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SUMMARY:Potting Party at TEP Nursery
DESCRIPTION:We’re springing into action! Join us at our Native Plant Nursery to help out with transplanting.
URL:https://www.tbnep.org/event/potting-party-at-tep-nursery-6/
LOCATION:TEP’s Native Plant Nursery\, 6820 Barracks Circle\, Tillamook\, OR\, 97141\, United States
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SUMMARY:Leave it to Beavers
DESCRIPTION:Come explore beaver habitat and learn about the intersection of these ecosystem engineers and salmon health. It’ll be a dam good time.\n\n\nLeave it to beavers to manipulate their habitat in a manner that allows salmon and other species to flourish! On the evening of August 7th\, Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife’s Beaver Conservation Biologist\, Conrad Ely\, will lead an exploration around Alder Creek Farm to examine beaver habitat and speak to the importance of this species for ecosystem health in Oregon. \nDuring this event\, you will learn to identify beaver activity and their favored tree species\, as well as understanding how beavers contribute to the health and well-being of salmon and other species that rely on riparian areas. \nThis event is hosted by Lower Nehalem Community Trust\, Tillamook Estuaries Partnership\, and ODFW\, and will take place at LNCT’s Alder Creek Farm in Nehalem. \nDirections/Farm Parking: Traveling south from Manzanita\, turn right onto Underhill Ln and continue (please do not exceed 10mph) to the end of the lane. Following signage for the farm\, you will continue along a gravel path until you reach a house opposite a grassy field. Please park in the field. \nThings to bring: \n\nSturdy\, closed toed shoes as we will be walking on uneven terrain\nPants or something that covers your legs as we will be walking through brush and you want to be protected from the bugs and pokey plants!\nWater and sunscreen\n\nAccesibility Information: \nDuring the event\, we will be walking on uneven terrain and along the riverbank. Wheel-chair accessible bathroom and potable water available on-site. Pictures of the venue will be posted on the Explore Nature website on the ‘Know Before You Go’ Resource page. If you have specific accesibility needs in order to attend\, please email danielle@tbnep.org.
URL:https://www.tbnep.org/event/leave-it-to-beavers/
LOCATION:Alder Creek Farm\, 35955 Underhill Lane\, Nehalem\, OR\, 97141\, United States
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SUMMARY:Summer Plover Spotting!
DESCRIPTION:It’s snowy plover season! Join us at Sitka Sedge to spot the only avian species to exclusively nest directly on the PNW sand dunes!\n\n\nSitka Sedge is an incredible natural area consisting of tidal marsh\, mudflats\, dunes\, forested wetlands\, and uplands…but one of the greatest parts of this landscape is often hard to spot! Western Snowy Plovers\, the only shorebird that regularly breeds on Oregon beaches\, can be found on the sandy beach here year-round.. South Sand Lake Spit is a historic nesting site for this threatened shorebird and one of five Snowy Plover Management Areas on Oregon’s north coast. Cara Gates\, Bird Alliance of Oregon’s Coastal Community Science Biologist\, will guide plover-spotting on the beach and share about this bird’s breeding biology\, habitat\, and conservation story.  \nThis natural area is also undergoing restoration efforts to support coho salmon habitat and allow for increased flood protection. While strolling out to the beach\, Tillamook Estuaries Partnership’s Community Engagement Coordinator\, Danielle Maillard\, will speak about the importance of restoration efforts in the regions and TEP’s role in supporting healthy estuaries. \nThis walk involves walking on uneven\, sandy terrain with exposed roots. Be sure to visit the Explore Nature Know Before You Go page to see pictures of the venue to assess accessibility level. Prepare to be on the beach for 1-2 hours and bring your optics to look for plovers. We will also have some standard binoculars for you to borrow during the event and a spotting scope to share views from \nDistance: 3 miles roundtrip. \nElevation changes: 25 ft. \nTerrain: gravel trail including uneven areas with tree roots; wet and dry sand\, at times uneven. \nExposure: full sun\, with partial shade for forested section of beach access trail. \nPacing: slow. \nRestroom at parking area. \nFree public parking in day-use lot. There is no cell service in the parking lot\, trail\, or beach.
URL:https://www.tbnep.org/event/summer-plover-spotting/
LOCATION:Sitka Sedge State Natural Area\, Sandlake Road\, Cloverdale\, OR\, 97112\, United States
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SUMMARY:Huckleberry Spotting and Ethnobotany with Four Seasons of Foraging
DESCRIPTION:Join Native Plant Expert\, Asa Skinner\, Tillamook County Wellness and Tillamook Estuaries Partnership for Berry Foraging\n\n\nTillamook County Wellness and Tillamook Estuaries Partnership bring you Part 3 of Four Seasons Of Foraging! Throughout the year we co-host 4 events highlighting the unique foraging opportunities coastal Oregon provides. \nJoin us and local native plant expert Asa Skinner from Tillamook Estuary Partnership’s Native Plant Nursery on Whalen Island for an afternoon learning to forage and about local ethnobotany! This workshop will introduce attendess to the basics of finding and identifying berries. Huckleberries are known to be ready to harvest from this area at this time of year but there are no guarantees! \n  \nSpecial Instructions to access the event location: There is free parking by the vault toilets. \n  \nPlease be prepared to walk about 2 miles on a trail. Hiking boots or ankle supporting footwear is recommended. There are toilets at the entrance. This event will happen rain or shine! Please be prepared with cold weather gear or rain gear depending on the forecast. \n  \nThis is a free event and registration will be capped at 20 attendees. \n  \nAccessibility Level: We will be walking on an unpaved trail with potential off-trail walking to find berries. Parking lot is also unpaved and vault toilets are not accessibility rated. If you want to check out pictures of the location before making a decision to attend\, check out some photos HERE so you can plan comfortably. \n  \nThis is an Explore Nature Tillamook Coast event. Explore Nature is sponsored in part by Tillamook Coast Visitors Center and Travel Oregon. \n  \nPlease contact danielle@tbnep.org or call 503-322-2222 with any questions or concerns.
URL:https://www.tbnep.org/event/huckleberry-spotting-and-ethnobotany-with-four-seasons-of-foraging/
LOCATION:Whalen Island\, Whalen Island\, Tillamook County\, OR\, 97112\, United States
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SUMMARY:Mushroom-Spotting Walk & Cooking Demonstration
DESCRIPTION:Join walk leader Brett Buesnel at Bob Straub State Park in Pacific City for mushroom spotting and a cooking demonstration!\n\n\nMushroom-Spotting Walk & Cooking Demonstration \nCome join us for Four Seasons of Foraging at Bob Straub State Park where we will embark on an exciting mushroom-spotting walk! Learn about different types of mushrooms and how to identify them in the wild. After the walk\, enjoy a cooking demonstration where you can see how to incorporate your foraged mushrooms into delicious dishes. Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity to connect with nature and learn some new culinary skills! \nThis is a free event but registration will be capped at 20 attendees. Terrain at Bob Straub is uneven and sandy with few inclines. Pictures of the venue are posted on Explore Nature’s Know Before You Go page so you may plan accordingly. \n  \nIf the event is full\, stay tuned for an additional mushroom foraging event that wiil take place on Novemeber 1st; location to be determined. \n  \nFor questions\, please contact Danielle at danielle@tbnep.org or Brett at brett.buesnel@gmail.com
URL:https://www.tbnep.org/event/mushroom-spotting-walk-cooking-demonstration/
LOCATION:Bob Straub State Park\, U.S. 101\, Pacific City\, OR\, 97135\, United States
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SUMMARY:2nd Mushroom-Spotting Walk & Cooking Demonstration
DESCRIPTION:Join walk leader Brett Buesnel at Nehalem Bay State Park for mushroom spotting and a cooking demonstration!\n\n\nMushroom-Spotting Walk & Cooking Demonstration \nCome join us for Four Seasons of Foraging at Nehalem Bay State Park where we will embark on an exciting mushroom-spotting walk! Learn about different types of mushrooms and how to identify them in the wild. After the walk\, enjoy a cooking demonstration where you can see how to incorporate your foraged mushrooms into delicious dishes. Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity to connect with nature and learn some new culinary skills! \nThis is a free event but registration will be capped at 15 attendees. We will be meeting at the meeting hall at the south end of the parking lot and walking the loop trail. Terrain at the park is uneven and sandy with few inclines. Pictures of the venue will be posted on Explore Nature’s Know Before You Go page so you may plan accordingly. \nParking is $10 if you do not have an annual pass; if this is a barrier for your attendance\, please reach out. \nFor questions\, please contact Danielle at danielle@tbnep.org or Brett at brett.buesnel@gmail.com
URL:https://www.tbnep.org/event/2nd-mushroom-spotting-walk-cooking-demonstration/
LOCATION:Nehalem Bay State Park\, 34600 Garey Street\, Nehalem\, OR\, 97131\, United States
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SUMMARY:Envision our Estuaries
DESCRIPTION:Come make art\, learn about the state of our local bays\, and envision the future of Tillamook County’s estuaries!\n\n\nWhat does a bright future for our Tillamook County Estuaries look like to you? Join Tillamook Estuaries Partnership (TEP) and Lower Nehalem Community Trust (LNCT) as we celebrate our estuaries and create vision boards that embody what we want to see in our estuaries’ future. \nThis event will be held in Heart of Cartm’s studio\, Heartworks\, and you may drop in at any time between 4pm-7pm. We will have all the necessary art materials\, but feel free to bring anything you would like to include in your collage! \n  \nWe will also be celebrating the publication of TEP’s State of the Bays. This 5 year analysis examines progress across all watersheds and restoration partners in Tillamook County. Copies of the State of the Bays will be available at the event and staff will be there to answer questions and get you plugged into opportunities to support our thriving estuaries.
URL:https://www.tbnep.org/event/envision-our-estuaries/
LOCATION:395 Oregon Coast Hwy\, 395 Oregon Coast Highway\, Wheeler\, OR\, 97147\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260212T180000
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SUMMARY:A Love Letter to Your Local Estuary
DESCRIPTION:Come celebrate your estuary during this season of love! Create art\, write a letter\, and be in community on Thursday\, Feb. 12th at BCAC!\n\n\nJoin Lower Nehalem Community Trust\, Tillamook Estuaries Partnership\, and Netarts Bay WEBS at Bay City Arts Center on Thursday\, February 12th from 6-8 pm! Feel free to drop by any time during this period for some crafting! \n \nYou can write a love letter to your local estuary\, make valentines for people you love\, create art with the supplies that will be available\, and collage to your heart’s content. \n \nWe will have drawing\, coloring\, and writing materials as well as paper\, postcards\, and limited collaging supplies. Feel free to bring your own materials as you wish! \n \nLNCT\, TEP\, and WEBS represent the three local estuaries in Tillamook County: Nehalem Bay\, Tillamook Bay\, and Netarts Bay. Each organization will have a staff member or volunteer present and will have a display showcasing the work that we do to care for our watersheds. Leave your valentine to be showcased by your local estuary\, or take it home to display or give to someone in your life! \nBay City Arts Center is an accessible building for those with mobility devices. If you need accomodations\, please email danielle@tbnep.org. Pictures of the venue will be posted on the Explore Nature ‘Know Before Yo Go’ resource page prior to the event.
URL:https://www.tbnep.org/event/a-love-letter-to-your-local-estuary/
LOCATION:Bay City Arts Center\, 5680 A Street\, Bay City\, OR\, 97107\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260221T100000
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SUMMARY:Nedonna Beach Mile Meetup
DESCRIPTION:Join TEP and Oregon Shores for a guided walk to celebrate TEP’s adoption of Nedonna Beach as part of Oregon Shores’ Adopt-A-Mile Program!\n\n\nEvent Description: \nJoin us on February 21st from 10am – Noon as we celebrate TEP’s adoption of Nedonna Beach\, Mile 295 of Adopt-A-Mile Program hosted by Oregon Shores.Throughout the year\, TEP will host Mile Meetups here as part of the Explore Nature Program to monitor Nedonna Beach and submit mile reports to Oregon Shores. We are looking forward to taking on the task of monitoring a piece of coastline that is situated so close to TEP’s critical habitat restoration and Oregon Shore’s conservation advocacy…and we hope you join us in this effort! \nRegistration not required but please sign up if you would like reminder emails and updates about event changes. \nOn February 21st\, we will be meeting at the Nehalem Bay South Jetty Parking Lot. Parking is free and there is a non-ADA accessible porta-potty on site. Pictures of the parking lot and coastline will be posted on the ‘Know Before You Go‘ Page on the Explore Nature website. \nAt the Mile Meetup\, attendees will have the opportunity to: \n\nLearn about the Adopt-A-Mile Program\nLearn the protocol used to monitor and report on a CoastWatch Mile\nHave access to recorded online training\nBe eligible to adopt their own mile of the Oregon Coast after participating in this event.\nLearn about other community science programs CoastWatchers engage in as they walk their miles.\n\nEvent Accessibility: \nAccess to the beach at the north and south ends of this mile requires walking through uneven surfaces and over dry sand. There are occasional access points to the road in the event that someone is unable to complete the mile walk. The only restroom facility is a porta potty at the north end of the mile. \nAbout the Adopt-A-Mile Program: \nThe Adopt-A-Mile Program engages people in documenting Oregon’s sandy beaches and rocky shores for natural and human-caused changes\, wildlife\, and phenomena. Volunteers adopt a mile of the Oregon Coast to observe seasonally. The program offers education about shoreline ecology and natural history and opportunities to contribute data to community science. \nTEP’s Selection of Mile 295: \nTEP has chosen to adopt Mile 295\, just south of Nehalem Bay\, because of its proximity to Jetty Creek- the site of a recent TEP restoration project. In 2025\, TEP received funding from the Oregon Watershed Enhancement Board (OWEB) to construct 14 channel-spanning large wood placements in order to support the habitats of ESA-listed coho salmon\, chum salmon\, and coastal cutthroat trout.The project was successfully completed and added 0.7 miles of critical habitat. \nConnection to Oregon Shores’ Work: \nNedonna Beach is also the site of an Oregon Shores appeal to the Oregon Land Use Board of Appeals (LUBA) challenging a Nedonna Waves development in this fragile and unique wetland which would also threaten Rockaway Beach’s backup aquifer. While LUBA sided with Oregon Shores on all accounts\, the case is still pending and back in LUBA. The initial LUBA ruling underscores not only the importance of upholding land-use protections but also the important role that community scientists continue to play in monitoring the coastline.
URL:https://www.tbnep.org/event/nedonna-beach-mile-meetup/
LOCATION:Nehalem Bay South Jetty Parking\, South Jetty Nehalem Bay\, Rockaway Beach\, OR\, 97136\, United States
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SUMMARY:Invasive Species Removal at Clay Myers
DESCRIPTION:It’s beautiful\, but it’s damaging! Come out and protect native species by trimming back invasive scotch broom at Clay Myers Natural Area.\n\n\nScotch broom is an invasive species that outcompetes native plants by taking the water\, nutrients\, and sunlight they need to survive. This highly-flammable\, aggressive shrub reproduces by seed and requires consistent management. \nOn May 18th from 9am-12pm\, Tillamook Estuaries Partnership and Nestucca\, Neskowin & Sand Lakes Watershed Council are partnering with Oregon Parks and Recreation Department (OPRD) to remove the abundant scotch broom that has taken up at Clay Myers Natural Area. A ranger from OPRD will support volunteers in learning how to effectively cut back the plant\, mitigating the chance for reproduction. \nFeel free to join for the whole event\, or part of it. There will be signage at the entrance of the trail so folks know where the group will be. \nTEP will bring loppers and a weed wrench\, but feel free to bring your own removal materials as you wish. Other things to bring/wear include: \n\ngloves if you would like them \nlong pants and long-sleeved shirt (layers if it is hot)\nhiking boots or sturdy close-toed shoes\nWater bottle (we will have a jug for you to refill)\nSunscreen\, hat\, etc. in case it is a sunny day!\n\nDirections \nYou will turn off on Whalen Island Road from Sandlake Rd. and veer right towards Clay Myers Natural Area. You will park in the lot and we will be meeting in the grassy area near the restrooms. We will walk out on the south-most trail\, as you can see in the attached image\, and walk about a quarter mile to the location where we will be removing scotch broom. \n***THERE IS NO CELL SERVICE AT CLAY MYERS*** Please be prepared for this. \nAccessibility \nThere are some photos of this location on the Explore Nature’s Know Before You Go Resource page and more photos will be added of the trail prior to the event. The terrain is uneven and fairly sandy. If you have any accessibility needs to attend this event\, please email danielle@tbnep.org. \nBathrooms \nThere are vault toilets next to the parking lot where we will be meeting.
URL:https://www.tbnep.org/event/invasive-species-removal-at-clay-myers/
LOCATION:Clay Myers State Natural Area at Whalen Island
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SUMMARY:Planting Party May 23
DESCRIPTION:We are excited to invite you to join us for a series of upcoming volunteer events at our native plant nursery. Whether you’re a seasoned gardener or simply passionate about supporting our local environment\, we’d love to have you help out!\n\nOur volunteer events are a great way to connect with others in the community and contribute to preserving and promoting native plants that are vital to local ecosystems. At these events\, we will be thinning newly germinated seedlings as well as transplanting year-old plants into larger pots.\n\nPlease Register at the link
URL:https://www.tbnep.org/event/nurturing-natives-may-23/
LOCATION:TEP Native Plant Nursery\, 6820 Barracks Circle\, Tillamook\, OR\, 97141\, United States
CATEGORIES:Action,Adults Only,Easy/Beginner
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SUMMARY:Plant Potting Party May 16
DESCRIPTION:We are excited to invite you to join us for a series of upcoming volunteer events at our native plant nursery. Whether you’re a seasoned gardener or simply passionate about supporting our local environment\, we’d love to have you help out!\n\nOur volunteer events are a great way to connect with others in the community and contribute to preserving and promoting native plants that are vital to local ecosystems. At these events\, we will be thinning newly germinated seedlings as well as transplanting year-old plants into larger pots.\n\nPlease Register at the link
URL:https://www.tbnep.org/event/2144/
LOCATION:TEP Native Plant Nursery\, 6820 Barracks Circle\, Tillamook\, OR\, 97141\, United States
CATEGORIES:Action,Adults Only,Easy/Beginner
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250329T090000
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SUMMARY:Whale Watching at Elk Flats
DESCRIPTION:To round-out Oregon’s whale watching week\, we’re gather at Elk Flats to check out these magical creatures as they migrate!\n\n\nNorth Coast Land Conservancy (NCLC) and Tillamook Estuaries Partnership (TEP) invite you to join us on Saturday\, March 29th from 9am-10:30am to get a glimpse at the Spring gray whale norhtbound migration! We will begin our hike at Elk Flats Trail\, off of Highway 101 and take the trail out to “Devil’s Cauldron” \n \nThe hike out and back is approximately 1 mile and there is an elevation gain of 300 feet. The trail is often bursting with plant life so wearing long-sleeve clothing and sturdy shoes is recommended. Pictures will be posted to the Explore Nature Know Before You Go resource page so you can properly prepare for the conditions of this trail. \n \nThe parking lot is an unassuming gravel lot just south of the Short Sand beach parking lots. We recommend arriving early to secure parking and if you are planning to meet people there\, to park in the southern Short Sand beach parking lot (where bathrooms are located) and carpooling to the Elk Flats trailhead. \n \nDuring this event\, we will be using scopes and binoculars to look for whales and the abundance of other life that exists in the waters and among the trees. NCLC and TEP staff will speak to our work in the region and the importance of whales for our climate and the marine ecosystems. We can’t wait for you to join us during Oregon’s Whale Watch week!
URL:https://www.tbnep.org/event/whale-watching-at-elk-flats/
LOCATION:Elk Flats Trail\, Oregon Coast Highway\, Nehalem\, OR\, 97131\, United States
CATEGORIES:Walk,Easy/Beginner,Family Friendly,Hike,No Pets,Educational Event,Education
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SUMMARY:Huckleberry Spotting and Ethnobotany with Four Seasons of Foraging
DESCRIPTION:Join Asa Skinner Native Plant Expert\, Tillamook County Wellness and Tillamook Estuaries Partnership for Berry Foraging\n\n\nTillamook County Wellness and Tillamook Estuaries Partnership bring you Part 4 of Four Seasons Of Foraging! Throughout the year we will co-host 4 events highlighting the unique foraging opportunities coastal Oregon provides. \n \nJoin us and local native plant expert Asa Skinner from Tillamook Estuary Partnership’s Native Plant Nursery on Whalen Island for an afternoon learning to forage and about local ethnobotany! This workshop will introduce students to the basics of finding and identifying berries. Huckleberrys are known to be ready to harvest from this area at this time of year but there are no guarentees! \n \nSpecial Instructions to access the event location: There is free parking by the vault toilets. \n \nPlease be prepared to walk about 2 miles on a trail. Hiking boots or ankle supporting footwear is recommended. There are toilets at the entrance. This event will happen rain or shine! Please be prepared with cold weather gear or rain gear depending on the forcast. \n \nThis is a free event and registration will be capped at 20 attendees. \n \nAccessibility Level: We will be walking on an unpaved trail with potential off-trail walking to find berries. Parking lot is also unpaved and vault toilets are not accessibility rated. If you want to check out pictures of the location before making a decision to attend\, check out some photos HERE so you can plan comfortably.  \n \nThis is an Explore Nature Tillamook Coast event. Explore Nature is sponsored in part by Tillamook Coast Visitors Center and Travel Oregon. \n \nPlease contact info@tbnep.org or call 503-322-2222 with any questions or concerns.
URL:https://www.tbnep.org/event/huckleberry-foraging-and-ethnobotany-with-four-seasons-of-foraging/
LOCATION:Whalen Island\, Whalen Island\, Tillamook County\, OR\, 97112\, United States
CATEGORIES:Intermediate,No Pets
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SUMMARY:Plant the Harvest
DESCRIPTION:Part 2 of a two-part series to take an  educational tour of timber harvest practices in Tillamook County.\n\n\nPlant the Harvest\nJoin Tillamook Working Lands and Waters Cooperative and Tillamook Estuaries Partnership on the second event of a two-part series to take an educational tour of timber harvest practices in Tillamook County. \n \nTillamook Working Lands and Waters Cooperative (TWLWC) will be leading a free\, informative and educational tour of a clearcut that is ready to be replanted. Then\, participants will get to practice planting a tree! We learn first-hand the many components that go into timber replanting. Topics include research sites\, fire prep\, planting\, tree species’\, and planting. Participants will get to take home a seedling! \n \nThis event will involve walking up to 1 mile on uneven soil. Please wear proper shoes and bring gear for all types of weather conditions. There is no bathroom at the event location. This event is open to families. Expect to be riding in the van for around 30 minutes total. \n \nTHIS EVENT IS AT A PRIVATE LOCATION PLEASE SEE CONFIRMATION EMAIL FOR LOCATION INSTRUCTIONS We will be using a van to access locations along a forest logging road. \n \nPlease note\, this is an educational event and folks with comments and questions off-topic will be directed to other resources or asked to save their questions until the end of the event. \n \nIn addition to the Tillamook Estuaries Partnership waiver included in the Eventbrite registration\, participants will also be required to sign a Visitor Waiver and Hold Harmless Agreement to access private timber land. This waiver will be provided in paper format at the event location. \n \nPlease direct any questions to diana@tbnep.org \n \nThis is an Explore Nature Event. Explore Nature is sponsored in part by Visit Tillamook Coast
URL:https://www.tbnep.org/event/plant-the-harvest/
LOCATION:Netarts Community Club\, 4929 Netarts Highway West\, Tillamook\, OR\, 97141\, United States
CATEGORIES:Walk,Easy/Beginner,Family Friendly,Hike,No Pets,Educational Event
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SUMMARY:Crabbing Workshop and Cooking Demo
DESCRIPTION:Join Tillamook County Wellness and Tillamook Estuaries Partnership for our second Four seasons of Foraging event!\n\n\nTillamook County Wellness and Tillamook Estuaries Partnership bring you part 2 of Four Seasons Of Foraging! Throughout the year we will co-host 4 events highlighting the unique foraging opportunities coastal Oregon provides. \n \nJoin us and local educator Alanna Kieffer from Shifting Tides LLC at the Historic US Coast Guard Boathouse for a day of crabbing! Dive into coastal ecology and oceanography along the Oregon Coast while learning how to set and throw crab pots. Gain a deeper appreciation of all things that make Dungeness crab such a special and sustainable food source in Oregon. You will learn how to ID different types of crabs\, crabbing limits\, seasons\, and much more! This is a free event and registration will be capped at 20 attendees. \n \nAlthough we’ll be along a pier and near the boathouse\, please wear appropriate footgear (e.g. tennis shoes\, rainboots\, or other hiking footwear). The Event will happen rain or shine (unless thunder-storming). If the weather looks “iffy” please bring a rain poncho\, jacket and hat. Please be prepared for any and all types of weather\, the Oregon Coast is not predictable and we will be fully exposed to the elements. The boathouse is sheltered but NOT heated and the dock is not covered. There’s a 100% chance you will get wet during this class! There is a bathroom in the Boathouse\, dogs are not allowed. \n \nWhat to bring: \n\nYou will need a bag (mesh\, reusable grocery bag works great\, or even plastic bag)\nA cooler with ice to transport your harvest home (if we catch lots of crabs!)\nA water bottle\, snacks and any other refreshments you may want during the Event. Personal medications and sunscreen are also recommended.\n\n \nShellfish permits ** For this demo and tasting of crab at the boathouse – folks do not need to buy a shellfish license. *IF* we catch enough crabs that there are plenty for people to take any home\, people would need to have a shellfish license to take crabs home with them. It is not guaranteed that we will catch enough crabs for this. But a yearly shellfish permit for OR residents is 10$ and 30$ for non-residents and would be good until the end of 2024 if you would like to purchase one just in case permits can be obtained online from ODFW\, please do so before class\, and should be available on the app on your phone for easy access incase needed. \n \nAccessibility Level: We will be walking on a boardwalk over the TIllamook Bay. The boardwalk is uneven and can be slippery. The parking lot is medium sized-gravel. There are stairs and a ramp to reach the boardwalk. There are multiple transitions between the gravel and ramp\, crossing train tracks\, crossing the uneven boardwalk. Please see pictures below for more information on whether this event is accessible for you. If there is any other information we can provide or accommodations we can help with\, please email us at info@tbnep.org or call our office at 503 322-2222. \n \nThis is an Explore Nature Tillamook Coast event. Explore Nature is sponsored in part by Tillamook Coast Visitors Center. \n \nSpecial Instructions to access the event venue: Turn left off Hwy 101 onto 12th street. Turn right onto Bay lane\, drive to the end and park in the Gravel parking lot. Go up the stairs and cross the train tracks\, then walk down the boardwalk to the Boathouse. \nlearn more about the Historic Garibaldi Coast Guard Boathouse
URL:https://www.tbnep.org/event/crabbing-workshop-and-cooking-demo/
LOCATION:Garibaldi Historic US Coast Guard Boathouse\, 1209 Bay Lane\, Garibaldi\, OR\, 97118\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Friendly,Learn,No Pets,Educational Event
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SUMMARY:Restoring our Estuary - Seed bomb making and planting at Alder Creek Farm
DESCRIPTION:Help us restore the estuary by planting native plants!\n\n\nHelp us restore Alder Creek\, a tributary of the Nehalem river! Join Lower Nehalem Community Trust\, The Lower Nehalem Watershed Council and Tillamook Estuaries Partnership’s Native Plant Nursery on a plant restoration themed morning. We will have a seed ball building activity in the covered barn and will be planting native plants along the edges of the creek. Participants will get to take home their seed balls filled with seeds from the Native Plant Nursery. \n \nThere are so many benefits to planting native plants! They provide shade to maintain cooler stream temperatures for salmon\, stabilize stream banks to reduce erosion and flooding\, store and release water to lower flood risk and more! \n \nThis event is part of the Nehalem Estuary Month where we will be featuring events leading up to the MARCH 9th BIENNIAL NEHALEM BAY ESTUARY CLEANUP. \n \nThis Event will happen rain or shine. Please bring appropriate footwear for planting on muddy and uneven ground and be prepared for rain. Please bring water and snacks. There is a portable restroom available at the event location. Everything needed for planting will be provided including shovels and gloves. \n \nThis event is suitable for families and children ages 10 +. It will include less than one mile of hiking on moderately challenging terrain. If you have any questions\, please contact Emily Akdedian at emilyakdedian@nehalemtrust.org Please leave your dog friends at home as this is a wildlife sanctuary.This event will include walking on uneven terrain for less than 1 mile. Please see the pictures below to see if this event is accessible for you. \n \nThis is an Explore Nature Tillamook Coast event. Explore Nature is sponsored in part by Tillamook Coast Visitors Center.
URL:https://www.tbnep.org/event/restoring-our-estuary-seed-bomb-making-and-planting-at-alder-creek-farm/
LOCATION:Alder Creek Farm\, 35955 Underhill Lane\, Nehalem\, OR\, 97141\, United States
CATEGORIES:Easy/Beginner,Family Friendly
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