CoastWatch Events
Events of interest to CoastWatchers, sponsored by various organizations.
Events that are sponsored or featured by Oregon Shores are highlighted.
Past Events
Black Oystercatcher Lecture
The Friends of Haystack Rock host the Library Lecture Series on the second Wednesday of each month, November to May, 7-8:30 p.m. in the Cannon Beach Library (131 N Hemlock St.). These events are free and open to the public. Friends of Haystack...
Marine Debris Survey
CoastWatch has inaugurated a new site for our marine debris survey, which takes place at numerous sites along the coast. The new location is at Fort Stevens State Park, just south of the Columbia’s South Jetty. New volunteers are...
COASST Survey
If you might be interested in the COASST (Coastal Observation and Seabird Survey Team) beached bird survey, either to participate or just to learn what it is all about, you’ll have a...
Marine Debris Monitoring Survey
A monthly marine debris survey is conducted at Cape Cove, just south of Cape Perpetua. To participate, meet at Cape Perpetua Visitor Center (2400 Hwy 101, about three miles south of Yachats) in the parking lot at 10 a.m. on Tuesday,...
Spring Whale Watch Week
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...
SOLVE Spring Beach Cleanups
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...
Marine Debris Monitoring Survey
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...
Marine Mammal Seminar
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...
CoastWatch and Citizen Science Training
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...
Sharing the Coast and King Tide Party
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...