Workshops
Seasonality
Workshops will start back up end of April 2024!
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All workshops are tide and season-dependent, and with the tricky tides of fall/winter and the powerful ocean energy, it’s safest to hold off on time in the intertidal. Read the blog Seasonality of Foraging on the Oregon Coast for more info!
I’ll still be taking private workshops through this time.
Types Of Workshops
Tidepooling
This workshop will immerse students in the rocky intertidal ecosystems of the Oregon Coast. We will discuss tides, ocean conditions, and safety and etiquette on the rocks. Dive into details on specific organisms and species interactions that make up the general ecology of our intertidal ecosystems. Spend time exploring the nooks and crannies of the rocky shores looking for critters of all sizes.
Seaweed ID
Oregon’s rocky shores are covered in a diverse array of seaweeds. Look into the intricate and distinctive patterns that make up each group. Learn how seaweed is classified as well as how to identify a few local species. Compare sea vegetables with tastings on the beach.
Mussel Foraging
Come foraging for mussels! This workshop will introduce students to the diverse and abundant rocky intertidal ecosystems of the Oregon Coast. We will discuss tides, ocean conditions, as well as safety and etiquette on the rocks. There will be a focus on foraging mussels and other edibles including barnacles, and seaweed (seaweed is dependent on the season,
ONLY March-June 15).
Crabbing
Spend a day along the shores of the Tillamook Bay. Oregon is home to one of the most beloved shellfish worldwide, the Dungeness Crab! Join to learn the ins and outs of crabbing while hearing about the crabbing industry as a whole and how it shapes Oregon's coastal economy. You will learn about different crabbing techniques as well as how to identify different crab species and legal size and sex limits.
Clamming
Gather in Garibaldi to learn about the ecology and oceanography of the Tillamook Bay. We will discuss the conditions that allow multiple clam species to inhabit the bay as well as conditions that allow us to forage. Learn sustainable and proper harvest techniques, preparation, and storage of raking for cockle clams.
Private Booking
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Weather conditions
While tides can be checked ahead of time, ocean conditions change with wind and storms. Wave action can create unpredictable water level conditions day off that *may* cause for unsafe conditions. This is the reason for a winter pause.