Tidepool Discovery Days (July)July 22 @ 7:45 am - 11:00 am

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Host: Friends of Netarts Bay WEBS

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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 tidepools to share about the habitats 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!

Details: Wear boots or bring a change of shoes. DO NOT WEAR Flip flops (they are never ideal for exploring tide pools). Be prepared for Oregon coast weather.

Register to save your spot with a tide pool guide! Registration is required.

We understand everyone learns and experiences the outdoors differently and we are open to working with anyone that needs additional support. 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.

An EXPLORE NATURE Tillamook Coast-approved event!

Questions? Contact us at info@netartsbaywebs.org

Frequently asked questions

Where do we meet at the start of the event?

Event registration will be set-up at the Oceanside State Park Recreation Area. Look for a table set-up in the grassy area out front the bathroom building.

What is the walk like out to the tidepool area?

Currently, there is a nice accumulation of sand from the beach access all the way to the tidepool area. Interpretive Guides will lead participants around the front of Maxwell Point. There is access through a man-made tunnel providing return access even during high tide.

What animals will we get to see?

Each tidepool tour offers a different mix of wild animals to observe. Species common in this area include ochre sea stars, granular claw crabs, acorn barnacles, sea lemon nudibranchs, oyster catchers, purple sea urchins, six-rayed stars, tar spot sea cucumbers, western gulls, & giant green anemones.

Details

Date:
July 22
Time:
7:45 am - 11:00 am

Organizer

Friends of Netarts Bay WEBS
Email
info@netartsbaywebs.org
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Venue

Oceanside Beach State Recreation Site
Oceanside Beach State Recreation Site Tillamook
Tillamook, OR 97141 United States