by Neal Lemery I often forget about the small miracles in my life until the world of nature gently reminds me with a new discovery, or a new awareness of something rather…
Category: Nature & Outdoors
Western Oregon conifers continue to show damage due to drought
EDITOR’S NOTE: Even here on the Oregon Coast, many large evergreens are showing stress from drought, in particular Sitka Spruce, in addition to our mild winters (no hard freezes) have compounded the…
“The Natural History of Northwest Beaches” presentations in Astoria Aug. 22, Nehalem Aug. 31 with Ecologist Stewart Schultz
Coastal ecologist Stewart Schultz will speak on “The Natural History of Northwest Beaches” at Fort George Brewery and Public House (1483 Duane St.) in Astoria on Thursday, Aug. 22, 6-8 pm, and…
Juvenile whale that washed ashore near Waldport is euthanized mid-day today, Aug. 15th
Waldport, Ore., Thursday, August 15, 2019 – A 20’ juvenile humpback whale that washed ashore north of the Alsea River near Waldport on Wednesday, August 14 was euthanized around mid-day today, August…
LIVE JUVENILE WHALE WASHES ASHORE NEAR WALDPORT
Waldport, Ore., Thursday, August 15, 2019 – A 20’ juvenile humpback whale washed shore north of the Alsea River near Waldport on Wednesday, August 14. A team organized by the Oregon State…
Free fishing weekend Aug. 17-18
SALEM, Ore.— It’s free to fish, crab or clam in Oregon on Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 17-18. During these two days, no fishing licenses or tags (including a Combined Angling Tag or…
Join land conservancy at planting party along the lower Columbia Aug. 21st
Volunteers have worked hard to rid marshes along the lower Columbia River of invasive purple loosestrife and yellow flag iris. Before those openings get refilled by non-native invasive plants, North Coast Land…
‘Discover Hoquarton Slough’ on Aug. 17
Learn more about this important estuary, its history and cultural significance, and the restoration work being done in the area during a guided tour On the surface, Hoquarton Park in downtown Tillamook…
Mountain Biking Trails Coming to South Tillamook County
By Craig Cleary, TORTA Team Member TORTA, Tillamook Off Road Trail Alliance, was formed March 22, 2018, and gained non-profit status (501c3) soon after by merging with Pacific City Pathways. TORTA is…
Tillamook Forest Center Events – Aug. 9-11: Smokey Bear’s 75th Birthday Party, Friday, Aug. 9th
Join the Tillamook Forest Center staff for a variety of fascinating, forest-related programs. From Dutch oven cooking presentations to wildflower walks we’ve got something for everyone. Most events are FREE and open…
