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Plovers and Pick Up on Nehalem Spit
About the event
Join Bird Alliance of Oregon and Heart of CARTM to clean up Snowy Plover nesting habitat while learning about this threatened shorebird and the impacts of marine debris. Marine debris and litter can attract predators to their nesting habitat, and some materials can entangle Snowy Plovers and other wildlife. Removing waste before plovers begin to nest will create safer nesting habitat. Bring your binoculars to hopefully observe Snowy Plovers and other birds!
We will be sorting out certain marine debris to be used in two art projects on the north coast in 2025 led by Oregon Shores and artist Elizabeth Roberts. First, the 3rd Annual Art & Ecology Workshops in May in partnership with students and teachers. And second, a permanent sculpture to be unveiled in September at Sunset Beach in Clatsop county in partnership with Lewis and Clark National Historical Park, Oregon State Parks and NOAA.
Nehalem Bay State Park is currently closed for construction, so we will start from Glenesslin Lane in Manzanita and work our way south to the jetty, including covering the Habitat Restoration Area. Roundtrip distance is about 6.5 miles.
Things to know:
- Because we may be near Snowy Plovers, no dogs please (plovers percieve dogs as predators).
- The clean-up will go on in rain or shine but may be canceled if the weather is especially bad.
- Bring high-quality, thick gloves to wear if you can (garden, kitchen gloves).
- End time may vary depending on the amount of debris and participants.
Advanced Registration: Is required. Please sign up (green button below) ahead of time to guarantee your spot.
Meeting Location: Beach access point at the end of Glenesslin Lane
Address: Glenesslin Lane Manzanita, OR 97136 | Map Link
What to Bring: Please wear closed-toed shoes and weather-appropriate clothing, and bring a backpack for hands-free convenience. Feel free to bring your personal tools if available and a reusable water bottle to support our sustainability efforts.
What’s Provided: Disposable gloves, bags, buckets, and a limited number of trash grabbers
Restrooms: No public restrooms are available
Parking: Free parking along Glenesslin Lane.
Transit: NW Connector: in-county bus service between Tillamook and Manzanita, with service to Cannon Beach. $1.00 flat rate fare.
Accessibility: This area may not be easily accessible for folks with mobility concerns.
Translation Services: There will not be a Spanish speaker present at this event.
Participant Age Guidelines: Recommended for Ages 13 and Up