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Seaweed Field Excursion (Whidbey Island)
Embark on a hands-on, immersive learning experience, where you'll explore the fascinating world of seaweeds. Over the course of this 3-hour Seaweed Field Excursion, you’ll engage directly with our magnificent macroalgae in their natural habitat. From identifying edible species and learning basic harvesting techniques to discovering seaweeds’ incredible health benefits and making seaweed artwork, this adventure offers an enriching experience for all levels. Ideal for anyone curious about marine life, foraging, or health—no prior experience necessary, just a passion for connecting with our marine ecosystems and the healing power of seaweeds!
This May 1 Field Excursion will be the best class opportunity in 2025 for harvesting seaweeds during class. Due to the timing, however, there will likely be no kelp pickle–making in this class. For kelp pickle making, join us in Bellingham, San Juan Island, or Orcas Island.
Early Bird discount registration ($5 off) through April 1, 2025.
Refund Policy: No refunds on cancellations after April 26, 2025.
Register here.
Seaweed Field Excursion (Bellingham)
Embark on a hands-on, immersive learning experience, where you'll explore the fascinating world of seaweeds. Over the course of this 3-hour Seaweed Field Excursion, you’ll engage directly with our magnificent macroalgae in their natural habitat. From identifying edible species and learning basic harvesting techniques to discovering seaweeds’ incredible health benefits and making kelp pickles, this adventure offers an enriching experience for all levels. Ideal for anyone curious about marine life, foraging, or health—no prior experience necessary, just a passion for connecting with our marine ecosystems and the healing power of seaweeds!
Note: Due to location restrictions, there will be no seaweed harvesting during this class. If harvesting seaweeds during class is a priority, join us on May 1!
Refund Policy: No refunds on cancellations after May 22, 2025.
Register here.
Seaweed Field Excursion (San Juan Island)
Embark on a hands-on, immersive learning experience, where you'll explore the fascinating world of seaweeds. Over the course of this 3-hour Seaweed Field Excursion, you’ll engage directly with our magnificent macroalgae in their natural habitat. From identifying edible species and learning basic harvesting techniques to discovering seaweeds’ incredible health benefits and making kelp pickles, this adventure offers an enriching experience for all levels. Ideal for anyone curious about marine life, foraging, or health—no prior experience necessary, just a passion for connecting with our marine ecosystems and the healing power of seaweeds!
Note: There will be the option to harvest and take home seaweed during this class, depending seaweed conditions and water quality. If harvesting seaweeds during class is a priority, we recommend joining us on May 1!
Registration through Island Rec coming soon.
Seaweed Field Excursion (Orcas Island)
Embark on a hands-on, immersive learning experience, where you'll explore the fascinating world of seaweeds. Over the course of this 3-hour Seaweed Field Excursion, you’ll engage directly with our magnificent macroalgae in their natural habitat. From identifying edible species and learning basic harvesting techniques to discovering seaweeds’ incredible health benefits and making kelp pickles, this adventure offers an enriching experience for all levels. Ideal for anyone curious about marine life, foraging, or health—no prior experience necessary, just a passion for connecting with our marine ecosystems and the healing power of seaweeds!
Note: There will be the option to harvest and take home seaweed during this class, depending seaweed conditions and water quality. If harvesting seaweeds during class is a priority, we recommend joining us on May 1!
Early Bird discount ($5 off) through July 1, 2025.
Refund Policy: No refunds on cancellations after July 18, 2025.
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Interested in organizing a Field Excursion in Washington or Oregon? Contact Kristy: kristy@mermaid-botanicals.com
Thanks again for the amazing class. Everyone left sounding inspired. I truly love how you teach by asking a question and letting folks go out to discover for themselves first and then pulling it together. It was also awesome how you were able to distill down the science around the constituents and medicine in a very understandable way. I can't thank you enough.
—Kachi Cassinelli, Dandelion Botanicals
Field Excursion Participant
Thank you again for a great class the other day….I really loved how you laid heavy emphasis on the experience that comes with harvesting from the Sea. How that ties into our well being as a whole community and planet….I feel the practice works wonders when embedded into the culture....This link is the link to caring for this wondrous resource.
— J.B., Seaweed
Field Excursion Participant
I spent yesterday afternoon with Kristy Bredin, one of the San Juan Islands’ most beloved marine herbalists. There were 27 of us on her Seaweed Excursion and we learned so much! Kristy’s knowledge of the plants available, within the Salish Sea, is extensive however her approach to explaining how we all affect our surroundings is what truly impressed me.
—Ellen Kaminsky
Field Excursion Participant