JManrow Posted March 10, 2009 Share Posted March 10, 2009 On Saturday, April 18th, 2009 PNWMAS will have an exclusive Behind-The-Scenes Tour of the Oregon Coast Aquarium. This tour is no longer available to public or private groups, outside on PNWMAS and OSU Marine Science students! We will begin by meeting at: Hatfield Marine Science Center 2030 SE Marine Science Drive Newport, Oregon 97365-5296 at 10:00 AM. We will be guided through the Center, and also get a behind-the-scenes look at the operations and educational facilities at HMSC. While we are visiting Hatfield Marine Science Center, there will also be a classroom discussion/workshop on Treatment of Marine Fish Diseases and Quarantine Methods used at HMSC, and how they may be applied to the home marine aquarium. At Noon, we will head just down the road to the Oregon Coast Aquarium 2820 SE Ferry Slip Road Newport OR 97365 http://maps.google.com/maps?q=2820+SE+Ferry+Slip+Road,+Newport+OR&hl=en where we will meet in front of the door. You may want to bring along sandwiches for a quick lunch, as the tour will begin at 1:00PM. Around 3:30 to 4:00PM we will meet at across the bridge at Yaquina Bay State Park for a BBQ! It will be Potluck, so please bring your favorite... main dish, side dish, salad, beverages, veggie or cold cut trays... if everyone brings a little, there will always be more than enough to go around! There will be the big Clam & Oyster Feed, as always!(hungry) It is just a ways past the first parking lot at Yaquina Bay State Park and Lighthouse. Driving directions from OCAQ to Yaquina Bay State Recreation Site http://maps.yahoo.com/#mvt=m&lat=44.619495&lon=-124.05513&zoom=16&q1=2820%20SE%20Ferry%20Slip%20Road%2C%20Newport%2C%20OR%2097365&q2=Yaquina%20Bay%20State%20Park%2C%20Newport%2C%20OR Group prices for the Oregon Coast Aquarium Behind-The-Scenes Tour are as follows: PNWMAS Members - $15.00 PNWMAS Members 12 and under - $10.00 PNWMAS Member Teachers - Free! Non Members - $20.00 Non Members 12 and under - $12.00 Price includes cost of admission to Oregon Coast Aquarium, and the cost of the Behind-The-Scenes Tour. PNWMAS is making a Donation to HMSC. Any additional donations at the door are optional. To make payments, click here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
albertareef Posted March 10, 2009 Share Posted March 10, 2009 Very cool! I hope I can make that... Thanks for setting this up! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrgreenthumb Posted March 11, 2009 Share Posted March 11, 2009 i'll be there for sure this year!!! Bringing the crab traps to drop in while we go through the tours so maybe we will have some dungeness crab for lunch too if i get lucky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CA2OR Posted March 11, 2009 Share Posted March 11, 2009 That should be cool Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JManrow Posted March 11, 2009 Author Share Posted March 11, 2009 i'll be there for sure this year!!! Bringing the crab traps to drop in while we go through the tours so maybe we will have some dungeness crab for lunch too if i get lucky It should be a great BBQ afterwards! Bob & Brandy have always brought their propane Cook Pot along for cooking up a mess o' clams and oysters. A few crabs thrown in would be awesome!(rock2)(hungry) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrgreenthumb Posted March 11, 2009 Share Posted March 11, 2009 yum oysters!!!! I'm a seafood fanatic. We will have to do some shooters too!! I'll make some cocktail sauce Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
180Brandy Posted March 11, 2009 Share Posted March 11, 2009 The BBQ is pot luck!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JManrow Posted March 11, 2009 Author Share Posted March 11, 2009 The BBQ is pot luck!!!! Yes! Thanks for bringing that up... Everyone bring good stuff! We will probably bring Polish Sausages, Hot Links, and Potato Salad again! The club has gotten some great donated food for past events too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R-3 Posted March 11, 2009 Share Posted March 11, 2009 How much is it again John?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jason7504 Posted March 11, 2009 Share Posted March 11, 2009 well if its not too much, count me in!! sounds awesome and some good grub :P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stylaster Posted March 11, 2009 Share Posted March 11, 2009 ooh boy i missed last years going to make this one for sure! got any places that can give us a group discount for overnight stay? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JManrow Posted March 12, 2009 Author Share Posted March 12, 2009 How much is it again John?? Group prices for the Oregon Coast Aquarium Behind-The-Scenes Tour are as follows: PNWMAS Members - $15.00 PNWMAS Members 12 and under - $10.00 PNWMAS Member Teachers - Free! Non Members - $20.00 Non Members 12 and under - $12.00 Price includes cost of admission to Oregon Coast Aquarium, and the cost of the Behind-The-Scenes Tour. PNWMAS is making a Donation to HMSC. Any additional donations at the door are optional. Paypal Buttons Will be Up Soon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kriswaters Posted March 14, 2009 Share Posted March 14, 2009 There are several places around the Aquarium to stay. Last year we stayed at a Camp site (member site) and made a weekend out of it! It was really a ton of fun and I loved the behind the scenes tours! We are very lucky as a group to be able to do this! I want to thank John for his countless hours spent with emails and phone calls to get this all set up! Kris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
180Brandy Posted March 14, 2009 Share Posted March 14, 2009 There are a few state parks with yurts and camp sites near bye. Beverly Beach, South beach, Beachside. Here is a link http://www.oregonstateparks.org/searchpark.php?region=central_coast Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twogirls Posted March 14, 2009 Share Posted March 14, 2009 Are kids welcome? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JManrow Posted March 14, 2009 Author Share Posted March 14, 2009 Are kids welcome? PNWMAS Members 12 and under - $10.00 Non Members 12 and under - $12.00 On previous tours there was no charge for age 2 and under, and this may still be the case this year, but there would be no way to take a stroller up & down some sets of stairs on the Oregon Coast Aquarium behind-the-scenes tour. We will be touring a normally off-limits area, and it all of the areas we will be seeing are not handicap accessible. My wife, Constance, uses a walker and will not be going behind the scenes. My daughter and her two children ages 3 and 6 will also be visiting the O.C. Aquarium, but are not going on the tour, although they would be welcome to take part in it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R-3 Posted March 14, 2009 Share Posted March 14, 2009 Is there a cut rate John for members of the aquarium?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zoolander Posted March 14, 2009 Share Posted March 14, 2009 I went to this last year. Most definitely worth it if you haven't gone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JManrow Posted March 14, 2009 Author Share Posted March 14, 2009 While we are visiting Hatfield Marine Science Center, there will also be a classroom discussion/workshop on Treatment of Marine Fish Diseases and Quarantine Methods used at HMSC, and how they may be applied to the home marine aquarium. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JManrow Posted March 14, 2009 Author Share Posted March 14, 2009 Is there a cut rate John for members of the aquarium?? I will ask about that, Ryan. Last year admission was free for OCAQ members. It may be the same, with just the $5.00 tour charge. I will let you know as soon as I find out! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Allen Posted March 22, 2009 Share Posted March 22, 2009 Ok - sorry for the delay folks. PayPal buttons are ready. CLICK HERE to goto the page where you can purchase admission to this event Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R-3 Posted March 22, 2009 Share Posted March 22, 2009 I will ask about that' date=' Ryan. Last year admission was free for OCAQ members. It may be the same, with just the $5.00 tour charge. I will let you know as soon as I find out![/quote'] Any luck John about people that are members to the aquarium?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JManrow Posted March 22, 2009 Author Share Posted March 22, 2009 Sorry about that Ryan. I have sent the OCAQ contact person an e-mail regarding this. If I don't hear from her by Tuesday, I will give her a call. John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R-3 Posted March 22, 2009 Share Posted March 22, 2009 Gracias John! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JManrow Posted March 22, 2009 Author Share Posted March 22, 2009 por nada. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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