Education and Community Events

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EDUCATION

WATERS Program

This video was created by the amazing family that opens their ranch and their home to the Creswell Middle School Students to use as their classroom for the WATERS program. We are lucky to have such amazing people to work with!

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Education Slide - Science Pub

EDUCATION

Join us at our next Science Pub!

Our Science Pub program is held at the Axe & Fiddle the 4th Tuesday of each month.

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The Coast Fork Willamette Watershed Council is committed to building a positive relationship with the community through educational events such as our Community Outreach and Youth Education. Learn more about our upcoming events listed here.

Science on Tap – The Willamette River-Rio Laja, Mexico Twinning Project and Opportunities for Cross-Cultural Exchange

February 25, 2020February 13, 2020

Native Oaks Ridge Bird Walk – Saturday, May 30th 8-11am

May 30, 2020February 13, 2020

Bikes to Blooms Wildflower Event Morning Bird Walk, Saturday, May 9th 8-10am

May 9, 2020February 13, 2020

Cottage Grove Bird & Nature Walk – Canceled

April 11, 2020March 16, 2020

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UPCOMING EVENTS

Green Living Fair

Coast Fork Staff April 23, 2022

Come down to the Armory for the Green Living Fair, brought to you by the Singing Creek Educational Center! Join…
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2022 City Nature Challenge – Bird Walk

Coast Fork Staff May 1, 2022

May 1, Starting at 8am- Free for all ages! Participate remotely, OR with Coast Fork Birders. Join your friends and…
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Arbor Day Tree Giveaway

Coast Fork Staff April 2, 2022

On April 2nd from 9am – 3pm, the City of Cottage Grove will partner with Serendipity Foundation and the Arbor…
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2021 Winter Watershed Soiree – Hybrid Event

Coast Fork Staff December 3, 2020

While we will have a different format than previous years, we will have many similar activities that you have come…
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Birds & Butterflies at Bake Stewart Park

Coast Fork Staff June 6, 2021

Join the Coast Fork Birders for a June bird and butterfly walk led by Grace Fowler-Gore and Alison Center. This…
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Join Us for Our Spring Parks Clean Up Event

Coast Fork Staff May 8, 2021

Pick your favorite - Bohemia Park, Coiner Park, Silk Creek Park, Row River Nature Park, or North Regional Park! It's…
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Global Big Day – Birding Event

Coast Fork Staff May 8, 2021

Birding’s biggest day is back! Global Big Day is just days away. By eBirding on a past big day, you’ve…
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Check Out the CFWWC 2020 Annual Report

Coast Fork Staff April 1, 2021

It goes without saying that 2020 was a year that changed the way CFWWC (and everyone else) conducted business, delivered…
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Join Our Team!

Coast Fork Staff March 15, 2022

The Coast Fork Willamette Watershed Council (CFWWC) has a natural resources focus that includes habitat restoration, education, stewardship, and monitoring.…
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2020 CFWWC Virtual Soiree – ONLINE AUCTION OPEN NOW!

Coast Fork Staff December 4, 2020

While we will have a different format than previous years, we will have many similar activities that you have come…
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Wild and Scenic Film Festival – November 19th

Coast Fork Staff November 19, 2020

Join us for the 2020 Wild and Scenic Film Festival (Virtual Event)! Tickets on sale NOW and can be…
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2020 Year End Fundraising – Help Us Reach Our Goal

Coast Fork Staff October 1, 2020

This year is unlike any and that means we need to be adaptive with our year end fundraising. We will…
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Beaver Believers Movie Night

Coast Fork Staff May 26, 2020

The McKenzie River Trust, Siuslaw Watershed Council, and Coast Fork Watershed Council had planned on live screenings of The Beaver…
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LIST OF CANCELED EVENTS DUE TO COVID-19

Coast Fork Staff March 16, 2020

As more information comes to light, this list may be updated.
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Science on Tap – The Willamette River-Rio Laja, Mexico Twinning Project and Opportunities for Cross-Cultural Exchange

Coast Fork Staff February 25, 2020

"The Willamette River-Rio Laja, Mexico Twinning Project and Opportunities for Cross-Cultural Exchange” will be the focus of the February Science…
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Native Oaks Ridge Bird Walk – Saturday, May 30th 8-11am

Coast Fork Staff May 30, 2020

Join the Coast Fork Birders for a bird walk at the Native Oaks Ridge property on Saturday, May 30th at 8am. The…
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Bikes to Blooms Wildflower Event Morning Bird Walk, Saturday, May 9th 8-10am

Coast Fork Staff May 9, 2020

Join the Coast Fork Birders at the annual Bikes to Blooms Wildflower Event for a morning bird walk on International Migratory Bird Day. Bikes…
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Cottage Grove Bird & Nature Walk – Canceled

Coast Fork Staff April 11, 2020

Bird Walk at My Brothers’ Farm – Cancelled

Coast Fork Staff March 21, 2020

Great Backyard Bird Count – Saturday, February 15th 8-11am

Coast Fork Staff February 15, 2020

Join the Coast Fork Birders at Cottage Grove's Row River Nature Park on Saturday, February 15th at 8am for the Great Backyard Bird Count…
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November Science Pub – Fruit and Nut Explorations in the Pacific Northwest

Coast Fork Staff November 26, 2019

On November 26th, the Coast Fork Willamette Watershed Council welcomes Plant Explorer, Chris Homanics, for our November Science Pub presentation…
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October Science Pub – Update on the Black Butte Mine Superfund Project and Understanding Local and Global Mercury Impacts

Coast Fork Staff October 22, 2019

On October 22nd, the Coast Fork Willamette Watershed Council welcomes the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Black Butte Mine Superfund Project…
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Cottage Grove Christmas Bird Count

Coast Fork Staff December 28, 2019

Location: Meet at Koffee Kup 1241 N. Pacific Hwy. (Hwy. 99), Cottage Grove at 7am Description: Join the Coast Fork Birders in the Cottage Grove Christmas…
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Fall Bird Walk at Row River Nature Park

Coast Fork Staff November 16, 2019

Location: Row River Nature Park, 33301 Row River Road, Cottage Grove, OR. Park in the parking area and meet at the…
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Big Day Bird Walk at My Brothers’ Farm – Canceled

Coast Fork Staff October 19, 2019

This event has been canceled. Please check out one of our upcoming birding events.
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Bird Walk at Creswell Oaks

Coast Fork Staff September 7, 2019

Location: Meet at 8am at the City of Creswell public parking lot at South 1st Street and C Street (across S.…
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Community River Project Work Party

Coast Fork Staff August 17, 2019

Join the Coast Fork Willamette Watershed Council and the Youth Crew to improve public lands along the Coast Fork Willamette…
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September Science Pub – Exploring Oregon’s Ancient Forests

Coast Fork Staff September 24, 2019

"Exploring Oregon’s Ancient Forests" will be the topic of our September Science Pub. Chandra LeGue, author and Western Oregon Field…
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August Science Pub – Aquatic Invasive Species of the Coast Fork Willamette Watershed

Coast Fork Staff August 27, 2019

"Aquatic Invasive Species of the Coast Fork Willamette Watershed" will be the topic of our August Science Pub. Doug Garletts,…
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June Science Pub – Populating and Feeling Our Universe

Coast Fork Staff June 25, 2019

"Populating and Feeling Our Universe" will be the topic of our June Science Pub. Dr. Steve Kilston will present scientific…
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Water Ouzel Clean Up Float

Coast Fork Staff June 29, 2019

The Coast Fork Willamette Watershed Council (CFWWC) and Willamette Water Ouzels invite the community to join the annual clean up…
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May 2019 Science Pub – Fire Science: Oak vs Fir Habitats

Coast Fork Staff May 28, 2019

How can you reduce your risk of home ignition during wildfire events? Learn "Fire Science: Oak versus Fir Habitats" at…
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Cottage Grove Lake Bird Walk – Lakeside Park

Coast Fork Staff April 27, 2019

Join the Coast Fork Birders at Lakeside Park on Saturday, April 27th at 8am for a spring bird walk along Cottage Grove Reservoir. Julie…
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Bikes to Blooms Wildflower Event

Coast Fork Staff May 11, 2019

Discover spring wildflowers in bloom at Bikes to Blooms on Saturday, May 11th from 8 a.m to 3 p.m. at Bake…
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Earth Day in Cottage Grove

Coast Fork Staff April 20, 2019

The 2019 Earth Day Celebration will take place on Saturday, April 20th from 11 am to 4 pm at Coiner Park,…
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March Science Pub – Water Management

Coast Fork Staff March 26, 2019

"Water Management in the Southern Willamette Valley" presented by Lanaya Blakely, will be the focus of the March Science Pub. Ms.…
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Turtle Flats Bird Walk (Registration Required)

Coast Fork Staff March 17, 2019

The Coast Fork Willamette Watershed Council (CFWWC) and Friends of Buford Park & Mt. Pisgah (FBP) join forces to perform…
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Cottage Grove High School Bird Walk

Coast Fork Staff March 2, 2019

Join the Coast Fork Birders on Saturday, March 2nd at 8am for fun bird walk led by Grace Fowler-Gore. Participants…
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2019 Winter Watershed Soiree

Coast Fork Staff December 6, 2019

Join us in celebrating our watershed! This year the Winter Watershed Soirée will take place at the Cottage Grove Armory…
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Great Backyard Bird Count

Coast Fork Staff February 16, 2019

Join the Coast Fork Birders at Row River Nature Park on Saturday, February 16th at 8am for the Great Backyard…
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February Science Pub – “Stage 0” Landscape Scale Restoration

Coast Fork Staff February 26, 2019

Join the Coast Fork Willamette Watershed Council for a talk on the topic of "Stage 0" large scale floodplain restoration,…
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Fall Bird Walk

Coast Fork Staff November 17, 2018

Join the Coast Fork Birders for a fall bird walk led by Grace Fowler-Gore. This beginner-friendly outing welcomes participants of…
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Fall Birding For Beginners

Coast Fork Staff October 13, 2018

Join the Coast Fork Birders for an introductory bird walk led by Grace Fowler-Gore. This bird walk is open to…
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September Bird Walk at Dorris Ranch

Coast Fork Staff September 29, 2018

Join the Coast Fork Birders at Willamalane’s Dorris Ranch for a beginner-friendly bird walk. Alison Center will lead the group…
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November Science Pub – Cerro Gordo Land Conservancy

Coast Fork Staff November 27, 2018

Join the Coast Fork Willamette Watershed Council for a talk on the topic of Cerro Gordo, a prominent rocky butte…
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October Science Pub – Eye of Newt and Skin of Toad

Coast Fork Staff October 23, 2018

Eye of Newt and Skin of Toad: Toxic Tales from Oregon Amphibians and Reptiles presented by Tom Titus, University of…
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The Watershed Action Teams for Education, Restoration and Stewardship (WATERS) Program

Coast Fork Staff July 5, 2018

[embed]https://youtu.be/9PYa5YFZ8qQ[/embed] This video was created by the amazing family that opens their ranch and their home to the Creswell Middle…
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Water Oozle Clean Up

Coast Fork Staff June 2, 2018

September Science Pub – Lost Fish

Coast Fork Staff September 25, 2018

On September 25th, the Coast Fork Willamette Watershed Council (CFWWC) will be screening "The Lost Fish" a documentary on Pacific…
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Earth Day Celebration

Coast Fork Staff April 21, 2018

Fun for the whole family, this event will feature local site tours, live music, informational booths hosted by community organizations,…
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Fish Bones Science Pub

Coast Fork Staff February 28, 2018

On August 22nd, the Coast Fork Willamette Watershed Council welcomes Vanessa Petro, Oregon State University Department of Forest Ecosystems and…
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