• An Evening with ORKA & Coos Watershed Association

    3rd & Central "Green" Parking Lot Coos Bay, OR, United States

    Join us at the Coos Watershed Association's "Summer movie in the park(ing lot)" event on Friday, September 26 from 6:30-8:30 PM. We'll be giving a presentation and update on all things kelp, urchin, and sunflower sea stars starting at 6:30 PM. Stay for the featured movie "My Octopus Teacher" and swing by our table to […]

  • ORKA’s Coastal Series in Corvallis!

    Common Fields 545 SW 3rd St., Corvallis, OR, United States

    Free Oregon Coast Trivia Night at Common Fields! Join us for an evening of brain-teasing fun celebrating kelp, urchins, and sea stars! Test your knowledge of these incredible Oregon Coast organisms, enjoy free uni tasting, and compete for prizes. Whether you're a marine biology buff or just love the ocean, everyone's welcome. Bring your friends, […]

  • Big Blue Film Fest

    Hatfield Marine Science Center 2030 SE Marine Science Drive, Newport, OR, United States

    The beautiful film, Sequoias of the Sea is showing at the Big Blue Film fest January 24th! From the Director: Sequoias of the Sea by Natasha Benjamin & Ana Blanco (54:00 min.) "Sequoias of the Sea" tells the story of the environmental, cultural and economic destruction impacting a Northern California town that has lost its kelp […]

  • OMSI After Dark!

    Oregon Museum of Science & Industry 1945 SE Water Ave, Portland, OR, United States

    Join us at the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry in Portland for an evening of ocean exploration! We'll have a table at the event featuring our brand new urchin touch tank; your chance to hold a live sea urchin! Stop by to chat with our team and learn more about kelp forests and our […]

    $27.00
  • Cape Perpetua Collaborative Land Sea Symposium

    Yachats Commons Building 441 Highway 101 North, Yachats, OR, United States

    Cape Perpetua For All! The Land–Sea Symposium is Cape Perpetua Collaborative’s signature annual event. It’s a dynamic gathering where science, storytelling, and stewardship meet. This one-night symposium brings together partner organizations, artists, scientists, decision-makers, and community members to explore the complex challenges and opportunities facing Oregon’s coastal and ocean environments. ORKA Crew member Dr Sara […]

  • Winter Waters Newport

    We're so excited to take part of this year's Winter Waters festival! Here's a not to be missed event in Newport: Winter Waters is taking over Newport, Oregon with public events over the weekend of February 6-8, 2026. Huge thank you to Discover Newport for your support. Newport holds a special place in the hearts […]

  • Port of Bandon Tour

    We're so excited to take part of this year's Winter Waters festival! Here's a not to be missed event in Bandon: Join us for a guided tour of the Port of Bandon, where you’ll explore the future of coastal aquaculture and marine restoration. During this tour, we’ll be introduced to the area by Dr. Charis […]

  • Winter Waters Reedsport

    We’re SO excited to be bringing the Winter Waters series to Reedsport, Oregon for a seaweed and seafood-action packed day on Saturday, February 21st, 2026. Details are coming soon but you can expect a sushi-making class at Kismet’s Landing using locally caught fish, and a special seaweed rum tasting at Stillwagon Distillery. Please sign up […]

  • Winter Waters at 7 Devils Coos Bay

    We're so excited to take part of this year's Winter Waters festival! Here's a not to be missed event in Coos Bay, our own Miles Rough will be there talking about Kelp Forest Dynamics: From Winter Waters: We’ve been so excited for the oppurtunity to do an event with 7 Devils Brewery. Deeply rooted in […]

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