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
Nature Hike at the South Slough Visitors Center
10/27/2021 1:00:00 PM
- Description
Come for a walk in the woods and explore the flora and fauna on some of South Slough’s most popular trails. The two-mile loop is well maintained and relatively level. Please dress for the weather, wear sturdy shoes, and bring plenty of water and snacks. [Max. – 6 participants] (FREE but registration is required) Programs may be cancelled due to low enrollment or hazardous weather.
Due to recent changes in Oregon COVID-19 guidance, please be sure and bring a mask to your upcoming interpretive program. You will need to wear it (regardless of vaccination status) when social distancing of 6 feet cannot be maintained between family groups. Also, we are reinstating temperature checks at the beginning of every program using a no-touch digital forehead thermometer. Any participants with a temperature greater than 100.4 F agree not to participate.
At any point during the program if you develop a fever, cough, or other symptoms of COVID-19, you will be asked to leave. Furthermore, if you have been exposed to someone who has been diagnosed with COVID-19 or you show signs or symptoms prior to the start of the program, please cancel you your reservation and don’t attend. Your health and wellbeing are our top priority!
- Limit
- 6
- Cost
- free
- Time
- 1 pm - 4 pm
- Registration
- Register
Charleston Birding
10/30/2021 10:00:00 AM
- Description
Explore the shores of Charleston in search of winged wildlife. Interpreter and binoculars provided. Dress for the weather. Meet at the Charleston Visitors Center [Max. – 6 participants (FREE but registration is required)
Due to recent changes in Oregon COVID-19 guidance, please be sure and bring a mask to your upcoming interpretive program. You will need to wear it (regardless of vaccination status) when social distancing of 6 feet cannot be maintained between family groups. Also, we are reinstating temperature checks at the beginning of every program using a no-touch digital forehead thermometer. Any participants with a temperature greater than 100.4 F agree not to participate.
At any point during the program if you develop a fever, cough, or other symptoms of COVID-19, you will be asked to leave. Furthermore, if you have been exposed to someone who has been diagnosed with COVID-19 or you show signs or symptoms prior to the start of the program, please cancel you your reservation and don’t attend. Your health and wellbeing are our top priority!
- Limit
- 6
- Cost
- free
- Time
- 10 am - 11:30 am
- Registration
- Register
Birding at the Millicoma Marsh Trail
11/3/2021 10:00:00 AM
- Description
Come enjoy great views of the bay and one of the best birding spots in Coos County. Interpreter and binoculars provided. Dress for the weather. Meet in the parking lot directly behind the old Millicoma Middle School on 4th Ave. [Max. – 10 participants] (FREE but registration is required) Programs may be cancelled due to low enrollment or hazardous weather.
Due to recent changes in Oregon COVID-19 guidance, please be sure and bring a mask to your upcoming interpretive program. You will need to wear it (regardless of vaccination status) when social distancing of 6 feet cannot be maintained between family groups. Also, we are reinstating temperature checks at the beginning of every program using a no-touch digital forehead thermometer. Any participants with a temperature greater than 100.4 F agree not to participate.
At any point during the program if you develop a fever, cough, or other symptoms of COVID-19, you will be asked to leave. Furthermore, if you have been exposed to someone who has been diagnosed with COVID-19 or you show signs or symptoms prior to the start of the program, please cancel you your reservation and don’t attend. Your health and wellbeing are our top priority!
- Limit
- 10
- Cost
- free
- Time
- 10 am - noon
- Registration
- Register
Estuary Paddle Trip
11/6/2021 12:00:00 PM
- Description
Questions? Contact South Slough Reserve at 541.888.5558 ext. 121
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 two-mile paddle, experienced guides will show you areas of the Reserve rarely seen by visitors. Bring your own kayak or canoe or rent one of our sit-on-top kayaks. Feet and legs may get wet and muddy at launch points. Meet at the South Slough Visitors Center located five miles south of Charleston on 7-Devils Road. The paddle trip is FREE however kayak rentals are $20 each. (There is a 48 hour cancellation policy in order to receive a FULL refund.) [Max. – 10 participants] (FREE but registration is required). Programs may be cancelled due to low enrollment or hazardous weather.
Due to recent changes in Oregon COVID-19 guidance, please be sure and bring a mask to your upcoming interpretive program. You will need to wear it (regardless of vaccination status) when social distancing of 6 feet cannot be maintained between family groups. Also, we are reinstating temperature checks at the beginning of every program using a no-touch digital forehead thermometer. Any participants with a temperature greater than 100.4 F agree not to participate.
At any point during the program if you develop a fever, cough, or other symptoms of COVID-19, you will be asked to leave. Furthermore, if you have been exposed to someone who has been diagnosed with COVID-19 or you show signs or symptoms prior to the start of the program, please cancel you your reservation and don’t attend. Your health and wellbeing are our top priority!
- Limit
- 10
- Cost
- free ($20 with kayak rental)
- Time
- 12 pm - 3:30 pm
- Registration
- Register
Introduction to Crabbing
11/10/2021 10:00:00 AM
- Description
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 Englund Marine parking lot at 91146 Cape Arago Hwy, Charleston, OR 97420. [Max. – 10 participants] (FREE but reservations are required) Programs may be cancelled due to low enrollment or hazardous weather.
Due to recent changes in Oregon COVID-19 guidance, please be sure and bring a mask to your upcoming interpretive program. You will need to wear it (regardless of vaccination status) when social distancing of 6 feet cannot be maintained between family groups. Also, we are reinstating temperature checks at the beginning of every program using a no-touch digital forehead thermometer. Any participants with a temperature greater than 100.4 F agree not to participate.
At any point during the program if you develop a fever, cough, or other symptoms of COVID-19, you will be asked to leave. Furthermore, if you have been exposed to someone who has been diagnosed with COVID-19 or you show signs or symptoms prior to the start of the program, please cancel you your reservation and don’t attend. Your health and wellbeing are our top priority!
- Limit
- 10
- Cost
- free
- Time
- 10 am - 11:30 am
- Registration
- Register
Guided Nature Hike
11/13/2021 12:00:00 PM
- Description
Title: Nature Hike at the South Slough Visitor Center
Description: Come for a walk in the woods and explore the flora and fauna on some of South Slough’s most popular trails. The two-mile loop is well maintained and relatively level. Please dress for the weather, wear sturdy shoes, and bring plenty of water and snacks. [Max. – 10 participants] (FREE but registration is required) Programs may be cancelled due to low enrollment or hazardous weather.
Due to recent changes in Oregon COVID-19 guidance, please be sure and bring a mask to your upcoming interpretive program. You will need to wear it (regardless of vaccination status) when social distancing of 6 feet cannot be maintained between family groups. Also, we are reinstating temperature checks at the beginning of every program using a no-touch digital forehead thermometer. Any participants with a temperature greater than 100.4 F agree not to participate.
At any point during the program if you develop a fever, cough, or other symptoms of COVID-19, you will be asked to leave. Furthermore, if you have been exposed to someone who has been diagnosed with COVID-19 or you show signs or symptoms prior to the start of the program, please cancel you your reservation and don’t attend. Your health and wellbeing are our top priority!
- Limit
- 10
- Cost
- free
- Time
- noon - 3 pm
- Registration
- Register
Charleston Birding
11/17/2021 10:00:00 AM
- Description
Explore the shores of Charleston in search of winged wildlife. Interpreter and binoculars provided. Dress for the weather. Meet at the Charleston Visitors Center at 91141 Cape Arago Hwy, Charleston OR. 97420. [Max. – 10 participants (FREE but registration is required) Programs may be cancelled due to low enrollment or hazardous weather.
Due to recent changes in Oregon COVID-19 guidance, please be sure and bring a mask to your upcoming interpretive program. You will need to wear it (regardless of vaccination status) when social distancing of 6 feet cannot be maintained between family groups. Also, we are reinstating temperature checks at the beginning of every program using a no-touch digital forehead thermometer. Any participants with a temperature greater than 100.4 F agree not to participate.
At any point during the program if you develop a fever, cough, or other symptoms of COVID-19, you will be asked to leave. Furthermore, if you have been exposed to someone who has been diagnosed with COVID-19 or you show signs or symptoms prior to the start of the program, please cancel you your reservation and don’t attend. Your health and wellbeing are our top priority!
- Limit
- 10
- Cost
- free
- Time
- 10 am - 11:30 am
- Registration
- Register
Introduction to Crabbing
11/20/2021 11:00:00 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 Engund Marine parking lot (91146 Cape Arago Hwy, Coos Bay, OR 97420). [Max. – 10 participants] (FREE but reservations are required) Programs may be cancelled due to low enrollment or hazardous weather.
Due to recent changes in Oregon COVID-19 guidance, please be sure and bring a mask to your upcoming interpretive program. You will need to wear it (regardless of vaccination status) when social distancing of 6 feet cannot be maintained between family groups. Also, we are reinstating temperature checks at the beginning of every program using a no-touch digital forehead thermometer. Any participants with a temperature greater than 100.4 F agree not to participate.
At any point during the program if you develop a fever, cough, or other symptoms of COVID-19, you will be asked to leave. Furthermore, if you have been exposed to someone who has been diagnosed with COVID-19 or you show signs or symptoms prior to the start of the program, please cancel you your reservation and don’t attend. Your health and wellbeing are our top priority!
- Limit
- 10
- Cost
- free
- Time
- 11 am - 12:30 pm
- Registration
- Register
Estuary Paddle Trip
11/24/2021 12:00:00 PM
- Description
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 two-mile paddle, experienced guides will show you areas of the Reserve rarely seen by visitors. Bring your own kayak or canoe or rent one of our sit-on-top kayaks. Feet and legs may get wet and muddy at launch points. Meet at the South Slough Visitors Center located five miles south of Charleston on 7-Devils Road. The paddle trip is FREE however kayak rentals are $20 each. (There is a 48 hour cancellation policy in order to receive a FULL refund.) [Max. – 10 participants] (FREE but registration is required). Programs may be cancelled due to low enrollment or hazardous weather.
Due to recent changes in Oregon COVID-19 guidance, please be sure and bring a mask to your upcoming interpretive program. You will need to wear it (regardless of vaccination status) when social distancing of 6 feet cannot be maintained between family groups. Also, we are reinstating temperature checks at the beginning of every program using a no-touch digital forehead thermometer. Any participants with a temperature greater than 100.4 F agree not to participate.
At any point during the program if you develop a fever, cough, or other symptoms of COVID-19, you will be asked to leave. Furthermore, if you have been exposed to someone who has been diagnosed with COVID-19 or you show signs or symptoms prior to the start of the program, please cancel you your reservation and don’t attend. Your health and wellbeing are our top priority!
- Limit
- 10
- Cost
- free ($20 with kayak rental)
- Time
- noon - 3:30 pm
- Registration
- Register