Oregon Master Naturalist Program - Oregon Coast Sandy Beaches and Dunes
Date: 07/07/10 11:00 AM
Location: Florence Events Center, Florence, Oregon
Attendance: This pilot class is intended for people interested in becoming Oregon Master Naturalists, particularly those would like to learn more about the Oregon Coast Ecoregion.

Oregon Coast Ecoregion - Unit 5: Sandy Beaches and Dunes

This unit will focus on the physical and biological parameters of sandy beaches and dunes and the human influences on this habitat, particularly the introduction of European beach grass. Topics will include What is sand and where does it come from, Waves and wave energy, How global climate change will influence waves and sand transport, Dune types and formation, Natural dune communities, Introduced beach grass and influence on beach and dunes, Surf zone and sand dwelling organisms and food webs, Snowy Plover biology and Oregon Beach Law.

When: Wednesday, July 7, 2010 from 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Where: Florence Events Center, 715 Quince Street, Florence, OR 97439
Instructor: Dr. Stewart Schultz

This class is offered in conjunction with the Northwest Aquatic and Marine Educators Conference, July 7-10, 2010 at the Florence Events Center. To view the conference website, go to http://pacname.org/.

For information on how to register for the pilot class, please contact Coral Gehrke (see below). For more information about the statewide program, visit the Oregon Master Naturalist website.

Contact Name: Coral Gehrke
Contact Phone: 541-888-2581 x236
Contact Email: cgehrke@uoregon.edu
URL: http://tracker.oregonmasternaturalist.org/event/6/

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