Land Use Events
May
27
Eelgrass Webinar
May 27, 2021
Eelgrass bed in Coos Bay.\Photo by Mike Graybill.
Oregon Shores is in the early stages of a special project to work on better protection for eelgrass habitat in Oregon estuaries. As a first step in this effort, we have just developed a “white paper” on eelgrass protection, which encompasses...
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
Jun
6
Coastal Backyard Bird Count
June 6, 2020
Red Crossbill, seen at Del Rey Beach.\Photo by Molly Sultany.
The North Coast Land Conservancy is sponsoring the first-ever Great Coastal Backyard Bird Count on Saturday, June 6, all day.
Everyone, from novice to expert, is invited to participate. Just step outside anywhere on the Oregon...
Jun
5
Jordan Cove Story Online
June 5, 2020
Anti-LNG rally.\Photo by Jody McCaffree.
On Friday, June 5, 6:30 p.m., a number of the groups working against the proposed Jordan Cove LNG export terminal (a coalition of which Oregon Shores is a part) are hosting an online slideshow, “The Long and Twisted Tale of Jordan Cove LNG.” The...
Jun
4
Scotch Broom Symposium—Day 3
June 4, 2020
Scotch Broom on Oregon Coast.
Scotch Broom disrupts ecosystems and crowds out native plants throughout the Pacific Northwest, and especially on the Oregon coast. Therefore, the 2020 Scotch Broom Symposium may be of interest to Oregonians seeking to suppress invasive species affecting the...
Jun
3
Scotch Broom Symposium—Day 2
June 3, 2020
Volunteers celebrate removal of invasive Scotch Broom from Oregon Dunes.\Photo by Dina Pavlis.
Scotch Broom disrupts ecosystems and crowds out native plants throughout the Pacific Northwest, and especially on the Oregon coast. Therefore, the 2020 Scotch Broom Symposium may be of interest to...
Jun
2
Scotch Broom Symposium
June 2, 2020
Volunteers removing Scotch Broom in the Oregon Dunes.\Photo by Dina Pavlis.
Scotch Broom disrupts ecosystems and crowds out native plants throughout the Pacific Northwest, and especially on the Oregon coast. Therefore, the 2020 Scotch Broom Symposium may be of interest to Oregonians seeking...
May
13
Virtual Presentation on Land Management
May 13, 2020
Cape Falcon, where the rainforest meets the sea. (No photo credit.)
The Friends of Haystack Rock Lecture Series will feature a presentation on conservation land management on Wednesday, May 13, 7 p.m. The event is free and open to all. It was originally scheduled for the Cannon Beach...
Apr
30
Online--Talk on Soil and Climate
April 30, 2020, Newport
Kristin Ohlson.
Until the coronavirus hit, Kristin Ohlson was scheduled to discuss her book, The Soil Will Save Us: How Scientists, Farmers and Foodies are Healing the Soil to Save the Planet on Thursday, April 2, as part of the carbon-storage focused, free speaker series, “From Ridgetop to...
Apr
22
Earth Day Video/Audio Event
April 22, 2020
Siltcoos River mouth from the air.\Photo by Alex Derr, with support from Lighthawk.
A cavalcade of Lincoln County activists, musicians, and leaders will push back against the darkness of the times with a celebratory virtual event in honor of Earth Day. The video/audio event takes place...
Mar
21
Rogue Owling Walk
March 21, 2020, Gold Beach
Barred Owl.\Photo by Molly Sultany.
Gary Maschmeyer, the Kalmiopsis Audubon Society’s veteran birding trip leader, will conduct an expedition in search of owls along the Rogue River Walk. Meet at 6:30 p.m. at the Gold Beach Visitor Center (94080 Shirley Ln.).
The walk through the forest at...
Mar
21
Bandon Dunes Hike
March 21, 2020, Bandon
Bandon Dunes Gold Resort.\Photo courtesy of South Coast Striders.
Love it or hate it, the Bandon Dunes Golf Resort is one of the Oregon coast’s best-known destinations, and a strong influence on south coast society. Here’s a chance to explore the place and see for yourself: the South Coast...