Manzanita – The Lower Nehalem Watershed Council Speaker Series will feature Katie Voelke, Executive Director for the North Coast Land Conservancy, for a discussion titled “North Coast Ecology: A Picture of Diversity,” at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 14 at Pine Grove Community House, 225 Laneda Ave.

Voelke’s talk will focus on the terrestrial ecosystems of the northern Oregon coast. The varied habitats, from ocean beaches to 3000 ft peaks, support a diverse set of species. This diversity is one reason scientists consider this region to be particularly resilient to the effects of climate change. It also puts a fine point on the need to thoughtfully manage this land with a view to the future.

This presentations is part of the Lower Nehalem Watershed Council’s regular speaker series. The next talk will happen Dec. 12.