Happening tonight! Join us. Learn more at netartsbaywebs.org/events!
Happening tonight! Join us. Learn more at netartsbaywebs.org/events!
? Sunset Bay Walk | October 23 Join WEBS for a relaxing, educational evening stroll along the shores of Netarts Bay! ? Explore beach discoveries, learn about bay ecology, and enjoy the beauty of the Oregon Coast at sunset with WEBS Director Chrissy Smith and marine biologist, photographer, and WEBS volunteer Jim Young. Bring your camera for sunset views and photography tips! ? Meet: Netarts Bay Boat Ramp (2065 Netarts Basin Boat Rd). Look for WEBS flags and signs. We'll walk together to Schooner Beach. ? Bring: Comfortable shoes, layers for changing coastal weather, water, and binoculars if you have them. Leashed, well-behaved dogs are welcome! ? Free to attend; donations appreciated. Registration is encouraged but not required (www.netartsbaywebs.org/events) Part of the @ExploreNatureTillamookCoast series celebrating the natural beauty of Tillamook County. Come unwind, learn something new, and enjoy the bay with us! #NetartsBay #ExploreNature #OregonCoast #FriendsOfNetartsBayWEBS #SunsetWalk
🌅 Sunset Bay Walk | October 23 Join WEBS for a relaxing, educational evening stroll along the shores of Netarts Bay! 🌊 Explore beach discoveries, learn about bay ecology, and enjoy the beauty of the Oregon Coast at sunset with WEBS Director Chrissy Smith and marine biologist, photographer, and WEBS volunteer Jim Young. Bring your camera for sunset views and photography tips! 📍 Meet: Netarts Bay Boat Ramp (2065 Netarts Basin Boat Rd). Look for WEBS flags and signs. We'll walk together to Schooner Beach. 🥾 Bring: Comfortable shoes, layers for changing coastal weather, water, and binoculars if you have them. Leashed, well-behaved dogs are welcome! 💚 Free to attend; donations appreciated. Registration is encouraged but not required (www.netartsbaywebs.org/events) Part of the @ExploreNatureTillamookCoast series celebrating the natural beauty of Tillamook County. Come unwind, learn something new, and enjoy the bay with us! #NetartsBay #ExploreNature #OregonCoast #FriendsOfNetartsBayWEBS #SunsetWalk
*Volume on!* Join us next week to continue our work on the Cape Trail - we promise a good workout, good company, and good memories! All experience levels are welcome. ?️ Friday, October 16th ?9am-2pm ?www.netartsbaywebs.org/events #stewardship #netartsbaywebs #trailwork
*Volume on!* Join us next week to continue our work on the Cape Trail - we promise a good workout, good company, and good memories! All experience levels are welcome. 🗓️ Friday, October 16th 🕒9am-2pm 🔗www.netartsbaywebs.org/events #stewardship #netartsbaywebs #trailwork
Cape Lookout may be closed for construction, but the stewardship doesn’t stop! Since we can’t access the campground or day use area, we are finding new ways to support our friends at OPRD. Coming up in October, we are teaming up with local beach ranger, Simon, to give the Oceanside Beach tunnel a fresh coat of paint. We are looking for volunteers to help with this project, so visit our website to learn more and register! ?️ Friday, October 2nd, 9am-12pm ? Oceanside Beach ? www.netartsbaywebs.org/events Swipe to see how much fun we had during last month’s trail day! #stewardship #netartsbaywebs
Cape Lookout may be closed for construction, but the stewardship doesn’t stop! Since we can’t access the campground or day use area, we are finding new ways to support our friends at OPRD. Coming up in October, we are teaming up with local beach ranger, Simon, to give the Oceanside Beach tunnel a fresh coat of paint. We are looking for volunteers to help with this project, so visit our website to learn more and register! 🗓️ Friday, October 2nd, 9am-12pm 📍 Oceanside Beach 🔗 www.netartsbaywebs.org/events Swipe to see how much fun we had during last month’s trail day! #stewardship #netartsbaywebs
We’re halfway through September which means it’s time to get ready for our annual fall beach cleanup! Join us at The Schooner Restaurant or Oceanside Beach for a walk on the beach, with the added bonus of helping the earth ? ? Saturday, September 19th ? 12pm-2pm ?The Schooner Restaurant or Oceanside Beach - choose your starting location! ? Visit www.netartsbaywebs.org/events to learn more and register. Thank you to The Schooner for their ongoing support of these events and our mission of sustaining the Netarts Bay area. All volunteers will receive 10% off your meal at The Schooner on the day of the event! #BeachCleanup #Stewardship #NetartsBayWEBS
We’re halfway through September which means it’s time to get ready for our annual fall beach cleanup! Join us at The Schooner Restaurant or Oceanside Beach for a walk on the beach, with the added bonus of helping the earth 🌎 📆 Saturday, September 19th 🕑 12pm-2pm 📍The Schooner Restaurant or Oceanside Beach - choose your starting location! 🔗 Visit www.netartsbaywebs.org/events to learn more and register. Thank you to The Schooner for their ongoing support of these events and our mission of sustaining the Netarts Bay area. All volunteers will receive 10% off your meal at The Schooner on the day of the event! #BeachCleanup #Stewardship #NetartsBayWEBS
This summer, WEBS staff and volunteers teamed up with ODFW to begin monitoring phytoplankton in Netarts Bay—and boy are we having fun! Every two weeks, we collect a water sample from the bay, put it under the microscope, and see what we can find. Our goal? To help ODFW detect phytoplankton species that may produce toxins harmful to people, pets, and shellfish before they reach dangerous levels. Our amazing volunteers are learning to identify the species we commonly find in our samples, as well as the species that have the potential to produce toxins. It’s a lot of looking, learning, and getting excited about these incredibly beautiful organisms! ? #NetartsBayWEBS #Stewardship #Phytoplankton
This summer, WEBS staff and volunteers teamed up with ODFW to begin monitoring phytoplankton in Netarts Bay—and boy are we having fun! Every two weeks, we collect a water sample from the bay, put it under the microscope, and see what we can find. Our goal? To help ODFW detect phytoplankton species that may produce toxins harmful to people, pets, and shellfish before they reach dangerous levels. Our amazing volunteers are learning to identify the species we commonly find in our samples, as well as the species that have the potential to produce toxins. It’s a lot of looking, learning, and getting excited about these incredibly beautiful organisms! 🔬 #NetartsBayWEBS #Stewardship #Phytoplankton
? STEAM Coach Volunteer Training – Sign Up Today! ? Want to be part of the network of amazing community members supporting youth engagement in Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics across Tillamook County? Join the Tillamook County STEAM Partnership for our next STEAM Coach Volunteer Training! ALL WELCOME! ? September 30th, 2026 ? 9:00 AM – 2:30 PM ? Garibaldi Historic US Coast Guard Boathouse ? Learn more and register here: https://www.netartsbaywebs.org/events Questions? Email carol@netartsbaywebs.org
🌊 STEAM Coach Volunteer Training – Sign Up Today! 🌊 Want to be part of the network of amazing community members supporting youth engagement in Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics across Tillamook County? Join the Tillamook County STEAM Partnership for our next STEAM Coach Volunteer Training! ALL WELCOME! 📅 September 30th, 2026 🕘 9:00 AM – 2:30 PM 📍 Garibaldi Historic US Coast Guard Boathouse 👉 Learn more and register here: https://www.netartsbaywebs.org/events Questions? Email carol@netartsbaywebs.org
As August comes to a close, we are reminiscing on all the amazing finds in the bay from this summer, and are getting ready for our 20th Anniversary celebration on September 26!! Have you gotten your tickets yet?
As August comes to a close, we are reminiscing on all the amazing finds in the bay from this summer, and are getting ready for our 20th Anniversary celebration on September 26!! Have you gotten your tickets yet?
? Sponsor Spotlight: Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices NW Real Estate ? We're so grateful to welcome Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices NW Real Estate (@oceanbreezespleases) as a Coastal Ally sponsor for 2026–2027! ? This year-round partnership helps sustain WEBS' programs — from classroom-to-coast field trips to community stewardship events — all season long. As a bonus, their support also comes just in time to help us celebrate 20 years of connecting people to Netarts Bay at our Anniversary Celebration on September 26th! ? Thank you for investing in our community and our coast!
🎉 Sponsor Spotlight: Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices NW Real Estate 🎉 We're so grateful to welcome Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices NW Real Estate (@oceanbreezespleases) as a Coastal Ally sponsor for 2026–2027! 💙 This year-round partnership helps sustain WEBS' programs — from classroom-to-coast field trips to community stewardship events — all season long. As a bonus, their support also comes just in time to help us celebrate 20 years of connecting people to Netarts Bay at our Anniversary Celebration on September 26th! 🎉 Thank you for investing in our community and our coast!
Cape Lookout's campground and day use area may be closed for construction, but the stewardship doesn't stop! Join us this Wednesday, 9am-2pm, for a day of trail work on the Cape Trail ? This workday is open to all experience levels, but please note that the work will be physically challenging. This is a great opportunity to work alongside park rangers, learn new skills, and get some beautiful views on the way! Visit www.netartsbaywebs.org/events to learn more and register. #stewardship #netartsbaywebs #trailwork
Cape Lookout's campground and day use area may be closed for construction, but the stewardship doesn't stop! Join us this Wednesday, 9am-2pm, for a day of trail work on the Cape Trail 🪏 This workday is open to all experience levels, but please note that the work will be physically challenging. This is a great opportunity to work alongside park rangers, learn new skills, and get some beautiful views on the way! Visit www.netartsbaywebs.org/events to learn more and register. #stewardship #netartsbaywebs #trailwork
What do you think this is? We weren’t so sure about this one! We suspected thick-horned nudibranch (Hermissenda crassicornis), but it was missing the clear white lines we usually look for on the cerata. After a closer look, we ultimately decided… thick-horned nudibranch! Would you have guessed it?
What do you think this is? We weren’t so sure about this one! We suspected thick-horned nudibranch (Hermissenda crassicornis), but it was missing the clear white lines we usually look for on the cerata. After a closer look, we ultimately decided… thick-horned nudibranch! Would you have guessed it?
Two ways to get outside with WEBS this weekend! ? Saturday, Aug 15 | 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. 2nd Annual Lighthouse Day at Cape Meares Lighthouse Friends of Cape Meares Lighthouse and Oregon State Parks are hosting a free celebration of one of the Tillamook Coast's most beloved landmarks — now more than 130 years old! Enjoy a treasure hunt, walking tours, community partner booths, and updates on preservation work underway and planned. WEBS will be there alongside Tillamook County Pioneer Museum, ODFW, the Garibaldi Boathouse, Tillamook County Master Gardeners, and Seven Capes Bird Alliance. Come say hi! ? Sunday, Aug 16 | 8 a.m. – 1 p.m. Cape Lookout Hike & Rocky Habitat BioSurvey Join WEBS, Oregon Shores, Seven Capes Bird Alliance, and Oregon Parks & Recreation for a moderately difficult 4-mile round-trip hike at Cape Lookout State Park's south beach. We'll be identifying intertidal and nearshore species and logging data into iNaturalist as part of a month-long statewide Rocky Habitat BioSurvey. Meet at the Cape Lookout trailhead at 8 a.m. — pack a lunch, wear sturdy shoes, and bring a parking pass ($10 daily / $60 annual, free at the Tillamook County Library). Registration required: https://oregonshores.org/event/cape-lookout-hike-rocky-habitat-biosurvey/ Two great chances to connect with your coast this weekend — hope to see you out there!
Two ways to get outside with WEBS this weekend! 📍 Saturday, Aug 15 | 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. 2nd Annual Lighthouse Day at Cape Meares Lighthouse Friends of Cape Meares Lighthouse and Oregon State Parks are hosting a free celebration of one of the Tillamook Coast's most beloved landmarks — now more than 130 years old! Enjoy a treasure hunt, walking tours, community partner booths, and updates on preservation work underway and planned. WEBS will be there alongside Tillamook County Pioneer Museum, ODFW, the Garibaldi Boathouse, Tillamook County Master Gardeners, and Seven Capes Bird Alliance. Come say hi! 📍 Sunday, Aug 16 | 8 a.m. – 1 p.m. Cape Lookout Hike & Rocky Habitat BioSurvey Join WEBS, Oregon Shores, Seven Capes Bird Alliance, and Oregon Parks & Recreation for a moderately difficult 4-mile round-trip hike at Cape Lookout State Park's south beach. We'll be identifying intertidal and nearshore species and logging data into iNaturalist as part of a month-long statewide Rocky Habitat BioSurvey. Meet at the Cape Lookout trailhead at 8 a.m. — pack a lunch, wear sturdy shoes, and bring a parking pass ($10 daily / $60 annual, free at the Tillamook County Library). Registration required: https://oregonshores.org/event/cape-lookout-hike-rocky-habitat-biosurvey/ Two great chances to connect with your coast this weekend — hope to see you out there!
Our Sustainable Clamming event is officially full — thank you for the amazing response! You can still add your name to the waitlist in case a spot opens up. And if you're heading out to the bay on your own, follow our clamming etiquette guide to help reduce your impact and keep Netarts Bay healthy for everyone (and everything) that calls it home.
Our Sustainable Clamming event is officially full — thank you for the amazing response! You can still add your name to the waitlist in case a spot opens up. And if you're heading out to the bay on your own, follow our clamming etiquette guide to help reduce your impact and keep Netarts Bay healthy for everyone (and everything) that calls it home.
Healthy eelgrass beds are full of surprises! During our recent exploration, we found pipefish and flatfish tucked among the blades. Pipefish are close relatives of seahorses and use eelgrass for camouflage, while flatfish spend much of their lives blending into the sandy bottom nearby. Both depend on these underwater meadows for protection and food.
Healthy eelgrass beds are full of surprises! During our recent exploration, we found pipefish and flatfish tucked among the blades. Pipefish are close relatives of seahorses and use eelgrass for camouflage, while flatfish spend much of their lives blending into the sandy bottom nearby. Both depend on these underwater meadows for protection and food.
We were honored to be part of @huehcaomeyocan's 10-year anniversary celebrating our healing ocean! Because of construction at Cape Lookout this year, the ceremony took place at Neah-Kah-Nie High School — and as always, their rhythm and spirit moved us to the core. We had so much fun making ojo de dios and phytoplankton art with the community! Fue un honor ser parte del 10° aniversario de la ceremonia oceánica de Huehca Omeyocan. Debido a la construcción en Cape Lookout este año, la ceremonia se realizó en Neah-Kah-Nie High School — y como siempre, su ritmo y espíritu nos movió profundamente. ¡Disfrutamos muchísimo haciendo ojos de dios y arte de fitoplancton junto a la comunidad!
We were honored to be part of @huehcaomeyocan's 10-year anniversary celebrating our healing ocean! Because of construction at Cape Lookout this year, the ceremony took place at Neah-Kah-Nie High School — and as always, their rhythm and spirit moved us to the core. We had so much fun making ojo de dios and phytoplankton art with the community! Fue un honor ser parte del 10° aniversario de la ceremonia oceánica de Huehca Omeyocan. Debido a la construcción en Cape Lookout este año, la ceremonia se realizó en Neah-Kah-Nie High School — y como siempre, su ritmo y espíritu nos movió profundamente. ¡Disfrutamos muchísimo haciendo ojos de dios y arte de fitoplancton junto a la comunidad!
? Meet the Scientists Behind Our Eelgrass Exploration One of the greatest strengths of WEBS is our incredible community of scientists who generously share their time, knowledge, and passion with our community. During our recent eelgrass exploration in Netarts Bay, participants had the opportunity to learn from three amazing experts: Dr. Allie Tissot, Kim Brown, and Katalin Plummer. In this video, they introduce themselves and share how they became connected with WEBS. We’re so grateful for scientists like Allie, Kim, and Katalin, who help make marine science accessible and inspire curiosity in learners of all ages. Their research and expertise deepen our understanding of Netarts Bay and help connect our community to the ecosystems we all care about. Thank you for being part of the WEBS community!
🎥 Meet the Scientists Behind Our Eelgrass Exploration One of the greatest strengths of WEBS is our incredible community of scientists who generously share their time, knowledge, and passion with our community. During our recent eelgrass exploration in Netarts Bay, participants had the opportunity to learn from three amazing experts: Dr. Allie Tissot, Kim Brown, and Katalin Plummer. In this video, they introduce themselves and share how they became connected with WEBS. We’re so grateful for scientists like Allie, Kim, and Katalin, who help make marine science accessible and inspire curiosity in learners of all ages. Their research and expertise deepen our understanding of Netarts Bay and help connect our community to the ecosystems we all care about. Thank you for being part of the WEBS community!
UPDATE: EVENT FULL! Please email us at info@netartsbaywebs.org to be added to our waitlist. Are you ready to get dirty? Join ODFW and Friends of Netarts Bay WEBS bright and early - 7am on Thursday August 13th - to go clamming! In addition to harvesting your catch limit of clams, you'll learn about our local clam species, ongoing efforts to monitor bay health, and how to harvest safely and responsibly. REGISTRATION REQUIRED: Go to netartsbaywebs.org/events to sign-up! NOTE: If you plan in taking clams home, you will need a license to harvest shellfish. To purchase your license, visit https://odfw.huntfishoregon.com/login, create an account, and select the appropriate shellfish license. An annual license for Oregon residents is $13.
UPDATE: EVENT FULL! Please email us at info@netartsbaywebs.org to be added to our waitlist. Are you ready to get dirty? Join ODFW and Friends of Netarts Bay WEBS bright and early - 7am on Thursday August 13th - to go clamming! In addition to harvesting your catch limit of clams, you'll learn about our local clam species, ongoing efforts to monitor bay health, and how to harvest safely and responsibly. REGISTRATION REQUIRED: Go to netartsbaywebs.org/events to sign-up! NOTE: If you plan in taking clams home, you will need a license to harvest shellfish. To purchase your license, visit https://odfw.huntfishoregon.com/login, create an account, and select the appropriate shellfish license. An annual license for Oregon residents is $13.
Tickets are now on sale for our 20th Anniversary Celebration, happening Saturday, September 26 at the Bunker Grille! Join us as we celebrate two decades of protecting and educating about Netarts Bay — with an art auction, music, food and fun activities! ?️ Tickets: $30/ $15 for kids 12 and under ? 7300 Alderbrook Rd., Tillamook, OR 97141 (The Bunker Grille Event Tent located at the Mook Golf Course) ? September 26 from 3pm-6pm Go to https://www.netartsbaywebs.org/events for tickets!
Tickets are now on sale for our 20th Anniversary Celebration, happening Saturday, September 26 at the Bunker Grille! Join us as we celebrate two decades of protecting and educating about Netarts Bay — with an art auction, music, food and fun activities! 🎟️ Tickets: $30/ $15 for kids 12 and under 📍 7300 Alderbrook Rd., Tillamook, OR 97141 (The Bunker Grille Event Tent located at the Mook Golf Course) 📅 September 26 from 3pm-6pm Go to https://www.netartsbaywebs.org/events for tickets!
We are at Garibaldi Days! Come and visit us. @visitgaribaldi #garibaldidays
We are at Garibaldi Days! Come and visit us. @visitgaribaldi #garibaldidays
Trumpet worms! We got to see lots of these cool tube worms last week, and witness their quick escape skills. These beautiful red blooms emerge from their white tube casings to filter feed, catching tiny organisms as they drift by while the tide is up. When it’s low, we get to see them! These little guys can be out and about hoping for some food to snag, but they are also incredibly fast when they need to be, as shown in this video. Look closely for this hidden gem next time you visit the tide pools ?? For more information, visit https://netartsbaytoday.org/Worms-Thumbnails.html Photos/videos @naomitravis06
Trumpet worms! We got to see lots of these cool tube worms last week, and witness their quick escape skills. These beautiful red blooms emerge from their white tube casings to filter feed, catching tiny organisms as they drift by while the tide is up. When it’s low, we get to see them! These little guys can be out and about hoping for some food to snag, but they are also incredibly fast when they need to be, as shown in this video. Look closely for this hidden gem next time you visit the tide pools 🪱💥 For more information, visit https://netartsbaytoday.org/Worms-Thumbnails.html Photos/videos @naomitravis06
Naomi here to report an awesome couple days of tide pools! We have been very lucky this week, specifically with our nudibranch finds. So far we have found Sea Lemons, Candy Corn Janolus, Opalescent sea slugs, Thick Horned nudibranchs, and the star of today’s show; two giant and beautiful frosted nudibranchs! We also have been getting quite the show of their awesome water suspension gliding skills. They can navigate the top of the water if it’s calm enough, as opposed to inching across the sand. Our team was searching hard for them today and as you can see had some pretty awesome payoff. This is only a few of the amazing things we have found this week, and we have on more morning tomorrow, at 7:30 in Oceanside, and then we move to the bay to explore it’s critters on Friday. We would love to see you out there! No wading required :) Thanks to everyone who has come out the last couple days, you guys have made it an awesome time Photos/videos by @naomitravis06
Naomi here to report an awesome couple days of tide pools! We have been very lucky this week, specifically with our nudibranch finds. So far we have found Sea Lemons, Candy Corn Janolus, Opalescent sea slugs, Thick Horned nudibranchs, and the star of today’s show; two giant and beautiful frosted nudibranchs! We also have been getting quite the show of their awesome water suspension gliding skills. They can navigate the top of the water if it’s calm enough, as opposed to inching across the sand. Our team was searching hard for them today and as you can see had some pretty awesome payoff. This is only a few of the amazing things we have found this week, and we have on more morning tomorrow, at 7:30 in Oceanside, and then we move to the bay to explore it’s critters on Friday. We would love to see you out there! No wading required :) Thanks to everyone who has come out the last couple days, you guys have made it an awesome time Photos/videos by @naomitravis06
The low tides are here! As we get ready to head to the beach for our rocky intertidal tide pools tomorrow, we also wanted to spotlight some of our awesome bay creatures that pop up during low tides. Lewis moon snails are giant gastropods that cruise along the bottom of the bay hunting for clams that they drill into with a special tool to help them eat. Their muscular foot under the shell can stretch up to a foot long while they move! Another cool critter is the pipe fish. Pipe fish are masters of disguise, a much longer and thinner cousin to the seahorse. They blend into the eelgrass and sway/swim along side of it to stay hidden while they hunt. One more camouflage creature is the Taylor’s green sea hare, a small green and stripped slug that fits perfectly on top of blades of eelgrass. They inch their way through the grass beds in the bay to eat the algae growing around them, and are called sea “hares” because of the two bunny-ear-like rhinophores on the front of its head, that they use to smell and pick up chemical signals. We will be out looking for all these creatures and more during our bay exploration later this week. We hope to see you at the beach and bay! Photos from @naomitravis06
The low tides are here! As we get ready to head to the beach for our rocky intertidal tide pools tomorrow, we also wanted to spotlight some of our awesome bay creatures that pop up during low tides. Lewis moon snails are giant gastropods that cruise along the bottom of the bay hunting for clams that they drill into with a special tool to help them eat. Their muscular foot under the shell can stretch up to a foot long while they move! Another cool critter is the pipe fish. Pipe fish are masters of disguise, a much longer and thinner cousin to the seahorse. They blend into the eelgrass and sway/swim along side of it to stay hidden while they hunt. One more camouflage creature is the Taylor’s green sea hare, a small green and stripped slug that fits perfectly on top of blades of eelgrass. They inch their way through the grass beds in the bay to eat the algae growing around them, and are called sea “hares” because of the two bunny-ear-like rhinophores on the front of its head, that they use to smell and pick up chemical signals. We will be out looking for all these creatures and more during our bay exploration later this week. We hope to see you at the beach and bay! Photos from @naomitravis06
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
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
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!
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
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
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
Join WEBS and Oceanside Action Partnership (OAP) on Sunday, July 5th as we clean up debris left behind from July 4th celebrations. ?️ BONUS: Pearl Point Oyster and The Schooner are teaming up to put on an oyster BBQ for volunteers, you won't want to miss this! Register at netartsbaywebs.org/events or click link in our bio!
Join WEBS and Oceanside Action Partnership (OAP) on Sunday, July 5th as we clean up debris left behind from July 4th celebrations. 🍽️ BONUS: Pearl Point Oyster and The Schooner are teaming up to put on an oyster BBQ for volunteers, you won't want to miss this! Register at netartsbaywebs.org/events or click link in our bio!
Naomi here to share a bit about the life of a marine biology student attending Hawai’i Pacific University! For the last two years, when I have not been interning with WEBS on the Oregon coast, I have been studying at HPU on Oahu. I’ve had lots of awesome experiences through the labs held on boats, learning basics of navigation, scientific equipment use, and safely interacting with ocean animals and ecosystems, and also in the classroom, watching sea urchins spawn and getting to see rare creatures like the hammerhead flatworm. When I am not in class, there is still lots to do around Aloha Tower Marketplace like studying in the learning commons or hanging out at the Esports arena. Outside of marine biology, I have found many communities to help make the island feel a bit more like home. This includes the International Vocal Ensemble @hpuchoir , where I have made some incredible friendships and gotten to sing around multiple islands, and the HPU theatre, where I have now done four shows with some really fun and creative people. When I am not in class or rehearsal, I am exploring the island, often before sunrise looking for whales, or in the tide pools looking for brittle stars and nudibranchs. I have also gotten to volunteer in so many unique places, watering native trees on the top of mountains, pulling invasive algae from reefs, and clearing plastic off of beaches. I am incredibly grateful for everyone that I have met at HPU and excited for everything I still have to learn :)
Naomi here to share a bit about the life of a marine biology student attending Hawai’i Pacific University! For the last two years, when I have not been interning with WEBS on the Oregon coast, I have been studying at HPU on Oahu. I’ve had lots of awesome experiences through the labs held on boats, learning basics of navigation, scientific equipment use, and safely interacting with ocean animals and ecosystems, and also in the classroom, watching sea urchins spawn and getting to see rare creatures like the hammerhead flatworm. When I am not in class, there is still lots to do around Aloha Tower Marketplace like studying in the learning commons or hanging out at the Esports arena. Outside of marine biology, I have found many communities to help make the island feel a bit more like home. This includes the International Vocal Ensemble @hpuchoir , where I have made some incredible friendships and gotten to sing around multiple islands, and the HPU theatre, where I have now done four shows with some really fun and creative people. When I am not in class or rehearsal, I am exploring the island, often before sunrise looking for whales, or in the tide pools looking for brittle stars and nudibranchs. I have also gotten to volunteer in so many unique places, watering native trees on the top of mountains, pulling invasive algae from reefs, and clearing plastic off of beaches. I am incredibly grateful for everyone that I have met at HPU and excited for everything I still have to learn :)
?✨ Una Celebración de Huehca Omeyocan: Ofrenda a Nuestro Océano Sanador ¡Ven a celebrar 10 años de la ceremonia oceánica de Huehca Omeyocan con un día de danza, tradición y comunidad en la Costa de Oregón! ? Domingo, 2 de agosto | 11AM–3PM ? Neah-Kah-Nie High School, Rockaway Beach, OR Disfruta la ceremonia de danza en el campo de softbol, luego únete a la procesión al océano para la ceremonia final en la playa. Friends of Netarts Bay WEBS, Oregon Shores, Consejo Hispano, NCAM, Extensión de OSU y el Programa Juntos Afuera estarán presentes con actividades educativas para explorar y celebrar el océano. ? Estacionamiento gratuito. Se aceptan donaciones con gratitud. ¡Registro recomendado, no obligatorio! ? Regístrate: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/una-celebracion-de-huehca-omeyocan-ofrenda-a-nuestro-oceano-sanador-registration-1991800465811?aff=oddtdtcreator Come celebrate 10 years of Huehca Omeyocan's ocean ceremony with a day of dance, tradition, and community on the Oregon Coast! ? Sunday, August 2 | 11AM–3PM ? Neah-Kah-Nie High School, Rockaway Beach, OR Watch the Huehca Omeyocan dance ceremony on the softball field, then join the procession across Hwy 101 to the beach for a final ceremony by the sea. Friends of Netarts Bay WEBS, Oregon Shores, Consejo Hispano, NCAM, OSU Extension, and the Juntos Afuera Program will be on hand with educational activities to explore and celebrate the ocean. ? Free parking on school grounds. Donations appreciated. Registration encouraged but not required! ? Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/una-celebracion-de-huehca-omeyocan-ofrenda-a-nuestro-oceano-sanador-registration-1991800465811?aff=oddtdtcreator
🌊✨ Una Celebración de Huehca Omeyocan: Ofrenda a Nuestro Océano Sanador ¡Ven a celebrar 10 años de la ceremonia oceánica de Huehca Omeyocan con un día de danza, tradición y comunidad en la Costa de Oregón! 🗓 Domingo, 2 de agosto | 11AM–3PM 📍 Neah-Kah-Nie High School, Rockaway Beach, OR Disfruta la ceremonia de danza en el campo de softbol, luego únete a la procesión al océano para la ceremonia final en la playa. Friends of Netarts Bay WEBS, Oregon Shores, Consejo Hispano, NCAM, Extensión de OSU y el Programa Juntos Afuera estarán presentes con actividades educativas para explorar y celebrar el océano. 🌺 Estacionamiento gratuito. Se aceptan donaciones con gratitud. ¡Registro recomendado, no obligatorio! 🎟 Regístrate: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/una-celebracion-de-huehca-omeyocan-ofrenda-a-nuestro-oceano-sanador-registration-1991800465811?aff=oddtdtcreator Come celebrate 10 years of Huehca Omeyocan's ocean ceremony with a day of dance, tradition, and community on the Oregon Coast! 🗓 Sunday, August 2 | 11AM–3PM 📍 Neah-Kah-Nie High School, Rockaway Beach, OR Watch the Huehca Omeyocan dance ceremony on the softball field, then join the procession across Hwy 101 to the beach for a final ceremony by the sea. Friends of Netarts Bay WEBS, Oregon Shores, Consejo Hispano, NCAM, OSU Extension, and the Juntos Afuera Program will be on hand with educational activities to explore and celebrate the ocean. 🌺 Free parking on school grounds. Donations appreciated. Registration encouraged but not required! 🎟 Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/una-celebracion-de-huehca-omeyocan-ofrenda-a-nuestro-oceano-sanador-registration-1991800465811?aff=oddtdtcreator
Join us at Oceanside and explore the rocky intertidal zone next week! Learn about everything that makes up our tidal ecosystem, from the sea sponge hiding nudibranchs to the sculpins swimming in the algae and the sea stars searching for a snack. Make sure to register to save your spot with a tide pool guide! ??? Find the links to register at www.netartsbaywebs.org/events For any questions feel free to reach out at info@netartsbaywebs.org We hope to see you out there!
Join us at Oceanside and explore the rocky intertidal zone next week! Learn about everything that makes up our tidal ecosystem, from the sea sponge hiding nudibranchs to the sculpins swimming in the algae and the sea stars searching for a snack. Make sure to register to save your spot with a tide pool guide! 🌊🦀🐚 Find the links to register at www.netartsbaywebs.org/events For any questions feel free to reach out at info@netartsbaywebs.org We hope to see you out there!
Our Tide Pool Exploration days start in less than one week! These habitats are incredible, but also very fragile. Here are some tips for exploring like an expert that will come in handy during next week’s low tides; - Wear weather appropriate clothes and shoes - Check weather and tide conditions - Avoid walking on slippery rocks - Watch for hidden marine life - Leave habitats undisturbed - Pick up litter if you see it - Be gentle with tide pool animals - Do not pry animals from rocks - Respect the ecosystem The tide pools inhabitants and beach goers appreciate your effort to respect this space greatly! Next week we will have experts out on the beach to help everyone have a safe, exciting, hands-on experience. Photos by @naomitravis06
Our Tide Pool Exploration days start in less than one week! These habitats are incredible, but also very fragile. Here are some tips for exploring like an expert that will come in handy during next week’s low tides; - Wear weather appropriate clothes and shoes - Check weather and tide conditions - Avoid walking on slippery rocks - Watch for hidden marine life - Leave habitats undisturbed - Pick up litter if you see it - Be gentle with tide pool animals - Do not pry animals from rocks - Respect the ecosystem The tide pools inhabitants and beach goers appreciate your effort to respect this space greatly! Next week we will have experts out on the beach to help everyone have a safe, exciting, hands-on experience. Photos by @naomitravis06
Hi! I’m Naomi, and I will be taking over the WEBS account for the next two weeks ? I am studying marine biology at Hawai’i Pacific University and I am spending my summer interning with WEBS here on the Oregon Coast. I love learning about ocean animals from giant whales to tiny invertebrates and am always happy to share about my experience with all of them first hand. Some of my favorite sea creatures include octopi, nudibranchs, and humpback whales- all three of which I have been lucky enough to see here on the Oregon coast and in Hawai’i. I am always up for a new adventure, rain or shine, deep sea swimming or mountain hikes, dawn or dusk. I am so excited to be back for my third summer as an intern here, where I’ve gotten to explore our eelgrass beds, forests, salt marshes, and my favorite; our tide pools. These amazing ecosystems hold so much diverse and beautiful life, and if you are interested in learning about them join us next week for our Tide Pool Exploration days, June 16th, 17th, and 18th
Hi! I’m Naomi, and I will be taking over the WEBS account for the next two weeks 😎 I am studying marine biology at Hawai’i Pacific University and I am spending my summer interning with WEBS here on the Oregon Coast. I love learning about ocean animals from giant whales to tiny invertebrates and am always happy to share about my experience with all of them first hand. Some of my favorite sea creatures include octopi, nudibranchs, and humpback whales- all three of which I have been lucky enough to see here on the Oregon coast and in Hawai’i. I am always up for a new adventure, rain or shine, deep sea swimming or mountain hikes, dawn or dusk. I am so excited to be back for my third summer as an intern here, where I’ve gotten to explore our eelgrass beds, forests, salt marshes, and my favorite; our tide pools. These amazing ecosystems hold so much diverse and beautiful life, and if you are interested in learning about them join us next week for our Tide Pool Exploration days, June 16th, 17th, and 18th
We need your help! We are in HIGH NEED of volunteers for our next 2 field trips. Partial shifts welcome, and we provide all training! Please contact info@netartsbaywebs.org if interested!
We need your help! We are in HIGH NEED of volunteers for our next 2 field trips. Partial shifts welcome, and we provide all training! Please contact info@netartsbaywebs.org if interested!
Not all gems sparkle-some slither! ?Thrilled to spot a Hermissenda nudibranch (possibly Hermissenda crassicornis a.k.a. thick horned/northern opalescent but hard to tell from video) in Netarts Bay. ?
Not all gems sparkle-some slither! 💎Thrilled to spot a Hermissenda nudibranch (possibly Hermissenda crassicornis a.k.a. thick horned/northern opalescent but hard to tell from video) in Netarts Bay. 💎
?On April 26th, WEBS hosted our annual Earth Month Beach Cleanup in partnership with @solvepnw and the Oceanside Action Partnership. During this event, 109 volunteers covered WEBS’ entire service area from Cape Lookout to Cape Meares in just one day! We kicked off the day with a group of high school exchange students who scoured Cape Lookout’s day-use area, hiker/biker campground, and beach. Then we shifted our focus north as volunteer teams set out from Schooner Beach, Oceanside Beach, and Cape Meares Beach. Together, we removed 165 pounds of debris from our coastline! A huge thank you to @schoonernetarts for their continued support and delicious food, and to our partners at @oregonstateparks, Tillamook County Solid Waste Department, and City Sanitary, for making this event possible. We can’t wait to do it again—we’ll see you back out there on July 5th! ? #netartsbaywebs #stewardship #beachcleanup
🌎On April 26th, WEBS hosted our annual Earth Month Beach Cleanup in partnership with @solvepnw and the Oceanside Action Partnership. During this event, 109 volunteers covered WEBS’ entire service area from Cape Lookout to Cape Meares in just one day! We kicked off the day with a group of high school exchange students who scoured Cape Lookout’s day-use area, hiker/biker campground, and beach. Then we shifted our focus north as volunteer teams set out from Schooner Beach, Oceanside Beach, and Cape Meares Beach. Together, we removed 165 pounds of debris from our coastline! A huge thank you to @schoonernetarts for their continued support and delicious food, and to our partners at @oregonstateparks, Tillamook County Solid Waste Department, and City Sanitary, for making this event possible. We can’t wait to do it again—we’ll see you back out there on July 5th! 🎉 #netartsbaywebs #stewardship #beachcleanup
Cape Lookout will be closing for construction starting June 1st, so we are sneaking in for one final Stewardship Day before the closure! Join us on Saturday, May 16th to give back, maintain our natural areas, and restore healthy coastal landscapes. Visit www.netartsbaywebs.org/events to learn more and register!
Cape Lookout will be closing for construction starting June 1st, so we are sneaking in for one final Stewardship Day before the closure! Join us on Saturday, May 16th to give back, maintain our natural areas, and restore healthy coastal landscapes. Visit www.netartsbaywebs.org/events to learn more and register!
Sand dollars are related to sea urchins! The “flower” pattern on top is a petaloid, used for breathing. And those tiny, hair-like spines are their little feet, helping them burrow into the sand. Have you ever found a live sand dollar?
Sand dollars are related to sea urchins! The “flower” pattern on top is a petaloid, used for breathing. And those tiny, hair-like spines are their little feet, helping them burrow into the sand. Have you ever found a live sand dollar?
During our clam dissection station in our 5th grade clamming program, students discovered something incredible hiding inside the gaper clam — the tiny pea crab! These little crabs (about the size of a pea!) live inside the clam's shell, taking food particles the clam brings in through its siphon. Most research about this relationship claims it is a form of parasitism — the crab benefits, but the clam doesn't get much in return! However, according to local scientist Clair Thomas, who has conducted his own research on them, has actually found this to be a mutualistic relationship, where the pea crabs help break down plant material that the clam then eats. The females spend their entire adult lives inside the clam, while males occasionally venture out to find a mate. Nature is full of surprises! ? Have you ever found one of these little lodgers?
During our clam dissection station in our 5th grade clamming program, students discovered something incredible hiding inside the gaper clam — the tiny pea crab! These little crabs (about the size of a pea!) live inside the clam's shell, taking food particles the clam brings in through its siphon. Most research about this relationship claims it is a form of parasitism — the crab benefits, but the clam doesn't get much in return! However, according to local scientist Clair Thomas, who has conducted his own research on them, has actually found this to be a mutualistic relationship, where the pea crabs help break down plant material that the clam then eats. The females spend their entire adult lives inside the clam, while males occasionally venture out to find a mate. Nature is full of surprises! 🐚 Have you ever found one of these little lodgers?
Happy Earth Day! We’re celebrating this weekend with our annual Netarts/Oceanside Beach Cleanup in partnership with SOLVE, The Schooner, and Oceanside Action Partnership. Join us to clean up the beach, watch the sun set over the bay, and enjoy a discounted meal at The Schooner! Sunday, April 26th 4:00PM-6:00PM The Schooner Restaurant or Oceanside Beach - choose your preferred starting location!
Happy Earth Day! We’re celebrating this weekend with our annual Netarts/Oceanside Beach Cleanup in partnership with SOLVE, The Schooner, and Oceanside Action Partnership. Join us to clean up the beach, watch the sun set over the bay, and enjoy a discounted meal at The Schooner! Sunday, April 26th 4:00PM-6:00PM The Schooner Restaurant or Oceanside Beach - choose your preferred starting location!
We had an absolute blast getting to know our local phytoplankton last weekend! From net tows at the boat basin, to an incredibly informative presentation by our fabulous ODFW guests, to exploring our water samples under the microscope, we were captivated by our photosynthetic friends. Did you know that these little single-celled producers were so beautiful? AND they produce 50% of the world’s oxygen! Wow.
We had an absolute blast getting to know our local phytoplankton last weekend! From net tows at the boat basin, to an incredibly informative presentation by our fabulous ODFW guests, to exploring our water samples under the microscope, we were captivated by our photosynthetic friends. Did you know that these little single-celled producers were so beautiful? AND they produce 50% of the world’s oxygen! Wow.
We couldn't resist this trend! Meet the team that makes up Friends of Netarts Bay WEBS... Chrissy: This is who leads our whole team and keeps WEBS' mission of education and stewardship moving forward every single day. Vicky: This is who keeps our office running smoothly and makes sure everything behind the scenes is organized and taken care of. Marina: This is who rallies volunteers, leads stewardship events, and works to protect and monitor the natural wonders of the Netarts Bay area. Carol: This is who makes sure the kids of Tillamook County grow up knowing and loving their backyard estuary.
We couldn't resist this trend! Meet the team that makes up Friends of Netarts Bay WEBS... Chrissy: This is who leads our whole team and keeps WEBS' mission of education and stewardship moving forward every single day. Vicky: This is who keeps our office running smoothly and makes sure everything behind the scenes is organized and taken care of. Marina: This is who rallies volunteers, leads stewardship events, and works to protect and monitor the natural wonders of the Netarts Bay area. Carol: This is who makes sure the kids of Tillamook County grow up knowing and loving their backyard estuary.
Spring has sprung, which means it’s time for our annual Earth Month beach cleanup! We will clean up the beach while the tide is low and wrap up our work just as the sun starts setting. Thanks to the amazing crew at The Schooner Restaurant, all volunteers will receive a coupon for 10% off on the evening of the cleanup, so be sure to stick around for a delicious, locally sourced meal while you enjoy the sunset! ? Sunday, April 26th ⏲ 4:00PM-6:00PM ?The Schooner Restaurant or Oceanside Beach - choose your preferred starting location! Registration is recommended but not required! Visit www.netartsbaywebs.org/events to learn more and register. We are so grateful to the many partners who make this event possible! Thank you to @schoonernetarts, @solvepnw, Oceanside Action Partnership, City Sanitary, Tillamook County Solid Waste Department, @oregonstateparks, and the Netarts/Oceanside Fire District. What an amazing community of environmental stewards! Photo credit: Rachel Freeman
Spring has sprung, which means it’s time for our annual Earth Month beach cleanup! We will clean up the beach while the tide is low and wrap up our work just as the sun starts setting. Thanks to the amazing crew at The Schooner Restaurant, all volunteers will receive a coupon for 10% off on the evening of the cleanup, so be sure to stick around for a delicious, locally sourced meal while you enjoy the sunset! 📆 Sunday, April 26th ⏲ 4:00PM-6:00PM 📍The Schooner Restaurant or Oceanside Beach - choose your preferred starting location! Registration is recommended but not required! Visit www.netartsbaywebs.org/events to learn more and register. We are so grateful to the many partners who make this event possible! Thank you to @schoonernetarts, @solvepnw, Oceanside Action Partnership, City Sanitary, Tillamook County Solid Waste Department, @oregonstateparks, and the Netarts/Oceanside Fire District. What an amazing community of environmental stewards! Photo credit: Rachel Freeman
Before we can teach...we explore! This week, our staff and volunteers paddled Netarts Bay to prepare for our upcoming kayak program — learning the route, connecting with the estuary, and deepening our understanding of this remarkable place. With resident professor Jim Young leading the way, the day was full of nature discoveries and the kind of firsthand knowledge that makes our education programs come alive.
Before we can teach...we explore! This week, our staff and volunteers paddled Netarts Bay to prepare for our upcoming kayak program — learning the route, connecting with the estuary, and deepening our understanding of this remarkable place. With resident professor Jim Young leading the way, the day was full of nature discoveries and the kind of firsthand knowledge that makes our education programs come alive.
? Are you turning your love for the Oregon coast into a career? This scholarship was made for you. ? The Ben Núñez Sr. Scholarship — honoring a beloved champion of Netarts Bay — is open for 2026 applications! Up to three $500 scholarships are available for Tillamook County students and residents studying fields like marine conservation, oceanography, environmental education, fisheries, and more. Deadline: April 26th at 11:59 pm. Apply online, by email, or even drop it off in person at the WEBS office! ✨ Link in bio — netartsbaywebs.org/scholarships #NetartsBay #Scholarship #STEAM #TillamookCounty #NetartsBayWEBS #OregonCoast #EnvironmentalStewardship
🌿 Are you turning your love for the Oregon coast into a career? This scholarship was made for you. 🌊 The Ben Núñez Sr. Scholarship — honoring a beloved champion of Netarts Bay — is open for 2026 applications! Up to three $500 scholarships are available for Tillamook County students and residents studying fields like marine conservation, oceanography, environmental education, fisheries, and more. Deadline: April 26th at 11:59 pm. Apply online, by email, or even drop it off in person at the WEBS office! ✨ Link in bio — netartsbaywebs.org/scholarships #NetartsBay #Scholarship #STEAM #TillamookCounty #NetartsBayWEBS #OregonCoast #EnvironmentalStewardship
Have you registered for this Sunday’s Phytoplankton Field Day? WEBS is excited to host scientists from ODFW to share their expertise on phytoplankton, harmful algal blooms, and monitoring efforts. This is especially important right now—our community recently experienced a harmful algal bloom that caused significant die-offs at Whiskey Creek Shellfish Hatchery. Come learn what happened, why it matters, and how early detection can help protect our ecosystems, fisheries, and public health. We’ll start the event in the field with sample collection at the Netarts Boat Basin, and then head back to learn more at the Netarts Community Club where we’ll have coffee, tea, and snacks waiting! ☕ Spots are limited, so make sure to sign up soon. We hope to see you there! ? www.netartsbaywebs.org/events
Have you registered for this Sunday’s Phytoplankton Field Day? WEBS is excited to host scientists from ODFW to share their expertise on phytoplankton, harmful algal blooms, and monitoring efforts. This is especially important right now—our community recently experienced a harmful algal bloom that caused significant die-offs at Whiskey Creek Shellfish Hatchery. Come learn what happened, why it matters, and how early detection can help protect our ecosystems, fisheries, and public health. We’ll start the event in the field with sample collection at the Netarts Boat Basin, and then head back to learn more at the Netarts Community Club where we’ll have coffee, tea, and snacks waiting! ☕ Spots are limited, so make sure to sign up soon. We hope to see you there! 🔗 www.netartsbaywebs.org/events
Join us for a bird walk with Seven Capes Bird Alliance, led by our board chair Michael Krall! Saturday, April 11, 2026 9:00 AM 11:00 AM Goodspeed Road OR, 97141United States (map) Early April offers a unique opportunity to view early migrants along with lingering winter birds and waterfowl. We hope to enjoy early arriving swallows who nest in the many dead trees. The fields often host raptors such as Red-tailed Hawks, Red-shouldered Hawks, and Bald Eagles. We might be lucky enough to see a White-tailed Kite or Northern Harrier. Meet at the parking area about ¾ mile from Hwy 101 on Goodspeed Rd. NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED! More info at: https://sevencapes.org/calendar/bird-walk-tillamook-bay-wetlands-at-goodspeed-road-new Photo by Michael Krall
Join us for a bird walk with Seven Capes Bird Alliance, led by our board chair Michael Krall! Saturday, April 11, 2026 9:00 AM 11:00 AM Goodspeed Road OR, 97141United States (map) Early April offers a unique opportunity to view early migrants along with lingering winter birds and waterfowl. We hope to enjoy early arriving swallows who nest in the many dead trees. The fields often host raptors such as Red-tailed Hawks, Red-shouldered Hawks, and Bald Eagles. We might be lucky enough to see a White-tailed Kite or Northern Harrier. Meet at the parking area about ¾ mile from Hwy 101 on Goodspeed Rd. NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED! More info at: https://sevencapes.org/calendar/bird-walk-tillamook-bay-wetlands-at-goodspeed-road-new Photo by Michael Krall
Want to become an invasivore? Tune in to our youtube channel to learn more about the culinary potential of green crabs from our
Want to become an invasivore? Tune in to our youtube channel to learn more about the culinary potential of green crabs from our "Turning the Tide in Oregon’s Blue Ecosystems: Seaweeds & Green Crabs" with the wonderful Dr. Siew Sun Wong and Dr. Sam Chan! Link in Bio!
Have you ever wondered what a baby crab looks like? When crabs are first born, they don’t look like tiny crabs at all—they’re microscopic and drift through the water as part of the plankton! At this stage, called the zoea phase, they float with ocean currents, growing and molting as they develop. Only later do they settle down to the seafloor and transform into the familiar crab shape we recognize.
Have you ever wondered what a baby crab looks like? When crabs are first born, they don’t look like tiny crabs at all—they’re microscopic and drift through the water as part of the plankton! At this stage, called the zoea phase, they float with ocean currents, growing and molting as they develop. Only later do they settle down to the seafloor and transform into the familiar crab shape we recognize.
Join experts from ODFW as we explore the phytoplankton in Netarts Bay and beyond! This event will combine research findings and expert insights with activities that are fun for the whole family. REGISTER AT netartsbaywebs.org/events (link in bio) ?Sunday, April 12th ?10:00am-1:00pm ?Netarts Boat Basin followed by Netarts Community Club
Join experts from ODFW as we explore the phytoplankton in Netarts Bay and beyond! This event will combine research findings and expert insights with activities that are fun for the whole family. REGISTER AT netartsbaywebs.org/events (link in bio) 📆Sunday, April 12th 🕑10:00am-1:00pm 📍Netarts Boat Basin followed by Netarts Community Club
On Saturday, March 8th, WEBS’ Stewardship Coordinator, Marina Dreeben, had the opportunity to support our friends at the Lower Nehalem Nehalem Community Trust (@lnctrust) for the Nehalem Estuary Cleanup. Every two years, partners and community members come together to scour the entire estuary in one day, braving the rain to climb over logs and venture through the muck to remove debris from this sensitive ecosystem. After a morning of hard work, volunteers were rewarded with delicious soup, fresh bread, and gorgeous handmade bowls to commemorate the occasion! Thank you to the organizers and volunteers who made this event a huge success!
On Saturday, March 8th, WEBS’ Stewardship Coordinator, Marina Dreeben, had the opportunity to support our friends at the Lower Nehalem Nehalem Community Trust (@lnctrust) for the Nehalem Estuary Cleanup. Every two years, partners and community members come together to scour the entire estuary in one day, braving the rain to climb over logs and venture through the muck to remove debris from this sensitive ecosystem. After a morning of hard work, volunteers were rewarded with delicious soup, fresh bread, and gorgeous handmade bowls to commemorate the occasion! Thank you to the organizers and volunteers who made this event a huge success!
Thank you to Dr. Tony D’Andrea for sharing his eelgrass research with us! Here are some takeaways from his presentation (from Feb.25, 2026): • While eelgrass is decreasing globally, and some nearby bays in California and Oregon have seen up to 95% loss of eelgrass, the distribution of eelgrass in both Netarts and Tillamooks Bays has stayed remarkably stable, and even grown a bit, in recent decades! • Z. japonica (non-native eelgrass) has expanded into the intertidal zone in Netarts, but both native and non-native eelgrass support recreationally important shellfish. • ODFW conducts estuarine habitat surveys in bays along the Oregon coast, visiting each bay every 10 years. They recently finished surveys in Tillamook Bay, and will be back in Netarts in 2027. Want to watch the full talk? Watch it now on our YouTube channel (link in bio)
Thank you to Dr. Tony D’Andrea for sharing his eelgrass research with us! Here are some takeaways from his presentation (from Feb.25, 2026): • While eelgrass is decreasing globally, and some nearby bays in California and Oregon have seen up to 95% loss of eelgrass, the distribution of eelgrass in both Netarts and Tillamooks Bays has stayed remarkably stable, and even grown a bit, in recent decades! • Z. japonica (non-native eelgrass) has expanded into the intertidal zone in Netarts, but both native and non-native eelgrass support recreationally important shellfish. • ODFW conducts estuarine habitat surveys in bays along the Oregon coast, visiting each bay every 10 years. They recently finished surveys in Tillamook Bay, and will be back in Netarts in 2027. Want to watch the full talk? Watch it now on our YouTube channel (link in bio)
Our amazing STEAM coach volunteer brought his own underwater camera to share with students during the fishing station in the fish and habitats program?Lots of curious crabs came up to the camera and we also saw this cool hermit crab!
Our amazing STEAM coach volunteer brought his own underwater camera to share with students during the fishing station in the fish and habitats program💙Lots of curious crabs came up to the camera and we also saw this cool hermit crab!
Meet the Nanaimo Dorid! ?✨ ? Acanthodoris nanaimoensis ? Alaska to California ? Family: Onchidorididae ? Native species This fuzzy-looking sea slug (a type of dorid nudibranch) is a small but eye-catching resident of our coastal waters. It’s often recognized by its brown-to-red tipped rhinophores and yellow-tipped, cone-shaped papillae that give it a soft, “furry” appearance. While its body is usually white, older individuals can take on a gray tone. Fun fact: This species is named after the city of Nanaimo in British Columbia, Canada ?? Video by: @naomitravis06
Meet the Nanaimo Dorid! 🌊✨ 🐌 Acanthodoris nanaimoensis 📍 Alaska to California 🧬 Family: Onchidorididae 🌿 Native species This fuzzy-looking sea slug (a type of dorid nudibranch) is a small but eye-catching resident of our coastal waters. It’s often recognized by its brown-to-red tipped rhinophores and yellow-tipped, cone-shaped papillae that give it a soft, “furry” appearance. While its body is usually white, older individuals can take on a gray tone. Fun fact: This species is named after the city of Nanaimo in British Columbia, Canada 🇨🇦 Video by: @naomitravis06
We love getting mail! ❤️ Thank you Miss Green’s class for the lovely letter! Check out some of the moments we shared together at this year’s Fish and Habitat’s program at the Garibaldi Boathouse.
We love getting mail! ❤️ Thank you Miss Green’s class for the lovely letter! Check out some of the moments we shared together at this year’s Fish and Habitat’s program at the Garibaldi Boathouse.
We love when our programs come full circle! During a recent field day with the Nestucca high school Tourism and Hospitality class, students explored Netarts Bay and collected green crabs after learning about their negative environmental impact… We donated our catch to our upcoming guest speaker, Dr. Siew Sun Wong, who will be teaching us about the culinary potential of green crabs—turning an ecological challenge into a creative opportunity! Join us this Wednesday on zoom from 6:30-7:30pm to learn more! Go to netartsbaywebs.org/events to register!
We love when our programs come full circle! During a recent field day with the Nestucca high school Tourism and Hospitality class, students explored Netarts Bay and collected green crabs after learning about their negative environmental impact… We donated our catch to our upcoming guest speaker, Dr. Siew Sun Wong, who will be teaching us about the culinary potential of green crabs—turning an ecological challenge into a creative opportunity! Join us this Wednesday on zoom from 6:30-7:30pm to learn more! Go to netartsbaywebs.org/events to register!
Join us for a special presentation celebrating the people and history of the Oregon Coast with local author and historian John Andersen. John will share stories from his newly released book, The Amazing People Between the Capes – A History about the People of Cape Meares, Netarts, and Oceanside, Oregon, and foster a greater knowledge of the area's diverse history. ?Saturday, March 21 ?2:00pm-3:00pm (book signing from 3:00-3:30) ?Pioneer Musuem, 2106 2nd St., Tillamook, OR Admission: FREE, Books available for $25 LIMITED SPOTS- REGISTRATION REQUIRED Go to netartsbaywebs.org/events to register
Join us for a special presentation celebrating the people and history of the Oregon Coast with local author and historian John Andersen. John will share stories from his newly released book, The Amazing People Between the Capes – A History about the People of Cape Meares, Netarts, and Oceanside, Oregon, and foster a greater knowledge of the area's diverse history. 📆Saturday, March 21 🕑2:00pm-3:00pm (book signing from 3:00-3:30) 📍Pioneer Musuem, 2106 2nd St., Tillamook, OR Admission: FREE, Books available for $25 LIMITED SPOTS- REGISTRATION REQUIRED Go to netartsbaywebs.org/events to register
Today, Carol (left), Chrissy (middle), and our Tillamook School District partner Callie braved the chilly weather to scout a potential new field trip location for one of our upcoming programs. We’re excited about the possibilities for future learning adventures!
Today, Carol (left), Chrissy (middle), and our Tillamook School District partner Callie braved the chilly weather to scout a potential new field trip location for one of our upcoming programs. We’re excited about the possibilities for future learning adventures!
Have you ever wondered what baby oysters look like? Before they become the oysters we see clinging to rocks, oysters begin life as microscopic, free-swimming larvae drifting in the water column. These were born at the Whiskey Creel Shellfish hatchery, where we recently brought students from Nestucca’s Tourism and Hospitality class for a tour!
Have you ever wondered what baby oysters look like? Before they become the oysters we see clinging to rocks, oysters begin life as microscopic, free-swimming larvae drifting in the water column. These were born at the Whiskey Creel Shellfish hatchery, where we recently brought students from Nestucca’s Tourism and Hospitality class for a tour!
Want to discover how science, ancestral wisdom, and cooking can turn ecological challenges into nourishment? We are excited to announce the second talk of our three-part event series,
Want to discover how science, ancestral wisdom, and cooking can turn ecological challenges into nourishment? We are excited to announce the second talk of our three-part event series, "Producers of the Bay!" This time we will be learning from Dr. Siew Sun Wong from OSU's School of Nutrition and Dr. Samuel Chan from OSU's Department of Fisheries, Wildlife, and Conservation Sciences. Join this webinar to explore the ecological power of seaweeds, the impact (and culinary potential) of European green crabs , and how Indigenous 13 Moons knowledge and Asian coastal food traditions guide resilient stewardship. Wednesday, March 18th from 6:30-7:30pm, online. Register now at netartsbaywebs.org/events!
To wrap up our green crab lessons with the Tourism and Hospitality class at Nestucca High School, we took students out on a field day at the bay. So many amazing finds! 1. Striped shore crab 2. Purple shore crab 3. Kelp crab 4. Rock crab 5. Sea star 6. Pacific rock crab 7. Flat porcelain crab 8. Green crabs
To wrap up our green crab lessons with the Tourism and Hospitality class at Nestucca High School, we took students out on a field day at the bay. So many amazing finds! 1. Striped shore crab 2. Purple shore crab 3. Kelp crab 4. Rock crab 5. Sea star 6. Pacific rock crab 7. Flat porcelain crab 8. Green crabs
We’re excited to be participating in Nestucca High School’s Hospitality and Tourism elective this semester! Our focus is exploring the connection between stewardship and tourism, and we’ve chosen the invasive European green crab to bring that topic to life. In our first lesson, students learned about the green crab’s history and the impacts it has on local ecosystems — and in turn, how those impacts affect coastal tourism and local economies. Students also had the opportunity to dissect green crabs for a hands-on look at their anatomy and to become more familiar with this invasive species.
We’re excited to be participating in Nestucca High School’s Hospitality and Tourism elective this semester! Our focus is exploring the connection between stewardship and tourism, and we’ve chosen the invasive European green crab to bring that topic to life. In our first lesson, students learned about the green crab’s history and the impacts it has on local ecosystems — and in turn, how those impacts affect coastal tourism and local economies. Students also had the opportunity to dissect green crabs for a hands-on look at their anatomy and to become more familiar with this invasive species.
Did you know that ODFW surveys all the bays along the coast of Oregon to assess habitat health? Most recently, the SEACOR team at ODFW (@myodfw , @odfwmarine) turned their focus to Tillamook Bay, which means there is lots of new, local information to share from our neighbor to the north. Join in as they share about their #eelgrassmonitoring efforts. Our Producers of the Bay series begins soon, and registration is still open for the first event of the series, a virtual presentation on all things eelgrass! Register at https://www.netartsbaywebs.org/events Join us on to be part of the conversation! ? Wednesday, February 25th ⏰ 6:30PM - 8:00PM ? Virtual event, join us on zoom! ?www.netartsbaywebs.org/events
Did you know that ODFW surveys all the bays along the coast of Oregon to assess habitat health? Most recently, the SEACOR team at ODFW (@myodfw , @odfwmarine) turned their focus to Tillamook Bay, which means there is lots of new, local information to share from our neighbor to the north. Join in as they share about their #eelgrassmonitoring efforts. Our Producers of the Bay series begins soon, and registration is still open for the first event of the series, a virtual presentation on all things eelgrass! Register at https://www.netartsbaywebs.org/events Join us on to be part of the conversation! 🗓 Wednesday, February 25th ⏰ 6:30PM - 8:00PM 📍 Virtual event, join us on zoom! 🔗www.netartsbaywebs.org/events
Do you love Tillamook Bay and enjoy inspiring young minds? WEBS and Tillamook School District are looking for enthusiastic STEAM Coaches to help with a 1st-grade field program exploring Tillamook Bay. Join us as we guide curious students through hands-on learning about coastal habitats, marine life and the wonders of the bay. No teaching experience needed, just a passion for nature, a friendly spirit and a willingness to get a little dirty. Activity assistants are needed! Pick one or more days: March 3, 4, or 5th. Half-day program 8:15 am - 12:30 pm Email info@netartsbaywebs.org to sign up!
Do you love Tillamook Bay and enjoy inspiring young minds? WEBS and Tillamook School District are looking for enthusiastic STEAM Coaches to help with a 1st-grade field program exploring Tillamook Bay. Join us as we guide curious students through hands-on learning about coastal habitats, marine life and the wonders of the bay. No teaching experience needed, just a passion for nature, a friendly spirit and a willingness to get a little dirty. Activity assistants are needed! Pick one or more days: March 3, 4, or 5th. Half-day program 8:15 am - 12:30 pm Email info@netartsbaywebs.org to sign up!"
Watch closely as this #Hermissenda crassicornis #nudibranch enjoys a very squirmy snack—a #flatworm! What’s happening here? Hermissenda are opportunistic feeders. They’ll eat a wide variety of invertebrates—hydroids, sponges, corals, and yes, sometimes even other nudibranchs! How do they find food? They rely on chemotaxis, meaning they “smell” chemical cues in the water to track down their next meal—slowly but very intentionally. Not all meals are equal- Studies show Hermissenda grow fastest when feeding on Turbularia (flatworms!). Other foods (such as mussels or sea squirt tissue) are more like maintenance meals—enough to survive, but not thrive. Video by Naomi Travis Source: https://animaldiversity.org/accounts/Hermissenda_crassicornis/
Watch closely as this #Hermissenda crassicornis #nudibranch enjoys a very squirmy snack—a #flatworm! What’s happening here? Hermissenda are opportunistic feeders. They’ll eat a wide variety of invertebrates—hydroids, sponges, corals, and yes, sometimes even other nudibranchs! How do they find food? They rely on chemotaxis, meaning they “smell” chemical cues in the water to track down their next meal—slowly but very intentionally. Not all meals are equal- Studies show Hermissenda grow fastest when feeding on Turbularia (flatworms!). Other foods (such as mussels or sea squirt tissue) are more like maintenance meals—enough to survive, but not thrive. Video by Naomi Travis Source: https://animaldiversity.org/accounts/Hermissenda_crassicornis/
Are numbers always on your mind? We have the perfect volunteer position for you! We’re looking for new voices to join our Board of Directors! If you’re someone with energy, commitment, and a passion for strengthening our community, we’d love to have you help guide the mission and future direction of WEBS. We’re currently seeking: * Board Treasurer—someone who loves numbers and can support our financial health by chairing the Finance Committee, reviewing financial reports and budgets, and helping oversee our annual tax review. Want to learn more? Email: info@netartsbaywebs.org
Are numbers always on your mind? We have the perfect volunteer position for you! We’re looking for new voices to join our Board of Directors! If you’re someone with energy, commitment, and a passion for strengthening our community, we’d love to have you help guide the mission and future direction of WEBS. We’re currently seeking: * Board Treasurer—someone who loves numbers and can support our financial health by chairing the Finance Committee, reviewing financial reports and budgets, and helping oversee our annual tax review. Want to learn more? Email: info@netartsbaywebs.org
Our hearts are full from an incredible weekend with @huehcaomeyocan at the @baycityartscenter. Thank you so much Eduardo and Maria for sharing your talents with our community! And thank you all who came out to support ❤️❤️❤️ Photo by: Don Backman (@donbackmanphotography)
Our hearts are full from an incredible weekend with @huehcaomeyocan at the @baycityartscenter. Thank you so much Eduardo and Maria for sharing your talents with our community! And thank you all who came out to support ❤️❤️❤️ Photo by: Don Backman (@donbackmanphotography)
Back by popular demand! We’re thrilled to welcome back Charissa Stair, Educator Engagement Manager at the @oregoncoastaquarium , as our guest speaker for our upcoming TC STEAM Volunteer Training on February 11! In collaboration with @tillamookestuariespartnership @oregonshorescc @lnctrust @tsd9_naturalresources. This training will be held at @osuextensiontillamookcounty. Go to netartsbaywebs.org/events to register! Charissa will be sharing insights on student management best practices, drawing from her incredible journey as a marine conservationist, Peace Corps volunteer, and science educator, across various cultural contexts. She holds a bachelor degree in oceanography from Florida Institute of Technology and a master’s degree from Portland State University in both formal and informal education.
Back by popular demand! We’re thrilled to welcome back Charissa Stair, Educator Engagement Manager at the @oregoncoastaquarium , as our guest speaker for our upcoming TC STEAM Volunteer Training on February 11! In collaboration with @tillamookestuariespartnership @oregonshorescc @lnctrust @tsd9_naturalresources. This training will be held at @osuextensiontillamookcounty. Go to netartsbaywebs.org/events to register! Charissa will be sharing insights on student management best practices, drawing from her incredible journey as a marine conservationist, Peace Corps volunteer, and science educator, across various cultural contexts. She holds a bachelor degree in oceanography from Florida Institute of Technology and a master’s degree from Portland State University in both formal and informal education.
Why hunt in dense eelgrass when clear, open water is right there? Because that’s where the food is hiding! This great blue heron is on the hunt for its next meal, but forage fish know the secret: eelgrass beds offer shelter and protection from predators. Where the fish go, the herons follow. Imagine what else is hiding in the eelgrass! Join us on February 25th for a virtual presentation with Dr. Tony D’Andrea to learn all about the health and ecological importance of our local eelgrass beds. Video by: Naomi Travis Wednesday, February 25th 6:30PM - 8:00PM Virtual event, join us on zoom! www.netartsbaywebs.org/events
Why hunt in dense eelgrass when clear, open water is right there? Because that’s where the food is hiding! This great blue heron is on the hunt for its next meal, but forage fish know the secret: eelgrass beds offer shelter and protection from predators. Where the fish go, the herons follow. Imagine what else is hiding in the eelgrass! Join us on February 25th for a virtual presentation with Dr. Tony D’Andrea to learn all about the health and ecological importance of our local eelgrass beds. Video by: Naomi Travis Wednesday, February 25th 6:30PM - 8:00PM Virtual event, join us on zoom! www.netartsbaywebs.org/events
THIS Friday! Join us for a special First Friday gallery opening at the Bay City Arts Center (5680 A Street, Bay City, OR). Our friend and founder of the @huehcaomeyocan, Eduardo Cruz is one of the featured artists of the month, and he has invited us to participate to share more about our work, and our participation in the Ocean Celebration. And don’t miss his incredible performance on Saturday, to experience the spirit of the annual Ocean Celebration—traditionally held each August at Cape Lookout—through immersive ancestral music & dance. Come for one event—or both—and experience how art, culture, and environmental stewardship come together on our coast. To buy tickets for Saturday’s performance visit: netartsbaywebs.org/events or baycityartscenter.com
THIS Friday! Join us for a special First Friday gallery opening at the Bay City Arts Center (5680 A Street, Bay City, OR). Our friend and founder of the @huehcaomeyocan, Eduardo Cruz is one of the featured artists of the month, and he has invited us to participate to share more about our work, and our participation in the Ocean Celebration. And don’t miss his incredible performance on Saturday, to experience the spirit of the annual Ocean Celebration—traditionally held each August at Cape Lookout—through immersive ancestral music & dance. Come for one event—or both—and experience how art, culture, and environmental stewardship come together on our coast. To buy tickets for Saturday’s performance visit: netartsbaywebs.org/events or baycityartscenter.com
We are excited to announce our upcoming WEBS 2026 Event Series:
We are excited to announce our upcoming WEBS 2026 Event Series: "Producers of the Bay"! We are starting the series off in February with a virtual presentation 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. We’ll be sharing more information about March and April events as we get closer, but for now, mark your calendars for a virtual presentation on seaweed and green crabs on March 18th, and a phytoplankton field day on April 12th! Go to https://www.netartsbaywebs.org/events to register!
Our Programs Coordinator, Carol, looks back on a nature journaling workshop she completed last year—and the ways it changed how she reads the landscape: One of my first professional development workshops with WEBS was Science with a Side of Art, hosted by Oregon Natural Resources Education Program at Yakona Nature Preserve & Learning Center. It was a beautiful day in a beautiful place, learning from science writer and illustrator ML Herring. Some pearls of wisdom that have stayed with me: “You haven’t seen the world until you’ve tried to describe it.” Look at a tree and ask: what is the bigger story? Learn to see the difference between a wild forest and an industrial forest. As we walked Yakona Preserve, ML showed us how history is written into the landscape. Many of the long, straight trees we passed had been cut down during 1918–1919 for airplane production. In an industrial forest, she reminded us, it’s wise to look weird.
Our Programs Coordinator, Carol, looks back on a nature journaling workshop she completed last year—and the ways it changed how she reads the landscape: One of my first professional development workshops with WEBS was Science with a Side of Art, hosted by Oregon Natural Resources Education Program at Yakona Nature Preserve & Learning Center. It was a beautiful day in a beautiful place, learning from science writer and illustrator ML Herring. Some pearls of wisdom that have stayed with me: “You haven’t seen the world until you’ve tried to describe it.” Look at a tree and ask: what is the bigger story? Learn to see the difference between a wild forest and an industrial forest. As we walked Yakona Preserve, ML showed us how history is written into the landscape. Many of the long, straight trees we passed had been cut down during 1918–1919 for airplane production. In an industrial forest, she reminded us, it’s wise to look weird.
We love when tidepooling with us sparks curiosity—leading to artwork and learning more about the amazing creatures of the intertidal zone. ? Thank you, Emmet, for sharing your sea anemone artwork and facts with us! Have you or your young explorer been inspired by our local ecosystem? We’d love to feature your nature-inspired art. Email carol@netartsbaywebs.org to share!
We love when tidepooling with us sparks curiosity—leading to artwork and learning more about the amazing creatures of the intertidal zone. 💙 Thank you, Emmet, for sharing your sea anemone artwork and facts with us! Have you or your young explorer been inspired by our local ecosystem? We’d love to feature your nature-inspired art. Email carol@netartsbaywebs.org to share!
Taylor's Seahare (Phyllaplysia taylori) has a short life span, with those hatched in fall having an average lifespan of seven to eight months and those in summer having an average lifespan of three to five months. Research suggests that Taylor's seahares is an annual animal, but the time and site that they die is still unknown. Some suggest they die after mating; others believe they will return to the deep sea. Additionally, they reproduce multiple times a year even though they have a relatively reliable food source, which differs from those that reproduce only once a year. Swipe to see the babies we found during an eelgrass exploration day!
Taylor's Seahare (Phyllaplysia taylori) has a short life span, with those hatched in fall having an average lifespan of seven to eight months and those in summer having an average lifespan of three to five months. Research suggests that Taylor's seahares is an annual animal, but the time and site that they die is still unknown. Some suggest they die after mating; others believe they will return to the deep sea. Additionally, they reproduce multiple times a year even though they have a relatively reliable food source, which differs from those that reproduce only once a year. Swipe to see the babies we found during an eelgrass exploration day!
TOMORROW!! FREE events hosted by Cape Meares Community Association! Marleen Munden and Jeff Gilbert from OREM will be there, among others. A big shout-out to OVERT for their support of this event. The same event is offered over two days: January 24 (Saturday, 10-12): Oceanside Community Club January 25 (Sunday, 10-12): Barbara Bennett (Cape Meares) Community Center A ZOOM option is available. Email capemearesca@gmail.com for the link.
TOMORROW!! FREE events hosted by Cape Meares Community Association! Marleen Munden and Jeff Gilbert from OREM will be there, among others. A big shout-out to OVERT for their support of this event. The same event is offered over two days: January 24 (Saturday, 10-12): Oceanside Community Club January 25 (Sunday, 10-12): Barbara Bennett (Cape Meares) Community Center A ZOOM option is available. Email capemearesca@gmail.com for the link.
Don’t miss what’s happening at the bay... Events, programs, and community updates — straight to your inbox. Go to netartsbaywebs.org to subscribe to our monthly newsletter! First one of the year comes out tomorrow ?
Don’t miss what’s happening at the bay... Events, programs, and community updates — straight to your inbox. Go to netartsbaywebs.org to subscribe to our monthly newsletter! First one of the year comes out tomorrow 😎
Have you ever seen a hermit crab “change houses”?! We caught this little guy in action upgrading to a roomier, unbroken shell during our hermit crab lesson at Liberty last week!
Have you ever seen a hermit crab “change houses”?! We caught this little guy in action upgrading to a roomier, unbroken shell during our hermit crab lesson at Liberty last week!
If you haven't been to @huehcaomeyocan's Ocean Celebration at Cape Lookout, this is your chance to experience it's spirit in the winter, and meet the founder Eduardo Cruz at the @baycityartscenter! Friday, Feb 6th Gallery Opening, FREE Explore Eduardo’s visually striking wood-burning artwork, cultural artifacts from the Ocean Celebration, and learn about the event’s 10-year legacy. WEBS will be there alongside @oregonshorescc and other local partners—highlighting how art, culture, and environmental stewardship come together. Saturday, Feb 7th Live Performance, Tickets $20 What to expect? An immersive evening of traditional drumming, Aztec dance, and interactive audience participation—honoring the living traditions of Anahuac (Mesoamerican) culture. Buy tickets at https://www.baycityartscenter.com/live-music--performances.html or https://www.netartsbaywebs.org/events
If you haven't been to @huehcaomeyocan's Ocean Celebration at Cape Lookout, this is your chance to experience it's spirit in the winter, and meet the founder Eduardo Cruz at the @baycityartscenter! Friday, Feb 6th Gallery Opening, FREE Explore Eduardo’s visually striking wood-burning artwork, cultural artifacts from the Ocean Celebration, and learn about the event’s 10-year legacy. WEBS will be there alongside @oregonshorescc and other local partners—highlighting how art, culture, and environmental stewardship come together. Saturday, Feb 7th Live Performance, Tickets $20 What to expect? An immersive evening of traditional drumming, Aztec dance, and interactive audience participation—honoring the living traditions of Anahuac (Mesoamerican) culture. Buy tickets at https://www.baycityartscenter.com/live-music--performances.html or https://www.netartsbaywebs.org/events
The Oregon State Parks Department recently drafted a set of rules for drone use in Oregon State Parks and along the shoreline. Drone use is known to impact wildlife including nesting seabirds, shorebirds, and marine mammals. OPRD is accepting public comment on the drafted rules until February 15th. Visit the link to learn more and share your thoughts. https://www.oregon.gov/oprd/PRP/Pages/PRP-Rule-2025-Drones-Take-off-and-Landing.aspx
The Oregon State Parks Department recently drafted a set of rules for drone use in Oregon State Parks and along the shoreline. Drone use is known to impact wildlife including nesting seabirds, shorebirds, and marine mammals. OPRD is accepting public comment on the drafted rules until February 15th. Visit the link to learn more and share your thoughts. https://www.oregon.gov/oprd/PRP/Pages/PRP-Rule-2025-Drones-Take-off-and-Landing.aspx
Who's excited for the next TC STEAM COACH training?! On February 11th, at the OSU Extension Office from 9am-2pm, come learn how you can support environmental education in Tillamook and meet other like-minded nature lovers! New or returning STEAM coaches welcome! Pictured are attendees from our Fall STEAM Coach training during our
Who's excited for the next TC STEAM COACH training?! On February 11th, at the OSU Extension Office from 9am-2pm, come learn how you can support environmental education in Tillamook and meet other like-minded nature lovers! New or returning STEAM coaches welcome! Pictured are attendees from our Fall STEAM Coach training during our "Crab Inquiry" learning station, that is part of our Cells to Ecosystem field trip. Register at https://www.netartsbaywebs.org/events or go to link on our profile!
In 2024 and 2025, the The Oregon Coastal Management Program (OCMP) hosted workshops to develop management plans for eight newly-designated rocky habitat protect areas, **including a site at Cape Lookout**. OCMP is accepting feedback on these plans until February 2nd. Visit the link to learn more and share your thoughts: https://oregonocean.info/index.php/ocean-policy/rocky-habitat-plan-development/about-rocky-habitat-plan-development?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery
In 2024 and 2025, the The Oregon Coastal Management Program (OCMP) hosted workshops to develop management plans for eight newly-designated rocky habitat protect areas, **including a site at Cape Lookout**. OCMP is accepting feedback on these plans until February 2nd. Visit the link to learn more and share your thoughts: https://oregonocean.info/index.php/ocean-policy/rocky-habitat-plan-development/about-rocky-habitat-plan-development?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery
Wrapping up our staff’s favorite 2025 memories—here are Vicky’s picks: As I look back on 2025, a few moments stand out as especially meaningful. Some of my favorite experiences this year came from my involvement with WEBS. Spending time with fellow staff members, volunteers and community was the best part of each day. From birding to stewardship events, to beach hikes, kayaking and tidepool discovery events, I had so many wonderful experiences, it's impossible to choose my most favorite. I also enjoyed watching beautiful sunsets on the Netarts bay and watching the fog roll in from a viewpoint at Cape Mears State Park. All these moments in 2025 were powerful reminders of how lucky I am to live in such a beautiful place.
Wrapping up our staff’s favorite 2025 memories—here are Vicky’s picks: As I look back on 2025, a few moments stand out as especially meaningful. Some of my favorite experiences this year came from my involvement with WEBS. Spending time with fellow staff members, volunteers and community was the best part of each day. From birding to stewardship events, to beach hikes, kayaking and tidepool discovery events, I had so many wonderful experiences, it's impossible to choose my most favorite. I also enjoyed watching beautiful sunsets on the Netarts bay and watching the fog roll in from a viewpoint at Cape Mears State Park. All these moments in 2025 were powerful reminders of how lucky I am to live in such a beautiful place.
We asked staff to pick a few of their favorite memories from 2025. Here are Marina’s picks: From my first West Coast tide pool explorations (with an octopus, no less!) to jumping in a giant pile of ivy at the end of a productive stewardship day, 2025 was a year of hard work and new experiences! Additional highlights included partnering with Portland State University students to study green crabs in Netarts, collecting marine debris as the sun set over the bay, and strategizing with my best office buddy, Bill. #netartsbaywebs #oregoncoast #stewardship
We asked staff to pick a few of their favorite memories from 2025. Here are Marina’s picks: From my first West Coast tide pool explorations (with an octopus, no less!) to jumping in a giant pile of ivy at the end of a productive stewardship day, 2025 was a year of hard work and new experiences! Additional highlights included partnering with Portland State University students to study green crabs in Netarts, collecting marine debris as the sun set over the bay, and strategizing with my best office buddy, Bill. #netartsbaywebs #oregoncoast #stewardship
We asked our staff to pick a few of their favorite memories from 2025. Chrissy, our Executive Director, is next!
We asked our staff to pick a few of their favorite memories from 2025. Chrissy, our Executive Director, is next! "This year was filled with amazing bay explorations (sea hares, moon snails, + worms!), unbelievable days on the beach (did you catch that octopus video we shared?), and so many wonderful people, from staff and volunteers to participants and students! Each day, week, and year is different. Some are beautiful and full of hope. I’m choosing to safely plant these memories as I head into 2026 - may the bloom and create more to come! Thanks for letting me share them with you! 📸Photos 3 & 9: A perk this year was having my kids join me on the bay. They missed these field trips during Covid and were able to join me this year and, instead of participating, they were able to teach and share what they know with younger students. 📸Photo 10: Friend of the organization and original board member, John Andersen, completed his book this year. ‘The Amazing People Between the Coast’ was a multi-year effort that he passionately pursued. The picture shared by his wife, Sue, is one of my favorites! Every time I see this photo I smile - what a perfect celebration of a friend and mentor’s accomplishment. 📸Photos 3-8: Exploring caves during negative low tides, marveling over the various slugs and animals living in the intertidal, and mucking around the bay searching for sea hares, crabs, worms, and clams allowed me to fill my camera feed with fun photos! (Photo 4 by Naomi Travis, WEBS Intern; Photo 5 by Gwen Starrett, WEBS Board member) 📸Photo 11: We also had our first “cocktail for a cause” nomination, the Mer-Lore, named for us (♥️ @schoonernetarts )! 📸Photos 1 & 12: LANDSCAPES! The sunsets in Oceanside and the moon and stars above the pacific ♥️♥️♥️ - constantly changing, these are the settings that ground us on dark days or sun filled moments. #netartsisthebest #seahares #mypnw #netartsbay #netartsbaywebs #history #placebasedteachingandlearning #environmentaleducation #tidepools
We asked our staff to pick a few of their favorite memories from 2025. Here are Carol's picks:
We asked our staff to pick a few of their favorite memories from 2025. Here are Carol's picks: "As a native Brazilian and Florida girl, I'm still getting used to the cold windy beaches...but every year on the coast, I feel more in tune with the seasonal changes, and able to more deeply appreciate what each season brings. My favorite moments this year were watching my son play on the beach and sharing the excitement of discovering the amazing creatures that live here with our WEBS community."
When you support WEBS, you support stewardship on our coast. From removing invasive ivy to hauling away marine debris, stewardship is at the heart of our work. This year, we planted a new pollinator garden at Cape Lookout, hosted three beach cleanups that removed 500+ lbs of debris, and rescued countless trees from ivy. Looking ahead, we are excited to share our Stewardship Plan for the Netarts Bay area in 2026, drafted by our stewardship coordinator, Marina Dreeben. Stay tuned! Here’s to another year of caring for the coast! Please consider donating to support this work at www.netartsbaywebs.org/donate or use the link in our bio.
When you support WEBS, you support stewardship on our coast. From removing invasive ivy to hauling away marine debris, stewardship is at the heart of our work. This year, we planted a new pollinator garden at Cape Lookout, hosted three beach cleanups that removed 500+ lbs of debris, and rescued countless trees from ivy. Looking ahead, we are excited to share our Stewardship Plan for the Netarts Bay area in 2026, drafted by our stewardship coordinator, Marina Dreeben. Stay tuned! Here’s to another year of caring for the coast! Please consider donating to support this work at www.netartsbaywebs.org/donate or use the link in our bio.
When you support WEBS, you support access to science. Each year, we partner with Tillamook School District to provide field trip programs for kindergarten through 6th grade students across the county. For many younger students, these field trips are a vital part of their science education—especially in grades where classroom science time is limited or unavailable. By learning outdoors and engaging directly with local ecosystems, students build curiosity, confidence, and lasting connections to the natural world. Photos 2-4 by @venturingvows Please consider donating to support this work at www.netartsbaywebs.org/donate or use the link in our bio.
When you support WEBS, you support access to science. Each year, we partner with Tillamook School District to provide field trip programs for kindergarten through 6th grade students across the county. For many younger students, these field trips are a vital part of their science education—especially in grades where classroom science time is limited or unavailable. By learning outdoors and engaging directly with local ecosystems, students build curiosity, confidence, and lasting connections to the natural world. Photos 2-4 by @venturingvows Please consider donating to support this work at www.netartsbaywebs.org/donate or use the link in our bio.
During our partnership with Juntos this summer, students learned how to clam sustainably and eat deliciously with a clam ceviche prepared by the amazing Chef Derek from @baycitykitchen ! Local clams harvested from Brad Farmer, were the center piece for this little treat. Our programs coordinator, Carol Parks, even helped with the shucking! Have you tried clam ceviche?!
During our partnership with Juntos this summer, students learned how to clam sustainably and eat deliciously with a clam ceviche prepared by the amazing Chef Derek from @baycitykitchen ! Local clams harvested from Brad Farmer, were the center piece for this little treat. Our programs coordinator, Carol Parks, even helped with the shucking! Have you tried clam ceviche?!
When you support WEBS, you support community education. From tide-pool explorations and our much-loved kayak and clamming events, to new experiences like Eelgrass Discovery Day, your support helps create hands-on learning opportunities for all ages. This year, families joined WEBS, Tillamook Estuaries Partnership, and ODFW to step into the bay, learn about eelgrass monitoring, and discover the diverse critters that depend on these underwater meadows. When you donate to WEBS, you help keep these learning opportunities open to all. Give today at www.netartsbaywebs.org/donate or use the link in our bio.
When you support WEBS, you support community education. From tide-pool explorations and our much-loved kayak and clamming events, to new experiences like Eelgrass Discovery Day, your support helps create hands-on learning opportunities for all ages. This year, families joined WEBS, Tillamook Estuaries Partnership, and ODFW to step into the bay, learn about eelgrass monitoring, and discover the diverse critters that depend on these underwater meadows. When you donate to WEBS, you help keep these learning opportunities open to all. Give today at www.netartsbaywebs.org/donate or use the link in our bio.
Happy Winter solstice! Today is the astronomical start of #winter and the turning point as we head toward longer days. At 7:06 AM, the Northern Hemisphere tilted farthest from the sun - marking the start of winter and ushering in the longest night and shortest day of the year. We hope you find time to enjoy the beauty of this season with your furry and other friends! #wintersolstice❄️ #puppy #puppylove
Happy Winter solstice! Today is the astronomical start of #winter and the turning point as we head toward longer days. At 7:06 AM, the Northern Hemisphere tilted farthest from the sun - marking the start of winter and ushering in the longest night and shortest day of the year. We hope you find time to enjoy the beauty of this season with your furry and other friends! #wintersolstice❄️ #puppy #puppylove
When you support WEBS, you support …community science. 2025 has been a big year for community science in Netarts Bay! We started the year off strong with our community science panel, where project leaders from Bird Alliance (@birdallianceoforegon), NOAA, USFWS, and @coasst_uw joined us to share about the impacts of data collected by volunteers in and around Netarts Bay. Since then, WEBS volunteers had a busy season helping with these initiatives by monitoring Snowy Plovers, Black Oystercatchers, Cormorants, and more! WEBS also adopted a new NOAA Marine Debris (@noaadebris ) Monitoring site at Happy Camp Beach, adding to a global data set. Behind the scenes, we have been working closely with researchers and students at PSU to design an all-new community science project to monitor green crabs in Netarts Bay. Stay tuned for updates as we continue development in 2026! Community science thrives because of dedicated volunteers—and the resources to train, equip, and coordinate them. A gift today helps WEBS sustain and grow these efforts, expand monitoring in Netarts Bay, and launch new community-driven research in the years ahead. Donate at www.netartsbaywebs.org/donate or use the link in our bio.
When you support WEBS, you support …community science. 2025 has been a big year for community science in Netarts Bay! We started the year off strong with our community science panel, where project leaders from Bird Alliance (@birdallianceoforegon), NOAA, USFWS, and @coasst_uw joined us to share about the impacts of data collected by volunteers in and around Netarts Bay. Since then, WEBS volunteers had a busy season helping with these initiatives by monitoring Snowy Plovers, Black Oystercatchers, Cormorants, and more! WEBS also adopted a new NOAA Marine Debris (@noaadebris ) Monitoring site at Happy Camp Beach, adding to a global data set. Behind the scenes, we have been working closely with researchers and students at PSU to design an all-new community science project to monitor green crabs in Netarts Bay. Stay tuned for updates as we continue development in 2026! Community science thrives because of dedicated volunteers—and the resources to train, equip, and coordinate them. A gift today helps WEBS sustain and grow these efforts, expand monitoring in Netarts Bay, and launch new community-driven research in the years ahead. Donate at www.netartsbaywebs.org/donate or use the link in our bio.
When you support WEBS, you support place-based education. By grounding science in familiar landscapes, young people build strong relationships with their local environment—and a lasting sense of stewardship. Place-based education is a core part of our work. We’re proud members of the Place-Based Teaching and Learning Network, an international community of educators and organizations collaborating across regions and countries to advance place-based learning. These global connections strengthen our local impact—supporting deeper collaboration with partners like the Tillamook County STEAM Partnership and our role as a Steering Committee member of the Oregon Coast STEM Hub. ? Give today to help us grow and sustain place-based STEAM and environmental education opportunities for youth. Donate at www.netartsbaywebs.org/donate or use the link in our bio. Photos by @venturingvows
When you support WEBS, you support place-based education. By grounding science in familiar landscapes, young people build strong relationships with their local environment—and a lasting sense of stewardship. Place-based education is a core part of our work. We’re proud members of the Place-Based Teaching and Learning Network, an international community of educators and organizations collaborating across regions and countries to advance place-based learning. These global connections strengthen our local impact—supporting deeper collaboration with partners like the Tillamook County STEAM Partnership and our role as a Steering Committee member of the Oregon Coast STEM Hub. 💙 Give today to help us grow and sustain place-based STEAM and environmental education opportunities for youth. Donate at www.netartsbaywebs.org/donate or use the link in our bio. Photos by @venturingvows
Look at how far we’ve come!? Thanks to your incredible generosity, we have fully unlocked the $8500 matching challenge, more than doubling this amount with an amazing $28,000 raised so far! Over the next few days, we’ll be highlighting how your support shows up across our community—from classrooms and coastlines to stewardship projects and hands-on science in Netarts Bay. Every additional gift continues to make a real, tangible impact: $25 supplies one hands-on learning station $65 supports a stewardship event $300 brings experts to share ecological research $4000 funds a complete school program Your continued support gives WEBS the stability to plan ahead and stay responsive to both community and ecological needs. Every gift—big or small—helps sustain our school programs, stewardship events, and environmental education throughout the year. Thank you for believing in locally led environmental education and for investing in the future of Netarts Bay and Oregon’s coast. ? Give anytime at www.netartsbaywebs.org/donate
Look at how far we’ve come!🎉 Thanks to your incredible generosity, we have fully unlocked the $8500 matching challenge, more than doubling this amount with an amazing $28,000 raised so far! Over the next few days, we’ll be highlighting how your support shows up across our community—from classrooms and coastlines to stewardship projects and hands-on science in Netarts Bay. Every additional gift continues to make a real, tangible impact: $25 supplies one hands-on learning station $65 supports a stewardship event $300 brings experts to share ecological research $4000 funds a complete school program Your continued support gives WEBS the stability to plan ahead and stay responsive to both community and ecological needs. Every gift—big or small—helps sustain our school programs, stewardship events, and environmental education throughout the year. Thank you for believing in locally led environmental education and for investing in the future of Netarts Bay and Oregon’s coast. 💙 Give anytime at www.netartsbaywebs.org/donate
Giving locally means investing in the place you live. The Tillamook County Giving Guide from the @tillamookcountypioneer1 highlights dozens of local nonprofits doing meaningful, behind-the-scenes work to support our people, land, and community. Every organization in this guide is planting seeds of care—through education, food access, the arts, environmental stewardship, housing, and more. If you’re able to give this season, consider supporting one (or more) of these groups. Every gift, at any level, makes a difference. We’re grateful to be included alongside so many incredible partners working toward a stronger, more connected Tillamook County.
Giving locally means investing in the place you live. The Tillamook County Giving Guide from the @tillamookcountypioneer1 highlights dozens of local nonprofits doing meaningful, behind-the-scenes work to support our people, land, and community. Every organization in this guide is planting seeds of care—through education, food access, the arts, environmental stewardship, housing, and more. If you’re able to give this season, consider supporting one (or more) of these groups. Every gift, at any level, makes a difference. We’re grateful to be included alongside so many incredible partners working toward a stronger, more connected Tillamook County.
Sometimes we get to witness moments that remind us why we do this work. ? During our Biomes field trip, students were lucky enough to see salmon making their journey back into freshwater rivers—an unforgettable, real-life lesson in ecosystems, life cycles, and resilience. Thank you again to @venturingvowsfor capturing these moments. Help us reach our end-of-year campaign goal $17,000! Three local supporters will match up to $8,500 dollar for dollar until the end of the year. You can donate online at www.netartsbaywebs.org/donate
Sometimes we get to witness moments that remind us why we do this work. 💙 During our Biomes field trip, students were lucky enough to see salmon making their journey back into freshwater rivers—an unforgettable, real-life lesson in ecosystems, life cycles, and resilience. Thank you again to @venturingvowsfor capturing these moments. Help us reach our end-of-year campaign goal $17,000! Three local supporters will match up to $8,500 dollar for dollar until the end of the year. You can donate online at www.netartsbaywebs.org/donate
Our November Biomes Field Trip wrapped up our Fall school programs on a high note! With the help of George Fox University students, our incredible STEAM Coach volunteers, and partners at @tillamookestuariespartnership and the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife, 3rd graders from the Tillamook School District visited Whiskey Creek Fish Hatchery to explore the plants, animals, and ecological conditions that define our two local biomes—the temperate coniferous forest and the marine biome. Thank you to @venturingvows for capturing these moments. Your support makes these connections possible. And right now, every dollar is matched! Three local supporters will match up to $8,500 dollar for dollar until the end of the year. You can donate online at www.netartsbaywebs.org/donate
Our November Biomes Field Trip wrapped up our Fall school programs on a high note! With the help of George Fox University students, our incredible STEAM Coach volunteers, and partners at @tillamookestuariespartnership and the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife, 3rd graders from the Tillamook School District visited Whiskey Creek Fish Hatchery to explore the plants, animals, and ecological conditions that define our two local biomes—the temperate coniferous forest and the marine biome. Thank you to @venturingvows for capturing these moments. Your support makes these connections possible. And right now, every dollar is matched! Three local supporters will match up to $8,500 dollar for dollar until the end of the year. You can donate online at www.netartsbaywebs.org/donate
WEBS receives statewide award! In September, Friends of Netarts Bay WEBS was recognized with the OSU Epsilon Sigma Phi Friend of Extension Award for outstanding partnership in community-based education. Through our collaboration with Juntos Afuera and OSU Extension, we’ve been creating bilingual outdoor learning experiences that connect Latinx youth and families to our estuaries, forests, and beaches since 2021. This recognition reflects the power of partnership—and the community support behind it. Right now, every gift is matched dollar-for-dollar up to $8,500 thanks to three local supporters. Donate online at www.netartsbaywebs.org/donate or use the link in our bio
WEBS receives statewide award! In September, Friends of Netarts Bay WEBS was recognized with the OSU Epsilon Sigma Phi Friend of Extension Award for outstanding partnership in community-based education. Through our collaboration with Juntos Afuera and OSU Extension, we’ve been creating bilingual outdoor learning experiences that connect Latinx youth and families to our estuaries, forests, and beaches since 2021. This recognition reflects the power of partnership—and the community support behind it. Right now, every gift is matched dollar-for-dollar up to $8,500 thanks to three local supporters. Donate online at www.netartsbaywebs.org/donate or use the link in our bio
Fresh evergreens, creative hands, and community connection! Our Winter Wreath Making Workshop was a joy- from crafting with *mostly* native plants and reusable materials to learning from the wonderful Phyllis Holmes of the Netarts Community Club. We even enjoyed an impromptu live piano performance ??❤️ Thank you to everyone who participated and donated- we’re so grateful to celebrate the season together.
Fresh evergreens, creative hands, and community connection! Our Winter Wreath Making Workshop was a joy- from crafting with *mostly* native plants and reusable materials to learning from the wonderful Phyllis Holmes of the Netarts Community Club. We even enjoyed an impromptu live piano performance 🎶🎄❤️ Thank you to everyone who participated and donated- we’re so grateful to celebrate the season together.
Our Year in Review is here!— and an opportunity to double your impact? For nearly two decades, WEBS has connected people to Netarts Bay through hands-on science, education, and stewardship. In 2025, that work reached over 1,000 people through 55 community programs + stewardship events, and over 2,800 students in 18 youth programs. Now, as we close out the year, we have an exciting opportunity: Three generous donors will match every gift, dollar-for-dollar, up to $8,500. Every donation directly supports hands-on educational programs that connect kids and adults to the natural wonders of Netarts Bay. From now until the end of the year, help us unlock the full match and make $8,500 become $17,000 for environmental education and stewardship. Visit netartsbaywebs.org/donations
Our Year in Review is here!— and an opportunity to double your impact💚 For nearly two decades, WEBS has connected people to Netarts Bay through hands-on science, education, and stewardship. In 2025, that work reached over 1,000 people through 55 community programs + stewardship events, and over 2,800 students in 18 youth programs. Now, as we close out the year, we have an exciting opportunity: Three generous donors will match every gift, dollar-for-dollar, up to $8,500. Every donation directly supports hands-on educational programs that connect kids and adults to the natural wonders of Netarts Bay. From now until the end of the year, help us unlock the full match and make $8,500 become $17,000 for environmental education and stewardship. Visit netartsbaywebs.org/donations
Behind the Scenes of Our Hermit Crab Lesson — PART 2: The Release After the classroom excitement, it’s time to bring our hermit crab friends back to where they belong. We return to the same shoreline, at similar tide conditions, to release each crab right back into its familiar habitat. Fun fact: Hermit crabs show strong preferences for their home microhabitats and can become stressed when moved too far from them—so returning them to the exact spot helps keep them healthy and safe.
Behind the Scenes of Our Hermit Crab Lesson — PART 2: The Release After the classroom excitement, it’s time to bring our hermit crab friends back to where they belong. We return to the same shoreline, at similar tide conditions, to release each crab right back into its familiar habitat. Fun fact: Hermit crabs show strong preferences for their home microhabitats and can become stressed when moved too far from them—so returning them to the exact spot helps keep them healthy and safe.
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Upcoming Community Events:

Friends of Netarts Bay WEBS is committed to offering high-quality, nature-based events led by experts, while also reducing the financial barrier of outdoor recreation. We do this by offering our events and programs at no cost to participants. 


Please consider donating to WEBS to support our work and keep environmental education alive on the coast!

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! 

Netarts Bay WEBS YouTube Virtual Library Link

Previous Community Events:

Hike Bayocean Spit


Join Garibaldi Cultural Heritage Initiative and Friends of Netarts Bay WEBS for a fun afternoon exploring Bayocean Spit. Learn about the long-lost resort and community along the peninsula and explore dune and beach ecology during this fun outing and hike. More information coming soon!

Oceanside Tidepool Day


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


WEBS staff, OR State Park Rangers, and volunteers will be on-site 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 find their shelled homes! From seaweeds to sculpin fish, there is an amazing world to discover. Come out and enjoy!

Oceanside Tidepool Day


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


WEBS staff, OR State Park Rangers, and volunteers will be on-site 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 find their shelled homes! From seaweeds to sculpin fish, there is an amazing world to discover. Come out and enjoy!

Oceanside Tidepool Day


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


WEBS staff, OR State Park Rangers, and volunteers will be on-site 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 find their shelled homes! From seaweeds to sculpin fish, there is an amazing world to discover. Come out and enjoy!
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