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50th Anniversary Celebration

  • Knight Park 2341 North 3 Rocks Road Otis, OR, 97368 United States (map)

Join community partners, scientists, artists, educators, and coastal stewards for a day of exploration, discovery, and celebration marking the 50th anniversary of the Cascade Head Biosphere Region.

From estuary boat tours and guided hikes to hands-on art, science exhibits, Indigenous knowledge sharing, and family activities, this event highlights the connections between people, nature, research, and stewardship along the Oregon Coast.

Featured Activities

  • Public Presentations - History of the designation

  • Estuary Pontoon Boat Ferry & Access to Sand Spit

  • Beach Walk - Self guided

  • Educational Station — Water, Salmon & Aquatic Life

  • Artistic Expression — Gyotaku Fish Printing

  • Birding in the Biosphere Region

  • Guided Hike of Cascade Head

All activities are free. Donations gladly accepted.‍ ‍


Background on the UNESCO Designation

Established in 1976 and renewed and expanded to its current 102,000 square acre footprint in 2017, Oregon’s Cascade Head Biosphere Region marks its 50th anniversary this year. This extraordinary convergence of land and sea includes a complete coastal temperate rainforest watershed and a protected marine reserve. Cascade Head Biosphere Region serves a vibrant living laboratory where communities, ecosystems, and research come together.


Sponsors and Partners

A thousand thanks to our Sponsors and Partners for making this celebration a possibility.

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