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Edible & Medicinal Seaweeds of California: Weekend Workshop and Field Exploration
Spring Session--San Francisco Bay Area (2025)
As spring unfolds along the California coast and the days grow long it is not only the terrestrial landscape that bursts forth in a verdant display of color, at this time of year our often overlooked/under-appreciated "sea-vegetables" are ALSO on the rise! There are some 750 SPECIES (give or take) of marine algae (seaweed) found flourishing along our expansive coastline...making this area one of the most diverse seaweed habitats on the planet! Given this, it is no surprise that many feel a bit overwhelmed and intimidated when approaching the field of phycology (study of algae). Join us as we make sense of this vast oceanic realm while exploring the diverse array of edible/medicinal seaweeds found at their prime during the spring season on the Northern California coast. This interdisciplinary program will engage students on all levels through a combination of classroom lecture, field exploration, and hands-on activities.
Topics/activities include: seaweed ecology/intertidal communities, seaweed identification (in the classroom and in the field), edible/medicinal uses (both historic and contemporary), legal/ethical harvesting guidelines, safety issues/seaweed toxicology, coastal terrestrial plant community exploration (with a focus on the edible & medicinal flora), coverage of recent taxonomic/nomenclature changes, sampling of a variety of edible/medicinal seaweeds and preparations, harvesting/processing/cooking/preservation activities, and more!
Date/Time: June 14-15 (2025) 10am-6pm
Pre-registration discount before May 24 deadline:
$155 (includes materials fee).
After May 24 deadline: $185
Registration: TBA in fall of 2024
Detailed directions and other more specific class info (including carpool networking) will be emailed out to the registered/paid students by June 7. IMPORTANT NOTE: this message will be sent to the email associated with your PayPal transaction (and for some people this may not be their primary email).
No refunds will be issued after May 19.
Refunds subject to PayPal's 2.9% service charge.
Location: San Francisco Bay Area, CA.
Instructor: Tellur Fenner
Class will occur RAIN OR SHINE! :)
Contact Info:
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Gear you'll need for our field studies:
Warm Clothes (wool/synthetic fibers), Rain Gear, Tennis Shoes (that you don't mind getting soaked), Hat/Sunscreen, Daypack, Water Bottles (2 quart capacity), Collecting Bucket/Plastic Bags, Knife/Scissors, Cooler w/ice.
Optional (yet recommended): Notebook, Camera, Hand Lens.
Optional Part 2: Wetsuit, Booties, Kayak, Life-Vest, Plastic Tarp.
Anyone wanting to harvest/take home their own seaweed (hopefully everyone!) will need to obtain a CA state fishing license PRIOR to the start of class (details about this will be provided upon registration).
*Interested, but don’t have a car? Inquire about carpooling options.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:
-So I paid the class fee via PayPal...am I now officially registered and on the roster? Yes, your spot in class is now secure. PayPal will not accept online payments when a class is already sold out. Your payment confirmation/receipt has been sent to the email address associated with your account.
-Can I bring my dog? Sorry, absolutely NO pets (for a litany of reasons).
-Is it OK to bring my child? My 6-hour adult-level field classes are in no way suitable for children. Trust me: they would be bored to tears.
-I see that hundreds/thousands of people have clicked on "interested and/or going" for this event...what are your class size limits? Don't take Facebook numbers too seriously folks...I cap these types of field classes at around 30 students :) That said, it IS true that my classes tend to fill to capacity months ahead of time...so procrastination is not recommended if you are hoping to secure a spot.
-Will the class be canceled in the event of bad weather? Typically, no. And as is mentioned in the description: "Class will occur RAIN OR SHINE!". Only EXTREME weather with torrential rain, wind, and possible flooding OR severe heat (100F+) will likely lead to a cancelation. I'll keep the participants well informed with current weather conditions in the lead up to the class.
-When should I expect to receive directions, carpool info, and other more specific class details? As is CLEARLY stated in the above class description: "Detailed directions and other more specific class info (including carpool networking) will be emailed out to the registered/paid students by June 7. IMPORTANT NOTE: this message will be sent to the email associated with your PayPal transaction (and for some people this may not be their primary email)."
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San Francisco, California, United States
