According to attendees, Wheeler’s First Annual Community Picnic on Saturday, July 6th, was a BIG success. More than a hundred local residents, kids, dogs and volunteers gathered in Wheeler’s Upper Park to…
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Botts Marsh: Protected, Forever – LNCT acquires 30 acres of saltwater marsh
It’s OFFICIAL! After nearly 40 years of effort by the community to protect Botts Marsh, located just north of Wheeler in Tillamook County, it has finally come to fruition. On June 24,…
Join the “pull-pile-stomp” finale at Circle Creek July 20th
North Coast Land Conservancy is in the final phase of a three-year assault on the weed known as policeman’s helmet in the Necanicum River watershed. Volunteers are being sought for the grand…
Lower Nehalem Community Trust partners in Connecting Gap on the Oregon Coast Trail
The Oregon Coast Trail (OCT) starts at the mouth of the Columbia River and spans the Oregon coastline to California covering 382 miles and crossing 28 coastal towns including the City of…
Community Raises Record Amount to Support YMCA
By Sayde Moser-Walker For the YMCA to be successful in Tillamook County, fundraising is key. The Y must secure $200,000 in donations each year to have a sustainable operation. Two major annual…
Rural Kids Face Opportunity Gap – Oregon Community Foundation “GO Kids”
By Jerry Spegman Low-income children, rural children, and children of color face an opportunity gap in Oregon which has far-reaching implications for their personal achievement and well-being, and for the vitality of…
Community welcomed to annual picnic at Circle Creek Conservation Center July 13th
Pack a picnic and join supporters of North Coast Land Conservancy at Circle Creek Conservation Center in Seaside on Saturday, July 13, for the fourth annual Summer Picnic at the Barn. Fifteen…
Sammy’s Place Sees Progress – Coming Up Roses as Cleanup Continues
By Laura Swanson Clearing blackberries and hauling away tons of debris reveals the resiliency of the land at Sammy’s Place on Thompson Road in Nehalem. The 3 acres of land acquired by…
Grub Club Fundraiser Concert and Dinner July 13 at Nehalem Bay United Methodist Church
The Nehalem Bay United Methodist Church sponsored “Grub Club” supplies lunches for children ages 1-18 years throughout the summer when the School Lunch Program is in recess. The lunches are available at…
Extra Low Tides Expected This Week – Tidepool Etiquette & Safety Information
Some of the lowest tides of the year are the mornings of July 3rd, 4th, and 5th with the lowest occurring on Thursday the 4th. A low tide of -2.14 occurs on…