CoastWatch Events
Events of interest to CoastWatchers, sponsored by various organizations.
Events that are sponsored or featured by Oregon Shores are highlighted.
Beached Bird Survey Training: Port Orford
On Saturday, Dec. 10 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., the Coastal Observation and Seabird Survey Team (COASST) is hosting a beached bird survey training. This training will take place at the Oregon State University (OSU) Port Orford Field...
South Coast Citizen Science Event
On Satuday, Dec. 10, from 5-7 p.m., CoastWatch will be cohosting the second King Tides Project event of the season. This event will take place at the Pacific Reef Hotel (29362 Ellensburg Ave. in Gold Beach) in the conference room,...
Beached Bird Survey Training: Brookings
On Sunday, Dec. 11 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., the Coastal Observation and Seabird Survey Team (COASST) is hosting a beached bird survey training. This training will take place at the Chetco Activity Center (550 Chetco...
Marine Debris Survey Training
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...
King Tides Project--Second Series
The second round of this winter’s King Tides Project takes place Dec. 22-24, with the second set of high tides on which this citizen science effort will focus.
Through the King Tides Project, volunteer...
King Tides December Kickoff
The King Tides project is a community science effort that recruits volunteers to take photographs that depict the highest reach of the highest tides of the year. Documenting current vulnerabilities to flooding can provide a preview of what could be...
King Tides Kickoff Event
On Thursday, Dec. 22, CoastWatch and the Oregon Coastal Management Program are hosting a King Tides kickoff event for the second round of this winter’s project, which occurs during the Dec. 22-24 high tide sequence. The event,...
King Tides Project---Third Series
The final round of this winter’s King Tides Project takes place Jan. 20-22, 2023, with the third set of high tides on which this citizen science effort will focus this winter.
Through the King Tides Project, volunteer photographers document the reach of...
Past Events
King Tides Project--First Series
This winter’s King Tides Project got underway Nov. 24-26, with the first set of high tides on which this citizen science effort will focus. One more day left in this cycle.
Through the King Tides Project, volunteer...
Land-Sea Symposium
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...
CoastWatch Orientation: Waldport
A CoastWatch orientation beachwalk will be held on Thursday, Nov. 17, at Governor Patterson State Park (1770 SW Pacific Coast Hwy) in Waldport. This event will take place from 12-1 p.m.
This will be a chance for new CoastWatchers to brush...
King Tides Kickoff
The King Tides Project, through which volunteer photographers document the reach of the winter’s highest tides, is about to launch for the 2022-2023 season. The first set of tides on which this year’s project will focus takes...
Marine Debris Survey Training
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...
Webinar on Dune Plants
On Tuesday, Oct. 25th at 6 p.m., CoastWatch will be hosting a webinar entitled "Plant Life of the Oregon Dunes: Past, Present & Future," featuring Dr. Sally Hacker and Ian Silvernail.
CoastWatch's fall bioblitz resulted in some great observations of...
Marine Debris Survey Training
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...
Sand Seminar
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...
Talk on Youth and Environmental Justice
The Northwest Aquatic and Marine Educators offer a virtual talk on “Engaging Youth in Environmental Justice” on Monday, Oct. 3, at 6:30 p.m.
In this talk, learn how Dr. Mindy Chappell leveraged chemistry curriculum in...
CoastWatch Fall Challenge--Extended
There is still time to participate in the CoastWatch Fall Challenge, a 10-day event running Sept. 23-Oct. 3 (note: this has been extended by one day), during which CoastWatch volunteers (and anyone else who would like to participate) are...