Workshops
Upcoming Workshops
WORKSHOP OFFERINGS
WORKSHOP OFFERINGS
Oregon Seaweed
June 11, 10-12pm, Garibaldi, OR
$35
Pacific Dulse is a regenerative, nutrient-rich crop native to Oregon. Oregon Seaweed is growing dulse in tanks on land in Garibaldi, OR. Come learn about the industry of seaweed farming, and the environmental benefits, with Alanna who has been farming seaweed for 2+ years. Students will be able to harvest their own seaweed to take home.
Seaweed Identification
No current offerings, requests accepted
This workshop will go over general oceanography, intertidal ecology, with a focus on identification of wild seaweeds and sustainable harvest methods. The Pacific Northwest is home to some of the most biodiverse intertidal systems, and more kelp species than anywhere else on earth. Don’t miss this opportunity to explore with an educator on one of the lowest tides of the year.
Razor Clamming w/ Osprey Cafe and Basalt Studio
June 20, 9-2pm, Seaside, OR, $175
This workshop will introduce students to intertidal ecosystems of the Oregon Coast. We will discuss tides, ocean conditions, and safety. We will be digging Razor Clams on the beach front in Seaside, OR. Students will learn about the different environments of various clam species as well as the clamming industry along the Oregon Coast.
After clamming we will venture to Osprey Cafe where owner and avid forager, Josh Bokish will make us his locally famous smoked razor clam chowder. Josh opened Osprey Café in 2014 after working in kitchens all over Portland. The café focuses on brunch favorites, with an international flair and a specialty in local produce and seafood. Foraged goods often appear on the menu; including mushrooms, sea beans, stinging nettles, seaweed, fiddlehead ferns and wild onions, to name a few. Josh is also an avid fisherman, crabber, barnacle gatherer and clam digger in his spare time.
Extra bonus, chowder will be served in bowls made by a local potter Michelle Valigura of Basalt Pottery in Cannon Beach. Michelle has created her own blend of recycled and foraged clay that is sourced from the cliffs of the north coast. She incorporates this mixture of clay into bowls and plates for daily use or an artistic showpiece. You’ll even get to take these home with you (:
Shellfish licenses must be purchased prior to class, which can be done online through the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife.
Oregon Tidepools
TBD
This workshop will introduce people to the wild intertidal zones of Oregon, the areas between the tide. We will discuss general oceanography of the Oregon Coast. You will understand tides, ocean conditions, and safety and etiquette on the rocks. Students will learn about individual organisms that inhabit these shores as well as the overall ecology of how they interact with each other. There will be time for solo exploration, and time to bring observations and questions back to the group. You will come away with an understanding of the structure of the tide pools.
Mud Flat Forage
TBD
This workshop will introduce students to intertidal ecosystems of the Oregon Coast. We will discuss tides, ocean conditions, and safety. There will be a focus on digging for clams in the mud flats. Students will learn about the different environments of various clam species as well as the clamming industry along the Oregon Coast. Targeted clam species will depend on the specific workshop offered throughout the season. Shellfish licenses must be purchased prior to class, which can be done online through the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife.
Seabirds & Shorebirds
TBD
This workshop will introduce people to the seabirds and shorebirds of Oregon.
