Where are your workshops?

My typical range for guided foraging and tidepool workshops is Seaside, Oregon to Garibaldi, Oregon though sometimes I make special trips to Newport, Oregon or locations further south on the coast for group workshops! I can also travel for private workshops, though a travel fee may be needed.

Why don’t you post exact locations?

Rough locations are posted in the workshop description. The exact locations of workshops will be sent to students upon registration. Based on weather and conditions, exact locations for foraging and tidepooling are sometimes decided or briefly changed close to scheduled times. These changes are easier to make via emails to students rather than directly on the site.

Can I bring my dog with me?

We love a furry friend, but for the sake of this being a group guided experience in sometimes semi-rough terrain with some amount of gear, please leave the dogs with a friend! 

What’s the terrain like?

Terrain varies depending on the experience and the conditions day of. Guided rocky intertidal foraging (mussels and seaweed) as well as tidepooling are often in areas with big boulders and sometimes require walking on very unstable slippery terrain, though sometimes it’s just walking on bare hard sand. Clamming occurs in mud flats where lose sand can be a little unstable and “sinky”. Crabbing occurs on piers, so it is a bit more stable but sometimes slippery (with handrails).

What’s your cancellation policy?

If cancellations occur longer than 10 days out from a class, a full refund (minus transaction fees) will be issued. Within 10 days of a class, no refund is given. I’m often very sorry for this, but rescheduling folks that close to a class date is very difficult. If classes don’t reach a minimum sign up required to run, I will send a notice 48 hours in advance.

Can I bring my children?

For sure! Under 5 is free, kids 6-15 are half price! Totally up to you on their ability to go through this terrain. I may start doing classes targeted at children, if that’s something you want please let me know in an email and I’ll be sure to prioritize it!

How much is a private workshop?

Private workshop prices totally depend on exactly what you’re looking for. I’ll work with you to scheme up your dream guided experience while working with your budget. Timing is often dependent on the tide, often making this our most limiting factor in planning.

When do you offer private workshops?

My most available days for private workshops are weekdays. Weekends are often taken up by group classes.