2025
Saturday, January 18th
11 a.m.
Her talk – What time should you visit the beach for the best tidepooling? Where can you find a nudibranch? What IS a nudibrach?! What are those weird shells with the long leather tubes that wash up? Learn it all and so much more at Jamie’s talk!
Sunday, January 19th
11 a.m.
Marli Miller, an Earth sciences faculty member at the University of Oregon since 1997, is a geologist, photographer and author of the new second edition of Roadside Geology of Oregon as well as Oregon Rocks, a guide to 60 amazing geological sites. Her work showcases the state’s splendor while also helping enthusiasts understand geologic processes at work. Her talk – Volcanoes to sea stacks: geology and context of Oregon’s Cape Perpetua area.
Beginning as a series of volcanoes between 36-34 million years ago, the coastline between Florence and Yachats offers a host of ancient and modern features that tell the area’s geological story. Using her photography and easy-to-understand diagrams, Marli will describe these features and how they fit into the context of Oregon’s geology as a whole, plate tectonics, and ongoing geological change. The author of Roadside Geology of Oregon, Roadside Geology of Washington, and Oregon Rocks! A guide to 60 Amazing Geologic Sites, Marli will have books on hand for signing.
1 p.m.
Ricky Ede , graduated from San José State University where he completed his master’s thesis studying ancient lava flows on the Oregon Coast.
His Talk – Backyard Basalt: Columbia River Basalt on the Central Oregon Coast. What happens when lava meets the sea? Learn about the fiery formation of Depoe Bay and Seal Rock, which were built by lava flows erupted in eastern Oregon 17 million years ago. Ricky’s talk also includes discussion of the relationship between construction and Oregon’s rapidly changing coastline.
Talks are given in the Civic Meeting Room, just inside the east entrance.
Agate Window Tour: Saturday 12:30p-2:30p
The Yachats Community Presbyterian Church, also known as the Church of the Agate Windows, will offer a brief talk about the story behind the amazing six large panels of agates located in the sanctuary of the church. The church is located on 7th Street just to the west of the Yachats Commons.
Available all weekend:
Rock Doc
Got a coastal rock you can’t identify or are curious about? The Rock Doc will be available to answer your questions about your mystery coastal rock.
Come to the Lions Hall for demo’s on wire wrapping and also some fun for kids of all ages!