CoastWatch Events
Events of interest to CoastWatchers, sponsored by various organizations.
Events that are sponsored or featured by Oregon Shores are highlighted.
CoastWatch intertidal field trip. Photo by Alex Derr.
Oct
6
Sand Seminar
October 6, 2022
Sand from three beaches. /Photo by Marty Guiles
Nothing could be more fundamental to the Oregon coast and its public beaches than sand. We may love the feel of sand between our toes, and we may worry about sand if it seems to be eroding away, but we tend not to think about the substance...
Oct
19
Marine Debris Survey Training
October 19, 2022, Hammond
Marine debris survey in action.\Photo by Dennis White.
More volunteers are always needed for the marine debris survey managed by CoastWatch. People on the north coast have a monthly opportunity to participate in a survey, to see whether it is for you, and to get training if interested.
One...
Nov
16
Marine Debris Survey Training
November 16, 2022, Hammond
Marine debris surveyors at work.\Photo by Ed Joyce.
More volunteers are always needed for the marine debris survey managed by CoastWatch. Those on the north coast have a monthly opportunity to participate in a survey, to see whether it is for you, and to get training if interested.
One of...
Nov
17
Land-Sea Symposium
November 17, 2022, Yachats
North boundary of Cape Perpetua Marine Reserve. /Photo courtesy of Oregon Marine Reserves Flickr
The Cape Perpetua Land-Sea Symposium will be resuming as an in-person event for its 10th annual celebration this year. The event will take place at the Yachats Commons (441 U.S. 101, Yachats) on...
Dec
14
Marine Debris Survey Training
December 14, 2022, Hammond
More volunteers are always needed for the marine debris survey managed by CoastWatch. Those on the north coast have a monthly opportunity to participate in a survey, to see whether it is for you, and to get training if interested.
One of the locations at which CoastWatch conducts our marine...
Past Events
Aug
26
CoastWatch Beachwalk—Mile 194
August 26, 2021, Yachats
Rocky habitat on Mile 194.\Photo by Laura Tietjen.
CoastWatch Volunteer Coordinator Jesse Jones is touring the coast and meeting with CoastWatchers (and those interested in CoastWatch) at various locations. She will be on the central coast on Thursday, Aug. 26, where she will hold a “meet...
Aug
25
CoastWatch Beachwalk—Mile 265
August 25, 2021, Tierra del Mar
Sand Lake spit, on Mile 265.\Photo by Dale Harmer.
CoastWatch Volunteer Coordinator Jesse Jones is touring the coast and meeting with CoastWatchers (and those interested in CoastWatch) at various locations. The second of these “meet and greets” takes place on Wednesday, Aug. 25, 2 p.m., as...
Aug
25
CoastWatch Beachwalk—Mile 307
August 25, 2021, Arch Cape
CoastWatch Mile 307.\Photo by Rick Hess.
CoastWatch Volunteer Coordinator Jesse Jones is touring the coast and meeting with CoastWatchers (and those interested in CoastWatch) at various locations. The first of these “meet and greets" takes place on Wednesday, Aug. 25, 10 a.m., as Jesse...
Aug
18
Marine Debris Survey Training
August 18, 2021, Hammond
Marine debris assemblage from an earlier Fort Stevens survey.\Photo by Ed Joyce.
Aug
11
Beachwalk with Stewart Schultz
August 11, 2021, Newport
Moolack Beach.\Photo by Dorothea Derickson.
Learn about the ecology of the Oregon shoreline from the author of The Northwest Coast: A Natural History, when marine ecologist Stewart Schultz leads a CoastWatch beachwalk at Moolack Beach, near Newport, on Wednesday, Aug. 11, beginning at 10...
Aug
1
CoastWatch Blitz
August 1, 2021
CoastWatcher at work.\Photo by Linda Reid
The Oregon Shores Conservation Coalition, CoastWatch’s parent group, is celebrating its 50th anniversary year in 2021. We just passed the actual anniversary date, July 29.
On this anniversary weekend, July 30-Aug. 1, we’re asking CoastWatchers to...
Jul
31
Beachwalk with Stewart Schultz
July 31, 2021, Hammond
Stewart Schultz leading a beachwalk.\Photo by Michael Coe.
Learn about the ecology of the Oregon shoreline from the author of The Northwest Coast: A Natural History, when marine ecologist Stewart Schultz leads a CoastWatch beachwalk at Fort Stevens State Park on Saturday, July 31, beginning...
Jul
29
Citizen Science Presentation
July 29, 2021
Mary Ellen Hannibal conducting coastal citizen science.
Thursday, July 29, is Oregon Shores’ actual anniversary date, and we’re sponsoring celebratory activities throughout the day.
The final speaker of the event is one of special note to CoastWatchers and all others interested in citizen...
Jul
29
CoastWatch Anniversary Beachwalk—North Coast
July 29, 2021, Rockaway Beach
Stewart Schultz at Netarts Bay.
Thursday, July 29, is the Oregon Shores Conservation Coalition’s anniversary date, and kicking off the festivities will be two CoastWatch-oriented beachwalks. One will be led by Fawn Custer, our CoastWatch citizen science trainer, at Sunset Bay (see separate...
Jul
29
CoastWatch Anniversary Beachwalk--South Coast
July 29, 2021, Charleston
Rocky shores at Sunset Bay.\Photo by Laurel Hillmann.
Thursday, July 29, is the Oregon Shores Conservation Coalition’s anniversary date, and kicking off the festivities will be this south coast beachwalk led by Fawn Custer, our CoastWatch citizen science trainer. The event is free and open...