Cascade Head Biosphere Collaborative

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Cascade Head Biosphere Collaborative The UNESCO Cascade Head Biosphere Region was established in 1976, the last biosphere region in Oregon

We are a 102,110 acre site designated as a Biosphere Reserve in 1976 on the central Oregon Coast by the United Nations Man and Biosphere Program and reauthorized to our current footprint in 2017. Our rare and diverse ecosystem includes the Salmon River and its estuary, a sandy littoral spit, densely forested uplands, a two mile basalt headland covered in native coastal prairie and a marine reserve stretching west into the waters of the Pacific.

Well done Lincoln City. Another great improvement for the livability and safety of the community.
10/09/2026

Well done Lincoln City. Another great improvement for the livability and safety of the community.

Biosphere B**r coming to Pelican Brewing - Siletz Bay and all of the Pelican Brewing locations Friday! Come enjoy and s...
10/05/2026

Biosphere B**r coming to Pelican Brewing - Siletz Bay and all of the Pelican Brewing locations Friday! Come enjoy and support the Cascade Head Biosphere Collaborative by just lifting a glass.

09/29/2026

At the last Arts and Sciences Speaker Series - Super El Nino - we heard about Kelvin Waves....here is a link to a current look at those waves propagating up the coast right now. Thanks to Dillon J. Amaya who developed this resource:

Sorry - Estuary Tours for Sept 26th have been cancelled for lack of pre-sales...hope to catch you next summer.
09/25/2026

Sorry - Estuary Tours for Sept 26th have been cancelled for lack of pre-sales...hope to catch you next summer.

Art on the Beach 2026 ~ Another great year in the Cascade Head Marine Reserve.
08/27/2026

Art on the Beach 2026 ~ Another great year in the Cascade Head Marine Reserve.

Deluxe Naturalist Estuary Cruise & Gyotaku ExperienceSaturday, August 29, 202612:30 PM and 2:30 PMKnight Park / 2341 No...
08/25/2026

Deluxe Naturalist Estuary Cruise & Gyotaku Experience

Saturday, August 29, 2026
12:30 PM and 2:30 PM
Knight Park / 2341 North 3 Rocks Road, Otis, OR, 97368.

https://www.cascadehead.org/events/deluxe-estuary-tour-gyotaku-2026

Step aboard a 22-passenger, U.S. Coast Guard-certified pontoon boat for an immersive one-hour naturalist-guided cruise through the spectacular lower Salmon River Estuary. Departing from Knight Park, this extended tour ventures toward the mouth of the Salmon River and up into its winding, sinuous waterways—providing access to quiet corners of the estuary that few visitors ever experience.

Along the way, your naturalist guide will share the rich stories of this remarkable landscape, from the history of the Indigenous peoples who have called it home for thousands of years to the geology that shaped the estuary, the global significance of the UNESCO Cascade Head Biosphere Region, and the diverse plants and wildlife that thrive here. Keep an eye out for great blue herons, bald eagles, osprey, kingfishers, harbor seals, and a variety of migratory shorebirds while learning about the ecological importance of one of Oregon's most productive estuaries.

After returning to shore, enjoy a light snack before creating your own nature-inspired keepsake. Using the traditional Japanese art of Gyotaku, you'll make a print of one of the fish species found in the estuary—a memorable way to connect art, science, and the natural world.

Tickets: $89 Adults • $49 Youth

This exclusive experience is offered in only two departures, with limited reservations to ensure an intimate and engaging tour.

12:30pm and 2:30pm

Art on the Beach - 50th UNESCO Anniversary edition. Cascade Head Biosphere Collaborative
08/18/2026

Art on the Beach - 50th UNESCO Anniversary edition.

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Lincoln City, OR
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