Orcas Island Seaweed Field Excursion: Join Us Next Week!
Your invitation to coastal connection, intertidal immersion, and seaweed magnificence!
🪸 Dive into the Magic of the Intertidal — One Last Time This Season!
Join us for the final Seaweed Field Excursion of 2025 and experience an unforgettable, hands-on journey through the wild, living edge where land meets sea.
This 3-hour immersive class brings you into the vibrant intertidal zone to explore, forage, and connect with the extraordinary world of local seaweeds. You'll learn to identify edible and medicinal species, understand their ecological roles, and witness how these resilient marine plants adapt to one of the most dynamic environments on Earth.
But seaweeds are more than just fascinating—they’re nutrient-dense superfoods and time-honored wellness allies. From supporting thyroid and gut health to nourishing skin and connective tissue, these powerful plants offer rich potential for both internal and external use—whether in your kitchen, your apothecary, or your creative life.
What’s Included in This Field Excursion:
🔹 Guided intertidal exploration and seaweed identification
🔹 Tips for ethical harvesting & safe collection
🔹 A kelp pickle demo—plus a jar to take home!
🔹 Seaweed spa—topical home seaweed uses
🔹 A creative seaweed press art activity
🔹 Optional harvest to bring home (conditions permitting)
🔹 A chance to win a Bullwhip Kelp T-shirt from Mermaid Botanicals!
Whether you're a forager, herbalist, ocean lover, or curious newcomer, this is your last chance this season to deepen your relationship with the sea and discover the beauty, flavor, and medicine of our coastal waters.
👉 Reserve your spot here
