FRIENDS OF NETARTS BAY WEBS: Netarts Bay Salt Marsh Tour August 5th

Join Friends of Netarts Bay – Watershed, Estuary, Beach, and Sea (WEBS) on August 5th for a FREE event including a presentation and guided tour along the salt marsh at the southern end of Netarts Bay.

While exploring in this unique habitat, participants can learn about the plants and animals, and the importance of this environment from the forest to the water’s edge. Discover how plants survive in a salty world and explore vegetation succession from the bay to the dunes.

This program includes two parts: Starting with an indoor presentation at 9:00 a.m., we will review salt marsh habitats and give an overview of the common plants found in these areas and how they are adapted to survive in these salty locations. After the presentation, participants will drive to the first location for the start of a walking tour with biologist and past WEBS board member, Jim Young. This field-based walking tour includes an easy to moderate 1.5 to 3-mile hike through muddy, wet sand, and loose sand areas. Trails may be covered by brush. This program is best suited for participants 12 years and older who are comfortable walking in these environments.

HOW TO PREPARE/WHAT TO BRING TO THE WALK

Participants will need to provide their own transportation between locations
Bring or expect to purchase a OR State Parks parking pass ($10)
Long pants and closed-toe shoes or boots (no flip-flops) — expect muddy conditions
Weather-appropriate clothing (prepare for variable coastal weather)
Insect repellent or protective clothing – mosquitoes may be present (WEBS will have a limited supply of mosquito nets available)

We understand everyone learns and experiences the outdoors differently, and we strive to support everyone who is interested in attending our events! Please contact us in advance so we can do our best to accommodate your accessibility needs.

This event is part of the Explore Nature series of hikes, walks, paddles, and outdoor adventures. Explore Nature events are hosted by a consortium of volunteer community and non-profit organizations, and are meaningful nature-based experiences that highlight the unique beauty of Tillamook County and the work being done to preserve and conserve the area’s natural resources and natural resource-based economy.

Consider donating:

Your donation helps support the work of our organizations. Every little bit helps! All of our workshops, classes, and events are free. As a non-profit organization, we rely on donations and grants to keep us going and growing.

If you would like to donate, you can contribute to WEBS at www.netartsbaywebs.org

Registration is required. Learn more and register for this event at: https://www.netartsbaywebs.org/events