Story, Photos & Video by Don Backman “Look at the little fish.” “Can you carefully put them in the water?” A small crowd of excited preschool children, parents, staff, and volunteers assembled…
Category: Nature & Outdoors
OREGON STATE PARKS OFFERS $5 OFF ANNUAL PARKING PERMIT PURCHASES IN DECEMBER – GREAT GIFT IDEA!
OIOpublisher SALEM, Oregon— Give the gift of the outdoors and save this season with the Oregon State Parks 12-month parking permit sale through December. The permit hangtag once again features whimsical designs…
King Tides Project Needs Volunteers – First Series Nov. 24-26
The Oregon King Tides Project dates this season are November 24-26, December 22-24, and January 20-22. Each year, CoastWatch co-coordinates the Oregon King Tides Project with the Oregon Coastal Management Program. This participatory science project invites the public to…
Tides Turn For Two Stranded Sea Turtles; Rehab at Oregon Coast Aquarium Success, Result in Flight to San Diego for Continued Recovery, Release
Newport, Oregon — Two sea turtles are on the road to recovery and release after receiving care at the Oregon Coast Aquarium (OCAq). Thanks to the collaborative efforts of OCAq, the Oregon…
Sea Turtle Stranding Season on the Oregon Coast
From Seaside Aquarium What: Sea Turtle Season (Be on the lookout for cold-stunned sea turtles on the beach) When: November-February Where: Oregon and Washington coasts An Olive Ridley sea turtle was found…
Golf, Gardens, and Gatherings: Crowd assembles to discuss community effort to determine the future of closed Alderbrook Golf Course October 24, 2022
EDITOR’S NOTE: See the video link below. By Don Backman for the Tillamook County Pioneer At noon, on October 24th, over 150 people from the local communities assembled at Hydrangea Ranch on…
CoastWatch & Oregon Shore Conservation Coalition Present Free Webinar Oct. 25th – Plant Life of the Oregon Dunes
Coast-lovers and plant-lovers everywhere are invited to attend a free webinar, “Plant Life of the Oregon Dunes: Past, Present & Future,” on Tuesday, Oct. 25, at 6 p.m. The speakers for this…
VOLUNTEER NEEDED FOR COUNTY OPPORTUNITY GRANT PROGRAM ADVISORY COMMITTEE
SALEM, Ore.–The Oregon Parks and Recreation Department (OPRD) is seeking a citizen-at-large member for the County Opportunity Grant Program Advisory Committee. The committee awards funds to county projects that support recreational vehicle…
Monday, Oct. 17 – “Reclaiming Our Public Trust Rights” – A Zoom Forum with Prof. Mary Wood
North Coast Communities for Watershed Protection and the Oregon Shores Conservation Coalition are honored to host a special webinar with author and legal theorist Mary Christina Wood of the University of Oregon School…
OREGON STATE PARKS ENDS 2022 WITH THE CENTENNIAL CREATIVE CHALLENGE
SALEM, Ore.—The Oregon Parks and Recreation Department (OPRD) offers one more way to celebrate 100 years of state parks. Share your love for the state’s special places and your artistic style via…