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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
We’re so excited to take part of this year’s Winter Waters festival! Here’s a not to be missed event in Gold Beach: Friday, February 27, 2026 — Gold Beach, OR Mark your calendar and be part of something extra special in Gold Beach. We’re putting on a Gold Beach Seafood Tour, including a behind the […]
We're so excited to take part of this year's Winter Waters festival! Here's a not to be missed event where it all started for us as an organization, Port Orford: February 28th, 2026, 2pm-6pm — Mr. Ed’s Underground Pub, Port Orford, OR Mark your calendar and be part of something extra special - Winter Waters […]
Sunday, March 1, 2026 - Brookings, Oregon We’re SO excited to be bringing the Winter Waters series to Brookings, Oregon for a seaweed and seafood-action packed day on March 1, 2026. Details are coming soon but please sign up for the winter waters newsletter for first dibs on tickets.
Come join ORKA all summer long as we talk about our upcoming field season and what going on in Oregon's oceans. Percentage of beer sales benefits our work, thanks to Common Fields for having us out!
Kelp Restoration: A Blueprint for a Healthy Ocean with Dr. Sara Hamilton Wednesday, April 8, 6-7:30 p.m. Dr. Hamilton will tell the story of the Oregon Kelp Alliance (ORKA), starting with its origin in 2020. She will discuss the 2024 Kelp Forest Status Report, which for the first time documented the changes taking place in […]