Outdoors and Rugged on N. Oregon Coast: Upcoming Events Near Astoria, Netarts, Coos Bay

Published 06/15/25 at 6:45 a.m.
By Oregon Coast Beach Connection Staff

(Oceanside, Oregon) – It's going to be an action-packed month along the Oregon coast when it comes to outdoor events. Near Coos Bay, at Fort Stevens State Park near Astoria and in the Netarts area, look for some demanding and strenuous but engaging ways to have fun – and maybe make a difference. (Above: Shore Acres State Park, Coos Bay / Oregon State Parks)

Upcoming events at state parks near Coos Bay and Astoria will provide some rugged repose as well as feed the brain a bit.

June 20, 2025 – 9:30 AM Let's Go Birding: Coffenbury Lake Bird Hike – Fort Stevens State Park, South Coffenbury Lake Parking Lot. Join a Park Ranger for a mile-long birding hike through woods and natural surface trails. No experience needed, and experts are encouraged to share their knowledge. Binoculars are recommended, with a limited number available for first-time participants. For more information, contact Dane Osis at 503-861-3170 x 41 or dane.osis@oprd.oregon.gov.

June 27, 2025 – 9:30 AM Let's Go Birding: Trestle Bay Birding – Fort Stevens State Park, Parking Lot D. Observe migrating shorebirds, waterfowl, and a colony of terns in the calm waters of Trestle Bay off the Columbia River.

Fort Stevens / Oregon Coast Beach Connection

July 11, 2025 – 11:00 AM OSU Master Gardeners – Shore Acres State Park, Coos Bay, Shore Acres Garden. The OSU Master Gardeners will be stationed inside the botanical gardens at the Pavilion, ready to answer any gardening questions.

Then there's the mess that often accompanies the day after the Fourth of July. You can help get rid of that in the Tillamook Coast area.

Netarts / Oregon Coast Beach Connection

Community members are coming together on Saturday, July 5, to clean up debris left on the north Oregon coast following Fourth of July festivities. Hosted by Friends of Netarts Bay WEBS and Oceanside Action Partnership, the cleanup aims to protect local ecosystems by removing litter before it washes into the ocean.

From Cape Meares to Netarts, volunteers will work to clear the shoreline of discarded waste. Participants are invited to bring friends or family or connect with fellow volunteers to expand their community. The group will meet at The Schooner Restaurant at 9 a.m. before splitting into teams to cover as much ground as possible.

"Volunteers of all ages will find the beach cleanup fun, educational, and rewarding," said Marina Dreeben, WEBS Stewardship Coordinator.

As a thank-you, The Schooner Restaurant is offering volunteers a 10% discount on meals for the day.

Organizers remind participants to stay safe while exploring the coastline. Hazards such as floating logs, marine mammals, and strong tides can pose risks, so caution is advised. Anyone who encounters hazardous materials is urged to notify a staff member.

While advance registration is encouraged, walk-ins are welcome. To register or learn more about the event, visit Netarts Bay WEBS.

Friends of Netarts Bay WEBS strives to make nature-based events accessible to all by offering free educational programs led by experts. As a nonprofit, it relies on grants and donations to fund its workshops, classes, and outreach efforts.

Those interested in supporting the organization can visit its website to contribute to ongoing conservation initiatives. Every donation, no matter the size, helps sustain programs that protect Oregon's coastal environment.

For event inquiries, contact info@netartsbaywebs.org.

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