Salt Marsh Ecology Walk set for July 16 – Tillamook Headlight-Herald

People will have a chance to walk along the salt marsh of Netarts Bay while learning about how plants survive in a salty world on Sunday. The walk will run from noon to 4 p.m.

The Friends of Netarts Bay Watershed, Estuary, Beach, and Sea (WEBS) will have a free guided tour along the salt marsh at the southern end of Netarts Bay.

The tour is designed to give people the opportunity to learn about the plants and animals that live in this unique habitat and the importance of this environment from the forest to the waters edge. The guides will also explain how plants survive in a salty world and explore the succession of vegetation from the bay to the dunes.

The tour includes an easy to moderate walk through muddy areas and trails covered by brush. It is best suited for participates 12 years and older comfortable with walking in these environments. Participants should wear long pants and closed toe shoes for this adventure.

The event is part of the Explore Nature series of hikes, walks, paddles and outdoor adventures. Explore Nature events are hosted by a consortium of volunteer community and non-profit organizations, and are meaningful nature-based experiences highlight the unique beauty of Tillamook County and the work being done to preserve and conserve the areas natural resources and natural resource-based economy.

The size of the even is limited to Class size is limited to 10 participants, so registration is required. There is a link on the Friends of Netarts Bay WEBS Facebook and Eventbrite pages.

Transportation to natural areas provided by WEBS.

Please be prepared for dynamic coastal weather on the Oregon coast and wear sturdy closed toe shoes or boots (no flip flops please and expect your feet to get muddy). At times, the tour areas will have a moderate number of mosquitoes.

For more information, contact jimyoung4990@gmail.com or call 503-842-2153.

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Salt Marsh Ecology Walk set for July 16 - Tillamook Headlight-Herald