More fun, educational events in August with Friends of Netarts Bay – Watershed, Estuary, Beach, and Sea

Come join us! Friends of Netarts Bay – Watershed, Estuary, Beach and Sea WEBS have several more events through August:

CAPE LOOKOUT STEWARDSHIP DAY; AUGUST 14TH AND 18TH

There are two dates in August to join us at Cape Lookout! Bay Stewardship Days offer opportunities to give back and work to maintain our natural areas and restore healthy coastal landscapes.

Projects vary and may include:

Invasive plant removal
Native plant seed collection
Restoration planting events
Beach access improvements
Trail maintenance
Plant and wildlife mapping

Activities are designed to accommodate a variety of skill levels. Families are welcome. The specific projects are shared closer to the date of the event.

If possible, we ask participants to provide their own:

work gloves
hand pruners
shovels
appropriate gear for working in natural areas at the Oregon Coast
water and snacks to keep you comfortable
Registration is required for this event; Learn more at https://www.netartsbaywebs.org/evenats

SUMMER BIRDING ON THE BAY: AUGUST 25TH, NETARTS BAY

Join Bird Alliance of Oregon and Friends of Netarts Bay – Watershed, Estuary, Beach, & Sea (WEBS) to observe coastal birds on and near Netarts Bay.

We’ll start by learning about the threatened Western Snowy Plover and Plover Patrol program which engages community scientists to monitor nesting snowy plovers along the north coast, including Netarts Spit. We’ll then travel to various locations around the bay and surrounding headlands in the hopes of seeing soaring brown pelicans, great blue herons, bald eagles, songbirds, and cormorants.

Details:

Be prepared to walk up to 1-2 miles to and from observation points.
Participants will need to provide their own transportation between locations and may need to purchase a day-use permit at the state park. The specific route and locations will be shared at the start of the program. Carpooling is encouraged.
Questions: Contact director@netartsbaywebs.com
Registration is required for this free event. Learn more at:
https://www.netartsbaywebs.org/evenats

Cost: There is no cost to attend this program. Tax-exempt donations to Netarts Bay WEBS to enable programs like this are encouraged, but not required.

An Explore Nature Partnership cross-listed Event

Enjoy some virtual content to get ready for the day!

Resource Link: Watch “Fall Birding on the Bay: An Introduction to Birding on Netarts Bay” on our YouTube channel. This lecture was previously recorded during a Fall Birding on the Bay event in Fall 2021

Resource Link: Watch “Brown Pelicans Ride The Waves” in Oceanside, Oregon on our YouTube channelLearn more about Friends of Netarts Bay WEBS at www.netartsbaywebs.org or by visiting our social media pages (@netartsbaywebs).

These opportunities are EXPLORE NATURE take-action events! Explore Nature Series 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.

Learn more about Explore Nature at www.explorenaturetillamookCoast.com.

We understand everyone learns and experiences the outdoors differently and we are open to working with anyone that needs additional support. We will adjust this hike to meet the needs of participants, however, we have limited capacity. Please contact us in advance so we can do our best to accommodate your needs and/or find a way for you or your group to have fun participating in our events.