Those who would like to learn more about coastal natural history have an extraordinary opportunity this summer. CoastWatch is offering intensive, three-day training workshops, led by ecologist Stewart Schultz, an authority on the Northwest’s coastal region. The workshops will be held in Bandon July 18-20, Yachats July 28-30, and Nehalem Aug. 1-3.
Three full days of instruction will cover everything from tidepools and sandy beaches, to estuarine and ocean ecosystems, to geology and forests, to marine mammals and birds. Matters of concern such as marine debris and invasive species will also be discussed. Each session will include field trips, indoor presentations and laboratory experiences (with some variation, depending on the weather).
While the workshops were developed to provide training to volunteers in the CoastWatch program, they are open to the public, and would be of interest to anyone who is fascinated by the ecology of our coastal region. Teachers can obtain 26 Professional Development Units by taking a workshop; two college credits can also be obtained by teachers or other participants. Workshop fee will be $60 for those who are both CoastWatchers and Oregon Shores members, $75 for those who are either CoastWatchers or Oregon Shores members, and $100 for others (who are invited to join Oregon Shores on the registration site and take the discount). Snacks will be provided; lunch is brown-bag.
To register online, go to http://tinyurl.com/orshoresworkshop