CoastWatch Events
Events of interest to CoastWatchers, sponsored by various organizations.
Events that are sponsored or featured by Oregon Shores are highlighted.
CoastWatch intertidal field trip. Photo by Alex Derr.
Feb
12
Virtual Beached Bird Survey Training
February 12, 2023
Beached bird survey volunteers at work.\Photo courtesy of COASST.
On Sunday, Feb. 12, from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., COASST (the Coastal Observation and Seabird Survey Team) will conduct a virtual COASSTLite! introductory training session for anyone interested in participating in their work...
Feb
16
CoastWatch Dune Clean Up
February 16, 2023, Florence
Tahkenitch dunes. /Photo by Richard Hikes
Oregon Shores' CoastWatch is teaming up with Siuslaw National Forest staff and Coos Bay artist Elizabeth Roberts to clean marine debris from sensitive snowy plover habitat in the Oregon National Dunes Recreation Area. Three locations between Florence...
Mar
1
CoastWatch Orientation- Noon
March 1, 2023
Beachgrass survey at Sunset Beach, with volunteers from Lewis and Clark National Historical Park.\Photo by Jesse Jones
CoastWatch Programs Director Jesse Jones hosts a CoastWatch Orientation on Wednesday, March 1, at noon. These online sessions are for new CoastWatch volunteers looking for...
Mar
1
CoastWatch Orientation- Evening
March 1, 2023
COASST beached bird survey volunteers at work.\Photo by Melissa Keyser.
CoastWatch Programs Director Jesse Jones hosts a CoastWatch Orientation on Wednesday, March 1, at 6 p.m. These online sessions are for new CoastWatch volunteers looking for information on getting started and any current...
Apr
27
Talk on Increasing Resilience to Coastal Hazards
April 27, 2023, Astoria
King tides at the Siuslaw North Jetty
The King Tides project is a community science effort that recruits volunteers to take photographs that depict the highest reach of the highest tides of the year. Documenting current vulnerabilities to flooding can provide a preview of what could be...
May
3
CoastWatch Orientation- Noon
May 3, 2023
Students walking to Battle Rock Beach. /Photo by Jesse Jones.
CoastWatch Programs Director Jesse Jones hosts a CoastWatch Orientation on Wednesday, May 3, at noon. These online sessions are for new CoastWatch volunteers looking for information on getting started and any current CoastWatch...
May
3
CoastWatch Orientation- Evening
May 3, 2023
Sea star survey at Yachats.\Photo by Tara Dubois.
CoastWatch Programs Director Jesse Jones hosts a CoastWatch Orientation on Wednesday, May 3, at 6 p.m. These online sessions are for new CoastWatch volunteers looking for information on getting started and any current CoastWatch volunteers...
Past Events
Feb
4
King Tide Party in Charleston
February 4, 2017, Charleston
Meg Reed surveying the shoreline.
When each winter’s King Tide Project wraps up, we celebrate the intrepid photographers who captured the highest reach of the tides with a party featuring the best of that year’s photos, not to mention food, drink and good company. We also feature a speaker...
Feb
4
CoastWatch Clinic
February 4, 2017, North Bend
Fawn Custer doing what she does best, teaching. Photo by Michael Coe.
If you have questions about CoastWatch, want to get tips on monitoring a shoreline mile, seek to have something you found on the shore identified, or think you might be interested in citizen science, here’s your chance. ...
Jan
27
King Tide Wrap-Up Party in South Beach
January 27, 2017, South Beach
King Tide, Alsea Bridge steps Photo by Alex Derr.
Now that this winter’s King Tide Project has concluded, it is time to celebrate and review what we’ve learned. These King Tide wrap-up parties have become an annual tradition. They feature speakers on how climate change is affecting the...
Jan
11
Snowy Plover Session in Gold Beach
January 11, 2017, Gold Beach
Snowy plover. Photo by Cathy Tronquet.
The Kalmiopsis Audubon Society is sponsoring a talk by Dan Elbert of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, “Learn about Snowy Plovers,” on Wednesday, January 11, 1 p.m. in the Curry Public Library, 94341 3rd St. in Gold Beach.
Elbert will give a...
Jan
11
King Tide 2016-2017, Round Three
January 11, 2017 - January 12, 2017
King Tide floods the tracks along the Coos Bay waterfront. Photo by Robert More.
The third and final round of this winter’s King Tide Project begins Tuesday, January 10, 2017 and runs through Thursday, January 12. This is the last opportunity to help CoastWatch and the Coastal Management...
Jan
10
Snowy Plover Session in Port Orford
January 10, 2017, Port Orford
The Kalmiopsis Audubon Society is sponsoring a talk by Dan Elbert of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, “Learn about Snowy Plovers,” on Tuesday, January 10, 7 p.m. in the Port Orford Library (1421 Oregon St.).
Elbert will give a presentation at the Port Orford Library about the cultural and...
Jan
9
King Tide Talk and Training in Rockaway
January 9, 2017, Rockaway
King Tide at Nehalem. Photo by Cinamon Moffett.
To prepare volunteers in Tillamook County for the final round of this winter’s King Tide Project (January 10-12), a background talk and training will be held at the Rockaway City Hall (276 S. Hwy 101) on Monday, January 9, at 6:30 p.m.
The...
Jan
9
Beachwalk in Manzanita
January 9, 2017, Manzanita
Manzanita beach viewed from Neakahnie. Photo by Justin Knott.
Fawn Custer, CoastWatch’s volunteer coordinator, will lead a guided beachwalk in Manzanita. Meet at the end of Treasure Cove Beach Lane, at 495 Beach St., at 1 p.m. on January 9.
Fawn will provide an introduction to CoastWatch for...
Jan
9
King Tide Talk and Training in Nehalem
January 9, 2017, Nehalem
King Tide at the Wheeler boat dock. Photo by L.M. Manz.
To prepare volunteers in northern Tillamook and southern Clatsop counties for the final round of this winter’s King Tide Project (January 10-12), a background talk and training will be held at the North County Recreational District...
Jan
8
King Tide Training and Guided Walk in Seaside
January 8, 2017, Seaside
King Tide on the Nehalem spit. Photo by Steve Morey.
Volunteer Coordinator Fawn Custer has scheduled a series of north coast talks and walks to help CoastWatchers and other interested people gear up for the final round of this winter’s King Tide Project (January 10-12). Fawn will share...