Land Use Events
Aug
8
South Slough Hike
August 8, 2020, Charleston
South Slough trail.\Photo courtesy of South Coast Striders.
The South Coast Striders are sponsoring a hike at South Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve in Charleston (61907 Seven Devils Rd.) on Saturday, Aug. 8. Meet at the reserve’s Interpretive Center parking lot at 9:30 a.m. The...
Aug
17
Comment Deadline re: Oil and Gas Policy
August 17, 2020
Oil rigs off Neahkahnie....just kidding, but this is why we need drilling regulations.
The Oregon Coastal Management Program has submitted a request for a program change concerning conservation of oil and gas to the federal Office for Coastal Management. The department wants to change and...
Aug
25
Webinar on Regenerative Agriculture
August 25, 2020
Dr. Ann Schmierer.
Shoreline Education for Awareness looks inland for the subject of the next webinar in their series, as they host a talk by Ann Schmierer on “Regenerative Agriculture: Growing Soil for a Healthy Planet. This online presentation takes place on Tuesday, Aug. 25, at 6:30...
Past Events
Jun
5
Jordan Cove Story Online
June 5, 2020
Anti-LNG rally.\Photo by Jody McCaffree.
On Friday, June 5, 6:30 p.m., a number of the groups working against the proposed Jordan Cove LNG export terminal (a coalition of which Oregon Shores is a part) are hosting an online slideshow, “The Long and Twisted Tale of Jordan Cove LNG.” The...
Jun
4
Scotch Broom Symposium—Day 3
June 4, 2020
Scotch Broom on Oregon Coast.
Scotch Broom disrupts ecosystems and crowds out native plants throughout the Pacific Northwest, and especially on the Oregon coast. Therefore, the 2020 Scotch Broom Symposium may be of interest to Oregonians seeking to suppress invasive species affecting the...
Jun
3
Scotch Broom Symposium—Day 2
June 3, 2020
Volunteers celebrate removal of invasive Scotch Broom from Oregon Dunes.\Photo by Dina Pavlis.
Scotch Broom disrupts ecosystems and crowds out native plants throughout the Pacific Northwest, and especially on the Oregon coast. Therefore, the 2020 Scotch Broom Symposium may be of interest to...
Jun
2
Scotch Broom Symposium
June 2, 2020
Volunteers removing Scotch Broom in the Oregon Dunes.\Photo by Dina Pavlis.
Scotch Broom disrupts ecosystems and crowds out native plants throughout the Pacific Northwest, and especially on the Oregon coast. Therefore, the 2020 Scotch Broom Symposium may be of interest to Oregonians seeking...
May
13
Virtual Presentation on Land Management
May 13, 2020
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. The event is free and open to all. It was originally scheduled for the Cannon Beach...
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...
Apr
22
Earth Day Video/Audio Event
April 22, 2020
Siltcoos River mouth from the air.\Photo by Alex Derr, with support from Lighthawk.
A cavalcade of Lincoln County activists, musicians, and leaders will push back against the darkness of the times with a celebratory virtual event in honor of Earth Day. The video/audio event takes place...
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...