Meet Josh at NW 15th Street Tide pools - No Snorkel Required!
Meet the Biosphere Beach Ambassadors at the tidepools near the NW 15th Street access in Lincoln City, Oregon.
Please help us protect this place and leave the vehicles up on the road and walk down to the tidepools.
The Cascade Head Biosphere Collaborative in collaboration with Explore Lincoln City and Lincoln City Parks and Rec is please to bring back the Biosphere Beach Ambassador program in 2026!
What is it? Meet your friendly Biosphere Beach Ambassadors—right where the waves, rocks, and tidepools come alive. Stationed at a popular beach access in Lincoln City, they’re here to welcome you, share cool science about the creatures of the nearshore, and help everyone enjoy this special place with care. Come say hello, ask a question, and discover what’s living in the Cascade Head Marine Protected Area.
Doubling Down ~ In 2026, the program continues to build on earlier Biosphere Beach Ambassador efforts by offering twice as many low tide opportunities as last summer. Plus our lead, Josh Havelind, will be joined by a team member from Lincoln City Parks and Rec to double the presence each of those low tide days. Visitors are invited to explore marine species in the tidepools, learn how to minimize their impact, and connect with the conservation, research, and community stewardship that define the Cascade Head Biosphere Region.
Ambassadors will be stationed at NW 15th Street beach access in Lincoln City, near the tidepools, one hour before and after low tide on the following dates:
📅 Dates & Low Tides:
🔹 May 9, 2026 (Sat) — low at 1:22 PM, 0.29 ft
🔹 May 10, 2026 (Sun) — low at 2:14 PM, 0.44 ft
🔹 May 17, 2026 (Sun) — low at 8:01 AM, −1.67 ft
🔹 May 18, 2026 (Mon) — low at 8:51 AM, −1.76 ft
🔹 June 1, 2026 (Mon) — low at 8:30 AM, −0.71 ft
🔹 June 2, 2026 (Tue) — low at 9:07 AM, −0.67 ft
🔹 June 16, 2026 (Tue) — low at 8:39 AM, −1.83 ft
🔹 June 17, 2026 (Wed) — low at 9:28 AM, −1.67 ft
🔹 June 30, 2026 (Tue) — low at 8:18 AM, −0.99 ft
🔹 July 1, 2026 (Wed) — low at 8:48 AM, −0.68 ft
🔹 July 15, 2026 (Wed) — low at 8:24 AM, −1.55 ft
🔹 July 16, 2026 (Thu) — low at 9:00 AM, −1.40 ft
🔹 August 14, 2026 (Fri) — low at 8:39 AM, −0.64 ft
🔹 August 15, 2026 (Sat) — low at 9:16 AM, −0.16 ft
🔹 Sept 12, 2026 (Sat) — low at 8:05 AM, 0.28 ft
🔹 Sept 13, 2026 (Sun) — low at 8:39 AM, 0.76 ft
Josh and company are there to answer questions, share fascinating insights about the Cascade Head Marine Reserve and Marine Protected Areas, and highlight ways we can all help protect our coastal ecosystems. Whether you’re a tidepool enthusiast or just curious about the local marine life, stop by and say hello!
