Land Use Events
Apr
30
Online--Talk on Soil and Climate
April 30, 2020, Newport
Kristin Ohlson.
Until the coronavirus hit, Kristin Ohlson was scheduled to discuss her book, The Soil Will Save Us: How Scientists, Farmers and Foodies are Healing the Soil to Save the Planet on Thursday, April 2, as part of the carbon-storage focused, free speaker series, “From Ridgetop to...
May
13
Presentation on Land Management
May 13, 2020, Cannon Beach
Cape Falcon, where the rainforest meets the sea. (No photo credit.)
The Friends of Haystack Rock Lecture Series will feature a presentation on conservation land management on Wednesday, May 13, 7 p.m. in the Cannon Beach Library (131 N. Hemlock St.). The event is free and open to all.
The...
Past Events
Mar
21
Rogue Owling Walk
March 21, 2020, Gold Beach
Barred Owl.\Photo by Molly Sultany.
Gary Maschmeyer, the Kalmiopsis Audubon Society’s veteran birding trip leader, will conduct an expedition in search of owls along the Rogue River Walk. Meet at 6:30 p.m. at the Gold Beach Visitor Center (94080 Shirley Ln.).
The walk through the forest at...
Mar
21
Bandon Dunes Hike
March 21, 2020, Bandon
Bandon Dunes Gold Resort.\Photo courtesy of South Coast Striders.
Love it or hate it, the Bandon Dunes Golf Resort is one of the Oregon coast’s best-known destinations, and a strong influence on south coast society. Here’s a chance to explore the place and see for yourself: the South Coast...
Mar
21
Cancelled--Guided Naturalist Walk
March 21, 2020, Yachats
Sanderlings, commonly found on the shore.\Photo by Rena Olson.
Cancelled: The following event has been cancelled due to coronavirus concerns and will be rescheduled for a later date, according to the organizers.
The Yaquina Birders & Naturalists are offering a guided “birds and blooms” walk...
Mar
19
Webinar on Jordan Cove
March 19, 2020
North Spit from the north, with Jordan Cove at top of photo.\Photo by Alex Derr.
As much conservation work shifts online during the coronavirus crisis, here’s a chance to learn more about the battle against the proposed Jordan Cove LNG terminal. The colorfully named Great Old Broads,...
Mar
18
Lecture on North Coast Ecology
March 18, 2020, Seaside
Nehalem Bay on the north coast.\Photo by Dennis White.
Katie Voelke, a biologist and the executive director of the North Coast Land Conservancy, will speak on “North Coast Ecology: A Picture of Diversity” on Wednesday, March 18, 6 p.m. at the Seaside Public Library (1131 Broadway). Her...
Mar
17
Fisheries Update
March 17, 2020, Siletz
Paul Olmsted.
At the Siletz Watershed Council’s spring quarterly meeting, the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife’s Mid-Coast Assistant District Fish Biologist, Paul Olmsted, will speak about “Mid-Coast Fisheries, Stock Status, and Restoration.” The event, free and open to all, takes...
Mar
16
Cancelled: Talk on Climate Change
March 16, 2020, Lincoln City
Siuslaw River during a king tide, a preview of conditions under sea level rise.\Photo by Alex Derr, with support from Lighthawk.
Alert: This event has been cancelled due to coronavirus concerns. The intention is to reschedule at a later date. Watch this space for updated information when...
Mar
14
Cancelled--Landscape Restoration Talk
March 14, 2020, Yachats
A scene from the Fivemile-Bell restoration project area.\Photo courtesy of Siuslaw Watershed Council.
Cancelled: This event has been cancelled as a precaution in addressing the coronavirus situation. The organziers intend to re-schedule.
A major forest habitat restoration project will be...
Mar
12
Pub Talk on Tideland Forests
March 12, 2020, Pacific City
Laura Brophy in the field.
Laura Brophy, director of the Estuary Technical Group within the Institute for Applied Ecology will give a “Science on Tap Talk on “Little-known forests of the tidelands: Oregon’s magnificent tidal swamps, past and present,” on Thursday, March 12, 6-8 p.m. at the...
Mar
12
Seminar on Wetlands and Salmon
March 12, 2020, Newport
Salmon River estuary.\Photo by Dennis White.
Fisheries biologist Dan Bottom will speak on “Reconnecting Estuarine Wetlands and Salmon Life Histories” as part of the HMSC Seminar Series in the Guin Library seminar room at the Hatfield Marine Science Center (2030 S.E. Marine Science Dr.) in...