Central Coast Dunes
May 25 @ 8:00 am - 12:00 pm
Explore the different plants and plant habitats of the Oregon dunes!
The Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area is one of the largest expanses of temperate coastal sand dunes in the world. Join us for a guided hike with members of the Oregon Dunes Restoration Collaborative (ODRC) to learn about this special place. Hike leader Dina Pavlis (ODRC and NPSO-Portland member) will lead us through the forest and across open sand, sharing about the history, ecosystems and plants of the Oregon dunes. We will explore several different habitats, including tree islands, forest, open sand areas and wetlands. During the hike, Dina will discuss how the dunes formed, the importance or the open sand habitat for native plants and animals, why open sand is disappearing, and efforts in place to try to save the open sand habitat.
* Hike length – Leave 9:00 am – Noon (3 hours max)
How to Register: Email di**@**cr.net. Please indicate this is for the NPSO hike when emailing.
What to wear: Weather can change quickly on the dunes. Dina recommends closed-toe shoes, layers (in case the wind picks up or dies down), hats and/or sunscreen, and water.
Directions to the Oregon Dunes Day Use Area: The entrance to the Oregon Dunes Day Use is located on the west side of Highway 101 near mile marker 201 (approximately 12 miles SOUTH of Florence, Oregon).
Parking pass required: A parking pass ($5) is required for this event. If you already have a NW Forest Pass, Oregon Coast Passport or Golden Age Pass, that will be accepted. If not, please purchase a one-day digital pass ahead of time here: https://www.fs.usda.gov/r06/siuslaw/passes
Site details: A restroom is available at the site as well as picnic tables should you wish to bring a lunch to enjoy after the hike. Restaurants are also available 12 miles north in Florence, Oregon, or 11 miles south, in Reedsport.
