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Seaweed Week Launch Party with Oxbow Brewing Company
Oxbow Blending & Bottling 49 Washington Ave, Portland, ME, United StatesLet'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…
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Seaweed Row with DoryWoman Rowing
Belfast Bay Front Street, Belfast, ME, United States10 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…
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Seaweed Explorers: Discover, Touch, & Learn
Ellsworth Public Library 20 State Street, Ellsworth, ME, United StatesJoin 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…
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Oceanic Cuisine: Delicious Seaweed Creations
Ellsworth Public Library 20 State Street, Ellsworth, ME, United StatesJoin 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…
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Talk of the Towns: Aquaculture in Stonington
Stonington Opera House 1 School Street, Stonington, ME, United StatesJoin 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…
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Kelp Farmer Pop-Up at SoPo Seafood
SoPo Seafood Market & Raw Bar 171 Ocean St, South Portland, United StatesJoin 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…
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Seaweed Row with DoryWoman Rowing
Belfast Bay Front Street, Belfast, ME, United States10 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…
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The Kelp Forests of Maine: 5 Years of Research, 5 Millenia of Change
Panacea 100 Main Street, Wiscasset, ME, United StatesHead to Panacea in Wiscasset on Seaweed Saturday (4/26) for a presentation on the Kelp Forests of Maine - plus seaweed pressing and crafts!
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Presentation: Trey and Sarah Redmond from Springtide Seaweed and Maine Seaweed Exchange
Reversing Hall 4 Leighton Point Road, Pembroke, ME, United StatesJoin us for a free afternoon talk with Trey Angera and Sarah Redmond from Springtide Seaweed and Maine Seaweed Exchange.
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Seaweed ID Workshop: Seaweeds at Sunset
Dyer Cove, Cape Elizabeth 225 Two Lights Road, Cape Elizabeth, ME, United StatesJoin 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
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Digital Panel Discussion: West Coast Kelp Watchers
VirtualGreenhorns and Smithereen Farm present a free virtual panel discussion with West Coast aquaculture practitioners Amanda Swinimer (Dakini Tidal Wilds) and Julie Drucker (Yemaya Seaweed).
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Seaweed ID Morning Workshop
Dyer Cove, Cape Elizabeth 225 Two Lights Road, Cape Elizabeth, ME, United StatesStart 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!
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Tending the Tides: Maine’s Aquaculture Apprenticeships (Film Premiere)
O'Maine Studios 54 Danforth St, Portland, ME, United StatesCelebrate 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.
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Seaweed ID Weekend Workshop
Dyer Cove, Cape Elizabeth 225 Two Lights Road, Cape Elizabeth, ME, United StatesJoin 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!
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Maine’s Seaweed Moment: Film and Panel Discussion
FeaturedPortland Museum of Art 7 Congress Square, Portland, ME, United StatesKick off seaweed week with us at the Portland Museum of Art! Join The Maine Outdoor Film Festival, The Maine Seaweed Council and The Maine Farmed Seafood Coalition for an evening of short films followed by a panel discussion to start off your Maine Seaweed Week.
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Seaweed Saturday 2026
FeaturedGulf of Maine Reserch Institute 350 Commercial St, Portland, ME, United StatesOur can't miss one-day expo of seaweed food, art, and fun on the Portland waterfront! Explore the seaweed marketplace, try delicious seaweed samples, get inspired by local seaweed artists, and learn directly from Maine's seaweed experts in one of our community panels. Seaweed Saturday is hosted at the Gulf of Maine Research Institute in partnership with the Maine Seaweed Council.
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Seaweed Week Guided ID Walk 1
FeaturedDyer Cove, Cape Elizabeth 225 Two Lights Road, Cape Elizabeth, ME, United StatesJoin us for a guided seaweed ID walk and beach walk at low tide. Explore the intertidal zone, learn to ID edible seaweeds, and discover their uses in the kitchen and role in Maine’s coastal economy. Field guides, samples & snacks provided!
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Seaweed Week Guided ID Walk 2
Dyer Cove, Cape Elizabeth 225 Two Lights Road, Cape Elizabeth, ME, United StatesJoin us for a guided seaweed ID walk and beach walk at low tide. Explore the intertidal zone, learn to ID edible seaweeds, and discover their uses in the kitchen and role in Maine’s coastal economy. Field guides, samples & snacks provided!
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Maine Algal Innovations: Beyond Food
This panel discussion will dive into the real opportunities emerging across Maine’s algal ecosystem, from cutting-edge research to commercial applications already taking shape.
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Open House at Maine Coast Sea Vegetables
Maine Coast Sea Vegetables 430 Washington Junction Rd, Hancock, ME, United StatesStop by the open house at Maine Coast Sea Vegetables on April 30 from 4–6 PM, featuring behind-the-scenes tours, seaweed tastings, a hands-on touch tank, and a chance to shop a variety of ocean-inspired products to bring home.
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Seaweed Week Guided ID Walk 3 – RESCHEDULED 5/4
Dyer Cove, Cape Elizabeth 225 Two Lights Road, Cape Elizabeth, ME, United StatesRESCHEDULED FOR WEATHER. WALK WILL BE 5/4/26. Join us for a guided seaweed ID walk and beach walk at low tide. Explore the intertidal zone, learn to ID edible seaweeds, and discover their uses in the kitchen and role in Maine’s coastal economy. Field guides, samples & snacks provided!
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PMA Noontime Talk: Maine Seaweed
Portland Museum of Art 7 Congress Square, Portland, ME, United StatesA Maine Seaweed Week lunchtime talk at the Portland Museum of Art exploring the versatility of seaweed—from ancient uses like fertilizer to today’s innovations in bioplastics, design, and more. Set among PMA’s marine paintings, it offers a fresh look at the seaweed along our shores and its role in Maine’s past and future.
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Seaweed Social: Voices of Frenchman Bay
Heart of Ellsworth 16 State Street, Ellsworth, ME, United StatesCome celebrate with Frenchman Bay Conservancy, Maine Coast Sea Vegetables, and Heart of Ellsworth at a Seaweed Social in the Makerspace, featuring seaweed-inspired bites, hands-on activities, and an exclusive premiere of Voices of Frenchman Bay. Kick off your seaweed weekend in downtown Ellsworth with this unique evening of food, film, and coastal culture.
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A Seaweed-Centered Stroll Through Ellsworth
Heart of Ellsworth 16 State Street, Ellsworth, ME, United StatesTake a walk through downtown Ellsworth with Maine Coast Sea Vegetables on a guided Jane’s Walk featuring seaweed tastings, local shop stops, and practical tips for using Maine-harvested seaweeds. It’s a fun, family-friendly way to explore the community and meet the people behind Maine’s seaweed industry.
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Seaweed Week Guided ID Walk 3
Dyer Cove, Cape Elizabeth 225 Two Lights Road, Cape Elizabeth, ME, United StatesJoin us for a guided seaweed ID walk and beach walk at low tide. Explore the intertidal zone, learn to ID edible seaweeds, and discover their uses in the kitchen and role in Maine’s coastal economy. Field guides, samples & snacks provided!
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