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Hummingbirds Interpretation

April 7, 2018, Coos Bay

Allen's hummingbird. | Photo by John Pham

Allen's and Rufous hummingbirds can be difficult to tell apart, especially in our region, which is considered to be a hybrid zone. Join avian researcher Brian Myers for a program about these rusty-colored hummingbirds, hybridization and its role in...

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Mar
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Forests and Water Panel Discussion

March 29, 2018, Astoria

 Forest and water scene, with kayak\Photo by Dennis White.
Forest and water scene, with kayak\Photo by Dennis White.

On Thursday, March 29, a panel discussion on “Forests & Water for the Next Generation” will be held in the Lovell Showroom of the Fort George Brewery, located at the intersection of 14th and Duane streets in Astoria.  The free event...

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Mar
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Deadline for Dune Grading Comments

March 27, 2018

Nedonna Beach foredune.\Photo courtesy of Rockaway Citizens for Watershed Protection.
Nedonna Beach foredune.\Photo courtesy of Rockaway Citizens for Watershed Protection.

The Oregon Parks and Recreation Department is accepting comments on a proposed permit for dune grading in the Nedonna Beach area (at the north end of Rockaway Beach).  Following a public hearing on Tuesday...

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Mar
24
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Bandon Dunes Hike

March 24, 2018, Bandon

Bandon Dunes. | Courtesy from South Coast Striders

Bandon Dunes is more than just a world-renowned golf resort.  It also offers more than six miles of trails on the resort grounds.  Join the South Coast Striders as they plan to explore the trails. There are two hike options, and long hike...

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Mar
21
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Marbled Murrelet Lecture

March 21, 2018, Seaside

 Marbled Murrelet.\Photo courtesy of Audubon Society.
Marbled Murrelet.\Photo courtesy of Audubon Society.

Kim Nelson, a research biologist at Oregon State University, will speak on "The Enigmatic Marbled Murrelet and Oregon's Marine Reserves" on Wednesday, March 31, at  6 p.m. in the Seaside Public Library (1131 Broadway St.).  The event is...

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Mar
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Responsible Forestry Forum

March 21, 2018, Portland

Nancy Webster of the Rockaway Citizens, in front of Oregon Wild's anti-clear-cutting ad.
Nancy Webster of the Rockaway Citizens, in front of Oregon Wild's anti-clear-cutting ad.

Oregon Wild is hosting a “Responsible Forestry Forum—Ecologically and Socially Responsible Forestry and Why It Matters” from 6-8 p.m. on Wednesday, March 21, at Spirit of 77 (500 Martin Luther King...

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Mar
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Salmon Studies Talk

March 20, 2018, Siletz

Results from a previous Siletz River Clean-up.
Results from a previous Siletz River Clean-up.

At their next quarterly community meeting, the Siletz Watershed Council will offer a presentation by Ian Keene, Aquatics Program Biologist for the Confederated Tribes of the Siletz Indians’ Department of Natural Resources.  The meeting, free...

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Mar
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Public Hearing on Dune Grading

March 20, 2018, Rockaway

Nedonna Beach scene.\Photo by Seth Thompson.
Nedonna Beach scene.\Photo by Seth Thompson.

At the request of concerned local citizens, the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department will hold a public hearing to take testimony on a proposal to alter the foredune that fronts the Nedonna Beach area at the north end of the city of Rockaway...

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Mar
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Silverspot Butterfly Talk

March 17, 2018, Yachats

Silverspot Butterfly
Oregon Silverspot Butterfly. | Courtesy of the Cape Perpetua Marine Reserve

Speaking as part of the Cape Perpetua Speaker Series (which is offered January-March), Anne Walker, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service biologist, will discuss the threatened Oregon silverspot butterfly, whose range is...

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Mar
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Axial Seamount Lecture

March 14, 2018, Cannon Beach

Axial seamount.
Axial Seamount. | Photo courtesy of Axial NOVAE

The World of Haystack Rock series is offered on the second Wednesday of each month from November through April, with each presentation taking place at 7 p.m. in the Cannon Beach Library.  The Friends of Haystack Rock group which sponsors the...