Land Use Events
Apr
11
Snowy Plover Patrol Training
April 11, 2021
Snowy plovers at South Beach.\Photo by Cathy Tronquet.
Portland Audubon is partnering with Oregon Parks and Recreation Department and the Institute for Natural Resources to monitor endangered Western Snowy Plovers at four sites on the North Coast (from Clatsop Spit near Astoria to the Sitka...
Apr
14
Talk on Climate and Conservation
April 14, 2021
Onion Peak in the north coast rainforest reserve.\Photo by Tom Horning.
The “World of Haystack Rock” speaker series will take a look at how climate change may affect the coast with a talk on “Climate Change and Conservation” on Wednesday, April 14, at 7 p.m. The virtual presentation is free...
Apr
15
Seminar on Public Coastal Perceptions
April 15, 2021
Surveying the public concerning marine reserves.\Photo courtesy of ODFW.
The Hatfield Marine Science Center (HMSC) Thursday research seminar series departs from scientific results to consider public opinion on Thursday, April 15, 3:30 p.m., with a presentation on “Public Perceptions of...
Apr
20
Lecture on Coastal Habitat Loss
April 20, 2021
Mudflat meets eelgrass bed.\Photo by Mike Graybill.
The Oregon Institute of Marine Biology (OIMB) is presenting its spring Seminar Series online this year. Most of the lectures take place at 1 p.m. on Fridays. However, the special spring seminar coming up will be held on Tuesday, April 20,...
Apr
26
FERNS Workshop
April 26, 2021
Clearcuts in the Coast Range.\Photo by Alex Derr, with support from Lighthawk.
The Forest Electronic Notification and Reporting System, known more poetically as FERNS, is a tool that enables citizens to monitor forestry activity in their watersheds of interest. A workshop in utilizing this...
Apr
29
Panel Discussion on Forestry Practices
April 29, 2021
Clearcut at Jetty Creek, the watershed supplying Rockaway Beach's drinking water.\Photo by Trygve Steen.
As one of our special presentations in honor of our 50th anniversary year, Oregon Shores hosts a panel discussion the “Impact of Forestry Practices on Coastal Communities and...
May
8
Training for Beachgrass Survey
May 8, 2021, Pacific City
Hybrid beachgrass in flower.\Photo by Rebecca Mostow.
CoastWatch cooperates with Oregon State University scientists conducting a survey for a new, hybrid beachgrass spreading on the northern Oregon coast. We have held volunteer trainings for this citizen science project online during the...
May
11
Lecture on Earthquake Seismology
May 11, 2021
Tracking earthquakes.\Photo courtesy of Pacific Tsunami Museum.
Listening and land use would seem to be very different subjects, but earthquakes and tsunamis can certainly rearrange the landscape, and scientists are now refining their ability to listen for impending earthquakes. This will...
May
29
Training for Beachgrass Survey
May 29, 2021, Hammond
Hybrid beachgrass in flower.\Photo by Rebecca Mostow.
CoastWatch cooperates with Oregon State University scientists conducting a survey for a new, hybrid beachgrass spreading on the northern Oregon coast. We have held volunteer trainings for this citizen science project online during the...
Past Events
Aug
8
South Slough Hike
August 8, 2020, Charleston
South Slough trail.\Photo courtesy of South Coast Striders.
The South Coast Striders are sponsoring a hike at South Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve in Charleston (61907 Seven Devils Rd.) on Saturday, Aug. 8. Meet at the reserve’s Interpretive Center parking lot at 9:30 a.m. The...
Aug
6
Lampreys Online
August 6, 2020
Laurie Weitkamp.
The Hatfield Marine Science Center’s research seminar series has moved online, but is still going strong. On Thursday, Aug. 6, 3:30 p.m., the speaker will be Laurie Weitkamp, a Research Fisheries Biologist with the NOAA Northwest Fisheries Science Center.
Her topic: “All...
Jul
26
Bastendorff Bog Hike
July 26, 2020
Rocky reef offshore from Sunset Bay and viewable from this hike.\Photo courtesy of South Coast Striders.
Join the South Coast Striders in hiking Bastendorff Bog on July 26, beginning at 9:30 a.m.
The hike will start in the Sunset Bay Day Use area, on Cape Arago Highway south of Charleston. ...
Jul
16
BioBlitz Training Online
July 16, 2020
Cape Falcon Marine Reserve.\Photo by Tiffany Boothe.
A BioBlitz is an intensive survey of a defined area with the goal of identifying all the species to be found in that area at one time, generally involving members of the public assisted by experts. It is a snapshot of biodiversity. In...
Jul
11
Eel Lake Hike
July 11, 2020
Eel Lake.\Photo courtesy of South Coast Striders.
The South Coast Striders are sponsoring a hike along the Eel Lake Trail on Saturday, July 11, beginning at 10 a.m. Meet at Tugman State Park, just north of Lakeside and south of Reedsport. (Turn into the park and follow the signs to the Eel...
Jun
29
Beachgrass Survey Training
June 29, 2020
Rebecca Mostow doing field research.
CoastWatch will be assisting Oregon State University scientists in tracking the spread of a hybrid beachgrass that may affect Oregon’s shoreline environment. A webinar on Monday, June 29, at 11 a.m. will introduce this new citizen science project and...
Jun
28
Blacklock Point Hike
June 28, 2020
Blacklock Point from the air.\Photo by Alex Derr, with support from Lighthawk.
The South Coast Striders are offering a hike to one of the coast’s most beautiful spots, Blacklock Point in Curry County. The hike is limited to 15 people to allow for social distancing, but if enough people...
Jun
26
Invasive Plant Detection Training
June 26, 2020
Invasive Yellow Flag Iris.\Photo by James St. John.
The Pacific Northwest Invasive Plant Council will hold a series of online sessions this year that provide training in “Early Detection/Rapid Response (EDRR),” the watchwords for those hoping to nip invasive species in the bud. The first...
Jun
25
Seminar on Beachgrass Hybrid
June 25, 2020
Beach at Bob Straub State Park, with beachgrass in the foreground.\Photo by Bonnie Moreland.
Those who missed CoastWatch’s seminar with Rebecca Mostow on the recently discovered beachgrass hybrid that will be the focus of a new citizen science project will get another opportunity. Mostow...
Jun
15
Beachgrass Survey Webinar
June 15, 2020
Rebecca Mostow in the field.