Wheeler, OR – In a collaborative effort to raise awareness and take tangible steps toward conservation of the Nehalem River Estuary, four regional organizations call on you to participate in a Nehalem Estuary journey, which includes education, action and art.
Join the feature event on March 9th, the 13th Biennial Estuary Cleanup. This celebrated community event showcases the collaborative spirit and commitment to the environment, enhancing both our quality of life and our local economy. 2024 marks the 13th biennial (every-other-year) Nehalem Estuary Cleanup, Saturday, March 9 from 7 am to 2 pm. Join this celebrated community event that has been taking place biennially since 1999! Volunteers from near and far unite to remove trash from the Nehalem Estuary and then celebrate at the ‘Sorting Pit’ with food and drink and friends. In 2022 volunteers pulled over 2 tons of trash and hundreds of pounds of recyclables from the Estuary, including half a canoe, two refrigerators, a yoga mat, and an entire boat! Be part of the solution and join in the fun!
Many local organizations are joining in, like COAAST Network (Communities of All Abilities Succeeding Together) Estuary Clean Up team – it takes a community to cleanup an estuary that connects us all.
For more info and to register, visit the event page.
Then, drop into creative mode with local and visiting artists, as we turn estuary trash into art masterpieces. The resulting artworks will be showcased at the News and Espresso gallery in Manzanita throughout April and for the Trash Bash Art Festival in May. Rally your friends and family, and register for these events TODAY! Together, let’s commit to the preservation of this vital ecosystem.
THE BIG EVENT – ACTION: Biennial Nehalem Estuary Cleanup
Date: March 9th Registration/Check-in: 7:00am Location: Waterfront Park, Wheeler
ART: Marine Debris Art Workshop for Families
Date: March 15th from 1:00-6:00pm Location: NCRD Kitchen, Nehalem
Artist Leaders Reeva Wortel and Elizabeth Roberts will guide ALL AGES through the making of a gallery-ready trash art piece.
No registration necessary.
ART: Marine Debris Art Workshop for Adults
Date: March 16th Time:12:00-5:00pm Location: Alder Creek Farm Barn
Elizabeth Roberts leads an engaging workshop focusing on adult trash art concepts. Participants will have the opportunity to display their creations at News and Espresso in April and at the Trash Bash Art Festival in May.
Join us in making a positive impact on the Nehalem Bay Estuary, one event at a time. See all the details and register here:
About the Organizers:
Lower Nehalem Community Trust (LNCT) preserves land and nurtures conservation values in partnership with an engaged community in the Nehalem region of the Oregon Coast.
Nehalem Bay Watershed Council (NBWC) protects, preserves, and enhances the Nehalem watershed through leadership, cooperation and education.
Heart of Cartm is facilitating the reimagination, reuse and repair of our region’s resources, leading to a zero waste community.
Tillamook Bay Estuary Partnership (TEP) is dedicated to the conservation and restoration of Tillamook County’s watersheds through active stewardship, scientific inquiry, community engagement, and education.
