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SUMMARY:Seaweed Week Guided ID Walk 3
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a guided Seaweed ID walk at low tide\, led by Jaclyn Robidoux\, seaweed specialist with Maine Sea Grant and UMaine Cooperative Extension. \nWe’ll explore the shore near Two Lights State Park\, learning to identify native edible seaweeds and diving into their ecological roles\, seasonal rhythms\, environmental benefits\, and at-home uses. We’ll also talk about Maine’s growing seaweed farming industry\, sustainable harvest practices\, and the big role this unique marine resource plays in the state’s coastal economy. \nWe’ll bring the field guides\, seaweed samples\, and snacks to take home—just bring your outdoor gear and questions! \nRegistration: $20. Children 10 and under are free—please note if they’ll be joining when you sign up so we can bring enough supplies. Space is limited. REGISTER HERE. \n  \n\nWHEN: Monday\, May 4th. 5:00 – 6:30 PM \nWHERE: This workshop is being held at Dyer Cove in Cape Elizabeth\, near Two Lights State Park. Parking is available in the lot next to Dyer Cove\, adjacent to the lot for The Lobster Shack at Two Lights. To map to Dyer Cove\, use the address: 225 Two Lights Road\, Cape Elizabeth\, ME 04107. We’ll meet out on Dyer Cove beach at the Seaweed Week table. \nWEATHER NOTE: This workshop may require navigating some slick and/or rocky terrain. Attendees should have proper footwear (rubber boots/shoes with good traction that may get wet) and dress accordingly for a few hours in the Maine outdoors\, especially as it can be colder and more windy on the ocean. We’ll host this workshop in a variety of Maine’s spring weather conditions\, but will notify participants if we need to cancel or reschedule in the case of extreme weather. Thanks for understanding!
URL:https://seaweedweek.org/event/seaweed-week-guided-id-walk-3-2/
LOCATION:Dyer Cove\, Cape Elizabeth\, 225 Two Lights Road\, Cape Elizabeth\, ME\, United States
CATEGORIES:Class,Science,Talk,Workshop
ORGANIZER;CN="Maine Sea Grant":MAILTO:jaclyn.robidoux@maine.edu
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260430T183000
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SUMMARY:Seaweed Week Guided ID Walk 3 - RESCHEDULED 5/4
DESCRIPTION:RESCHEDULED FOR WEATHER. \nJoin us for a guided Seaweed ID walk at low tide\, led by Jaclyn Robidoux\, seaweed specialist with Maine Sea Grant and UMaine Cooperative Extension. \nWe’ll explore the shore near Two Lights State Park\, learning to identify native edible seaweeds and diving into their ecological roles\, seasonal rhythms\, environmental benefits\, and at-home uses. We’ll also talk about Maine’s growing seaweed farming industry\, sustainable harvest practices\, and the big role this unique marine resource plays in the state’s coastal economy. \nWe’ll bring the field guides\, seaweed samples\, and snacks to take home—just bring your outdoor gear and questions! \nRegistration: $20. Children 10 and under are free—please note if they’ll be joining when you sign up so we can bring enough supplies. Space is limited. REGISTER HERE. \n  \n\nWHEN: Thursday\, April 30th. Monday\, May 4th. 5:00 – 6:30 PM \nWHERE: This workshop is being held at Dyer Cove in Cape Elizabeth\, near Two Lights State Park. Parking is available in the lot next to Dyer Cove\, adjacent to the lot for The Lobster Shack at Two Lights. To map to Dyer Cove\, use the address: 225 Two Lights Road\, Cape Elizabeth\, ME 04107. We’ll meet out on Dyer Cove beach at the Seaweed Week table. \nWEATHER NOTE: This workshop may require navigating some slick and/or rocky terrain. Attendees should have proper footwear (rubber boots/shoes with good traction that may get wet) and dress accordingly for a few hours in the Maine outdoors\, especially as it can be colder and more windy on the ocean. We’ll host this workshop in a variety of Maine’s spring weather conditions\, but will notify participants if we need to cancel or reschedule in the case of weather. Thanks for understanding!
URL:https://seaweedweek.org/event/seaweed-week-guided-id-walk-3/
LOCATION:Dyer Cove\, Cape Elizabeth\, 225 Two Lights Road\, Cape Elizabeth\, ME\, United States
CATEGORIES:Class,Talk,Tour,Workshop
ORGANIZER;CN="Seaweed Week":MAILTO:info@heritageseaweed.com
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SUMMARY:"enjoyToday" Seaweed Studio Day
DESCRIPTION:Seaweed Studio Day | April 29th | Sessions from 9:00 AM – 8:30 PMExperience several creative forms of expression in one studio day at Pinecone Studio. Workshops include Cooking with Seaweed with Karina Hines (9:00 AM–12:00 PM)\, Botanical Blueprints with Debe Loughlin (1:00–4:00 PM)\, and Seaweed Printing with James Sylvester (5:30–8:30 PM). Explore how expressive disciplines overlap in everyday life and how creative connection can support problem solving. $50 each program or $125 all three (Bring a friend for free) details online—buy your tickets today at pineconestudio.org. \nEvent Link Here
URL:https://seaweedweek.org/event/enjoytoday-seaweed-studio-day/
LOCATION:Pinecone Studio\, 3 Cranberry Drive\, Brunswick\, ME\, 04011\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Class,Food,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260428T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260428T163000
DTSTAMP:20260521T141321
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SUMMARY:Seaweed Week Guided ID Walk 2
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a guided Seaweed ID walk at low tide\, led by Jaclyn Robidoux\, seaweed specialist with Maine Sea Grant and UMaine Cooperative Extension. \nWe’ll explore the shore near Two Lights State Park\, learning to identify native edible seaweeds and diving into their ecological roles\, seasonal rhythms\, environmental benefits\, and at-home uses. We’ll also talk about Maine’s growing seaweed farming industry\, sustainable harvest practices\, and the big role this unique marine resource plays in the state’s coastal economy. \nWe’ll bring the field guides\, seaweed samples\, and snacks to take home—just bring your outdoor gear and questions! \nRegistration: $20. Children 10 and under are free—please note if they’ll be joining when you sign up so we can bring enough supplies. Space is limited. REGISTER HERE. \n\n  \nWHEN: Tuesday\, April 28th. 3:00 – 4:3o PM \nWHERE: This workshop is being held at Dyer Cove in Cape Elizabeth\, near Two Lights State Park. Parking is available in the lot next to Dyer Cove\, adjacent to the lot for The Lobster Shack at Two Lights. To map to Dyer Cove\, use the address: 225 Two Lights Road\, Cape Elizabeth\, ME 04107. We’ll meet out on Dyer Cove beach at the Seaweed Week table. \nWEATHER NOTE: This workshop may require navigating some slick and/or rocky terrain. Attendees should have proper footwear (rubber boots/shoes with good traction that may get wet) and dress accordingly for a few hours in the Maine outdoors\, especially as it can be colder and more windy on the ocean. We’ll host this workshop in a variety of Maine’s spring weather conditions\, but will notify participants if we need to cancel or reschedule in the case of extreme weather. Thanks for understanding!
URL:https://seaweedweek.org/event/seaweed-week-guided-id-walk-2/
LOCATION:Dyer Cove\, Cape Elizabeth\, 225 Two Lights Road\, Cape Elizabeth\, ME\, United States
CATEGORIES:Class,Talk,Tour,Workshop
ORGANIZER;CN="Seaweed Week":MAILTO:info@heritageseaweed.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260426T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260426T110000
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SUMMARY:Seaweed Press Art Class with Turning Tides
DESCRIPTION:Get creative with locally foraged seaweeds in this hands-on art workshop during Seaweed Week. Hosted at Botanically Curious\, this relaxed\, tea-filled session invites you to explore coastal plant life while creating your own pressed seaweed artwork alongside educators Aubrey (Turning Tides) and Evan (TideMinded).their local ecosystems through species identification\, field guides\, and hands-on ecological learning. \nParticipants will pick up their finished pieces the following week—complimentary tea included. No experience needed\, just curiosity. \nEvent Link Here. \n\nMeet the instructors: \nAubrey is a Maine-based marine scientist who runs a small business offering unique opportunities for hands-on ocean education to tourists and locals of all ages. Through her business\, Turning Tides\, she coordinates private guided tide pooling sessions with local marine biologists\, leads community tide pooling for Mainers\, and organizes other fun ocean-centered events. She holds a master’s in marine science from the University of New England and specializes in invertebrate biology. \nEvan Montellese is an ecologist with a background in restorative ecology\, aquaculture\, and invasive species management in coastal ecosystems. He is the founder of TideMinded\, an education-centered project focused on connecting communities with
URL:https://seaweedweek.org/event/seaweed-press-art-class-with-turning-tides/
LOCATION:Botanically Curious\, 419 Congress Street\, Portland\, ME\, 04101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Class,Drinks,Health and Wellness,Workshop
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SUMMARY:Seaweed Row and Seaweed Sauna
DESCRIPTION:Get in the weeds with DoryWoman Rowing during Maine Seaweed Week\, April 24-May 3! \nSeaweed Row: \nLearn about Maine’s favorite weed and this crop’s importance in Maine’s aquaculture industry\, while rowing a wooden dory in Belfast Bay. We’ll do a row-by of a local kelp farm. You’ll learn about a variety of seaweed in Maine and enjoy seaweed tea and seaweed-infused treats as part of this experience! Open to all skill-levels\, ages 10 and up. You can row or be a passenger. \nSeaweed Sauna: \nNew this year! Follow-up your row with wood-fired heat on the Belfast waterfront with our Seaweed Sauna! Enhance your sauna glow with a salty seaweed scrub and seaweed mask. Dip in the harbor to rinse off and cool off\, among the abundant rockweed and bladderwrack. Choose Seaweed Sauna as an add-on on our booking form. The Seaweed Sauna can also be booked as a stand-alone experience (meaning\, you don’t have to row to sauna). \n  \n\nSessions and Pricing: \nThe Seaweed Row will be offered throughout Seaweed Week\, in the morning and late afternoon sessions. This row can be booked privately for two or three people or as a mixed group of individuals. Pricing is $105 for individuals\, $200 for two people and $300 for three people. Seaweed treats are included in the price. The Seaweed Sauna add-on is $40 pp and includes all seaweed treatments and tea. Seaweed Sauna only: $45. \nTo learn more and book your Seaweed Row and Sauna visit dorywomanrowing.com
URL:https://seaweedweek.org/event/seaweed-row-and-seaweed-sauna/
LOCATION:Belfast Bay\, Front Street\, Belfast\, ME\, 04915\, United States
CATEGORIES:Class,Health and Wellness,Tasting,Tour
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250502T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250502T131500
DTSTAMP:20260521T141321
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SUMMARY:Virtual Field Trip: Meet the Seaweed Scientist
DESCRIPTION:Calling all educators interested in seaweed aquaculture and education! To celebrate Seaweed Week in Maine this year\, the Maine Aquaculture Innovation Center in partnership with Maine Sea Grant\, Maine Family Sea Farms Cooperative\, and the University of New England are excited to bring two live webinars to students and teachers across the state. The first webinar on Thursday\, May 1st will feature Ken Sparta of Spartan Sea Farms and Jaclyn Robidoux of Maine Sea Grant out on Ken’s seaweed farm showing folks the ropes of growing kelp. The second webinar on Friday\, May 2nd will feature Dr. Carrie Byron of the University of New England and Maya Pelletier of the Maine Aquaculture Innovation Center exploring seaweed science in the UNE lab.  \n  \nThese virtual field experience webinars are meant for educators to attend WITH THEIR STUDENTS during Maine seaweed week! Educators are welcome to attend both events. More information about the webinars can be found in the flyers below. Please reach out to learn@maineaquaculture.org with any questions!  \nThis experience is free but registration is required – register now at https://maine.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_V7JsKwEDRZ6xEt2k24XINw#/registration
URL:https://seaweedweek.org/event/virtual-field-trip-meet-the-seaweed-scientist/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Class
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250501T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250501T134500
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CREATED:20250421T135714Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250421T135803Z
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SUMMARY:Virtual Field Trip: Meet the Seaweed Farmer
DESCRIPTION:Calling all educators interested in seaweed aquaculture and education! To celebrate Seaweed Week in Maine this year\, the Maine Aquaculture Innovation Center in partnership with Maine Sea Grant\, Maine Family Sea Farms Cooperative\, and the University of New England are excited to bring two live webinars to students and teachers across the state. The first webinar on Thursday\, May 1st will feature Ken Sparta of Spartan Sea Farms and Jaclyn Robidoux of Maine Sea Grant out on Ken’s seaweed farm showing folks the ropes of growing kelp. The second webinar on Friday\, May 2nd will feature Dr. Carrie Byron of the University of New England and Maya Pelletier of the Maine Aquaculture Innovation Center exploring seaweed science in the UNE lab.  \n  \nThese virtual field experience webinars are meant for educators to attend WITH THEIR STUDENTS during Maine seaweed week! Educators are welcome to attend both events. More information about the webinars can be found in the flyers below. Please reach out to learn@maineaquaculture.org with any questions!  \nThis experience is free but registration is required. Register today at https://maine.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_1ChvUObWSwyFJeseyCgmTw#/registration
URL:https://seaweedweek.org/event/meet-the-farmer/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Class
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250426T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250426T160000
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SUMMARY:Seaweed Printing Using Gelatin Plates
DESCRIPTION:Join Pinecone Studio for a fun and creative event where you can learn how to make beautiful prints! This hands-on workshop will teach you how to make a 2 layer gelatin monoprint using seaweed. No experience is necessary. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to explore your artistic side and create one-of-a-kind prints to take home. \nGuided by James Sylvester \nJames Sylvester is a Maine-based printmaker whose passion for drawing\, carving\, and collaboration fuels his multi-disciplinary art practice. He graduated from Maine College of Art & Design with a BFA with honors in printmaking in 2018 and is a member of Peregrine Press\, Maine’s oldest nonprofit printmaking cooperative\, where he produces his own fine art relief print editions\, explores creative monoprinting techniques\, and currently serves as President. His practice often bleeds into his surrounding creative community\, whether that is through participating in the Portland\, Maine’s yearly steamroller printing event and print crawl\, organizing the artisan market series Art in the Garden at Bissell Brothers\, or running collaborative printmaking workshops across southern Maine at such locations as the Portland Museum of Art\, Hinge Collaborative\, and Congress Square Park. His work has been shown at Cove Streets Arts\, George Marshall Store Gallery\, The ICA at MECA&D\, Ocean House Gallery\, CURRENTS New Media Festival\, 82 Parris and more. \nPhotograph of James Sylvester at Peregrine Press by Amanda Bizarro
URL:https://seaweedweek.org/event/seaweed-printing-using-gelatin-plates/
LOCATION:Pinecone Studio\, 3 Cranberry Drive\, Brunswick\, ME\, 04011\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Class,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250423T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250423T190000
DTSTAMP:20260521T141321
CREATED:20250411T141008Z
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SUMMARY:Tide to Table: An Introduction to Cooking with Seaweed
DESCRIPTION:Join the Hancock County Food Drive for seaweed cooking classes with Kara from Maine Coast Sea Vegetables: \n\nSaturday\, April 12\, 10am – 12pm \nWednesday\, April 23\, 5pm – 7pm\n\n$30 registration fee for adults\, and $45 registration fee for an adult and kid under 12. Submit your registration fee here\, or pay cash/check at the time of the event. All registration fees are donations to the food drive! Limited spots available\, register here. \nWhy Seaweed? Find out about the nutritious and flavorful wonders of adding seaweed to your everyday recipes. We’ll explore the 9 most commonly used sea vegetables harvested on the coast of Maine and how to incorporate them into a healthy diet. Come touch\, learn\, and taste as we cook together. There will be recipes and samples for everyone to take home. We’ll be making Dulse Lettuce & Tomato Sandwiches. There will also be Kelp Krunch and a Sea Seasoned Ranch dip with veggies to taste.
URL:https://seaweedweek.org/event/tide-to-table-an-introduction-to-cooking-with-seaweed/
LOCATION:Healthy Acadia\, 77 Beechland Road\,\, Ellsworth\, ME\, 04605\, United States
CATEGORIES:Class
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250412T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250412T120000
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SUMMARY:Tide to Table: An Introduction to Cooking with Seaweed
DESCRIPTION:Join the Hancock County Food Drive for seaweed cooking classes with Kara from Maine Coast Sea Vegetables: \n\nSaturday\, April 12\, 10am – 12pm \nWednesday\, April 23\, 5pm – 7pm\n\n$30 registration fee for adults\, and $45 registration fee for an adult and kid under 12. Submit your registration fee here\, or pay cash/check at the time of the event. All registration fees are donations to the food drive! Limited spots available\, register here. \nWhy Seaweed? Find out about the nutritious and flavorful wonders of adding seaweed to your everyday recipes. We’ll explore the 9 most commonly used sea vegetables harvested on the coast of Maine and how to incorporate them into a healthy diet. Come touch\, learn\, and taste as we cook together. There will be recipes and samples for everyone to take home. We’ll be making Dulse Lettuce & Tomato Sandwiches. There will also be Kelp Krunch and a Sea Seasoned Ranch dip with veggies to taste.
URL:https://seaweedweek.org/event/tide-to-table-an-introduction-to-cooking-with-seaweed-2/
LOCATION:Healthy Acadia\, 77 Beechland Road\,\, Ellsworth\, ME\, 04605\, United States
CATEGORIES:Class
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240425T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240425T200000
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SUMMARY:Maine Seaweeds & Their Wellness Benefits: Botanically Curious
DESCRIPTION:We invite you to dive into this nourishing seaweed wellness workshop only offered during Seaweed Week at Botanically Curious\, an herbal apothecary and workshop space in Portland. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDiscover the wellness benefits of Maine seaweeds! Sit & Sip with us as we discuss the incredible nutrients and healing properties of these ocean superfoods. We will discuss the ecological impacts\, how it can support the body from an herbalism/energetic standpoint\, with special Q & A from seaweed farmer Kristin Isfeld from Latitude 43 Farms! Sip locally sourced seaweed based teas with snacks and bring a notebook! Participants will also get exclusive offers for land & sea events with Latitude 43 Farms. More information and tickets are available here. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Botanically Curious: \nBotanically Curious offers boutique herbal experiences for anyone looking to explore the world of plant medicine. Our efforts are focused on educating the public about herbalism\, building confidence in foraging wild food and creating affordable whole health practices that close the socio-economic gaps in our society. Paula Kersch\, owner and head herbalist at Botanically Curious is dedicated to connecting with the local community through collaboration and community service. Workshops and classes at Botanically Curious are taught by Paula and the many wonderful community partners who bring their expertise to the table! \nAbout Latitude 43 Farms: \nLatitude 43 Farms is a woman-owned sea and land farm off of Sturdivant Island. During the winter season Kristin Isfeld\, owner of Latitude 43\, farms one of Maine’s most delicious and climate-friendly crops – sugar kelp.
URL:https://seaweedweek.org/event/maine-seaweeds-their-wellness-benefits-botanically-curious/
LOCATION:Botanically Curious\, 419 Congress Street\, Portland\, ME\, 04101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Class,Health and Wellness,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240424T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240424T193000
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SUMMARY:Oceanic Cuisine: Delicious  Seaweed Creations
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a special cooking presentation\, learn to ID seaweed in a live touch tank and learn more about the work of Maine Coast Sea Vegetables. Participants will sample freshly prepared Local Seaweed Salad\, Dulse Corn Chowder and Irish Moss Chocolate Pudding! \nSpots are limited! Please register: info@ellsworthlibrary.net or call 207.667.6363. Venue: Ellsworth Public Library\, 20 State Street \nAbout Maine Coast Sea Vegetables: \nMaine Coast Sea Vegetables is an employee-owned seaweed company that strives to provide high quality North Atlantic sea vegetables as user-friendly foods\, supported by reliable information; and to build respectful\, long-term relationships with our customers\, suppliers\, employees and the environment.
URL:https://seaweedweek.org/event/oceanic-cuisine-delicious-seaweed-creations/
LOCATION:Ellsworth Public Library\, 20 State Street\, Ellsworth\, ME\, 04605\, United States
CATEGORIES:Class,Food,Talk,Tasting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240424T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240424T113000
DTSTAMP:20260521T141321
CREATED:20240408T014000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240408T172954Z
UID:1671-1713952800-1713958200@seaweedweek.org
SUMMARY:Seaweed Explorers: Discover\, Touch\, & Learn
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a unique Homeschool Hour with Maine Coast Sea Vegetables at the Ellsworth Public Library \nWhat to Expect: \n🍽 Yummy Snacks like Kelp Krunch\, Seaweed- Seasoned Popcorn & Seaweed Energy Bars and Smoothies. \n👀 Explore and touch various types of seaweed up close in a special touch tank. \nA Seaweed-Themed Storytime. \n  \nFree admission. Spots are limited. Please register: info@ellsworthlibrary.net or call 207.667.6363 \n  \nAbout Maine Coast Sea Vegetables: \nMaine Coast Sea Vegetables is an employee-owned seaweed company that strives to provide high quality North Atlantic sea vegetables as user-friendly foods\, supported by reliable information; and to build respectful\, long-term relationships with our customers\, suppliers\, employees and the environment. \n 
URL:https://seaweedweek.org/event/seaweed-explorers-discover-touch-learn/
LOCATION:Ellsworth Public Library\, 20 State Street\, Ellsworth\, ME\, 04605\, United States
CATEGORIES:Class,Talk,Tasting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230429T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230429T160000
DTSTAMP:20260521T141321
CREATED:20230414T014803Z
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SUMMARY:Cooking with Kelp: Class at The Maker's Galley
DESCRIPTION:Join Executive Chef\, Arianna Stefanilo\, at The Maker’s Galley to celebrate Seaweed week with a Kelp Klass 101! Learn all about Maine’s aquatic adventures of growing sugar and skinny kelp with our very own farmer friend Kristin Isfeld\, owner and operator of Latitude 43 farms. \nWhat you’ll learn:\n• How to handle and process fresh kelp for cooking\n• The nutritional benefits of seaweed\n• Intimate discussions with local Maine kelp farmer\n• How to source local product \nArianna will then assist you with a hands-on demo on how to cook soft kelp pretzel bites and infused aioli dipping sauce. Enjoy a welcome cocktail and leave with a jar of Slack Tide Sugar Kelp sea salt\, included in ticket price. Tax and gratuity for service added at checkout. \nLearn more and get your tickets on the event page!
URL:https://seaweedweek.org/event/kelp-cooking-class-at-the-makers-galley/
LOCATION:The Maker’s Galley\, 5 Commercial St.\, Portland\, ME\, 04101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Class,Food,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230428T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230428T140000
DTSTAMP:20260521T141321
CREATED:20230412T205434Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230412T205434Z
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SUMMARY:Sun + Seaweed: Cyanotype Workshop with Oriana Poindexter
DESCRIPTION:Small Group Cyanotype Workshop led by Oriana Poindexter\, with local seaweed species ID presentation by Carissa Maurin\, Aquaculture Project Manager at Gulf of Maine Research Institute and seaweed provided by Nautical Farms. \nJoin artist and marine scientist Oriana Poindexter for an interactive art-science workshop to learn the cyanotype\, or sun-printing\, process. Learn this early alternative photographic process and use local seaweed species to create your own art prints using techniques first developed in the 1840s. Carissa Maurin\, Aquaculture Project Manager at the Gulf of Maine Research Institute\, will join us to share her expertise on the local seaweed species. \nThis workshop will teach you the fundamentals of the cyanotype process\, its history\, seaweed identification\, and will culminate with each participant creating their own original cyanotype prints – usually something frame worthy. \nThe first portion of the workshop will involve an introduction\, demonstration\, seaweed identification\, and selection of materials\, and the second portion will be a printing session. If you have materials you’d like to bring to use for printing (sentimental objects\, dried botanicals\, etc)\, please feel free to bring them. \nRegistration fee includes all materials and instruction\, along with light snacks and one drink from Après. If the fee is a hardship for you\, please contact Oriana at studio@orianapoindexter. \nAttendees must be 21+. Refunds are not available within 7 days of the event date. \nRegister here: https://www.orianapoindexter.com/store/p/maine-seaweed-cyanotype-workshop-4-28
URL:https://seaweedweek.org/event/sun-seaweed-cyanotype-workshop-with-oriana-poindexter-2/
LOCATION:Après\, 148 Anderson St\, Portland\, ME\, 04101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Class,Talk,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230427T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230427T170000
DTSTAMP:20260521T141321
CREATED:20230414T021630Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230414T021630Z
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SUMMARY:Friends from the Field Webinar: A Field Guide to the Seaweeds of Maine
DESCRIPTION:Join Blue Hill Heritage Trust and Island Heritage Trust for a Friends from the Field Webinar!\n\nGlen Mittelhauser (director of Maine Natural History Observatory)\, Jordan Chalfant (MNHO board member)\, and Dr. Amanda Savoie (researcher at the Canadian Museum of Nature) are writing a user-friendly photographic field guide to the seaweeds of Maine. The project has several components: creating a database of thousands of historic records of seaweed observations in an effort to create a complete species list for the state of Maine; doing field work to update inventories\, collect morphometric data\, and take thousands of photographs; and lab work for microscopy images and DNA sampling.\n\nJordan Chalfant is a naturalist who lives in Bar Harbor and studies seaweed. After spending 10 years working as a field biologist\, doing botanical inventories and seabird monitoring on the Coast of Maine\, she has taken on managing The Naturalist’s Notebook\, a nature and science bookstore in Seal Harbor\, as her day job.\n\nLearn more about this event here and use this link to register: https://us02web.zoom.us/…/reg…/WN_v0KHRIrJQQWKCfE1hKgzGA\n\n\nEmail landere@bluehillheritagetrust.org if you have any questions!
URL:https://seaweedweek.org/event/friends-from-the-field-webinar-a-field-guide-to-the-seaweeds-of-maine/
LOCATION:Zoom\, https://bit.ly/3vf0EhC 
CATEGORIES:Class,Talk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230424T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230424T190000
DTSTAMP:20260521T141321
CREATED:20230412T183659Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230412T183659Z
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SUMMARY:Cooking with Kelp Workshop at Canopy Farms
DESCRIPTION:Want to support local seaweed farmers but not sure how to work with kelp at home? Interested in gaining the recipes and know-how to create restaurant-quality dishes in your own kitchen? Join the folks at Canopy Farms for this cooking class focused on Maine kelp. \nRegistration: Direct message Canopy Farms here: https://www.instagram.com/canopyfarms/
URL:https://seaweedweek.org/event/cooking-with-kelp-workshop-at-canopy-farms/
LOCATION:Zao Ze Cafe and Market\, 5 Abby Rd\, Brunswick\, ME\, 04011\, United States
CATEGORIES:Class,Food
ORGANIZER;CN="Canopy Farms":MAILTO:kate@canopyfarms.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230423T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230423T140000
DTSTAMP:20260521T141321
CREATED:20230412T204855Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230412T204855Z
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SUMMARY:Sun + Seaweed: Cyanotype Workshop with Oriana Poindexter
DESCRIPTION:Small Group Cyanotype Workshop led by Oriana Poindexter\, with local seaweed species ID presentation by Carissa Maurin\, Aquaculture Project Manager at Gulf of Maine Research Institute and seaweed provided by Nautical Farms. \nJoin Oriana Poindexter in Portland during Seaweed Week for an interactive cyanotype workshop. Learn this early photographic process and use fresh Maine seaweed to create your own cyanotype prints using photo chemistry techniques first developed in the 1840s. \nThis workshop will teach you the fundamentals of the cyanotype process\, its history\, and seaweed identification. It will culminate with each participant creating three original cyanotype prints – usually something frame worthy. \nThe first portion of the workshop will involve an introduction\, demonstration\, and seaweed identification. The second portion will be a printing session. If you have personal materials you’d like to bring to use for printing (sentimental objects\, pressed botanicals or seaweeds\, etc)\, please feel free to bring them. \nThe cost of this workshop is $125\, and is limited to 15 participants. Registration fee includes all materials and instruction\, as well as one beverage from Urban Farm Fermentory. Once registration is complete\, your spot is reserved and you’ll begin receiving event reminders. \nAll ages are welcome. Children below the age of 16 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. \nRegister here: https://www.orianapoindexter.com/store/p/maine-seaweed-cyanotype-workshop
URL:https://seaweedweek.org/event/sun-seaweed-cyanotype-workshop-with-oriana-poindexter/
LOCATION:Urban Farm Fermentory\, 200 Anderson St\, Portland\, ME\, 04101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Class,Talk,Workshop
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230420
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230423
DTSTAMP:20260521T141321
CREATED:20230411T200122Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230411T200122Z
UID:1344-1681948800-1682207999@seaweedweek.org
SUMMARY:Low Low Tides and Seaweed Symposium at Smithereen Farm
DESCRIPTION:April 20-21:\nJoin the Smithereen Farm team for early-morning harvest and drying of native seaweeds! Bring a wetsuit if you have one. Low tide is around 6:15-6:30am\, so early birds are a must if you want to join in. No charge for these two days. People from away are welcome to book a campsite on HipCamp to be close to the action. \nApril 22nd:\nHarvest overview and guidance by longtime time harvester Kacie Loparto. Join in the water for harvest and drying of wild kelp. RSVP required! \nKanae Tokunaga\, a Japanese researcher of artisanal kelp traditions and economies will present about the high value products and supply chains in different regions of Japan. Drawing lessons from her research in Japanese seaweed harvesting\, market\, and processing\, and in Maine’s seafood supply chain\, she will cover several topics\, including: How different species of seaweeds are harvested\, processed\, and marketed in Japan\, Advantages of co-management and co-marketing in coastal fisheries and aquaculture\, Roles of coastal fisheries and aquaculture in coastal ecosystem service values. \nA presentation of the new Maine Seaweed Council seaweed wild-harvest guidelines by longtime industry leader Shep Erhart. \nLocation: 767 Leighton Point Rd\, Pembroke\, ME \nRegistration link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdo_lu__x_CHo-ZCmp-YAAB66bGWbBQnidv1a1_Q_d5sBxJJA/viewform
URL:https://seaweedweek.org/event/low-low-tides-and-seaweed-symposium-at-smithereen-farm/
LOCATION:ME
CATEGORIES:Class,Talk,Tour,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220502T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220502T190000
DTSTAMP:20260521T141321
CREATED:20220309T221043Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220309T221043Z
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SUMMARY:Cooking with Kelp: Workshop & Dinner with Chef Cara Stadler (BaoBao Dumpling House)
DESCRIPTION:Want to support local seaweed farmers but not sure how to work with kelp at home? Interested in gaining the recipes and know-how to create restaurant-quality dishes in your own kitchen? Join Cara Stadler\, chef-owner at BaoBao Dumpling House and co-owner of Canopy Farms\, for this cooking class focused on Maine kelp. \n\nRegistration: Tickets must be reserved in advance and cost $108 per person\, which includes ingredients and instruction\, recipes to take home\, and a full dinner. Please email Canopy Farms with questions or to reserve your spot.\nCovid-19 policy: Canopy Farms requires proof of up-to-date vaccination for all event guests.\n\nCara Stadler\, chef-owner of BaoBao Dumpling House & co-owner of Canopy Farms \nAbout the series\nCanopy Farms cooking classes with Cara Stadler focus on sustainable local seafood such as vegetables\, seaweed\, mussels\, oysters\, scallops\, clams and eel. \nAbout Canopy Farms\nCanopy Farms is an aquaponics greenhouse in partnership with Tao Yuan restaurant in Brunswick\, Maine. Their mission is to grow good food\, create good jobs\, and support sustainable year-round agriculture in Maine.
URL:https://seaweedweek.org/event/cooking-with-kelp-workshop-dinner-with-chef-cara-stadler-baobao-dumpling-house/
LOCATION:Zao Ze Cafe and Market\, 5 Abby Rd\, Brunswick\, ME\, 04011\, United States
CATEGORIES:Class,Dinner
ORGANIZER;CN="Canopy Farms":MAILTO:kate@canopyfarms.org
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