Sand Dollar Full Day Expeditions - Netarts Bay, OR
$90.00
$90.00
per item
Spend a day focusing on marine biology and studying the eelgrass and sand dollar beds in Netarts Bay in Oregon by boat. The exact timing of each trip depends on the tides each day. See the full description below...
*At least one parent must be present and registered with children.
Select your date and time below and the number of people you are bringing in the quantity field. If you are registering in a large group of 9 or 10 and filling the boat, or just want a private trip, consider chartering the boat instead at a reduced rate. Email [email protected] for details.
Limited Availability: Join our group " Genesis Expeditions " HERE and search the page for a coupon code saving you $30 per passenger!
August 2: Available
August 3: Available
August 4: 5 Spots Left
August 6: Availalbe
August 7: FULL
August 8: FULL
August 13: Available
August 14: FULL
August 15: FULL
August 16: Available
August 17: Available
August 20: Available
August 21: Available
August 22: Available
August 23: Available
August 24: Available
August 28: Half Day Option Still Available
August 29: Available
August 30: Available
August 31: Available
Click on "Date and Times" below for availability.
After Registering Find and RSVP to the event in the Homeschool HUB Online here: https://www.homeschoolhub.org/share/zPJrDY7XqALX6v_M?utm_source=manual
*At least one parent must be present and registered with children.
Select your date and time below and the number of people you are bringing in the quantity field. If you are registering in a large group of 9 or 10 and filling the boat, or just want a private trip, consider chartering the boat instead at a reduced rate. Email [email protected] for details.
Limited Availability: Join our group " Genesis Expeditions " HERE and search the page for a coupon code saving you $30 per passenger!
August 2: Available
August 3: Available
August 4: 5 Spots Left
August 6: Availalbe
August 7: FULL
August 8: FULL
August 13: Available
August 14: FULL
August 15: FULL
August 16: Available
August 17: Available
August 20: Available
August 21: Available
August 22: Available
August 23: Available
August 24: Available
August 28: Half Day Option Still Available
August 29: Available
August 30: Available
August 31: Available
Click on "Date and Times" below for availability.
After Registering Find and RSVP to the event in the Homeschool HUB Online here: https://www.homeschoolhub.org/share/zPJrDY7XqALX6v_M?utm_source=manual
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Only a few left!
A One-of-a-Kind, Christ honoring Family Friendly Educational Adventure,
right here in the Pacific Northwest!
right here in the Pacific Northwest!
We are excited to share one of our favorite hidden Oregon gems with your family!
What to Expect: (Varies based on weather and tides.)
Upon arrival we will dawn our lifejackets and board the boat. First we zip up and down the bay, periodically stopping to learn what makes this particular well mixed estuary so special. Most bays are salt wedge estuaries, Netarts Bay is one of our very favorite places as there are only a couple bodies of water like it on the west coast. The diversity above and below the water is stunning and points clearly to God, our Creator!
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After our tour of the bay and getting the big picture we will float over the some eel grass and sand dollar beds at a high slack tide. This will provide the opportunity for those who want to to exit the boat and snorkel floating a few feet off the bottom alongside the boat (if you bring a snorkel, fins, mask and a wetsuit). Those who choose to snorkel may see small fish, sand dollars, clams, cockles, oysters, crabs, moon snails and more. If you choose to stay on board the boat we will bring many of these creatures up to you!
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It will be lunch time about now, so we will take a break on shore and find a nice picnic spot. We won't waste the opportunity to learn a little about the forest out on the spit and the vegetation bordering the bay. This is also a fantastic place for birdwatching, so bring those binoculars along!
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After lunch we head back out again to another location where we can jump in and sweep eelgrass beds, the nursery of the bay, with "D" nets. We should find lots of shrimp, crabs, and young fish. Unfortunately we are also likely to find invasive European green crab, which will still provide a great learning opportunity. Who knows, if we are really lucky perhaps our nets will even yield a pipefish. They are like a stretched out seahorse!
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About this time the tide will be low so it is time to hop back in the boat and zip back over to the exposed sand dollar beds and mud flats. There we will teach about clams and you'll get a chance to pump shrimp. If you purchase an Oregon shellfish license in advance you could even try your hand at clamming and we might find a Lewis' Moon Snail, the largest snail species in the Pacific Northwest. On our way back to the boat find a sand dollar shell (called a test) to collect as a keepsake!
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At this point we have packed a lot into a fantastic day and it is time to head back. On the way back we will drop by the local harbor seal community for a quick visit. Our boat will drop you off on a sandy beach near your vehicles where you can stick around and play, perhaps bring marsh mallows to roast and S'mores fixing to end the perfect day before heading home.
Please register by adding the number of people joining us to your cart above and checking out.
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Answers to Frequently Asked Questions:
Parking: We will be parking in the parking lot at the Netarts Bay Boat Launch. A parking fee is charged to park. However, Glen's Gizmos has purchased transferable parking passes. So all you need to do is show up and borrow our parking pass to make parking free for you and easy!
Shellfish Licenses: Optional for the trip. Clamming and Crabbing. To clam and crab, and especially to keep any seafood passengers will need an Oregon Shellfish License. Annual licenses are available to residents, three day licenses are available to those who live outside of Oregon State. The license can be purchased through the angling license site here: myodfw.com/articles/how-buy-oregon-fishing-license
Boat: Fun, Fast, and stable we are using an 18ft Avon Searider. It is a rigid inflatable boat with a 70 horse motor and 9.9 horse backup kicker motor. A favorite for law enforcement, the military, the coast guard and SCUBA divers. 10 participant max per boat trip if including children. 8 maximum if all are adults.
Location: Netarts Bay, Oregon
2065 Netarts Basin Boat Rd
Tillamook, OR 97141
Purpose: Field Study in Marine Biology and Bay Ecology
Animals to Be Seen (not guaranteed): Harbor Seals, Rock Crabs, Dungeness Crabs, Shore Crabs, Hermit Crabs, Kelp Crabs, Eccentric Sand Dollars, Clams, Cockles, Pacific Oysters, Flounders, Other Fish, Moon Snails, Bald Eagles, Blue Herons, Many Other Birds.
Target Ages: Suggested 8 Years to Adults.
Optional Adventure: Snorkeling the Eelgrass Beds - Bring a wetsuit, fins, snorkel and mask. We can help you find great snorkeling. Need this gear? We can help you rent it just ask. Unless it is a warm, sunny day we will not let you enter the water from the boat without a wetsuit, we need to know you can warm up after leaving the water which ranges from 55-65 degrees.
Total Time: 5-7 hours (some of this time we will be on shore excursions)
Charter a Private Boat Adventure: Sometimes homeschool groups, a couple families together or one particularly large family might choose this option. We will take the boat out for private day trip at $630. We can take up to 8 Adults or up to 10 if some passengers are children. Email [email protected] to arrange for private trips.
Lifejackets must be worn at all times when on the boat or in the water except for when wearing a wetsuit in the water.
Suggested Packing List: Check the weather for the town of Netarts, Oregon before packing. If it looks like rain is possible bring warm clothes and a raingear. The boat is open and exposed to the weather.
Liability Release: A basic liability release will need to be signed upon arrival before boarding the boat.
Cancellation: Need to cancel? Please contact us. This is a highly specialized trip utilizing expensive equipment with very limited capacity. Generally we will keep $35 per person for cancellations and return the remainder to you via your payment method.
*Often the weather is very nice. This activity however is weather dependent and you may be in the sun or rain because it is Oregon. Plan appropriate clothing. If it is too stormy the trip will be cancelled, usually the day before and rescheduled or refunded.
Parking: We will be parking in the parking lot at the Netarts Bay Boat Launch. A parking fee is charged to park. However, Glen's Gizmos has purchased transferable parking passes. So all you need to do is show up and borrow our parking pass to make parking free for you and easy!
Shellfish Licenses: Optional for the trip. Clamming and Crabbing. To clam and crab, and especially to keep any seafood passengers will need an Oregon Shellfish License. Annual licenses are available to residents, three day licenses are available to those who live outside of Oregon State. The license can be purchased through the angling license site here: myodfw.com/articles/how-buy-oregon-fishing-license
Boat: Fun, Fast, and stable we are using an 18ft Avon Searider. It is a rigid inflatable boat with a 70 horse motor and 9.9 horse backup kicker motor. A favorite for law enforcement, the military, the coast guard and SCUBA divers. 10 participant max per boat trip if including children. 8 maximum if all are adults.
Location: Netarts Bay, Oregon
2065 Netarts Basin Boat Rd
Tillamook, OR 97141
Purpose: Field Study in Marine Biology and Bay Ecology
Animals to Be Seen (not guaranteed): Harbor Seals, Rock Crabs, Dungeness Crabs, Shore Crabs, Hermit Crabs, Kelp Crabs, Eccentric Sand Dollars, Clams, Cockles, Pacific Oysters, Flounders, Other Fish, Moon Snails, Bald Eagles, Blue Herons, Many Other Birds.
Target Ages: Suggested 8 Years to Adults.
Optional Adventure: Snorkeling the Eelgrass Beds - Bring a wetsuit, fins, snorkel and mask. We can help you find great snorkeling. Need this gear? We can help you rent it just ask. Unless it is a warm, sunny day we will not let you enter the water from the boat without a wetsuit, we need to know you can warm up after leaving the water which ranges from 55-65 degrees.
Total Time: 5-7 hours (some of this time we will be on shore excursions)
Charter a Private Boat Adventure: Sometimes homeschool groups, a couple families together or one particularly large family might choose this option. We will take the boat out for private day trip at $630. We can take up to 8 Adults or up to 10 if some passengers are children. Email [email protected] to arrange for private trips.
Lifejackets must be worn at all times when on the boat or in the water except for when wearing a wetsuit in the water.
Suggested Packing List: Check the weather for the town of Netarts, Oregon before packing. If it looks like rain is possible bring warm clothes and a raingear. The boat is open and exposed to the weather.
- You will be in the boat and at the very least need a waterproof poncho and layers to stay dry if it rains. You aren't likely to get very wet simply from being in the boat unless it rains.
- Layers for clothing to add or remove.
- Shorts or a swimsuit if you plan on getting wet.
- Water Bottle
- Sack Lunch & Snacks
- Sunscreen (Seriously stay hydrated and plan for sun, the air temperature is usually pleasant, but we are exposed on the boat.)
- Binoculars with Straps
- Hats with Straps
- Sunglasses with Straps
- Straps with Straps (just kidding)
- Water Shoes / Sandals with Straps and shorts or adults can bring socks and wear a pair of our hip waders. There will be times when we must wade in the water to get to shore or a sand bar.
- A towel and extra set of clothes for the car.
- Optional: Wetsuit, Fins, Snorkel, Mask, Umbrella for sun or rain.
- The Boat, Lifejackets, safety gear, expertise, scientific equipment and a wealth of information.
Liability Release: A basic liability release will need to be signed upon arrival before boarding the boat.
Cancellation: Need to cancel? Please contact us. This is a highly specialized trip utilizing expensive equipment with very limited capacity. Generally we will keep $35 per person for cancellations and return the remainder to you via your payment method.
*Often the weather is very nice. This activity however is weather dependent and you may be in the sun or rain because it is Oregon. Plan appropriate clothing. If it is too stormy the trip will be cancelled, usually the day before and rescheduled or refunded.
Sand Dollar Full Day Expeditions - Netarts Bay, OR
$90.00
Only a few left!
Spend a day focusing on marine biology and studying the eelgrass and sand dollar beds in Netarts Bay in Oregon by boat. The exact timing of each trip depends on the tides each day. See the full description below...
*At least one parent must be present and registered with children.
Select your date and time below and the number of people you are bringing in the quantity field. If you are registering in a large group of 9 or 10 and filling the boat, or just want a private trip, consider chartering the boat instead at a reduced rate. Email [email protected] for details.
Limited Availability: Join our group " Genesis Expeditions " HERE and search the page for a coupon code saving you $30 per passenger!
August 2: Available
August 3: Available
August 4: 5 Spots Left
August 6: Availalbe
August 7: FULL
August 8: FULL
August 13: Available
August 14: FULL
August 15: FULL
August 16: Available
August 17: Available
August 20: Available
August 21: Available
August 22: Available
August 23: Available
August 24: Available
August 28: Half Day Option Still Available
August 29: Available
August 30: Available
August 31: Available
Click on "Date and Times" below for availability.
After Registering Find and RSVP to the event in the Homeschool HUB Online here: https://www.homeschoolhub.org/share/zPJrDY7XqALX6v_M?utm_source=manual
*At least one parent must be present and registered with children.
Select your date and time below and the number of people you are bringing in the quantity field. If you are registering in a large group of 9 or 10 and filling the boat, or just want a private trip, consider chartering the boat instead at a reduced rate. Email [email protected] for details.
Limited Availability: Join our group " Genesis Expeditions " HERE and search the page for a coupon code saving you $30 per passenger!
August 2: Available
August 3: Available
August 4: 5 Spots Left
August 6: Availalbe
August 7: FULL
August 8: FULL
August 13: Available
August 14: FULL
August 15: FULL
August 16: Available
August 17: Available
August 20: Available
August 21: Available
August 22: Available
August 23: Available
August 24: Available
August 28: Half Day Option Still Available
August 29: Available
August 30: Available
August 31: Available
Click on "Date and Times" below for availability.
After Registering Find and RSVP to the event in the Homeschool HUB Online here: https://www.homeschoolhub.org/share/zPJrDY7XqALX6v_M?utm_source=manual
Marine Biology Half Day Excursions - Netarts Bay, OR
$65.00
Only a few left!
Spend a half day focusing on marine biology and studying the eel grass and sand dollar beds in Netarts Bay in Oregon by boat. The exact timing and focus of each trip depends on the tides each day. See the full description below...
*At least one parent must be present and registered with children.
Select your date and time below and the number of people you are bringing in the quantity field. If you are registering in a large group of 9 or 10 and filling the boat, or just want a private trip, consider chartering the boat instead at a reduced rate. Email [email protected] for details.
Limited Availability: Join our group " Genesis Expeditions " HERE and search the page for a coupon code saving you $30 per passenger!
August 2: Available
August 2: Available
August 4: Full Day Only (5 spots left in full day expedition)
August 6: Available
August 7: FULL
August 8: FULL
August 14: FULL
August 15: FULL
August 16: Available
August 17: Available
August 20: Available
August 21: Available
August 22: Available
August 23: Available
August 24: Available
August 28: Limited Availability
August 29: Available
August 30: Available
August 31: Available
Select "Date and Times" below for updated availability.
After Registering Find and RSVP to the event in the Homeschool HUB Online here: https://www.homeschoolhub.org/share/zPJrDY7XqALX6v_M?utm_source=manual
