CoastWatch Events
CoastWatch intertidal field trip. Photo by Alex Derr.
Feb
23
Marine Debris Monitoring Survey
February 23, 2019, Florence
Conducting marine debris survey and cleanup at Muriel O. Ponsler wayside.\Photo by Tara Dubois.
A monthly marine debris survey takes place at Muriel O. Ponsler State Scenic Viewpoint, between Florence and Yachats. To join the next survey (either to become part of the team, or simply to...
Feb
23
Environmental Volunteer Fair
February 23, 2019, Lincoln City
Student volunteers removing invasive Scotch broom.\Photo by Dina Pavlis.
Lincoln City Audubon is holding a volunteer fair to introduce local residents to opportunities to get involved in environmental activities “focused on habitat, beaches, and the environment.” The event is free and open...
Feb
24
Microplastics Beach Clean Up
February 24, 2019, Otter Rock
Newport Surfrider Chapter cleaning microplastics at Otter Rock.
The Newport Chapter of the Surfrider Foundation is in need of volunteers to clean up the beach at Otter Rock. Join them at the Otter Rock Parking Lot Sunday, Feb. 24 at 10 a.m. Park near the bathrooms. There's more plastic and...
Mar
8
Sharing the Coast Community Talk
March 8, 2019, Newport
Marty Giles in the field, teaching.
The tenth annual Sharing the Coast Conference will take place March 8-10 at the Hatfield Marine Science Center (2030 S.E. Marine Science Dr.) in the South Beach area of Newport. The event will feature speakers, panels, and field trips, all designed to...
Mar
9
Sharing the Coast Conference
March 9, 2019, Newport
Yaquina Bay Bridge, with marine science center in the background.\Photo by Bonnie Moreland.
The tenth annual Sharing the Coast Conference will take place March 8-10 at the Hatfield Marine Science Center (2030 S.E. Marine Science Dr.) in the South Beach area of Newport. The event will...
Mar
9
Sharing the Coast and King Tide Party
March 9, 2019, Newport
Meg Reed, taking a King Tide photo.
Whether or not you are attending the Sharing the Coast Conference on March 9, you are invited to the party that caps the day. This year the annual event is doing double duty, by serving also as our wrap-up celebration of this winter’s successful King...
Mar
10
CoastWatch and Citizen Science Training
March 10, 2019, Otter Rock
CoastWatch training at Otter Rock Marine Reserve.\Photo by Alex Derr.
As part of the Sharing the Coast Conference, we’re offering a Sunday field trip at the Otter Rock Marine Reserve. While it is being provided for conference-goers, it is open to all without charge. If you aren’t attending...
Mar
13
Black Oystercatcher Lecture
March 13, 2019, Cannon Beach
Black Oystercatcher. | Photo by Tim Melling
The Friends of Haystack Rock as host the Library Lecture Series held on the second Wednesday of each month, November to May, 7-8:30 p.m. in the Cannon Beach Library (131 N Hemlock St, Cannon Beach). These events are free and open to the public....
Mar
16
Marine Mammal Seminar
March 16, 2019, Charleston
Sea lions on Rogue Reef.\Photo by Dave Ledig.
CoastWatch is collaborating with Bandon’s Shoreline Education for Awareness (SEA) on a series of educational events this winter and spring. One of these, a seminar on the always popular subject of marine mammals, is coming up Saturday, March 16,...
Mar
22
Marine Debris Monitoring Survey
March 22, 2019, Florence
Sorting marine debris for survey.\Photo by Briton Ogden.
A monthly marine debris survey takes place at Muriel O. Ponsler State Scenic Viewpoint, between Florence and Yachats. To join the next survey (either to become part of the team, or simply to learn about the survey and decide whether...
Mar
23
Spring Whale Watch Week
March 23, 2019 - March 31, 2019, Yachats
Grey whale breaching. | Photo by Joe Morris
It is time to celebrate Spring Whale Watch Week on the Oregon coast from March 23 - March 31 at the Cape Perpetua Visitor Center (2400 Hwy 101, Yachats), and at many other locations along the coast. Volunteers will be stationed at 24 designated...
Mar
23
SOLVE Spring Beach Cleanups
March 23, 2019
Join SOLVE and thousands of volunteers on March 23 as they clean up litter and marine debris from the entire Oregon coast! Since 1986, this home-grown tradition of twice-yearly beach cleanups has benefited people and wildlife alike, supporting clean seas and healthy communities. This is a...
Apr
20
Marine Debris Monitoring Survey
April 20, 2019, Florence
Marine debris survey at Muriel O. Ponsler wayside.\Photo by Tara Dubois.
A monthly marine debris survey takes place at Muriel O. Ponsler State Scenic Viewpoint, between Florence and Yachats. To join the next survey (either to become part of the team, or simply to learn about the survey and...
Apr
20
Rocky Shore Lectures
April 20, 2019, Bandon
Bruce Menge in the field with student Elizabeth Cerny-Chipman.
CoastWatch is collaborating with Bandon’s Shoreline Education for Awareness (SEA) on a series of educational events this winter and spring. In connection with Bandon’s Earth Day festivities, we are presenting two talks on rocky...
Apr
22
Tidepool Clinic
April 22, 2019, Lincoln City
Fawn Custer, left, leading a previous tidepool clinic.\Photo by Alex Derr.
Join CoastWatch for a “tidepool clinic” in Lincoln City on Monday, April 22, beginning at 9:30 a.m. Meet at the N.W. 15th St. beach access. The free event is open to all.
For the third spring, CoastWatch is joining...
May
11
Tidepool Clinic
May 11, 2019, Lincoln City
Fawn Custer, CoastWatch volunteer coordinator. (No credit given.)
Join CoastWatch for a “tidepool clinic” in Lincoln City on Saturday, May 11, beginning at 12:30 p.m. Meet at the N.W. 15th St. beach access. The free event is open to all.
For the third spring, CoastWatch is joining forces...
May
24
Tidepool Clinic
May 24, 2019, Lincoln City
Athena Crichton (left) leads CoastWatch training.\Photo by Alex Derr.
Join CoastWatch for a “tidepool clinic” in Lincoln City on Friday, May 24, beginning at 11:30 a.m. Meet at the N.W. 15th St. beach access. The free event is open to all.
For the third year, CoastWatch is joining forces...
Jun
6
BioBlitz at Otter Rock
June 6, 2019, Otter Rock
Fawn Custer leads volunteers during a 2018 bioblitz.\Photo by Doug Cody.
Jun
7
Tidepool Clinic
June 7, 2019, Lincoln City
As assemblage of tidepool life.\Photo by Rena Olson.
Join CoastWatch for a “tidepool clinic” in Lincoln City on Friday, June 7, beginning at 10:30 a.m. Meet at the N.W. 15th St. beach access. The free event is open to all.
For the third year, CoastWatch is joining forces with the Lincoln...
Past Events
Jul
13
Evening in Park at Yaquina Head
July 13, 2018, Newport
Yaquina Head viewed from the north.\Photo by Sonja Peterson.
CoastWatchers and others involved as volunteers with programs educating about natural areas are invited to an “Evening in the Park” at Yaquina Head Outstanding Natural Area (750 N.W. Lighthouse Dr., at the north end of Newport) on...
Jul
10
Inland CoastWatch Anniversary Bash
July 10, 2018, Portland
Stewart Schultz leading shoreline science workshop.\Photo by Dan Anderson.
Our year-long celebration of CoastWatch’s 25th anniversary comes to Portland on Tuesday, July 10, when we’ll gather at Dan and Louis Oyster Bar (208 S.W. Ankeny St.) beginning at 5 p.m. We’ll toast our...
Jul
7
CoastWatch Anniversary and Shoreline Science Day
July 7, 2018, Gleneden Beach
Stewart Schultz (right) leading a previous beachwalk.\Photo by Michael Coe.
We’re celebrating CoastWatch’s 25th anniversary all year. One of the biggest anniversary events will take place on Saturday, July 7, beginning at 9:30 a.m. (doors open at 9) at the Gleneden Beach Community Club (110...
Jul
5
Post-4th Beach Cleanups
July 5, 2018, Seaside, Warrenton, Lincoln City
Beach clean up. | Photo by Chanel Hason
On July 5th, SOLVE will be hosting three beach cleanups coordinated to gather up 4th of July holiday debris before it gets washed out and dispersed into the ocean and up and down the coast.
Seaside's Treasure the Beach XIII: Seaside
Jun
30
Netarts Spit Hike
June 30, 2018, Netarts
Netarts Spit from the south.\Photo by Kirt Edblom.
CoastWatch Volunteer Coordinator Fawn Custer will be among the leaders of a guided hike up Netarts spit that begins at 9 a.m. on Saturday, June 30. Exact location for the hike’s starting point will be revealed to those who RSVP.
Space is...
Jun
26
Interpretive Guide Training
June 26, 2018 - June 29, 2018, Newport
Yaquina Head and Lighthouse. | Photo by Alex Derr
Yaquina Head Outstanding Natural Area, in partnership with the National Association for Interpretation (NAI), is offering a training course for individuals in the field of Interpretation. It is designed for individuals who deliver...
Jun
17
Tidepool Clinic
June 17, 2018, Lincoln City
Sea anemone.\Photo by Parker Ashbaugh.
Join CoastWatch for a “tidepool clinic” in Lincoln City on Sunday, June 17, at 10 a.m. Meet at the N.W. 15th St. beach access. The free event is open to all.
For the second year, CoastWatch is joining forces with the Lincoln City Visitor & Convention...
Jun
16
Redfish Rocks on the Dock
June 16, 2018, Port Orford
Port Orford, with its dock in the middle ground.|Photo courtesy of ODFW.
The Port Orford fishing community, resource agency representatives and scientific researchers, conservation group members and the interested public all mingle at the annual Redfish Rocks on the Dock festivity. On...
Jun
16
Tidepool Clinic
June 16, 2018, Lincoln City
Typical tidepool life.\Photo by Gregory Henton.
Join CoastWatch and marine educator, Athena Crichton, for a “tidepool clinic” in Lincoln City on Saturday, June 16, at 9 a.m. Meet at the N.W. 15th St. beach access. The free event is open to all.
For the second year, CoastWatch is joining...
Jun
15
Citizen Science at Otter Rock
June 15, 2018, Otter Rock
Karen Driscoll teaching the public about tidepool life on Earth Day.\Photo by Dennis White.
Join Fawn Custer, along with highly knowledgeable volunteer Karen Driscoll, for a belated World Oceans Day celebration at the Otter Rock Marine Reserve (perhaps we can call this Oregon Ocean Day). On...