February Artist of the Month

Dates:  Friday, February 6th

Time:  5:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Location: 5680 A Street, Bay City, OR 97141 (Bay City Arts Center)

Art, culture, and ocean stewardship come together for a special evening at the Bay City Arts Center. This February, we invite you to celebrate the work of Eduardo Cruz, founder of the Huehca Omeyocan, the dance and cultural group behind the annual Ocean Celebration at Cape Lookout.

As February’s Artist of the Month, Eduardo’s gallery opening will also highlight the community connections that bring the Ocean Celebration to life. He has invited local partners who help organize and lead educational activities connected to the event to be present and share their work. We are honored to be included and hope you’ll join us to celebrate Eduardo’s artwork while learning more about the Ocean Celebration, which marks its 10th year in 2026.

FREE and OPEN to ALL!

Huehca Omeyocan Performance

Dates:  Saturday, February 7th

Time:  6:00PM - 8:30PM

Location:  5680 A Street, Bay City, OR 97141 (Bay City Arts Center)

The Bay City Arts Center will host an Ancestral Music & Dance Celebration on Saturday, February 7, featuring Huehca Omeyocan, led by artist and cultural organizer Eduardo Cruz.

This immersive evening highlights traditional drumming, Aztec dance, and interactive audience engagement rooted in the living traditions of Anahuac (Mesoamerican) culture. The performance is part of a weekend of events connected to Eduardo Cruz’s Artist of the Month exhibition and will be of interest to those who have attended—or are curious about—the annual Ocean Celebration at Cape Lookout.

TC STEAM Coach Training

Dates:  Wednesday, February 11th

Time:  9:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Location:  OSU Extension Service 4506 3rd St. Tillamook, OR 97141

Across the county, a partnership of 15 local organizations works together to provide various STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art, mathematics) programs to Tillamook County K-12 students. Together, the TC STEAM Partnership offers students numerous experiential education programs, including environmental science field trips, farm-to-table school gardens, science fairs, cultural programming, research projects, professional development, and more. Each year, hundreds of students participate in these programs, which are made possible by STEAM Coaches. Learn more about the TC STEAM Partnership here.

In order to offer these community-enriching programs, the TC STEAM Partnership needs STEAM Coaches to fulfill numerous roles. STEAM Coaches are people who believe all students should be able to learn about STEAM subjects through educational experiences that are hands-on and inquiry-based.

This training will include an orientation session for new STEAM Coaches, a catered lunch social, and hands-on demonstrations of upcoming field trip activities. After this training, you will have all the necessary resources to sign up for upcoming STEAM activities around the county and feel confident to support local students on field trips, at summer camps, etc.

For questions about this training or if you cannot make it but would like to learn about future opportunities, please contact danielle@tbnep.org.

Love Letter to Your Local Estuary

Dates:  Thursday, February 12th

Time:  6:00PM - 8:00PM

Location:  5680 A Street, Bay City, OR 97141 (Bay City Arts Center)

Drop in anytime between 6–8 pm at the Bay City Arts Center to write a love letter to your favorite estuary, make some nature-inspired art, and connect with others. You’ll also have the opportunity to learn more about local organizations working to keep our bays healthy—all in a cozy, creative, and welcoming space.

FREE and OPEN to ALL!

Ecology, Research, and Local Updates with Dr. Tony D'Andrea

Dates:  Wednesday, February 12th

Time:  6:30PM - 8:00PM

Location:  Virtual

We are starting 2026 with a three-part event series, "Producers of the Bay!"

Our first event of the series will focus on eelgrass, a flowering marine plant that acts as a nursery for the young fish and invertebrates that form the base of our local food web. During this virtual presentation, Dr. Tony D'Andrea will discuss efforts by ODFW's Shellfish & Estuarine Assessment of Coastal Oregon (SEACOR) to monitor local eelgrass health, including recently completed surveys of neighboring Tillamook Bay. 

Keep Learning with WEBS Virtual Library!

Dates:  Any day that works for you!

Time: Any time that works for you!

Location:  Friends of Netarts Bay WEBS YouTube Channel or Virtual Library Page

The growing WEBS virtual library allows you to continue learning and exploring even when we don't have a program to sign up for. Dive deeper into topics ranging from the history of the area to seals and Dungeness crabs! 

Winter Wreath Making Workshop

**EVENT FULL**

Dates:  Sunday, December 7th

Time:  1:00PM - approx. 4:00PM

Location:  Netarts Community Club

Join us for a hands-on Winter Wreath Making Workshop, where you’ll create a festive wreath, swag, or centerpiece using fresh evergreens from the Pacific Northwest. Guided by expert floral arranger Phyllis Holmes and WEBS staff, you’ll learn seasonal design techniques in a welcoming, no-experience-needed setting. WEBS is providing the essential materials, and participants are free to bring additional supplies. Everyone will leave the event with a beautiful, handcrafted creation to celebrate the season.

Cape Lookout Stewardship Day: Redwood Planting

Dates: Wednesday, November 5th (rescheduled from October 22nd)

Time:  2:00PM-4:00PM

Location:  Cape Lookout State Park, Day Use Area

We're planting redwoods!

Every year, WEBS partners with Cape Lookout State Park to offer opportunities to give back, maintain our natural areas, and restore healthy coastal landscapes. For our final Stewardship Day of the season on October 22nd, we will be planting a small grove of redwoods on the North Trail.

This event requires a short hike (up to half a mile) and digging with shovels.

Traditional Ecological Knowledge on the Oregon Coast: Cultural Restoration Through Weaving & Land



Date:  Saturday, November 1

Time:  1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Location:  Tillamook County Pioneer Museum

Registration Required!

Netarts Bay WEBS and the Tillamook County Pioneer Museum for an afternoon of storytelling, ancestral wisdom, and ecological insight with tradition keeper and educator Stephanie Craig, owner of Kalaypuya Weaving & Consulting and the new nonprofit, RootedWays. The Netarts area, part of the ancestral lands and waters of the Tillamook people, has sustained Indigenous communities for countless generations.

Stephanie will share teachings from the lifeways of the Tillamook people, exploring connections between land, culture, and resilience. Learn about traditional foods, medicines, weaving practices, and the vital role of Traditional Ecological Knowledge (TEK) in today’s world.

This is an in-person presentation only. It will not be recorded or streamed online. Advanced registraition is required.

Sunset Bay Walk

Date:  Saturday, October 18

Time:  5:00 PM - Sunset

Location:  Along Netarts Bay, Oregon

Join us for a relaxing and educational evening stroll along the beautiful shores of Netarts Bay and the surrounding beach. This in-person event is the perfect way to unwind after a long day and enjoy the natural beauty of the Oregon Coast. Don't forget to bring your camera to capture the stunning sunset views!

Marine biologist, professional photographer, and WEBS volunteer Jim Young will be guiding the walk and providing information about interesting beach finds, bay ecology, and more along the way. Additionally, if you are looking for advice on capturing the beauty of Netarts Bay with your camera, Jim is happy to share photography tips.

Netarts/Oceanside Beach Cleanup

Date:  Saturday, September 27th

Time:  9:00AM - 12:00PM

Location:  Option to start at The Schooner or Oceanside Upper Parking Lot

Celebrate National Public Lands Day by cleaning up the coastline with the Friends of Netarts Bay WEBS and Oceanside Action Partnership! We will have welcome tables set up at The Schooner Restaurant and the upper parking lot at Oceanside Beach, so you can choose where to start your day.

In addition to cleaning up the beach, join our marine debris survey demonstration at The Schooner at 9:30am to learn how we monitor debris on the beach year-round, and how you can help!

AND be sure to stick around after the cleanup for an oyster cookout at The Schooner - a special treat for volunteers donated by Pearl Point Oyster right here in Netarts!

Bring your own bucket to help us reduce waste from plastic trash bags. We will have extras to share.

Birds of Tillamook County:

Walk and Talk with Michael Krall

Date:  Saturday, September 20th

Time:  7:30AM - 12:00PM

Location:  Bird Walk at Cape Lookout Day Use Area followed by presentation at the OSU Extension Office.

Michael Krall caught the birding bug starting with Golden Eagle banding in central Oregon with his 8th grade science teacher some 60 years ago. Michael birds and photographs extensively in Tillamook County, around Oregon, and beyond.

Join him for an introduction to Tillamook County birds and birding. Michael will share his photographs, hints on where and when to bird Tillamook County, and a potpourri of birds that you can see here. We'll start out with an optional bird walk, meeting at 7:30 AM in the day use parking lot at Cape Lookout State Park (permits required). We will "bird walk" (slow and leisurely) for 1-2 hours over easy terrain, listening and looking for whatever we can find. Bathrooms are available at the parking lot. Dress appropriately for fall Oregon weather. Bring binoculars if you have them. We will have a few extra pairs that we can share, as well as a spotting scope or two.

We will follow the walk with a presentation at the OSU Extension Office from 10:30 AM- Noon. The program is oriented toward those with limited birding experience, but all levels are welcome.

Cape Lookout Stewardship Days

UPCOMING Dates:

Wednesday, September 17th



Time:  2:00PM-4:00PM

Location:  Cape Lookout State Park, Day Use Area

Every year, WEBS partners with Cape Lookout State Park to offer opportunities to give back, maintain our natural areas, and restore healthy coastal landscapes. Our efforts to remove ivy and establish new native plants have made a huge impact in the park over the last few years, and we need your help to continue this important work!

Activities are designed to accommodate a variety of skill levels. Families are welcome.

KAYAK NETARTS

Date:  Saturday, September 13th

Time:  Bay Mouth (Novice) Paddle - 10:0 0AM to ~1:30 PM

             Inner Bay (Intermediate) Paddle - 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Location:  Netarts Bay

Enjoy and learn to respectfully explore Netarts from the water while appreciating the abundance of life in this living bay.

Volunteer STEAM Coach Training

Date:  Wednesday, September 10th

Time:  9-2pm

Location:  Garibaldi Boathouse

This Volunteer STEAM Coach Training is for new and returning volunteers who want to support environmental education school programs for Tillamook County students during the 2025-2026 school year. This training will include an orientation session for new STEAM Coach volunteers, a catered lunch social, and hands-on demonstrations of upcoming field trip activities.

Plein Air Painting at Cape Meares National Science Viewpoint



Date:  Monday, August 25th

Time:  4:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Location:  Cape Meares National Scenic

Join us for a self-guided Plein Air painting afternoon at Cape Meares National Scenic Viewpoint. Artists of all levels are invited to bring their own supplies and capture the coastal beauty during golden hour in a relaxed, inspiring setting. Artist Anna Norris will be on hand to help guide the experience however the final piece you create is yours to determine. Whether you're experienced or just starting out, this is a perfect chance to create, connect, and enjoy the view.

Stories of Netarts Past:

Discover the rich history of Netarts Bay with author John Andersen at a reading & signing of The Amazing People Between the Capes

Date: 

Sunday, August 10

Time:  1:00 pM - 2:30 pm

Location:  Tillamook County Pioneer Museum

Join Friends of Netarts Bay WEBS and the Tillamook County Pioneer Museum for a special presentation with local author and historian John Andersen, celebrating the people and history of Oregon’s coastal communities. Andersen will share stories from his new book The Amazing People Between the Capes, offering a personal and insightful look into the lives of those who shaped Cape Meares, Netarts, and Oceanside.

Sustainable Clamming on the Bay

Date:  Monday, August 11, 2025

Time:  8:00am - 12:00pm

Location: Netarts, OR

Are you ready to get dirty? ODFW and Friends of Netarts Bay WEBS are set to take a group of participants clamming. Learn about the various species of clams in the bay, how to harvest safety and responsibly, and so much more! ODFW will also share about their work to monitor clam populations and general bay health. WEBS will have shovels and other gear available for loan.

We can't wait to see you out on the bay!

Netarts Bay Salt Marsh Tour

Learn about how plants survive in a salty world!

Date: 

Tuesday, August 5

Time:  9:00 AM - ~12:30 pm (approximate)

Location:  Netarts + Cape Lookout State Park

Join Friends of Netarts Bay WEBS for a free, hands-on exploration of the salt marsh at Netarts Bay, featuring a presentation and guided walking tour. Learn about the unique plants and animals that thrive in this dynamic habitat and discover how they adapt to salty, shifting environments. This engaging program, led by biologist Jim Young, offers a deeper understanding of coastal ecosystems from forest to bay.

Ocean Celebration

Date: 

Sunday, August 3

Time:  11:00PM-3:00PM (approximate)

Location:  Cape Lookout State Park, Day Use Area

Celebre el arte, la cultura y el medio ambiente durante este maravilloso evento en el Parque Estatal Cape Lookout.



Celebrate art, culture, and the environment during this wonderful event at Cape Lookout State Park.

Cape Lookout Stewardship Days

Dates: 

Sunday, July 27th

UPCOMING:

Wednesday, August 13th

Sunday, August 24th

Past:

Wednesday, July 9th

Time:  2:00PM-5:00PM

Location:  Cape Lookout State Park, Day Use Area

Every year, WEBS partners with Cape Lookout State Park to offer opportunities to give back, maintain our natural areas, and restore healthy coastal landscapes. Our efforts to remove ivy and establish new native plants have made a huge impact in the park over the last few years, and we need your help to continue this important work!

Activities are designed to accommodate a variety of skill levels. Families are welcome.

Queer Flockers Coastal Birding Extravaganza

Date:  Saturday, July 19th

Time:  9:00AM-3:00PM

Location:  Meet at Bayocean Peninsula

Join us for a full day of birding on the Oregon Coast! This event is for queer folks to learn, bird, and be in community.

We'll start the day at Bayocean Spit where we will bird along the tidal flats of Tillamook Bay and then walk back along the beach on the ocean side of the spit. For the afternoon, we'll head over to Cape Meares State Park where we'll see who's hanging out in and around the cliffs.

Go Touch Grass: Eelgrass Exploration in Netarts Bay

Date:  Saturday, July 12th

Time:  7:30AM-9:30AM

Location:  Netarts, OR

Join the Friends of Netarts Bay WEBS, Tillamook Estuaries Partnership (TEP), and Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (ODFW) for an exploration among the eelgrass in Netarts Bay! During this event, we will learn about current monitoring efforts and findings, and we will also get our feet wet as we explore the eelgrass and diverse critters that call it home. This is a family-friendly event that will be fun and appropriate for all ages!

Netarts/Oceanside Beach Cleanup

Date:  Saturday, July 5th

Time:  9:00AM-12:00PM

Location:  The Schooner Restaurant

Join the Friends of Netarts Bay WEBS on Saturday, July 5th to keep our coastal ecosystems clean and healthy. Our goal is to remove July 4th debris before it has a chance to wash into the ocean, and we need your help! We will meet at The Schooner Restaurant and then split into groups to cover as much area as possible.

To thank you for contributing to this important work, The Schooner Restaurant will be offering 10% off your meal for volunteers on the day of the event!

Tidepool Discovery Days

Date:  Saturday, June 28th

Time:  9:00AM-12:00PM

Location:  Oceanside Beach Access and Recreation Area

What amazing creatures are lurking at the water’s edge? Come out to Oceanside during the lowest tides in June and see!

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!

Tidepool Discovery Days

Date:  Friday, June 27th

Time:  8:00AM-11:00AM

Location:  Oceanside Beach Access and Recreation Area

What amazing creatures are lurking at the water’s edge? Come out to Oceanside during the lowest tides in June and see!

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!

Tidepool Discovery Days

Date:  Thursday, June 26th

Time:  7:30AM-11:00AM

Location:  Oceanside Beach Access and Recreation Area

What amazing creatures are lurking at the water’s edge? Come out to Oceanside during the lowest tides in June and see!

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!

Kayak Netarts Bay: Inner Bay Tour

Date:  Saturday, May 17, 2025  June 21, 2025

Time:  8:30 am 2:30 pm

Location: Netarts, OR

Explore the channels and mudflats within the estuary as we search

for aquatic wildlife. While this adventure is full of wonder, it isn’t for

the timid! On the return trip, we will be paddling against an incoming

tidal current and possibly Northwest headwind.

Kayak Netarts Bay: Bay Entrance Tour

Date:  Saturday, May 17, 2025  June 21, 2025

Time:  8:30 am 3:30 pm

Location: Netarts, OR

This tour offers an easier ride. Participants will meander through the bay while making stops to appreciate the variety of animals and algae within the bay. Investigate seaweed blades for hidden creatures, watch crabs scurry along the sandy bottom, see filtering shellfish, and appreciate other invertebrates bouncing between sand grains within the shallow waters of the cove.

Cape Lookout Stewardship Day

Date:  Wednesday, June 18th

Time:  2:00PM-5:00PM

Location:  Cape Lookout Day Use Area

Every year, WEBS partners with Cape Lookout State Park to offer opportunities to give back, maintain our natural areas, and restore healthy coastal landscapes. Our efforts to remove ivy and establish new native plants have made a huge impact in the park over the last few years, and we need your help to continue this important work

Tidepool Discovery Days

What amazing creatures are lurking at the water’s edge? Come out to Oceanside during the lowest tides in June and see!

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!

Friday, June 13th from 8:00am - 11:30am

Sustainable Clamming on the Bay

Date: Saturday, May 31, 2025

Time: 9:00am - 1:00pm

Location: Netarts, OR

Are you ready to get dirty? ODFW and Friends of Netarts Bay WEBS are set to take a group of participants clamming. Learn about the various species of clams in the bay, how to harvest safety and responsibly, and so much more! ODFW will also share about their work to monitor clam populations and general bay health. WEBS will have shovels and other gear available for loan.

We can't wait to see you out on the bay!

Cape Lookout Stewardship Day

Friday, April 18, 2025

2:00pm-5:00pm

Location: Cape Lookout State Park Day Use Area

LET'S PLANT!

At the beginning of April, we prepared the soil for a new pollinator garden, which means during this Stewardship Day on April 18th, we get to start planting! Additional projects include planting trees in the campground to replace those that didn’t survive from our original plantings, and continuing our work to keep the ivy at bay.

Every year, WEBS partners with Cape Lookout State Park to offer opportunities to give back, maintain our natural areas, and restore healthy coastal landscapes. Our efforts to remove ivy and establish new native plants have made a huge impact in the park over the last few years!