The Wilson River near the Tillamook Forest Center. Photo: Chas Hundley
TILLAMOOK STATE FOREST - The Tillamook-based nonprofit Wilson River Cleanup Group (WRCG) is holding its annual river cleanup September 21, 2019, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The group wants to make sure the river may be enjoyed by all, so it annually organizes a cleanup day where participants collect garbage and debris before the fall storms and high winds carry them out to the ocean.WRCG issued a press release thanking the Oregon Department of Forestry for assisting in this years effort. We do this every ... year. Its just nice someone is paying attention as far as away as Banks, Wilson River Cleanup Group Director Quintin Bauer said. The press release also stated: This is a very popular destination for year-round visitors looking to spend time hiking, relaxing, and swimming in the Wilson River. Join us as we clean the river banks before the high winters of water carry the debris (trash) to the sea. Residents who are not able to participate in the clean up are encouraged to find their own spot on the Wilson River to clear debris. The WRCG will meet with residents and help them determine how best to complete the chore. For more information call 503.844.9571, email info@solveoregon.org or visit solveoregon.org.
The Tillamook Forest Center will close for the winter season December 2, after one last holiday event. Its not expected to reopen until March of 2024. The last day to visit the site is Dec. 1.
The Gales Creek, Roy and Verboort CPO 13 will meet Wednesday night from 6 to 7 p.m. in Banks. On the agenda: A presentation on the American Legion by Dale Thaler.
Those following along with an attempt to hold a town hall in Hillsboro for Washington County constituents of U.S. Rep. Suzanne Bonamici have already seen the event postponed. It's now scheduled as a telephone and online town hall for November 6 at 6 p.m.
Gales Creek's Zephyr Farm will hold an open farm event Thursday, August 10, featuring free fresh veggies from the farm, shave ice, and tours of the organic farm in the Gales Creek Valley. Attendees were asked to RSVP.
The Oregon Capitol building in Salem. Photo: Chas Hundley
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The Tillamook and Washington County lines at the Coast Range summit on Highway 6 on January 27, 2022. Photo: Chas Hundley
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The Oregon Capitol building in Salem. Photo: Chas Hundley
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