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  • Seaweed Talk and Q&A at SoPo Seafood Market & Raw Bar

    SoPo Seafood Market & Raw Bar 171 Ocean St, South Portland, United States

    Join us at SoPo Seafood Market & Raw Bar for a seaweed  talk and Q&A session. And what better way to enjoy this Sunday afternoon talk than with creative cocktails and seaweed and oyster pairings fresh from the raw bar? During this Seaweed Week pop-up, we’ll talk through seaweed science and Maine’s growing industry with…

  • Science Café Talk: Kelp Aquaculture with Briana Warner (Atlantic Sea Farms)

    Zao Ze Cafe and Market 5 Abby Rd, Brunswick, ME, United States

    Briana Warner, CEO of Atlantic Sea Farms, will share her story about being at the forefront of kelp aquaculture in Maine and take your questions. There will also be snacks featuring seaweed, and beverages will be available for purchase. We hope to see you there! Registration: You are not required to sign up in advance;…

  • Low Low Tides and Seaweed Symposium at Smithereen Farm

    April 20-21: Join 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…

  • Seaweed Week Film Celebration with Maine Outdoor Film Festival

    Maine Studio Works 170 Anderson St, Portland, ME, United States

    Celebrate Earth Day and kick off Maine Seaweed Week with a program of conservation, outdoor adventure and aquaculture films! Join MOFF, Atlantic Sea Farms, and the Maine Aquaculture Association for an early evening of cinema and ideas at Maine Studio Works in East Bayside, Portland. Including the world premiere of A SEA CHANGE, to be…

    $15

  • Sun + Seaweed: Cyanotype Workshop with Oriana Poindexter

    Urban Farm Fermentory 200 Anderson St, Portland, ME, United States

    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. Join Oriana Poindexter in Portland during Seaweed Week for an interactive cyanotype workshop. Learn this early photographic process and use fresh Maine seaweed…

    $125

  • Science Cafe at Canopy Farms featuring Atlantic Sea Farms and Kaskolos Sea Vegetables

    Zao Ze Cafe and Market 5 Abby Rd, Brunswick, ME, United States

    Don’t miss this chance to talk with local farmers and eat delicious snacks! Canopy Farms will host this talk with a rep from Atlantic Sea Farms and Theo Willis of Kaskolos Sea Vegetables. The Science Cafe series brings the community closer to local aquaculture producers who provide us with high quality seafood, are stewards of…

  • Friends from the Field Webinar: A Field Guide to the Seaweeds of Maine

    Zoom https://bit.ly/3vf0EhC 

    Join Blue Hill Heritage Trust and Island Heritage Trust for a Friends from the Field Webinar! Glen 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…

  • Sun + Seaweed: Cyanotype Workshop with Oriana Poindexter

    Après 148 Anderson St, Portland, ME, United States

    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. Join artist and marine scientist Oriana Poindexter for an interactive art-science workshop to learn the cyanotype, or sun-printing, process. Learn this early alternative…

    $125

  • Seaweed ID Beach Walk

    Dyer Cove, Cape Elizabeth 225 Two Lights Road, Cape Elizabeth, ME, United States

    TIME CHANGE!! NEW TIME IS 9:00-10:30 AM. The Seaweed Week species ID beach walk is back for our 5th annual event! How many species of seaweed are there in Maine? Do seaweeds change with the season? What even is seaweed? Dive into these questions and more at this species-identification workshop and beach walk, hosted by…

  • Seaweed Week Launch Party with Oxbow Brewing Company

    Oxbow Blending & Bottling 49 Washington Ave, Portland, ME, United States

    Let's get this seaweed party started! Join us as we launch the sixth annual Seaweed Week with our friends at Oxbow Brewing Company! We’ll be celebrating with friends and farmers while enjoying local beers, interactive seaweed demos, seaweed specials from Duckfat Frites Shack, and live music! We’ll start the seaweed festivities and demos at 4pm…

  • Seaweed Row with DoryWoman Rowing

    Belfast Bay Front Street, Belfast, ME, United States

    10 sessions available to book throughout the week. Get in the weeds with DoryWoman Rowing during Maine Seaweed Week!  Each row up to 2 people. Open Water Rowing in a Stunning Location Get in the weeds with DoryWoman Rowing with this special offering during Maine Seaweed Week! Come out for a Seaweed Row! The Seaweed…

    $105

  • Seaweed Explorers: Discover, Touch, & Learn

    Ellsworth Public Library 20 State Street, Ellsworth, ME, United States

    Join us for a unique Homeschool Hour with Maine Coast Sea Vegetables at the Ellsworth Public Library What to Expect: 🍽 Yummy Snacks like Kelp Krunch, Seaweed- Seasoned Popcorn & Seaweed Energy Bars and Smoothies. 👀 Explore and touch various types of seaweed up close in a special touch tank. A Seaweed-Themed Storytime.   Free…

    Free; Please Register

  • Oceanic Cuisine: Delicious Seaweed Creations

    Ellsworth Public Library 20 State Street, Ellsworth, ME, United States

    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! Spots are limited! Please register: info@ellsworthlibrary.net or call 207.667.6363. Venue: Ellsworth Public…

    Free; Please register

  • Talk of the Towns: Aquaculture in Stonington

    Stonington Opera House 1 School Street, Stonington, ME, United States

    Join your host the Town of Stonington, friends, neighbors and special guests from around our region to celebrate Maine Seaweed Week with a community conversation on small-scale aquaculture and how our marine economies are essential sources of food for us all. The free evening opens at 6 pm in the Stonington Opera House lobby with…

    Free

  • Kelp Farmer Pop-Up at SoPo Seafood

    SoPo Seafood Market & Raw Bar 171 Ocean St, South Portland, United States

    Join local kelp and oyster farmer, Greg Foote of Dirigo Marine Resources, at SoPo Seafood Market and Raw Bar to talk all things seaweed and aquaculture. And what better way to enjoy this Thursday evening talk than with creative cocktails and seaweed and oyster pairings fresh from the raw bar featuring Greg's kelp. The SoPo…

  • Seaweed Row with DoryWoman Rowing

    Belfast Bay Front Street, Belfast, ME, United States

    10 sessions available to book throughout the week. Get in the weeds with DoryWoman Rowing during Maine Seaweed Week!  Each row up to 2 people. Open Water Rowing in a Stunning Location Get in the weeds with DoryWoman Rowing with this special offering during Maine Seaweed Week! Come out for a Seaweed Row! The Seaweed…

    $105

  • Seaweed ID Workshop: Seaweeds at Sunset

    Dyer Cove, Cape Elizabeth 225 Two Lights Road, Cape Elizabeth, ME, United States

    Join seaweed specialist Jaclyn Robidoux for a hands-on seaweed ID workshop and beach walk at low tide. Explore the intertidal zone, learn to ID edible seaweeds, and discover their uses and role in Maine’s coastal economy. Field guides, samples & snacks provided!

    $20 | Kids under 10 free
    Location: 225 Two Lights Rd, Cape Elizabeth

    $20

  • Digital Panel Discussion: West Coast Kelp Watchers

    Virtual

    Greenhorns and Smithereen Farm present a free virtual panel discussion with West Coast aquaculture practitioners Amanda Swinimer (Dakini Tidal Wilds) and Julie Drucker (Yemaya Seaweed).

    Free

  • Seaweed ID Morning Workshop

    Dyer Cove, Cape Elizabeth 225 Two Lights Road, Cape Elizabeth, ME, United States

    Start your day with seaweed ID! Join seaweed specialist Jaclyn Robidoux for a hands-on seaweed ID workshop and beach walk at low tide. Explore the intertidal zone, learn to ID edible seaweeds, and discover their uses and role in Maine’s coastal economy. Field guides, samples & snacks provided!

    $20 | Kids under 10 free
    Location: 225 Two Lights Rd, Cape Elizabeth

    $20
  • Text banner: "Tending the Tides: Maine's Aquaculture Apprenticeships. The Next Generation of Ocean Stewards is Here. We're Training Them. May 1st, 2025. O'Maine Studios, Portland, ME. Tickets $10 advance/$15 at the door."

    Tending the Tides: Maine’s Aquaculture Apprenticeships (Film Premiere)

    O'Maine Studios 54 Danforth St, Portland, ME, United States

    Celebrate Maine Seaweed Week and join friends of MOFF, the Maine Aquaculture Association, World Wildlife Fund, and FocusMaine for the world premiere of TENDING THE TIDES, a new short film by Maine Mountain Media.

    $10

  • Seaweed ID Weekend Workshop

    Dyer Cove, Cape Elizabeth 225 Two Lights Road, Cape Elizabeth, ME, United States

    Join seaweed specialist Jaclyn Robidoux for a hands-on seaweed ID workshop and beach walk at low tide. Explore the intertidal zone, learn to ID edible seaweeds, and discover their uses and role in Maine’s coastal economy. Field guides, samples & snacks provided!

    $20 | Kids under 10 free
    Location: 225 Two Lights Rd, Cape Elizabeth

    $20