CoastWatch Events
Events of interest to CoastWatchers, sponsored by various organizations.
Events that are sponsored or featured by Oregon Shores are highlighted.
CoastWatch intertidal field trip. Photo by Alex Derr.
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Past Events
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Brown Pelican Survey
September 9, 2017
Join Portland Audubon and a host of birders for the 2017 Brown Pelican Survey on Saturday, September 9. Not only will this be a great time to get out and see one of Oregon's local birds, but you can also help make a difference for the conservation of this species.
The biennial Brown Pelican...
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Sep
7
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Talk on Climate Change
September 7, 2017, Newport
Mussels and barnacles are among key shellfish resources.\Photo courtesy of ODFW.
The projected impacts of climate change are widespread and will affect how coastal resources are managed. The MidCoast Watersheds Council presents a particular perspective on these coming changes at its meeting...
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Sep
7
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Sea Star Survey
September 7, 2017, Yachats
Rocky shores at Yachats.\Photo by Rena Martin.
The last sea star survey of the season at the Yachats site for this citizen science project has been tentatively planned for Thursday, Sept. 7, 7:30 a.m., at Yachats State Park. (Many citizen science activities heat up in the autumn, but sea...
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Sep
6
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Tidepool Walk and CoastWatch Clinic
September 6, 2017, Otter Rock
Shoreline north of Otter Rock, with Inn at Otter Crest visible in the distance.\Photo by Kirt Edblom.
CoastWatch and the Otter Crest Homeowners Association are teaming up to co-sponsor a well-rounded shoreline experience on Wednesday, Sept. 6. Brace yourself—in order to catch the low tide,...
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Sep
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Oregon Shorebird Festival
September 1, 2017 - September 3, 2017, Charleston
Common Murres perching. | Photo by Heather Roskelley.
This year’s Oregon Shore Bird festival features a variety of excellent outings and speakers. Highlights include pelagic birding trips and sea kayaking trips, plus presentations by acclaimed author and super birder Noah Stryker and...
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Aug
30
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Seabirds, Science, and Marine Reserves
August 30, 2017, Arch Cape
Cormorants in Oregon. | Photo by Amelia O'Connor
Love seabirds? Check out the nesting cormorants presented by the Friends of Cape Falcon Marine Reserve group and their partners the Audubon Society of Portland and Haystack Rock Awareness Program. Hike down to Devil's Cauldron anytime between...
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Aug
27
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Cape Perpetua Photography Program
August 27, 2017, Yachats
Photographer Dale Dombrowski. | Photo from bemp.org
Join professional photographer Dale Dombrowski for an interpretive presentation on photography and the "art of seeing". Learn how to capture lasting memories by gaining an understanding of photographic composition techniques used by...
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Aug
26
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BioBlitz for Cape Perpetua
August 26, 2017, Yachats
Cape Perpetua, Oregon. | Photo by Heron Marychild
Join partners from Oregon State Parks, the Audubon Society of Portland, the Native Fish Society and the U.S. Forest Service in exploring the nooks and crannies of the creeks and seeps in the Cape Perpetua to Heceta Head landscape unit....
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Aug
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Beverly Beach Post-Eclipse Cleanup
August 26, 2017, Newport
Newport, Oregon at sunset. | Photo by Andrew McCullough
The American Cetacean Society-Oregon Chapter is hosting a Post-Eclipse Beach Cleanup to help keep trash left behind out of our ocean environment. Reducing plastics and trash in the oceans directly helps marine mammals off the Oregon...
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Aug
19
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Newport Beach Cleanup
August 19, 2017, Newport
Agate Beach State Park in Oregon. | Photo from OutdoorProject
The Newport Chapter of the Surfrider Foundation kicks off their summer Beach Cleanup Series with a cleanup of Newport's Agate Beach on Saturday, Aug. 19, from noon to 3 p.m.
If you'd like to help, meet at Agate Beach State...