Who: Friends of Haystack Rock What: The Great Cannon Beach Puffin Watch When: July 1st through July 4th 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Where: In front of Haystack Rock in Cannon Beach This seabird watching event, sponsored by the Friends…
Category: Environment
Hidden Bottle Hunt Returns for its Sixth Year; Find Bottles in Six Locations Throughout Oregon, Benefit Local Chairities
From June 25-28, daily clues will lead treasure hunters to six commemorative bottles hidden throughout the state in celebration of the anniversary of Oregon’s Bottle Bill The Oregon Beverage Recycling Cooperative, operator of the BottleDrop network, is…
OREGON DEPT. OF FISH & WILDLIFE: Single invasive quagga mussel found on shoreline of Prineville Reservoir; No other evidence of quaggas found, intensive monitoring continues
EDITOR’S NOTE: Why are we sharing information about invasive mussels in Prineville reservoir? As the “land of many waters”, it’s important to protect our waterways, and during the summer, boaters are…
NORTH COAST COMMUNITIES FOR WATERSHED PROTECTION: NCCWP SUMMERTIME ACTION – Meetings, Presentations, Farmers Markets & More
We have some great opportunities to get involved this summer. We hope to see you at the following upcoming local events sponsored by North Coast Communities for Watershed Protection: Community Meetings…
TILLAMOOK COUNTY PARKS: Join Us for Netarts Community Park Ribbon Cutting Ceremony & Music Sunday June 28th
Come celebrate an exciting new chapter for our community at Netarts Community Park! Sunday, June 28, 2026 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM Netarts Community Park – Netarts, Oregon Enjoy an afternoon filled…
TILLAMOOK COUNTY WELLNESS: Cultivating Relationships through Positive Childhood Experiences (PCEs) to Prevent Teen Substance Use
By Renee Aufdermauer Fishing is often seen as a sport of patience or a quest for a trophy catch, but for those who spend their lives on the water, it’s clearly something…
Siuslaw National Forest Recruiting Volunteers for Resource Advisory Committee
(Corvallis, Ore., June 17, 2026) — Volunteers are needed for the Siuslaw Secure Rural Schools Resource Advisory Committee (RAC). This 15‑member committee represents a wide range of community interests and provides recommendations for…
CITY OF CANNON BEACH: City Temporarily Closes Sewage Lagoons Trail Due to Aggressive Elk Activity June 12
The City of Cannon Beach has temporarily closed the Sewage Lagoons Trail following reports of aggressive elk behavior in the area. The closure is being implemented out of an abundance of caution…
OREGON DEPT. OF FISH & WILDLIFE: Don’t give bears a free lunch!
The Oregon Department of Fish & Wildlife wants to remind residents (and visitors) that black bears are roaming our woods and neighborhoods. Hungry bears are looking for an easy meal before fruits…
FRIENDS OF NETARTS BAY – WEBS HOSTS THREE TIDEPOOL DISCOVERY DAYS JUNE 16, 17, 18
Join us on the beach for some great low tides this June, perfect for exploring and discovering the amazing creatures lurking at the water’s edge. Choose one day – or all three…