s South Jetty. More volunteers are needed...
Dec
16
Marine Debris Survey Training
December 16, 2020, Hammond
Angela Whitlock (left) assists a student with the marine debris survey.\Photo by Ed Joyce.
Past Events
Jun
24
Tsunami Debris Talk
June 24, 2016, Lincoln City
John Chapman investigates a tsunami boat at Sacchi Beach.
Marine debris researcher John Chapman will discuss what we’ve been learning from the recent upsurge of tsunami debris in a special lecture on Friday, June 24, 6:30 p.m. at the Oregon Coast Community College’s Lincoln City branch...
Jun
8
World Oceans Day Beachwalk
June 8, 2016, Seal Rock
To celebrate World Oceans Day, CoastWatch Volunteer Coordinator Fawn Custer will lead a walk at Seal Rock State Park, taking advantage of the minus tide that morning. Participants will explore the tidepools and driftline and learn about opportunities to contribute to coastal citizen science...
May
11
South Coast Training for Oystercatcher Survey
May 11, 2016, Port Orford
Black Oystercatcher with chick. Photo by Heather Roskelley.
This event is one of three available training sessions for volunteers interested in helping with a scientific study of Black Oystercatchers, which will run from May through August. Sponsored by Audubon Society of Portland. See news...
May
6
North Coast Training for Oystercatcher Survey
May 6, 2016, Cannon Beach
Black Oystercatcher with chick. Photo by Heather Roskelley.
This event is one of three available training sessions for volunteers interested in helping with a scientific study of Black Oystercatchers, which will run from May through August. Sponsored by Audubon Society of Portland. See news...
Apr
30
Central Coast Training for Oystercatcher Survey
April 30, 2016, Yachats
Black Oystercatcher with chick. Photo by Heather Roskelley.
This event is one of three available training sessions for volunteers interested in helping with a scientific study of Black Oystercatchers, which will run from May through August. Sponsored by Audubon Society of Portland. See news...
Apr
29
Birding, Blues and CoastWatch
April 29, 2016 - May 1, 2016, Pacific City
Sanderlings. Photo by Peter Pearsall.
Apr
22
Earth Day Gathering at Beverly Beach
April 22, 2016
Yaquina Head from the north. Photo by Alex Derr.
CoastWatch will hold a special Earth Day gathering at Beverly Beach State Park, from 6-8 p.m. on Friday, April 22. Meet at the Education Yurt. Fawn Custer will give an overview of what CoastWatchers have been finding on the shore in recent...
Mar
24
Flying Offshore: Getting to Know Curry's Seabirds
March 24, 2016, Gold Beach
Common murres at Redfish Rocks. Photo by Lois Miller.
Mar
22
Link Forests to Tidepools at Cape Perpetua
March 22, 2016 - March 25, 2016
Cape Perpetua Visitor Center. Photo by Andre Hagestedt.
Marine reserves don’t exist in a vacuum, and one important goal for Oregon Shores and our partners in the Oregon Marine Reserves Partnership (OMRP) is to link onshore ecosystems to these protected areas immediately offshore.
The Cape...
Mar
16
Coastal Rainforest Presentation
March 16, 2016, Seaside
Neal Maine at work. Photo courtesy of North Coast Land Conservancy.
Naturalist Neal Maine offers a presentation in words and images about our native...