Community Class Registration

South Slough offers a variety of programs for all ages to develop a better understanding of estuaries and coastal watersheds. Programs may be cancelled due to low enrollment or hazardous weather. All cancellations must be received with 48 hours of the start of a program to receive a refund.

Upcoming events and classes

Portraits of Nature

1/31/2020 5:00:00 PM

Description: Mackenna's photographs feature organisms ranging from sea stars to slime molds. She captures the beauty and drama in landscapes of local wild places and uses photography as a tool to study structure, patterns, and function.
Visitors are invited to take a deeper look at the function, form, and structure of the unconventional, and familiar subjects featured within these portraits.
This gallery will feature portrait-style photography of local marine fish and invertebrates, fungi, local mammal skulls, bird skulls, landscapes, and seascapes.
Limit: 50
Cost: Free
Time: 5-7 pm
Registration: RSVP

PBS Documentary: Unprepared

2/15/2020 10:00:00 AM

Description: This must see film examines the ways Oregon is – and
isn’t – prepared for what experts expect will be one of
the greatest natural disasters ever to strike North America.
Come along as a team of Oregon geologists, engineers
and state officials find surprising lessons from Japan’s 2011
Tohoku earthquake – lessons that Oregon can build on to
become better prepared. Discussion to follow. (FREE)
Limit: 70
Cost: free
Time: 1 pm - 2:30 pm
Registration: Register

Build a Birdhouse Workshop

2/22/2020 11:00:00 AM

Description: Create wildlife habitat for your backyard. Before the swallows and wrens begin to nest, come build a birdhouse to encourage them to live in your backyard! We’ll provide the supplies and tools. Work on your own or bring a partner.
[Min - 5 Max-15 participants] ($8 / birdhouse, limit one birdhouse / participant)
Limit: 15
Cost: $8 / birdhouse, limit one birdhouse / participant
Time: 11 am - 12:30 pm
Registration: Register

Crabbing Around

2/29/2020 10:00:00 AM

Description: Come learn about the amazing life cycle of crabs, their importance to the local economy and experience the various techniques for capturing this delectable Crustacean. Dress for the weather and meet at the Charleston Visitors Center. [max - 15 participants]
(FREE but registration is required.)
Limit: 15
Cost: FREE
Time: 10 am - noon
Registration: Register

Second Sat Stewards Invasive Insects

3/14/2020 10:00:00 AM

Description: The Second Saturday Stewards is a year-long program that combines education on a diversity of topics with active conservation actions.
March 14 – Invasive insects and their impacts. Does South Slough Reserve have green spruce aphids (Elatobium abietinum) damaging Sitka spruce trees? Learn to identify the spruce aphid and its impacts. Assist in monitoring Sitka spruce populations in remote areas of South Slough Reserve.

This program has limited space (10 participants) and will involve walking over difficult terrain. If you are unsure of your physical ability to participate in this program, please contact reserve staff to discuss the program. If you are looking for family activities, keep an eye out for other Second Saturday Stewardship programs throughout the year that are more suitable for young children.

Meeting location: South Slough Visitor Center, Seven Devils Road, Charleston
Meeting time: 10am – 12noon. Please plan on arriving before 10am, as we will be leaving the Visitor Center at 10am sharp.
Clothing: Please wear weather appropriate clothing and rain boots for walking along the marsh edge.
Additional notes: We will be travelling from the Visitor Center to the site in the Reserve van.

Contact details and registration can be found at www.southsloughestuary.org
Limit: 10
Cost: Free
Time: 10:00 am
Registration: Sign up here

Paddle Trip

3/28/2020 10:00:00 AM

Description: Questions or concerns? Please contact Eric Dean, Education Specialist at (541) 888 - 5558 Ext. 126 eric.s.dean@dsl.state.or.us

We now rent kayaks!! Come experience the rich cultural and natural history of the South Slough on a trail that flows with the tide. During the five mile paddle, experienced guides will show you areas of the Reserve rarely seen by visitors. Bring your own kayak or canoe, paddles, PFDs, water and lunch. Feet and legs may get wet and muddy at launch points. Driver and shuttle will be provided. Meet at the Distant Water Fleet Facility in Charleston, Oregon. [Min-3 boats/Max-16] ($15/boat or $45 w/ kayak gear and rental) Parties must register one person at a time.

Programs may be cancelled due to low enrollment or hazardous weather. Trip route/schedule may differ slightly, instructions will be sent to program registration list in advance of each trip.

Don’t have access to a kayak or canoe? Sit-on-Top Kayaks are available to rent for an additional fee. Otherwise, bring your own paddle craft, PFD’s, water, and lunch. $15/boat or $45 w/kayak gear and rental. Activity fees and donations cover materials and are used by the Friends of South Slough Reserve, Inc. in support of the Reserve. The Interpretive Center is open Tuesday through Saturday from 10 am to 4:00 pm.

There is a 48 hour cancellation policy in order to receive a FULL refund.
Limit: 16 boats
Cost: $15/boat or $45 w/ kayak gear and rental
Time: 10 am - 3 pm
Registration: Register

Paddle Trip

4/25/2020 10:00:00 AM

Description: Questions or concerns? Please contact Eric Dean, Education Specialist at (541) 888 - 5558 Ext. 126 eric.s.dean@dsl.state.or.us

We now rent kayaks!! Come experience the rich cultural and natural history of the South Slough on a trail that flows with the tide. During the five mile paddle, experienced guides will show you areas of the Reserve rarely seen by visitors. Bring your own kayak or canoe, paddles, PFDs, water and lunch. Feet and legs may get wet and muddy at launch points. Driver and shuttle will be provided. Meet at the Distant Water Fleet Facility in Charleston, Oregon. [Min-3 boats/Max-16] ($15/boat or $45 w/ kayak gear and rental) Parties must register one person at a time.

Programs may be cancelled due to low enrollment or hazardous weather. Trip route/schedule may differ slightly, instructions will be sent to program registration list in advance of each trip.

Don’t have access to a kayak or canoe? Sit-on-Top Kayaks are available to rent for an additional fee. Otherwise, bring your own paddle craft, PFD’s, water, and lunch. $15/boat or $45 w/kayak gear and rental. Activity fees and donations cover materials and are used by the Friends of South Slough Reserve, Inc. in support of the Reserve. The Interpretive Center is open Tuesday through Saturday from 10 am to 4:00 pm.

There is a 48 hour cancellation policy in order to receive a FULL refund.
Limit: 16 boats
Cost: $15/boat or $45 w/ kayak gear and rental
Time: 10 am - 3 pm
Registration: Register

Second Sat Stewards Many Weeds

5/9/2020 10:00:00 AM

Description: Many weeds, many impacts. Learn to identify several local invasive plants, their environmental and economic impacts and assist in removing them.
In partnerhsip with SOLVE, The Second Saturday Stewards is a year-long program that combines education on a diversity of topics with active conservation actions. Although meeting times and location may vary throughout the year, the group will regularly meet at the South Slough Visitor’s Center at 10am. Participants can expect to be actively engaged for approximately 2 hours and are invited to stay for a social lunch afterwards. The program is being led by the South Slough Stewardship Coordinator, Dr. Alice Yeates, with assistance from staff and interns. Community members are welcome to attend a single event; however, by attending multiple events participants will obtain a diversity of skills, develop friendships, have a greater impact and be recognized as an official Second Saturday Steward. Due to the capacity of some activities, registration is required, and numbers are capped. Some sessions will involve traversing difficult terrain and challenging conditions; please contact South Slough staff if you are concerned about your (or your child’s) ability to participate. Contact details and registration can be found at www.southsloughestuary.org
Limit: 20
Cost: Free
Time: 10-12
Registration: Sign up here

Second sat stewards Restoring Streams & Wetlands

6/13/2020 10:00:00 AM

Description: Learn about restoration efforts in South Slough reserve and help monitor and maintain these systems. In partnership with SOLVE, the Second Saturday Stewards is a year-long program that combines education on a diversity of topics with active conservation actions. Although meeting times and location may vary throughout the year, the group will regularly meet at the South Slough Visitor’s Center at 10am. Participants can expect to be actively engaged for approximately 2 hours and are invited to stay for a social lunch afterwards. The program is being led by the South Slough Stewardship Coordinator, Dr. Alice Yeates, with assistance from staff and interns. Community members are welcome to attend a single event; however, by attending multiple events participants will obtain a diversity of skills, develop friendships, have a greater impact and be recognized as an official Second Saturday Steward. Due to the capacity of some activities, registration is required, and numbers are capped. Some sessions will involve traversing difficult terrain and challenging conditions; please contact South Slough staff if you are concerned about your (or your child’s) ability to participate. Contact details and registration can be found at www.southsloughestuary.org
Limit: 20
Cost: Free
Time: 10-12
Registration: Sign up here

Second Sat stewards Weeds in the Wetlands

7/11/2020 10:00:00 AM

Description: Learn about invasive plants in wetlands and assist in mapping and removing purple loosestrife. In partnership with SOLVE, the Second Saturday Stewards is a year-long program that combines education on a diversity of topics with active conservation actions. Although meeting times and location may vary throughout the year, the group will regularly meet at the South Slough Visitor’s Center at 10am. Participants can expect to be actively engaged for approximately 2 hours and are invited to stay for a social lunch afterwards. The program is being led by the South Slough Stewardship Coordinator, Dr. Alice Yeates, with assistance from staff and interns. Community members are welcome to attend a single event; however, by attending multiple events participants will obtain a diversity of skills, develop friendships, have a greater impact and be recognized as an official Second Saturday Steward. Due to the capacity of some activities, registration is required, and numbers are capped. Some sessions will involve traversing difficult terrain and challenging conditions; please contact South Slough staff if you are concerned about your (or your child’s) ability to participate. Contact details and registration can be found at www.southsloughestuary.org
Limit: 20
Cost: Free
Time: 10-12
Registration: Sign up here

Second Sat Stewards Not so Green Crab

8/8/2020 10:00:00 AM

Description: Learn about the establishment and potential impacts of green crabs in South Slough estuary and assist in monitoring populations.The Second Saturday Stewards is a year-long program that combines education on a diversity of topics with active conservation actions. Although meeting times and location may vary throughout the year, the group will regularly meet at the South Slough Visitor’s Center at 10am. Participants can expect to be actively engaged for approximately 2 hours and are invited to stay for a social lunch afterwards. The program is being led by the South Slough Stewardship Coordinator, Dr. Alice Yeates, with assistance from staff and interns. Community members are welcome to attend a single event; however, by attending multiple events participants will obtain a diversity of skills, develop friendships, have a greater impact and be recognized as an official Second Saturday Steward. Due to the capacity of some activities, registration is required, and numbers are capped. Some sessions will involve traversing difficult terrain and challenging conditions; please contact South Slough staff if you are concerned about your (or your child’s) ability to participate. Contact details and registration can be found at www.southsloughestuary.org
Limit: 20
Cost: Free
Time: 10-12
Registration: Sign up here

Second Sat stewards Agrcultural to Native Plants

9/12/2020 10:00:00 AM

Description: Learn about agricultural plants that invade natural areas and assist in monitoring and removing tall wheatgrass from a Coos estuary island. In partnership with SOLVE, the Second Saturday Stewards is a year-long program that combines education on a diversity of topics with active conservation actions. Although meeting times and location may vary throughout the year, the group will regularly meet at the South Slough Visitor’s Center at 10am. Participants can expect to be actively engaged for approximately 2 hours and are invited to stay for a social lunch afterwards. The program is being led by the South Slough Stewardship Coordinator, Dr. Alice Yeates, with assistance from staff and interns. Community members are welcome to attend a single event; however, by attending multiple events participants will obtain a diversity of skills, develop friendships, have a greater impact and be recognized as an official Second Saturday Steward. Due to the capacity of some activities, registration is required, and numbers are capped. Some sessions will involve traversing difficult terrain and challenging conditions; please contact South Slough staff if you are concerned about your (or your child’s) ability to participate. Contact details and registration can be found at www.southsloughestuary.org
Limit: 20
Cost: Free
Time: 10-12
Registration: Sign up here

Second Sat Stewards Garden to Invasive Plant

10/10/2020 10:00:00 AM

Description: Learn about garden plants that invade natural areas and assist in monitoring and controlling jubata grass in native shrublands. In partnership with SOLVE, the Second Saturday Stewards is a year-long program that combines education on a diversity of topics with active conservation actions. Although meeting times and location may vary throughout the year, the group will regularly meet at the South Slough Visitor’s Center at 10am. Participants can expect to be actively engaged for approximately 2 hours and are invited to stay for a social lunch afterwards. The program is being led by the South Slough Stewardship Coordinator, Dr. Alice Yeates, with assistance from staff and interns. Community members are welcome to attend a single event; however, by attending multiple events participants will obtain a diversity of skills, develop friendships, have a greater impact and be recognized as an official Second Saturday Steward. Due to the capacity of some activities, registration is required, and numbers are capped. Some sessions will involve traversing difficult terrain and challenging conditions; please contact South Slough staff if you are concerned about your (or your child’s) ability to participate. Contact details and registration can be found at www.southsloughestuary.org
Limit: 20
Cost: Free
Time: 10-12
Registration: Sign up here

Second Sat Stewards Invasive Pathogens

11/14/2020 10:00:00 AM

Description: Learn about the Port-Orford-cedar root disease and assist in monitoring experiments on low susceptibility plantings. In partnership with SOLVE, the Second Saturday Stewards is a year-long program that combines education on a diversity of topics with active conservation actions. Although meeting times and location may vary throughout the year, the group will regularly meet at the South Slough Visitor’s Center at 10am. Participants can expect to be actively engaged for approximately 2 hours and are invited to stay for a social lunch afterwards. The program is being led by the South Slough Stewardship Coordinator, Dr. Alice Yeates, with assistance from staff and interns. Community members are welcome to attend a single event; however, by attending multiple events participants will obtain a diversity of skills, develop friendships, have a greater impact and be recognized as an official Second Saturday Steward. Due to the capacity of some activities, registration is required, and numbers are capped. Some sessions will involve traversing difficult terrain and challenging conditions; please contact South Slough staff if you are concerned about your (or your child’s) ability to participate. Contact details and registration can be found at www.southsloughestuary.org
Limit: 20
Cost: Free
Time: 10-12
Registration: Sign up here

Resources

Contact

Eric Dean
Education Program Specialist
Phone: 541-888-5558 Ext. 126
eric.s.dean@state.or.us