The Oregon Dunes Restoration Collaborative (ODRC) is encouraging our volunteers to take advantage of a great opportunity to learn about the dunes and join with volunteers from the Siuslaw Watershed Council, the University of Oregon and other organizations. The tour and work will occur at the Oregon Dunes Day Use Area, which is located on the west side of Highway 101 near mile marker 201. The site is approximately 11 miles south of Florence, a right turn off Highway 101 just beyond the 201 mile marker; The event is free and open to the public.  There may be free parking [...]

Oregon Dunes Restoration Collaborative member, Dina Pavlis, will present a talk entitled, "Secrets of the Oregon Dunes," at the Siuslaw Public Library District on Saturday, July 15, at 1:00 PM. The talk will include dunes history, geology, topography, and conservation efforts, as well as some information about the plants and animals that call the Oregon Dunes home. More information is available at the library's website: https://www.siuslawlibrary.info/. We hope to see you there!

Join Oregon Dunes Restoration Collaborative (ODRC) members, Armand Rebischke and Dina Pavlis, at the Oregon Dunes Day Use Area on July 16th from 9:00 to 11:00 AM for a guided hike on the beautiful Oregon dunes. The hike will provide a chance to learn about the history, geology, topography, plants and wildlife of the Oregon dunes. You'll also learn how the dunes have changed over time and what local organizations like the ODRC are doing to help save them. We recommend you bring closed-toe shoes, layered clothing, sun protection, and water. This hike is moderately difficult and attendees should be [...]