Sitka Sedge State Natural Area has a variety of coastal habitat that is teeming with wildlife. The trail winds through tidal flats, saltwater marshes, and forested wetlands to the ocean. We will look for songbirds and shorebirds. *Please note later start time.

Location: Meet in the parking area off Sandlake Rd.

Directions: From HWY 101 north of Neskowin, turn west onto Brooten Rd. toward Pacific City. Continue for 2.7 mi before turning left on Pacific Ave. in Pacific City. After a quick 0.2 mi, turn right onto Cape Kiwanda Dr. Cape Kiwanda Dr. eventually becomes Sandlake Rd., and the parking area will be on the left after approximately 4.5 mi.

EXPLORIENCE Cutler City Open Space, a unique wooded wetlands habitat. Large trees host species such as Pileated Woodpecker, while the marshy brush is home to Common Yellowthroat and other songbirds. We'll look for early fall migrants, then move on to Siletz Bay where we’ll watch for migrating shorebirds.

If you are able, please stay after the walk and help us manage the invasive ivy in this open space. Ivy is destructive to the trees and needs to be removed. Our City-approved process is to simply "girdle" the ivy (not haul it out; City staff will do that), and we have plenty of tools and gloves. Thank you!

Location: Meet at the pull-out on SW 63rd west off Hwy 101.

Directions: From HWY 101 in south Lincoln City, turn west onto SW 63rd St. and continue for 0.2 mi to find the pull-out on the right.

Sponsored by Explore Lincoln City and Lincoln City Parks and Recreation.

Our Annual Meeting and Potluck! Our potluck, Year in Review, and meeting will be at the Lincoln City Cultural Center, 5pm Thursday September 12! Join us to celebrate all that we’ve accomplished this year and be the first to hear our NEW NAME!

DATE: Thursday, September 12, 2024
TIME: 5:00
5:00 Potluck
5:45 Year in Review presentation
6:00 Business meeting and elections*

Bring a salad, entree, or dessert to share - we'll provide beverages, plates, and utensils.

Free and no registration required, come for the potluck or come later for the presentations.

*We will be taking nominations for board members from the floor. Only members may vote.

Audubon Society of Lincoln City (ASLC) has teamed up with Salishan Coastal Lodge to debut “Perch & Pour” on Wednesday, July 17. This bird-oriented happy hour will start at 3 p.m. on the third Wednesday of every month in The Attic.

Salishan is opening The Attic an hour early for birders of all levels—both Salishan guests and the public—to gather in conversation and sip on a craft cocktail or healthy non-alcoholic beverage. An Audubon Society of Lincoln City representative will share information about where to see birds on the Salishan property and upcoming ASLC bird walks.

In addition to beverages, The Attic presents a farm-to-fork dinner menu crafted from sustainably sourced ingredients. Perch & Pour participants are welcome to stay when The Attic opens to the public at 4 p.m. And don’t miss out on live music every Wednesday from 5–7 p.m.—come for the birds, stay for the tunes!

Salishan Coastal Lodge is easily accessible at 7760 US-101 in Gleneden Beach. Join us to share your latest bird sightings and stories!

Audubon Society of Lincoln City (lincolncityaudubon.org) was founded as a chapter of the National Audubon Society in 2005. A nonprofit membership organization, ASLC is active in education and advocacy for protection of birds, other wildlife, and their habitats in Lincoln and Tillamook Counties.

With over 200 acres of all-season activity, Salishan Coastal Lodge (salishan.com) invites visitors and coastal residents alike to recalibrate among hospitality, holistic wellness, coast-to-table dining, and empowering eco-adventures infused with nature.

EXPLORIENCE Alder Island Loop Trail in the middle of Siletz Bay National Wildlife Refuge! An easy one-mile trail loops through riparian and wetland habitat along the Siletz River, highlighted by interpretive signage. We’ll look for resident and migratory songbirds, Great Blue Heron, and Osprey.

Location: Meet in the Alder Island trail parking lot just south of the Siletz River bridge.

Directions: From HWY 101 just south of the Siletz River bridge, turn east onto Millport Slough Ln. to find the trailhead immediately on the left.

Sponsored by Explore Lincoln City and Lincoln City Parks and Recreation.

Join MidCoast Watersheds Council for an inside look at the work of local artists Liz Fox and Sandy Roumagoux, whose creations are deeply inspired by estuaries and coastal landscapes. In this talk, they will delve into their latest exhibit, Between the Tides, and share how the coastal regions of Lincoln County inspire their work.
In celebration of the evening, the galleries at the Pacific Maritime Heritage Center will be open and free for attendees to explore. Arrive at 5:30 PM to enjoy the galleries before the talk begins at 6:30 PM. This is a free event, so don't miss this unique opportunity!

About the speakers: Liz Fox has lived on the Oregon coast for most of her life and has navigated a sea of careers since graduating with a Soil Science degree from OSU in 1980.  Retiring as a high school librarian in 2020, she’s been a full-time potter ever since, diving into the riptide she’s waded in for over 40 years.  Liz and her marine biologist husband, Dave, have 2 amazing children, 3 unruly dogs, and live on a former tideland between Newport and Toledo.  

Sandy Roumagoux is a celebrated artist and former Mayor of Newport, Oregon. Sandy's work is showcased in places like the Portland Art Museum and the Hallie Ford Museum of Art. Recently, she shared her unique vision through exhibits like "Biomass, Invitational" and "Between the Tides." Sandy brings her passion for coastal landscapes to life with every brushstroke.

We’ve teamed up with Salishan Coastal Lodge to debut “Perch & Pour” on Wednesday, July 17! This bird-oriented happy hour will start at 3 p.m. on the third Wednesday of every month in The Attic.

Salishan is opening The Attic an hour early for birders of all levels—both Salishan guests and the public—to gather in conversation and sip on a craft cocktail or healthy non-alcoholic beverage. An Audubon Society of Lincoln City representative will share information about where to see birds on the Salishan property and upcoming ASLC bird walks. 

In addition to beverages, The Attic presents a farm-to-fork dinner menu crafted from sustainably sourced ingredients. Perch & Pour participants are welcome to stay when The Attic opens to the public at 4 p.m. And don’t miss out on live music every Wednesday from 5–7 p.m.—come for the birds, stay for the tunes! 
Salishan Coastal Lodge is easily accessible at 7760 US-101 in Gleneden Beach. Join us to share your latest bird sightings and stories!

Join us at Yaquina Head Lighthouse and Natural Area on the Oregon Coast just north of Newport. We will see colonies of Common Murre and Brant’s and Pelagic Cormorants. A popular attraction is the pair of Peregrine Falcons who nest on the cliffs near the interpretive center.

Location: Meet in the Interpretive Center parking lot.

Directions: From HWY 101 north of Newport, turn west on NW Lighthouse Dr. and continue for 0.8 mi, then turn right and continue for 0.2 mi to find the interpretive center.

EXPLORIENCE one of Lincoln City's newest city parks! The name "Nesika" means "Our Place" in Chinook Language. We will explore the new trails, visit the nesting Osprey pair, and look for songbirds in the woods and wetlands.

If you are able, please stay after the walk and help us manage the invasive ivy in this open space. Ivy is destructive to the trees and needs to be removed. Our City-approved process is to simply "girdle" the ivy (not haul it out; City staff will do that), and we have plenty of tools and gloves. Thank you!

Location: Meet at SE 3rd and Mast. Look for our Audubon sign.

Directions: From HWY 101 in Lincoln City, turn east on SE 3rd St. and travel for approximately 0.4 mi and look for the corner of Mast Ave. on the left.

Want to help improve our open spaces? After the walk, you’re welcome to stay and help cut the invasive ivy that’s growing on the trees. Training and equipment will be provided.

Sponsored by Explore Lincoln City and Lincoln City Parks and Recreation.

Please join us and Cascade Head Biosphere Collaborative in celebrating this historic moment in our community history.

This event will feature expert speakers with a significant history and involvement in CHSRA as well as multiple partners who will be tabling and offering information on their organizations.

PLUS - There will be live music and food!

LOCATION: USFS Experimental Forest headquarters, 1912 N Old Scenic HWY 101, 2.5 miles north of Otis. (Look for signs on road).

Exploring a decade of biodiversity monitoring in Oregon’s Marine Reserves

Two important goals of the Oregon Marine Reserves are the protection of key marine habitats and biodiversity, as well as serving as a scientific reference site on the Oregon Coast. Each of the five reserves is unique in its size, shape, habitats and historical fishing pressure, thus long-term monitoring is tailored to each site comprising a variety of research tools (e.g., Hook-and-line fishing, SCUBA surveys), as well as several collaborative projects with local institutions such as the Oregon Coast Aquarium and Oregon State University. Project Leader Dr. Moritz Schmid will provide an overview of the different ongoing studies and long-term datasets as well as dive deeper into a decade of biodiversity data ranging from sea stars to groundfish. Topics we will talk about include the effects of sea star wasting disease on our local sea star populations, as well as the prevalence and potential effects of low oxygen zones (i.e., hypoxia) in the reserves. Ultimately, we will explore some of the research and questions that lie ahead.

Dr. Moritz Schmid is the Research Project Leader for the Marine Reserves Program with the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife. Moritz lead’s the Program’s ecological monitoring and research work. After receiving an M.Sc. in nature conservation and a PhD in oceanography, he settled on the Oregon Coast working at Oregon State University. Starting with his PhD and extending through his work at OSU, Moritz has been working at the intersection of ecology, computer science, and ocean technology, focusing on underwater camera systems and AI to better understand larval fish dynamics in the California Current. In his position at ODFW he is looking forward to bringing together his background in nature conservation and ecology, with his knowledge of the Oregon Coast’s oceanography to address the goals of the Marine Reserves Program.

MEETING LOCATION:

OSU Extension Lincoln County
1211 SE Bay Blvd
Newport, OR 97365

June 8 is World Ocean Day! Recently, world leaders made a global commitment to protect 30% of our blue planet by 2030 also known as “30x30”. To create a healthy ocean with abundant wildlife and to stabilize the climate, it’s critical that 30% of our planet’s lands, waters, and ocean are protected. Join us at Oregon Coast Aquarium to celebrate our ocean!

We’ll be sharing about our Rocky Habitat and Marine Reserve efforts and how protecting our nearshore waters is a critical piece of conserving the ocean’s biodiversity. The aquarium will be hosting family friendly activities throughout the day, so click below to learn more!

Starting with a walk through the woods along the creek, we’ll make our way to the ocean beach, looking for nesting birds including warblers and swallows, resident wading birds, and songbirds. Time permitting, we’ll drive from there to Beaver Creek.

Location: Meet at the Ona Beach parking area.

Directions: From HWY south of Newport, turn west on N Beaver Creek Rd. to find the Ona Beach parking area.

Enjoy diverse habitat along the D River, cross a hidden boardwalk traversing unique wetlands, then through the campgrounds to Devils Lake. We’ll look for wintering birds like Hermit Thrush, sparrows, and waterfowl.

Location: Meet at the NE 1st St. parking area on the east side of Hwy 101 in Lincoln City.

Directions: From HWY 101 in Lincoln City, turn east onto NE 1st St. and find the parking lot approximately 130 ft. from the highway on the right side of the street.

Want to help improve our open spaces? After the walk, you’re welcome to stay and help cut the invasive ivy that’s growing on the trees. Training and equipment will be provided.

Sponsored by Lincoln City Parks & Recreation and Explore Lincoln City.

Join MidCoast Watersheds Council for a captivating presentation by Dr. Steven Rumrill, Shellfish Program Leader at ODFW, as he discusses the Olympia oyster, the only oyster native to the North American west coast! Populations of this small oyster historically provided valuable ecosystem benefits in the intertidal and subtidal zones, but overharvesting during the late 1800s decreased the population to a fraction of their historical abundance. Olympia oysters currently only occur in three estuaries in Oregon – Netarts Bay, Yaquina Bay, and Coos Bay – where they are estimated at 1-10% of their historic densities prior to the onset of commercial harvest. Rumrill will discuss the many setbacks of Olympia oyster recovery, and showcase a recent project to experimentally enhance the existing population of Olympia oysters at Coquille Point. Don't miss this opportunity to delve into the world of Olympia oysters and the efforts underway to ensure their survival and flourishing in our coastal ecosystems.

About the speaker: Dr. Steven Rumrill has served as the Shellfish Program Leader for the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife since 2011, managing a diverse program encompassing policy development, resource assessment surveys, fisheries, research, and outreach activities for a diverse group of shellfish that inhabit Oregon’s various coastal habitats. Before this, he was the Chief Scientist and Research Coordinator for the South Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve from 1990 to 2011. Currently, he holds adjunct positions at the University of Oregon, Oregon State University, and Portland State University, conducting research and advising graduate students. Rumrill holds a master's degree in Marine Science from UC Santa Cruz (1984) and a Ph.D. in Zoology from the University of Alberta (1987).

ASLC and Devils Lake Water Improvement District invite you to a free fishing weekend event at Regatta Park! All ages are welcome to come and enjoy:

• FREE fishing

• FREE hotdogs

• Learning about our Osprey program and a “mini bird walk” with guidebooks and educational activities for kids

• Boat safety checks with Lincoln County Sheriff’s Department

• Information from Lincoln City Parks & Recreation about summer recreation opportunities and Lincoln City’s new park project

• Learning how Oregon State Marine Board helps rivers and lakes around Oregon

Saturday, June 1 from 10 AM - 1 PM at Regatta Park in Lincoln City.

Join local conservation, education, and community science organizations to learn about and celebrate our birds!

Insects and their importance to migratory birds is the focus of this year’s World Migratory Bird Day, a global campaign that aims to raise awareness of migratory birds and the need to conserve and support them.

When? Sunday, May 26th, 2024 from 10AM- 2PM

Where? Lower Nehalem Community Trust’s Alder Creek Farm,
35955 Underhill Lane, Nehalem, OR 97131

Who? Everyone! This is a family-friendly event for seasoned and novice birders alike. No experience necessary and birding opportunities for all. We will have some pairs of binoculars to loan and spotting scopes set up to observe birds in different habitats throughout the farm, from both easily accessible locations and further afield.

Celebrate: Come celebrate Spring migration on the North Coast and the important efforts that local organizations are making to protect and help birds and the habitats they depend on.

Secrets of the Belted Kingfisher

Join award-winning author Marina Richie for a headfirst dive into the world of North America's jay-sized angler. Halcyon Journey, In Search of the Belted Kingfisher recently earned the 2024 John Burroughs Award for distinctive natural history writing. Published by Oregon State University Press, her book features 16 illustrations by Newport artist Ram Papish.

Marina's photo-filled presentation will explore why the female is more colorful than the male and other secrets of a skittish yet familiar bird. Throughout, she will read brief excerpts from Halcyon Journey, a first-person narrative threading natural history, memoir, and myth. Marina will sign and sell books after the event. 

Marina is a nature writer living in Bend, Oregon, with an affinity for the coast, where she attended the Oregon Institute of Marine Biology.  In addition to Halcyon Journey, she has authored two children’s books, Bird Feats of Montana and Bug Feats of Montana. Her articles, essays, and poetry appear in literary and popular magazines, blogs, newspapers, and in three book collections. Her education includes an M.A. in Journalism from the University of Montana and a B.A. in Biology from the University of Oregon. To read her bi-monthly blog and learn more, visit  www.marinarichie.com.

MEETING LOCATION:

OSU Extension Lincoln County
1211 SE Bay Blvd
Newport, OR 97365

SWIFTY and Yachats Academy of Arts & Sciences invite you to a presentation on Purple Martins by Dr. Sarah Rockwell!

Dr. Sarah Rockwell of Klamath Bird Observatory will talk about the first ever study to GPS-tag and track Western Purple Martins throughout their annual cycle. This research is uncovering migratory stopover and overwintering sites from Oregon to Brazil that will aid in international conservation efforts for this unique at-risk subspecies.

Dr. Rockwell manages several monitoring programs of restoration with Klamath Bird Observatory and studies species of conservation concern. She received her doctorate at the University of Maryland and the Smithsonian Migratory Bird Center, where she studied the ecology of the then-endangered Kirtland’s Warbler.

Suggested Donation: $5.00

Unleash your inner Wild Thing!

This year, we’re excited to partner with SWIFTY and the city of Yachats to bring you Wild Things - our Migratory Bird Day celebration!

Join us on Saturday, May 11 from 9 AM - 4 PM at the Yachats Commons for a family-friendly event that celebrates the wild and wonderful biodiversity of the Oregon Coast. Admission is free, and here are some of the exciting things to look forward to:

• Educational and interactive booths for all ages, exploring the wildlife around us.

• A parade of Wild Things featuring larger-than-life wearable puppets (designed by Michael Guerriero and built through a great community art project) where everyone can channel their inner Wild Thing. Come dressed ready to let your wild side be free! Be a tree, be a bee, be an otter, or be yourself.  And join us in the parade of the Wild Things.

• Native Plant Sale hosted by MidCoast Watersheds Council and Lincoln Soil and Water Conservation District.

• Musical performance by Your Song My Song, uplifting and engaging for all ages.

• The chance to explore during low tide for an up-close experience with marine life.

• Bird and plant walks through some of Yachats extra special spaces.

• A chance to celebrate Migratory Bird Day 2024

• And so much more!

The Sitka Center for Art & Ecology’s Grass Mountain property is an 80-acre preserve on the southwest side of Cascade Head. Largely undisturbed for decades, the property has limited public access and entry is via a locked gate. The walk is moderately difficult with some elevation gain.

Location: Meet at 8:45 a.m. at the Sitka Center at 56605 Sitka Dr. to carpool onto the property.

Directions: From HWY 101 north of Lincoln City, turn west onto N 3 Rocks Rd. and continue for 2.3 mi. Turn right onto Savage Rd. continuing for 0.3 mi before turning right again onto Ridge Rd. Continue for 0.2 mi, then turn left onto Sitka Dr.

Please note: Our gracious hosts at the Sitka Center have asked that we please limit this walk to 15 people and 5 cars. To do so, pre-registration is required. Please register using the link below:

Large trees in this wooded wetland host species such as Pileated Woodpecker, while the marshy brush is home to Common Yellowthroat and other songbirds. After walking the woods, we’ll move on to Siletz Bay where we’ll enjoy the herons and look for shorebirds.

Location: Meet at the pull-out on SW 63rd St.

Directions: From HWY 101 in Lincoln City, turn southwest onto SW 63rd St. and continue straight for approximately 0.1 mi to the pullout on the right.

Sponsored by Lincoln City Parks and Recreation and Explore Lincoln City.

Sponsored by Audubon Society of Lincoln City and North Coast Land Conservancy

Opening Reception: Friday, May 3, 4:30-6:30 p.m. at the gallery (1064 S. Hemlock St, Cannon Beach, OR 97110) during the Spring Unveiling event

Six coastal artists share work inspired by the beauty and diversity of Oregon's five Marine Reserves. 

This is the last opportunity to see this assemblage of artists; the exhibition will have been shown at galleries by all five of the reserves. From north to south, they are Cape Falcon, Cascade Head, Otter Rock, Cape Perpetua and Redfish Rocks. Galleries have included the Lincoln City Cultural Center's Chessman Gallery, the Visual Arts Center's William Runyan Gallery in Newport, the Coos Art Museum in Coos Bay, and finally at the Cannon Beach Gallery in Cannon Beach. 

Artists include:

• Julie Fiedler, Ceramic Sculptor

• Bob Kroll, Photographer

• Cynthia Longhat-Adams, FirePainter

• Victoria McOmie, Abstract Artist

• Nora Sherwood, Natural Science Illustrator

• Jill Perry Townsend, Plein Aire Seascape Painter

• Gordon French, Wood Sculptor

Join MidCoast Watersheds Council for an informative presentation by Shawn Stephensen, Wildlife Biologist of the Oregon Islands National Wildlife Refuge Complex! Explore the captivating realm of seabirds as Shawn provides insights into the diverse species found in the Pacific Northwest, along with ongoing projects focused on seabird conservation at the Oregon Islands National Wildlife Refuge. With approximately 1.2 million breeding seabirds across 400 colonies in Oregon, understanding their populations and the factors affecting their decline is crucial. Don't miss this opportunity to learn and engage. Save the date and register now for an evening of discovery!

About the speaker: Shawn W. Stephensen has a Bachelor of Science in Fisheries and Wildlife from Utah State University and a Master of Science in Biological Sciences from University of Alaska Anchorage. He has worked for the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service for over 34 years as a Wildlife Biologist. He spent four years with Fish and Wildlife Enhancement in Salt Lake City, Utah conducting contaminant studies, 14 years with Migratory Bird Management in Anchorage, Alaska conducting seabird studies and database management, and 16 years with the Oregon Coast National Wildlife Refuge Complex in Newport, Oregon conducting seabird studies and refuge management.

The two-mile Two Rivers Nature Trail boasts a sweeping viewpoint of the confluence of the Nestucca and Little Nestucca Rivers. The walk is moderate with elevation changes and uneven terrain. Early April offers a unique opportunity to view early migrants along with lingering winter birds and waterfowl. Please note later start time.

Location: Meet at the upper parking lot off Christiansen Rd.

Directions: From HWY 101 north of the turn toward Pacific City, turn northwest onto Christensen Rd. and continue straight to the parking lot.

The Knoll Open Space walk provides diverse habitat for an interesting array of birds. April is a great time to see the last of the wintering songbirds and enjoy early arrivals such as warblers. We’ll walk downhill past the Sal La Sea wetlands to the parking lot at Roads End State Park to look for nearshore birds.

Sponsored by Lincoln City Parks & Recreation and Explore Lincoln City .

Location: Meet on NE Devils Lake Blvd. past the golf course (watch for our ASLC sign).

Directions: From HWY 101 in Lincoln City, turn north onto NE Devils Lake Blvd. and continue straight for approximately 1 mile to the cul-de-sac.

Join MidCoast Watersheds Council for an informative talk by Derek Wilson, a Habitat Conservation Biologist at ODFW, as he discusses the European Green Crab invasion along the coastlines of Oregon. European green crab (EGC) are a non-native species that has rapidly colonized temperate coastlines at several locations around the world. Commonly known as the "green crab," they have swiftly become an aggressive invader with potential to disrupt native shellfish communities, including crabs, clams, and oysters. Learn about the presence of European green crab in Yaquina Bay, one of many bays in Oregon where populations have now become established.

Mark your calendars for an evening of discovery and education!

About the speaker:

Derek Wilson has 20 years of fish and wildlife resource management experience with the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife, all based in Newport. He was a Fisheries Biologist for 13 years where he assisted with the management of the freshwater fisheries by conducting specific research and monitoring projects to fill informational gaps and planning and implementing various restoration projects across the management district. The last seven years Wilson has been the Habitat Conservation Biologist with a focus on estuary health, resilience and restoration.

Audubon Society of Lincoln City and Oregon Shores Conservation Coalition invite you to a free, live webinar about marine reserves on Thursday, March 21, 2024, from 6:30-8 p.m.

Marine reserves are in the news. Locally, Oregon's decade-old program of five coastal protected areas had a statewide review in 2022, and a bill to strengthen the state marine reserve program has been introduced in the Oregon legislature. Globally, advocates of the “30x30” vision are calling for nations to protect 30% of ocean waters by 2030, and President Biden has issued an executive order to achieve that goal in the U.S.

What are marine reserves, and what purpose do they serve? Advocates for heightened protections point to the threat of overfishing and the need to protect habitats from the impacts of climate change. Detractors argue that reserves unnecessarily lock away valuable fishing grounds, and that healthy fisheries are better sustained through other means. Come learn about the evidence surrounding these issues, the science of marine reserves, and how reserves are monitored.

Our guest speaker, Dr. Will White, is an Associate Professor in the Department of Fisheries, Wildlife, and Conservation Sciences at Oregon State University (OSU), based in the Coastal Oregon Marine Experiment Station at Hatfield Marine Science Center in Newport. Dr. White earned his Ph.D. from the University of California Santa Barbara in 2007, studying the ecology of coral reef fish populations. He then did postdoctoral research at the University of California Davis, and was on the faculty of the University of North Carolina Wilmington before coming to OSU in 2017. Dr. White’s research group uses mathematical modeling and statistical approaches to answer basic and applied questions in a wide range of study systems, from oyster reefs to kelp forests to sea turtle populations. He has advised marine reserve policy in California, Oregon, and British Columbia, and was a member of the Science Advisory Team that informed the design of California’s network of marine protected areas. Most recently, Dr. White led the team of university researchers that conducted the legislatively mandated review of the Oregon Marine Reserves program.

Drawing on Nature

Nature artist Ram Papish describes his journey from his early days painting birds as a child to his most current professional work. During this presentation we'll see many of his illustrations and explore his techniques for creating a wide variety of wildlife art. Ram is a professional wildlife enthusiast whose varied career includes biologist, educator, photographer and wildlife artist. He specializes in illustration of interpretive signs, books and posters. His interests include flowering shrubs, birdwatching, community theater and world travel. His major achievements include appearing in the 2024 “Chicken Daddies” calendar.  

MEETING LOCATION:

OSU Extension Lincoln County
1211 SE Bay Blvd
Newport, OR 97365