Our Community Outreach programs like the Science Pub are very popular, fun and family friendly. Check out upcoming events here.
LIST OF CANCELED EVENTS DUE TO COVID-19
March 16, 2020 – April 15, 2020 at 12:00 am – As more information comes to light, this list may be updated.
Science on Tap – The Willamette River-Rio Laja, Mexico Twinning Project and Opportunities for Cross-Cultural Exchange
February 25, 2020 at 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm –
Slimy Creatures! This presentation will explore slugs, snails, worms and more! They might be a bit goopy, sometimes drippy and high on your personal yuck factor scale, but these underappreciated little critters are more fascinating than you’ve ever imagined.
Native Oaks Ridge Bird Walk – Saturday, May 30th 8-11am
May 30, 2020 at 8:00 am – 11:00 am – Join the Coast Fork Birders for a bird walk at the Native Oaks Ridge property on Saturday, May 30th at 8am. The land features unique oak habitat and the walk will provide a snapshot of bird species post-implementation of the oak release restoration project. There will be likely opportunities to observe butterflies and flowering plants, too. Be […]
Bikes to Blooms Wildflower Event Morning Bird Walk, Saturday, May 9th 8-10am
May 9, 2020 at 8:00 am – 10:00 am – Join the Coast Fork Birders at the annual Bikes to Blooms Wildflower Event for a morning bird walk on International Migratory Bird Day. Bikes to Blooms is a free, educational event that features activities for families and nature enthusiasts, including guided wildflower walks, stewardship opportunities, educational booths hosted by local organizations and a morning bird walk at 8am. The bird […]
Great Backyard Bird Count – Saturday, February 15th 8-11am
February 15, 2020 at 8:00 am – 11:00 am – 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 (GBBC). Led by Julie Parker, participants will search for a variety of species, count numbers of individuals, identify gender and breeding status in a nation-wide effort to create a real-time snapshot of bird populations. Results […]
November Science Pub – Fruit and Nut Explorations in the Pacific Northwest
November 26, 2019 at 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm –
This presentation will discuss the great range of edible biodiversity that can be grown in this climate and reviving production of resilient sources of foods, medicines and materials in an agro-forestry setting that contributes to restoring the planet while mitigating climate change.
October Science Pub – Update on the Black Butte Mine Superfund Project and Understanding Local and Global Mercury Impacts
October 22, 2019 at 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm –
Slimy Creatures! This presentation will explore slugs, snails, worms and more! They might be a bit goopy, sometimes drippy and high on your personal yuck factor scale, but these underappreciated little critters are more fascinating than you’ve ever imagined.
Cottage Grove Christmas Bird Count
December 28, 2019 at 7:00 am – 5:00 pm –
All levels of bird enthusiasts are encouraged to take part in this opportunity to contribute to a great citizen science effort while learning bird identification from experienced birders.