Cascade Head Biosphere Explorience programs will meet in Knight Park at 10:30 AM on program days.

2025 Cascade Head Biosphere Explorience dates:
Friday, May 9, 2025
Saturday, May 24, 2025
Friday, June 13, 2025
Saturday, June 21, 2025
Saturday, July 6, 2025
Thursday, August 14, 2025
Friday, September 5, 2025
Saturday, September 13, 2025

How to prepare:
Conditions on the Oregon Coast change by the minute, so be prepared by bringing:
Comfortable shoes (Hiking boots or Waterproof boots recommended but not required)
Water
Sunscreen
Light jacket

*This Explorience contains a number of areas that are off trail with potentially wet or uneven surfaces.

SAFETY & STEWARDSHIP
The Biosphere Region is a protected wildlife sanctuary - to help preserve this delicate habitat, hunting, camping, fires, bicycles, removal of foliage, and dogs are not allowed (even on a leash). The presence or scent of dogs in a habitat such as the Cascade Head Biosphere Region, may force wild animals to leave their homes, both temporarily and permanently.
Check out our Hiking Explorience for a more dog friendly experience.

Guided by our local expert, travel to the mudflats of Siletz Bay at low tide to search for purple varnish clams during our Clamming Exploriences. Our local expert will provide an overview of Oregon’s clamming regulations, harvest methods, identification, cleaning, and cooking techniques. Armed with expert information, enjoy the hunt, and see how many clams you can dig up.

Each clammer is allowed a limit of 72 Purple Varnish clams to take home. Clamming Exploriences last approximately one to two hours. This program is free, and registration is not required.

Essential Clamming Gear: Shellfish license (for those 12 and older)
Clam bag or bucket
Shovel
Gloves
*NOTE: Materials and supplies should be purchased prior to attending the Explorience.

2025 Clamming Clinic Dates:
Sunday, May 4, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Friday, May 23, 2025 at 2:30 PM
Thursday, June 5, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Tuesday, June 17, 2025 at 10:30 AM
Thursday, July 17, 2025 at 10:30 AM
Saturday, July 19, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Saturday, September 20, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Saturday, October 4, 2025 at 4:00 PM

Where to Buy a License:
Bi-Mart
Eleanor’s Undertow
Scout Northwest Trading Co

Where to Buy Equipment:
Bi-Mart
Eleanor’s Undertow
Mills Ace Hardware (North)
Mills Ace Hardware (South)
Premier RV Resort (Gift Shop)
Scout Northwest Trading Co

Please be mindful as you clam and practice beach safety. Always face the ocean, be wary of beach logs and debris, protect wildlife habitat, and keep small children and animals near you at all times.

For more information about Lincoln City Exploriences visit ExploreLincolnCity.com/Exploriences.

Enjoy the bounty of Siletz Bay during our Crabbing Exploriences. Before heading out to the shore to toss a line, meet our local expert for an overview of Oregon’s crabbing regulations, harvest methods, identification, cleaning, and cooking techniques. Then you'll hit the sand and try it for yourself.

Each crabber is allowed to crab with up to three devices. We recommend a folding crab trap for Siletz Bay crabbing, which can be done right from the shore. Crabbing Exploriences last approximately one to two hours. This program is free, and registration is not required.

Essential Crabbing Gear:
Crab trap
Bait (chicken legs work well)
Shellfish license (for those 12 and older)
Bucket
Rubber gloves
Crab measuring gauge
*NOTE: Materials and licenses should be purchased prior to attending the Explorience.

2025 Crabbing Exploriences Dates:
Sunday, June 22, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Sunday, July 20, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Thursday, August 7, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Wednesday, August 20, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Saturday, August 30, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Saturday, September 6, 2025 at 9:00 AM

Where to buy a Shellfish License:
Bi-Mart
Eleanor’s Undertow
Scout Northwest Trading Co

Where to Buy Equipment:
Bi-Mart
Eleanor’s Undertow
Mills Ace Hardware (North)
Mills Ace Hardware (South)
Premier RV Resort (Gift Shop)
Scout Northwest Trading Co

Please be mindful as you crab and practice beach safety. Always face the ocean, be wary of beach logs and debris, protect wildlife habitat, and keep small children and animals near you at all times.

For more information about Lincoln City Exploriences visit ExploreLincolnCity.com/Exploriences.