This July, Friends of Netarts Bay Watershed, Estuary, Beach, and Sea (WEBS) is hosting fun, educational events designed to help locals and visitors explore the wonders of Netarts Bay.
WEBS will be hosting three more of their popular Tide Pool Discovery Days in July. Also on the schedule in July are multiple hikes including a Hike of Netarts Spit focused on Snowy Plovers monitoring and restoration efforts and a walk focused on salt marsh habitats. For those feeling artistic, you may find WEBS’ summer acrylic painting experience, Painting on the Bay, more to your liking.
All WEBS events are free and open to the public. Learn more and secure your spot at www.netartsbaywebs.org/events.
Tide Pool Discovery Days
Wednesday, July 5th, 8:00am
Thursday, July 6th; 9:00am
Friday, July 7th; 9:30am
What amazing creatures are lurking at the water’s edge? Come out to Oceanside and see!
Friends of Netarts Bay WEBS staff and volunteers will be onsite in the tide pools sharing about what is living along the coastal edge. Learn about
anemone clone wars, how a sea star eats, or how hermit crabs steal shell homes from other crabs! From seaweeds to sculpin fish, there is an amazing
world to discover. Come out and enjoy!
There is no cost to attend this program. Please consider supporting WEBS with a tax-exempt donation at the event or on our website
Canopy of the Sea
Friday; July 7th; 7:00 pm
Join Friends of Netarts Bay – Watershed, Estuary, Beach, and Sea (WEBS) for a FREE presentation to learn about canopy-forming kelps and surf grasses led by Dr. Sarah Henkel from Oregon State University. Explore the differences between seaweeds and sea grasses and their strategies for success in the intertidal. Discover how the structure of a forest on land is similar to the structure of marine plants in the sea. Learn about community science efforts to monitor this unique ecosystem and proposed research to investigate the role of seaweed and seagrass in changing ocean conditions.
Hike Netarts Spit
Saturday; July 8th; 8:00 am – 3:30 pm
Join Portland Audubon’s Plover Patrol Program and the Friends of Netarts Bay (WEBS) on a hike at Netarts Spit and get a chance to learn more about
snowy plover habitats and coastal features. Volunteers and partners will highlight coastal geology, ecology, and of course, other birds along the way on this 13-mile round-trip hike. While the pace is slow, the hike distance is still intense- please bring water, comfortable shoes, and a lunch. Unsure if you want to commit to the full hike? This hike includes multiple stops with opportunities to hike shorter distances. WEBS volunteers will be on hand to help lead participants back to their cars.
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Salt Marsh Walk
Wednesday; July 19th; 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Join Friends of Netarts Bay – Watershed, Estuary, Beach, and Sea (WEBS) for a FREE event including a presentation and guided tour along the salt marsh at the southern end of Netarts Bay. Learn about the plants and animals that live in this unique habitat and the importance of this environment from the forest to the water’s edge. Discover how plants survive in a salty world and explore the succession of vegetation from the bay to the dunes.
This program includes two parts: a presentation followed by a walking tour. Best for ages 12+
Painting on the Bay
Saturday; July 29th; 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Embrace your inner artist & capture the beauty of Netarts Bay! Participants of all experience levels are invited to join an upcoming acrylic painting experience. Breanna Gill of Paletteable.art will spend 2-3 hours leading a small group of artists in capturing a natural landscape using acrylic
paints. Supplies will be provided. This event will be hosted at the Schooner Restaurant and Lounge. Drinks and food will be available for purchase. Please consider supporting the Schooner by staying for lunch or enjoying a snack while you are painting. Best for ages 12+.
Learn more and find links to register for these events at: https://www.netartsbaywebs.org/events
Connect with the Friends of Netarts Bay WEBS online!
Website: www.netartsbaywebs.org
Social: @netartsbaywebs
WEBS and partners are hosting these events as part of the Explore Nature series of hikes, walks, paddles, and outdoor adventures. Led by a consortium of volunteer community and non-profit organizations, these meaningful nature-based experiences 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.
