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South Slough Trails Hike
October 28, 2017, Charleston
South Slough, | Photo by Southcoast Striders
The Southcoast Striders are hosting a hike Oct. 28, beginning at 10 a.m. To join the hike, meet at the South Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve Interpretive Center parking lot. The hike leaders will take the group on a series of trails...
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27
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Blue Mind Lecture
October 27, 2017, Pacific City
Waves off Yachats, fit for contemplation by a blue mind.\Photo by Rena Martin.
A watershed council covering three watersheds—Nestucca, Neskowin, and Sand Lake—is hosting a talk by author Wallace J. Nichols on Friday, Oct. 27, 6-8 p.m. at the Kiawanda Community Center (34600 Cape Kiwanda...
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27
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Marine Reserves Seminar
October 27, 2017, Charleston
Kirsten Grorud-Colvert.
As part of the Oregon Institute of Marine Biology’s Fall Seminar Series, Kirsten Grorud-Colvert of Oregon State University will speak on “Oregon’s marine reserves: local ecology, global context, and upcoming evaluation.” The talk takes place at 4 p.m., and is free...
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26
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STAC Meeting
October 26, 2017, Newport
The STAC at work.\Photo courtesy of ODFW.
The Scientific and Technical Advisory Committee to the state’s Marine Reserves Program will meet on Thursday, Oct. 26, 9 a.m-3 p.m. in the Seminar Room of the Hatfield Marine Science Center. The meeting is open to the public.
STAC members will be...
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25
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Lecture on Women in Fishing
October 25, 2017, Newport
Woman in commercial fishing industry. | Photo Courtesy of FisheryNation.com
The Oregon State University College of Liberal Arts and Oregon Sea Grant are hosting a public talk by Professor Flaxen Conway, who is speaking on, “Women’s Roles in Oregon's Fishing Industry,” in the OSU Hatfield...
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Oct
21
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Orca Lecture
October 21, 2017, Newport
Orcas off the Oregon coast.\Photo by Gary Ligi.
The Oregon Chapter of the American Cetacean Society is hosting a presentation on “killer whales” at the next installment of the group’s speaker series, on Saturday, Oct. 21, 10 a.m. in the Newport Public Library (35 N.W. Nye). The event is...
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20
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Seminar on Shoreline Abuse
October 20, 2017, Charleston
Shorelines are used by people in many ways, from building sandcastles to building marinas, from harvesting shellfish, to harvesting sand. Shorelines, ranging from exposed rocky coasts to muddy estuarine wetlands, thus provide a variety of ‘services’ to people. However, many of our uses turn...
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20
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Rocky Shores Meeting
October 20, 2017, Salem
Rocky Shores at Seal Rocks, with seals.\Photo by Alex Derr.
The Rocky Shores Working Group of the Ocean Policy Advisory Council (OPAC) meets on Friday, Oct. 20, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., in the Basement Hearing Room of the Department of Land Conservation and Development (635 Capitol St., S.E. in...
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International Ocean Film Tour
October 17, 2017, Portland
Waves and rocky shores on the Oregon coast.\Photo by Arenkert.
This year's International Ocean Film Tour, Volume 4, is on its way, with ocean adventures and environmental documentaries on board. The films this year include 120 minutes filled with inspiring stories and water sports action.
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16
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Oregon Outdoor Summit
October 16, 2017 - October 17, 2017, Corvalis
Outdoor Summit. | Courtesy of OSU
The Outdoor Summit is a two-day adventure, convened by Oregon State University Outreach & Engagement, Travel Oregon, and Oregon State Parks. The summit will engage community leaders, outdoor enthusiasts and recreation businesses, public agencies, students,...