Beached Bird Training

Port of Siuslaw Office 100 Harbor St, Florence, OR, United States

On Saturday, April 13, 2024 the Coastal Observation and Seabird Survey Team (COASST) will deliver a training session in Florence, Oregon. COASST participants help make a difference for the environment by collecting data on beach-cast carcasses of marine birds on a monthly basis to establish the baseline pattern of beached bird mortality on North Pacific […]

Free

Free Community Walk

Miller Park 1651 18th St., Florence, OR, United States

Join the library's walking group, the Siuslaw Wind Walkers, for a community walk and celebration on Sunday, April 28, at Miller Park. Guided walks will take place every 15 minutes, leaving from the covered pavilion. Free and open to all ages.

Free

Free Compost Workshop

Florence Food Share 2190 Spruce Street, Florence

Florence Food Share is hosting a free compost workshop on Saturday, May 4, from 10 a.m. to noon. The workshop is open to the public and will be held in the production garden behind the pantry building at 2190 Spruce St. in Florence. Oregon State University Extension Service and Lane County Master Gardener volunteers will […]

Paddling Demo Day

Darlings Marina & RV Resort 4879 Darlings Loop, Florence, OR, United States

Try out premium kayaks like Eddyline, Current Designs, P&H and Hobie from Oregon Paddle Sports, and enjoy lunch at Darlings Restaurant! There is no charge for participating in the Demo Day, just come hang out! Parking is limited, so carpooling is recommended. This event is sponsored by the Florence Oregon Area Kayakers.

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Oregon Dunes Weed Pull & Guided Hike

Come celebrate Oregon Dunes Restoration Collaborative’s 100th Volunteer Event!!! We need your help pulling Scotch broom at the Oregon Dunes Day Use Area, Saturday, May 11 starting at 10 AM. We will be pulling broom for approximately an hour, then there will be a guided hike from 11 to 12:15 led by local author and […]

Kiwanis Rhody Days Kids Games

Siuslaw High School 2975 Oak Street, Florence, OR, United States

The Kiwanis Club of Florence is hosting the annual Kiwanis Rhody Days Kids Games on Saturday, May 18, at the Siuslaw High School Ball Field on 27th and Oak streets. The Kids Games begin immediately after the Rhody Days Junior Parade, which goes down Oak Street from Miller Park to the high school and starts […]

Sutton Creek Trail Party – Central Coast

REGISTER AT THE LINK BELOW! Crew Leader: Noelle Max Size of Crew: 12 Hike Distance: 1 mile Elevation Gain: 30 feet Hike Intensity: Low Work Intensity: Low Work Type: brushing   Project Information: We will be doing brushing maintenance (clearing the trail corridor) using weed whackers, loppers, and hand saws. We will work at a […]

Free

e-Bike Demo Day

Driftwood Shores Resort and Conference Center 88416 1st Avenue, Florence, OR, United States

Free and open to the public. Presented by Florence eBike. Get ready for an exciting day of eBikes! Whether you’re a seasoned rider or new to the world of electric bicycles, this event is for you. Here’s what you can expect: 1. eBike Demos/Test Rides: Test ride eBikes from various brands. Experience the thrill of […]

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Pride LGBTQ+ Trail Party – Central Coast

A trail party by and for LGBTQ+ folks to celebrate Pride Month. We’ll be brushing/clearing back the vegetation in the trail corridor. Crew Leader: Noelle Max Size of Crew: 12 Hike Distance: 1 mile Elevation Gain: 30 feet Hike Intensity: Low Work Intensity: Low Work Type: brushing   Project Information: We will be doing brushing […]

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TKU Wilderness Ambassador Training – Central Coast

Siuslaw Public Library - Florence 1460 9th Street, Florence, OR, United States

This day long training covers all the specifics of the Wilderness Ambassador program and is required before volunteering on the trails solo. Wilderness Ambassadors make up one branch of TKO’s Trail Ambassdor Program. These volunteers head out on some of the most beloved Wilderness trails on Mt. Hood, in the Columbia River Gorge, and new this year […]

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TKU Wilderness Ambassador Mentor Hike – Central Coast

Sign up for a Wilderness Ambassador hike with one of our mentors! Hike: Harris Ranch Trail, Siuslaw National Forest This event is for Wilderness Ambassador volunteers who are looking to join a Wilderness Ambassador mentor on a hike. Note: Only Ambassadors who have completed the classroom training and/or attended an intro hike may register for a […]

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TKU Leadership School: Leadership Lab & DEI Workshop – North/Central Coast

This event includes a Leadership Lab & DEI Workshop. All are welcome, and both elements are required for aspiring Volunteer CLs. Crew Leader: Noelle & Carl Max Size of Crew: 12 Work Type: Sitting, talking, group activities   Event Information: This event includes two elements of TKO’s Leadership School: a Leadership Lab and a DEI […]

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TKU Leadership School: Crew Leader School – North/Central Coast

Crew Leader: TBD Max Size of Crew: 12 Hike Distance: Less than 2 miles Elevation Gain: Less than 500 feet Hike Intensity: Low Work Intensity: Low – Moderate Work Type: Brushing, tread work, scenario practice   Event Information: Crew Leader School is a TKU Leadership School course built for folks aspiring to become a Volunteer […]

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Three Mile Prairie Dunes Scotch Broom Removal

Come join the Oregon Dunes Restoration Collaborative and Lane County Parks on Saturday, June 22 from 10 a.m. to noon to remove invasive Scotch broom and small trees from the Three Mile Prairie Dunes County Park in Florence, OR. The Three Mile Prairie Dunes site provides good habitat for dunes-adapted native plants and wildlife, but […]

World Rainforest Day at the Library

Bromley Room @ Siuslaw Library 1460 9th St., Florence, OR, United States

This event is part of the library's adult summer reading program. Curious about the forest and climate along the Oregon Coast? Then come join us for World Rainforest Day! Darielle Rocca, a Park Ranger from Siuslaw National Forest, will discuss the temperate rainforest that we live in. Come learn about the differences between tropical and […]

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Beverly Beach OCT Trail Party – Central Coast

Crew Leader: Noelle Max Size of Crew: 12 Hike Distance: 1 mile Elevation Gain: less then 30 feet Hike Intensity: Low Work Intensity: Moderate Work Type: brushing, tread work   Project Information: We will be doing a variety of maintnence work along the OCT trail including brushing and tread work. We will work at a […]

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Journey Under the Sea (summer reading)

Bromley Room @ Siuslaw Library 1460 9th St., Florence, OR, United States

Part of the library's kids/family summer reading program. Join the Museum of Natural and Cultural History for a fun and educational program for kids. Dive into an ocean of hands-on science fun while exploring Oregon's underwater environments. Discover the amazing variety of life beneath the waves in beautiful kelp forests or rugged, rocky reefs. Engage […]

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Let’s Grow! Grow Your Own Food (summer reading)

Bromley Room @ Siuslaw Library 1460 9th St., Florence, OR, United States

Part of the library’s kids/family summer reading program. The city’s Environmental Management Advisory Committee will present a series of educational programs for kids 5-12 this summer.

Free

Sutton Creek Trail Party – Central Coast

Holman Vista, Sutton Recreation Area Highway 101, Florence, OR, United States

We will be brushing out the trail corridor, using loppers, hand saws and a weed whacker to clear the vegetation. Project Information: We will be doing brushing maintenance (clearing the trail corridor) using weed whackers, loppers, and hand saws. We will work at a gentle pace, enjoy the forest landscape, and take some time for […]

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4th of July Celebration Gardiner, OR

Food, Car Wash & Fireworks Show. Burgers 11am-8pm Fireworks start at Dusk/10pm Will be paved parking in area along Umpqua River for $5 Donation. Donations goes towards next years Fireworks Show.

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