Seaweed Foraging Classes

Learn how to identify, use, and sustainably harvest the bountiful seaweeds of the Sonoma coast. From ancient times to the present, seaweeds have been used by coastal peoples all over the world for food, medicine, and as soil amendments for their gardens. Our class covers a range of common edible and medicinal species. We will gather on the beach, show you several easy-to-identify species, and how to harvest them so they can continue to grow. Then, we head into the exposed intertidal zone at low tide to see the abundant seaweed and magical sea creatures that call it home. The class includes a cooking demo of several varieties of seaweed, and each person can take home fresh seaweed to share with friends and family, or dry and preserve to eat year-round. This class is seasonal and offered only in the summertime.

Group of people standing on a beach at dusk or dawn, dressed in jackets and hats, facing inward, some with backpacks, near buckets and equipment, with ocean and rocks in the background.

Close-up of a brown seaweed or kelp strand on a rocky shoreline with tide pools and green aquatic plants visible in the background.

Outdoor patio area with a long wooden table covered in kelp, surrounded by potted plants and chairs, including blankets and pillows on the benches, with a barbecue grill in the corner.

A man with curly dark hair, a beard, and a mustache, smiling and holding a large seaweed necklace on a rocky shoreline with waves and misty sky in the background.

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