Our Community Outreach programs like the Science Pub are very popular, fun and family friendly. Check out upcoming events here.
Wild and Scenic Film Festival – November 19th
November 19, 2020 at 7:00 pm – Join us for the 2020 Wild and Scenic Film Festival (Virtual Event)! Tickets on sale NOW and can be purchased at: https://qudio.com/event/UWSN
Beaver Believers Movie Night
May 26, 2020 at 7:00 pm – The McKenzie River Trust, Siuslaw Watershed Council, and Coast Fork Watershed Council had planned on live screenings of The Beaver Believers film this spring. Due to Covid-19, those events were canceled. But we are thrilled to bring the film to your homes by holding the event virtually! Join us afterward for a live Q&A with […]
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.
