Oregon Coast Learning Institute

Jellyfish and Their Importance to Humans – Ric Brodeur
2023-09-19
Evidence from ecosystems around the world suggests that jellyfish blooms are increasing in terms of frequency and severity, most likely due to human activities such as overfishing, habitat modification, and species introductions. Although jellyfish have some positive benefits to humans in terms of pharmaceutical and food production and the aquarium trade, most of their impacts negatively affect human endeavors such as fishing, tourism, and power generation. Ric will discuss the evidence for increasing jellyfish populations and their potential impacts on fish and fisheries, using examples in ecosystems around the world and attempts to control these populations or mitigate against their impacts.

SKYLAB AT 50: Our First Space Station – Donn Anderson
2023-09-19
What to do after the Apollo Moon Missions ended? Repurpose hardware planned for cancelled Apollo missions into a gigantic for its time Earth orbiting Solar Observatory and Research Lab! Launched into orbit in May, 1973, Skylab was the beginning of humans living in low earth orbit that eventually led to the International Space Station. We’ll learn about Skylab’s development, its severe damage at launch, the heroic work astronauts did to save it, the three different crews each staying longer than the last, its triumph, and its ultimate fate!

The Road to Graduation in LCSD – Majaliase Tolen, Dr. Katie Barrett, Elementary Director
2023-09-26
Learn about early literacy, K-12 math alignment, Career and Technical Education, and post-secondary partnerships in LCSD.

The Moon – Sifan Kahale
2023-09-26
Our “slanted” view of the moon, what that means and how that creates effects like super moons, annular or total eclipses, king tides at different times in different places. Join us as Sifan explains some of the stranger aspects of the moon.

Field Trip to Hatfield Marine Science Center
2023-10-03
Field Trip to Hatfield Marine Science Center:
9:30 a.m. – Meet in the Marine Studies Building Lobby
Welcome and short video about the Marine Studies Building (MSB) in the MSB Auditorium
9:50-10:50 a.m. – Divide into two groups to tour the MSB
Tour guides Doug Brusa (OSU Foundation) and MariAnna Hinjosa (HMSC Operations). The tour will include a stop at ILab to meet staff and ask questions plus a stop at the roof-top cache to see supplies
10:50-11:10 a.m. – Break
11:10 a.m. – Big Fish Lab Talk in the Marine Studies Building Auditorium:
The Science of Sharks in Oregon and Around the World.
Sharks are often demonized as mindless predators. But, in reality, sharks are complex, undertaking extensive migrations, exhibiting intricate behaviors, and maintaining marine systems, especially here in Oregon. With 15 species commonly found off Oregon and nearly 500 globally, sharks help to maintain the stability of the systems humans depend upon for food, recreation, and production. In Oregon, this stability helps support vibrant fisheries and, consequently, the communities and economies dependent upon them. In the Big Fish Lab, we work to understand shark behavior, movements, and physiology in Oregon and around the world. We will recap findings and lessons from decades of shark research and discuss the future of sharks and our oceans.

Yakona Nature Preserve and Learning Center – Natalie Schaefer
2023-10-10
Yakona Nature Preserve & Learning Center provides education about resident wildlife, exploration of Yaqo’n Indian history, and opportunities for people of diverse backgrounds and lived experiences to witness nature as it once was on Oregon’s central coast.

Oregon Shores/Coastwatch – Jesse Jones
2023-10-10
Oregon Shore’s mission is to preserve the ecosystems and landscapes of the Oregon Coast for the public interest. One popular program is Coast Watch in which volunteers adopt and monitor one-mile segments of the shoreline. Jesse Jones, the manager of the Coast Watch Program, will share the scope and benefits (and fun) of the program.

Observing an Annular Eclipse – Sifan Kahale
2023-10-17
Join us as Sifan relates her story and experiences viewing the annular solar eclipse. She is traveling down to Klamath Falls to ‘hopefully’ have clear skies during the event. Come and find out if she was successful!

Living for a Year in Space: What Effect Does It Have on Your Body? – Donn Anderson
2023-10-17
Astronaut Scott Kelly spent almost a year in near weightlessness in orbit on the International Space Station while his identical twin Mark remained here on Earth. What have we learned about what that did to Scott’s body versus his twin brother Mark?

Thank you, Paul Durand-Ruel for Discovering the Impressionists – Rosanne Berton
2023-10-24
Rosanne will provide the story of Durand-Ruel, a Parisian art dealer who personally, commercially, financially, and spiritually supported every Impressionist whose name and work we now take for granted as Great. You will explore the Impressionists as the story goes along.

OCLI Poetry Society and Friends – Alison Dennis, Evelyn Brookhyser
2023-10-24
Members will read and discuss a passage from their favorite poem.

Addiction and Covid Response in Lincoln County -- Beckner, Giliam, Cisco, Koschel
2023-10-31
Four people from the Lincoln County Health Dept. will provide an overview of what they do: Jennifer Beckner, addiction treatment services, Callie Lamendola-Gilliam, Covid; Isabelle Cisco, Harm Reduction efforts related to Opioid Crisis, Mary Jo Koschel, Medication Assisted Treatment Program.

The second session October 31 is currently open…we are working to find a replacement program
2023-10-31

Chautaqua – Jeannine Jordan
2023-11-07

Eat Smart and Live Strong – Beatrice Botello
2023-11-07
Beatriz Botello and Jennifer Pettit with OSU Extension Lincoln County, Family and Community Health team, will offer a hands-on and tasting experience focusing on adding fruits and vegetables to your diet and discuss the Dietary Guidelines for Americans.

The Five Queens of British Mystery – Conrad Schmitt
2023-11-14
The Golden Age of English language mystery novels is regarded as the period of the early twentieth century when the genre of the “Clue-Puzzle“ novel achieved its zenith. Five women, four from Great Britain, and one New Zealander, are generally considered the “Queens of Mystery “ for their dominance of that period. The four British authors were Agatha Christie, Margery Allingham, Dorothy Sayers, P. D. James, and the lone Kiwi, Ngaio Marsh. Join us as we delve into the fascinating world of these talented women writers.

Be Fit for Life: Put Knowing and Doing Together – Brenda Luntzel
2023-11-14
Living well and preventing illness is a foundation of health and longevity. You read all about what to do to age better. You are wiser as you have more experience in life. You have the time, now that you are retired, to invest in your health. Right? The most challenging piece to the puzzle is “doing what we know.” This lecture is a lot more about “DOING” than “KNOWING.” You will be more active, so dress for movement. There will be some “WHY,” and then it is about the “WHAT” and “HOW.”

Cascade Head Biosphere – Paul Robertson
2023-11-21
Paul Robertson is the Staff Scientist and Project and Communications Manager for the newly-formed 501c3 Non-Profit, Cascade Head Biosphere Collaborative, the people side of the UNESCO Cascade Head Biosphere Region here on the central Oregon Coast. He will be talking about their programming and their three pillars–Education, Climate, and Community. Expect to see some short videos and hear about the ways this young organization is bringing awareness of this 100,000+ acre, internationally recognized place at the edge of a continent and the Pacific Ocean.

Increasing coastal community resilience to coastal hazards in Cascadia – Peter Ruggiero
2023-11-21
Pacific Northwest coastal communities are at risk from earthquakes, including “The Really Big One,” tsunamis, sea level rise, landslides, erosion, and changing patterns of storminess. Stretching from Humboldt Bay in Northern California to the Salish Sea in Washington, these Cascadia communities have called for “a coordinated research agenda among universities, governmental agencies, NGOs, and others” to help them increase resilience to these coastal hazards. Join us to learn how the Cascadia Coastlines and Peoples Hazards Research Hub (Cascadia CoPes Hub) is responding directly to this call to increase coastal community adaptive capacity.

Hold the Press! – Patrick Alexander
2024-01-02
What does it take to run a small coastal newspaper in the aftermath of the information revolution?
How do you balance the books while creating a compelling product for locals and visitors alike?
And how do you stay fresh while writing about a kite festival for the 25th time?
Get answers to all these questions and more in a presentation from Patrick Alexander, owner and publisher of Oregon Coast TODAY, a free arts and entertainment publication now in its 18th year serving readers and businesses on the Central Oregon Coast.

Finding Oregon’s Covered Bridges - Sifan Kahale - Evelyn
2024-10-08 09:30 - 10:50 (America/Los_Angeles)
Join Sifan as she relates her adventures finding all of the covered bridges in Oregon – and then some. Picture driving through a covered bridge, orange sunset colors ahead, boards clickety-clacking and the sounds of gurgling water and frogs singing. Which ones were her favorite, which were the most difficult to find, how many ‘small’ pedestrian ones are there and how about an upside down covered bridge? Of the 54 official covered bridges, Sifan visited 59! (photo)

What is happening in the forests of Oregon - Dan Stark - Evelyn
2024-10-08 11:10 - 12:30
Dan Stark, OSU Extension Forester, will discuss the invasive pests and updates on the emerald ash borer. He will also share what is happening with harvesting and reforestation of the land. He will answer the question of, do redwoods and giant sequoia grow well in Oregon? He is open to answering questions you have about our forests.

The Girls Who Stepped Out of Line, by Maj. Gen. Mari K Eder - Conrad Schmitt - Joyce
2024-10-15 09:30 - 10:50
Conrad will discuss this book about women who served, fought, struggled and made things happen in World War II. Both in and out of uniform, their legacy is destined to inspire generations of women to come. From daring spies to audacious pilots, from innovative scientists to indomitable resistance fighters, these extraordinary women stepped out of line making unique contributions and into the pages of history.

Local Healthcare Update - Dr. Lesley Ogden - Evelyn
2024-10-15 11:10 - 12:30
Dr. Ogden will cover new service lines, technology enhancements, workforce solutions, and future projects as well as challenges that we face locally and across the industry.

What happened on May 10th? - Sifan Kahale - Joyce
2024-10-22 09:30 - 10:50
Join Sifan as she explains the awesome events that led to the record-breaking Aurora on May 10. This event
clocked in at a G5 and a KP9: the maximum of both scales! A single sunspot generated 7 huge flares and associated CME’s. Two of those were ‘cannibal’ flares! Come and find out what all of this means. (photo)

Inside the Newport Visual Arts Center - Chassee Davidson Conrad/Gail
2024-10-22 11:10 - 12:30
A glimpse into the galleries, receptions, workshops, classes, community events/partners, and art bus of the Newport Visual Arts Center.
Chasse Davidson has been the Director of the VAC since August of 2022. She moved to Lincoln County 17 years ago from the Willamette Valley. She earned her BS in Studio Art from Western Oregon University. She began curating shows during her time as President of the Toledo Arts Guild and continued showcasing local art in her gallery space of Toledo Clayworks. She owned and operated Toledo Clayworks from 2015-2020, and closed due to COVID. Chasse has been a ceramic artist for the past 30 years. She and her husband have two children.

Family Promise - Elizabeth Reyes - Conrad Schmitt
2024-10-29 09:30 - 10:50

Great Grain Discoveries - Beatriz Botello - Evelyn
2024-10-29 11:10 - 12:30
Eating whole grains supports blood pressure, cholesterol, digestion, blood sugar, and weight control. This session will offer information on how to identify whole grains, read whole grain and fiber labels, and tips on how to find easy and inexpensive recipes on the Food Hero website. A Food Hero recipe will be served.

Book Reviews by Members
2024-11-05 09:30 - 10:50
Members will sign up to review books they’ve read recently.

Navigating Coastal Futures: Insights from Social Science - Valerie Berseth - Evelyn
2024-11-05 11:10 - 12:30
Valerie Berseth will explore how human relationships with coastal environments are evolving in the face of environmental changes and technological advances. She will share insights from research she has done with Pacific salmon conservation in the US and Canada and she will highlight how communities are adapting to new challenges while redefining their relationships to nature and coastal ecosystems. By examining both the risks and opportunities presented by emerging technologies, we’ll discuss the ways that our values and perceptions intersect with policy and innovation to shape the future of our coasts.
