On Sunday, we partnered with @solvepnw and the Oceanside Action Partnership to host our annual July 5th beach cleanup. The goal? Remove debris left behind after the Fourth of July holiday including fireworks, bonfire remnants, and other litter to prevent waste from impacting the local environment. Between Netarts and Oceanside, 82 incredible volunteers showed up ready to make a difference. Together, we removed hundreds of pounds of debris and ensured that potentially hazardous materials were safely disposed of, helping protect both our community and the marine environment. A huge thank you to every volunteer who gave their time and energy. Your hard work made a lasting impact, and we're so grateful to have such an amazing community. Thank you, also, to our incredible partners who help make these events possible every year: @schoonernetarts for hosting us and grilling oysters for volunteers. @pearlpointoyster for donating the most fresh, local, and delicious oysters we could possibly ask for. City Sanitary, for providing a dumpster and donating your time to dispose of all the debris. Tillamook County Public Works Department for offering free waste disposal at the local transfer station. @netartsoceansidefire for keeping everyone safe on the beach. @oregonstateparks for protecting our beaches. What an amazing village! #BeachCleanup #Stewardship #NetartsBayWEBS

Our beach cleanup this past Sunday was a huge success, but before I tell you about all the July 4th debris we kept out of the ocean, let's talk oysters! 🦪 It was so great to see everyone gathering at The Schooner after the cleanup to enjoy good company and delicious oysters. We owe a huge thank you to Pearl Point Oyster and The Schooner for donating their time, talent, and product for this event. Curious about how those oysters got to your plate? Max Weigardt, owner of Pearl Point Oyster, harvested those oysters from his farm in Netarts Bay on Sunday morning, drove them just 12 minutes up the bay to The Schooner where our shucking team got to work, and they were on the grill within the hour. It doesn't get more fresh or local than that! A special thanks to Taylor, The Schooner’s general manager, for coordinating the BBQ, Lee for grilling those oysters to perfection, and Sue Cudd, owner of #whiskeycreekshellfishhatchery , whose expert shucking skills saved the day. We feel incredibly lucky to have such generous support from our local businesses and community. Thank you all for joining us to build community and keep the earth healthy! 🌎 #oysters #stewardship #beachcleanup #netartsbaywebs @whiskeycreekshellfishhatchery

Check out these beautiful photos from attendees at our last Tidepool Discovery Days in June! Join us for our next Tidepool Series, coming up July 14–16! Head to netartsbaywebs.org/events for details and registration. We hope to see you there!

Join us on July 17th from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM to explore the diverse plants and animals that call Netarts Bay home with guest scientists Dr. Allie Tissot, Kim Brown, and Katalin Plummer. In addition to their ecological expertise, our program leaders also speak Spanish, so we are excited to offer this exploration as a bilingual program! Registration is required for this free event. Learn more and register at: https://www.netartsbaywebs.org/events Únase a Friends of Netarts Bay WEBS el 17 de julio, de 9:00 a 11:00 a.m., para explorar la diversa flora y fauna que habita en Netarts Bay, junto a las científicas invitadas Dra. Allie Tissot, Kim Brown y Katalin Plummer. Además de su experiencia ecológica, nuestras líderes de programa también hablan español, ¡así que con mucho gusto le ofrecemos esta exploración como un programa bilingüe! Se requiere inscripción previa para este evento gratuito. Obtenga más información e inscríbase en: https://www.netartsbaywebs.org/events

4th of July on the coast! With more beachgoers and more #campfires this weekend, it's the perfect time for a fire safety refresher. Even in the sand near the ocean, small fires can spread and cause big problems! Help protect our coast and nearby communities by following these guidelines. 1. CHECK FOR FIRE BANS: Contact the Oregon Department of Forestry or the local Netarts-Oceanside Fire District. ➡️https://netartsoceansidefire.org/ 2. CHECK THE WEATHER: Avoid burning when winds are high and/or blowing toward dry vegetation—or on especially warm/dry days. 3. CONSIDER YOUR LOCATION: Fires are prohibited in sensitive habitats like Western Snowy Plover Management Areas. 👉Keep fires in areas of open sand, and at least 25 feet away from and downwind of beach access points, driftwood, dune grasses, and other plant life. 4. KEEP IT SMALL & CLEAN: Fires should be no larger than a small beach chair (3 ft. Long x 3 ft. Wide x 3 ft. High). 👉Use small pieces of wood to limit the size of the fire. Wood should be untreated and free of nails. Do not use pallets. Using driftwood is also discouraged. 5. KEEP AN EYE ON IT: Always keep watch on your fire. Never leave it unattended. 6. DON’T COVER IT, DROWN IT: Never cover a fire with sand! Not only is it prohibited, but it is very dangerous, as it traps heat just below the surface. When unsuspecting beachgoers and dogs walk over the area, they can get badly burned. 👉Fully extinguish the fire before you leave. Always have a bucket of water nearby to put out your fire. When you are ready to call it a night, slowly pour water on top and stir to be sure the embers are out. #beachfires #beachlife #pnw