Low Low Tides and Seaweed Symposium at Smithereen Farm
2023-04-20 - 2023-04-22 | ME
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 HipCamp to be close to the action.
April 22nd:
Harvest overview and guidance by longtime time harvester Kacie Loparto. Join in the water for harvest and drying of wild kelp. RSVP required!
Kanae 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.
A presentation of the new Maine Seaweed Council seaweed wild-harvest guidelines by longtime industry leader Shep Erhart.
Location: 767 Leighton Point Rd, Pembroke, ME
Registration link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdo_lu__x_CHo-ZCmp-YAAB66bGWbBQnidv1a1_Q_d5sBxJJA/viewform

Seaweed Week Launch Party with Oxbow Brewing Company
2023-04-20 13:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | Oxbow Blending & Bottling, 49 Washington Ave, Portland, ME, 04101, United States
‘Twas the night before …Seaweed Week! Join us as we launch the fifth annual Seaweed Week with our friends at Oxbow Brewing Company!
We’ll be celebrating with friends and farmers while enjoying the launch of Oxbow’s Saison Aquatic (kelp beer!), interactive seaweed demos, food from Duckfat Frites Shack, and live music! Saison Aquatic will be available starting at 1pm, and we’ll start the seaweed festivities and demos at 4!
What’s on tap?
Beer: Saison Aquatic ~ Farmhouse ale with sea salt & fresh Maine sugar kelp
To start: Seaweed demos! How many species of seaweed do we have in Maine? If you’re wondering about the answer to this and other seaweed-y questions, stop by our demo tables to up your seaweed knowledge and learn about this climate-friendly crop!
To finish: Live DJ set

Seaweed Row with DoryWoman Rowing: Open-Water Rowing in Stunning Belfast Bay
2023-04-21 | ME
DoryWoman Rowing is excited to offer this totally one-of-a-kind experience where you can learn about Maine seaweed while rowing in a wooden dory in Belfast Bay! You can row or be a passenger (please note on booking form). An extra special guest will be on board, Kim Grindle of Isleboro Oyster, an aquaculturist who grows oysters, kelp and sea urchin. This row happens at the end of the day, rowing into the beautiful Maine sunset.
In this immersive sensory experience, you’ll get to see, touch and taste several varieties of seaweed, including scoping out a local kelp farm in Belfast Bay. Maine seaweed tea will be served to round out your palette. And oysters! These are available as an add-on to your row and will be shucked fresh on-board by Kim, served with several varieties of mignonette, including a kelp version!
The Seaweed Row is offered on two dates only during Maine Seaweed Week: Friday, April 21 and Saturday, April 29. This row can be booked privately for pairs/couples or as a mixed group of two individuals. Children ages 10 and up are welcome (under 14 with adult supervision). Total on the water time is approximately 1.5 hours. $150 for individuals; $275 for two people (pairs/couples). And the oysters! These can be purchased as an add-on to this row in the DWR Shop, a dozen for $25.
Here’s to Maine seaweed and aquaculture! Look forward to getting in the weeds with you!
Learn more and buy tickets here: https://www.dorywomanrowing.com/service-page/seaweed-row

Women of the Gulf of Maine: Sculptures by Celeste Roberge
2023-04-21 17:00 - 2023-04-30 19:00 | Moss Galleries, 100 Fore Street, Suite B, Portland, ME, 04101, United States
Exhibition April 21 through May 28, 2023 at Moss Galleries. Join us for the opening reception, April 21, 2023, 5-7pm, during Seaweed Week.
This solo exhibition includes 24 bronze figures cast from originals made of seaweed and wax, along with 10 photo/collages with seaweed.
“The Women of the Gulf of Maine create themselves through the principle of self-organization, like much of nature. Each sculpture begins with one specimen of wet seaweed that is wrapped around a form. The figures emerge from the ever-changing morphology of the drying seaweed. No two seaweeds ever dry the same.”

Celeste Roberge, Women of the Gulf of Maine #23, Cast bronze

Freeport Oyster Bar Beer Dinner featuring Mast Landing Brewing
2023-04-21 18:00 - 21:00 | Freeport Oyster Bar, 43 Main St, Freeport, ME, 04032, United States
Join Freeport Oyster Bar to celebrate the beginning of Seaweed Week! This ticketed multi-course dinner features oysters and kelp from farms in Casco Bay along with beer pairings from Mast Landing.
Location: Freeport Oyster Bar, 43 Main St 43 Main Street Freeport, ME
Event link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/freeport-oyster-bar-beer-dinner-featuring-mast-landing-brewing-co-tickets-606050091137

Seaweed Week Film Celebration with Maine Outdoor Film Festival
2023-04-22 16:00 - 20:00 | Maine Studio Works, 170 Anderson St, Portland, ME, 04101, 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 followed by a panel discussion with members of the seaweed aquaculture community! A Portion of the proceeds will benefit The Island Institute’s Women on the Water Program. Check out the event and seaweed trailer on the webpage!
Tickets: $15 advance on Eventbrite/$20 day of. Ticket Link Here.
Time: Doors open at 4 pm, films start at 5 pm, panel discussion will begin around 7:15pm
Program: The film program will begin at 5pm last just over two hours, including a 10-minute intermission. The last film of the night is the World Premiere of: A SEA CHANGE – a 22-minute film about the women driving seaweed farming in Maine (Produced by GoodFight Media with support from the World Wildlife Fund and the Maine Aquaculture Association). Also in the program is the Maine Premiere of MEET THE SEA FARMERS and seven other short films from the 2022 MOFF. Immediately after the screening, Afton Vigue of the Maine Aquaculture Association will moderate a panel discussion on the Maine seaweed industry: farming, uses, economy, best practices, obstacles and more.

Sun + Seaweed: Cyanotype Workshop with Oriana Poindexter
2023-04-23 12:00 - 14:00 | Urban Farm Fermentory, 200 Anderson St, Portland, ME, 04101, 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 to create your own cyanotype prints using photo chemistry techniques first developed in the 1840s.
This 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.
The 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.
The 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.
All ages are welcome. Children below the age of 16 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
Register here: https://www.orianapoindexter.com/store/p/maine-seaweed-cyanotype-workshop

Science Cafe at Canopy Farms featuring Atlantic Sea Farms and Kaskolos Sea Vegetables
2023-04-23 16:30 - 18:00 | Zao Ze Cafe and Market, 5 Abby Rd, Brunswick, ME, 04011, 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 our waters and environment, and keep our working waterfront healthy. It’s supported by NOAA/NAAEE’s eeBlue aquaculture literacy mini-grant program. Canopy Farms is an aquaponics greenhouse in partnership with Bao Bao Dumpling House, Tao Yuan and Zao Ze Cafe and Market. Their mission is to grow good food, create good jobs, and support sustainable year-round agriculture in Maine.
Register: Direct message Canopy Farms here: https://www.instagram.com/canopyfarms/

Casco Bay Kelp Farm Tour with Seaweed Week!
2023-04-24 10:00 - 13:00 | Foggs Water Taxi and Charters, Maine Wharf, 72 Commercial Street, Portland, ME, 04101, United States
Ever wondered about life on a kelp farm? It’s kelp harvest season in Maine and this is a unique opportunity to see a working kelp farm! On Seaweed Week’s official 3-hour Casco Bay cruise, we’ll visit a kelp farm to see harvesting in action, hear from Maine Sea Grant’s seaweed scientist Jaclyn Robidoux, sample seaweed food and drink, and more. Departing from Portland, the tour is hosted by Heritage Seaweed owner and Seaweed Week founder Josh Rogers. We’ll be on the Fogg Casco Bay Cat, which takes off from the Portland waterfront. Tickets are super limited and will go fast!
Learn more and get tickets here!
Time: Boat departs at 10am and returns at 1pm. Bring your own snacks (but we’ll also provide some seaweedy bites!)

Casco Bay Kelp Farm Cruise
2023-04-24 10:00 - 13:00 | ME
Have you ever wanted to visit a kelp farm at harvest time? Join us for Seaweed Week’s first-ever Casco Bay cruise departing from Portland, ME. On this 3-hour trip, we’ll visit a kelp farm to see harvesting in action, hear from University of Maine seaweed scientist Jaclyn Robidoux, sample some seaweedy food and drink and more!
Hosted by Heritage Seaweed owner and Seaweed Week founder Josh Rogers.
Important details

Tickets: https://www.heritageseaweed.com/products/kelp-farm-cruise-monday-april-24-2023
Date: Monday, April 24, 2023, 10am to 1 pm
Location: Departs from the wharf at Fogg’s Water Taxi, 72 Commercial St, Portland, ME
Boarding: Arrive by 9:45 am (boat departs promptly at 10am). Print and show your receipt to board.
Parking: No on-site parking available
Ages: All ages welcome (but must be ticketed)
Cancellation/refund policy: Refunds are not offered if purchasers cancel or don’t show to this charter cruise, so please make sure you’re committed to going. Event will happen rain or shine. However, high seas or other unforeseen events may require the organizer to cancel. If the organizer cancels the event, a full refund will be issued to your original form of payment.

Cooking with Kelp Workshop at Canopy Farms
2023-04-24 17:30 - 19:00 | Zao Ze Cafe and Market, 5 Abby Rd, Brunswick, ME, 04011, United States
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.
Registration: Direct message Canopy Farms here: https://www.instagram.com/canopyfarms/

Flatbread Community Night with the Maine Aquaculture Association
2023-04-25 17:00 - 21:00 | Flatbread Co., 72 Commercial Street, Portland, ME, 04101, United States
Head to Flatbread on Portland’s waterfront for oven-fired pizza, kelp-topped salad, and beverages as part of a community night to benefit the Maine Aquaculture Association!
The Maine Aquaculture Association (MAA) is a non-profit trade association that represents Maine seaweed farmers, as well as shellfish and fin fish farmers. Since 1978, the MAA has supported farms in developing economically and environmentally sustainable business practices, promoting the benefits of aquaculture in the local food system, and preserving Maine’s heritage of a vibrant working waterfront.
A portion of proceeds from all pizza sales will be donated to the MAA! Stop by the MAA table at the event to learn more about the organization and seaweed farming in Maine!

Friends from the Field Webinar: A Field Guide to the Seaweeds of Maine
2023-04-27 16:00 - 17:00 | 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 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.

Jordan 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.

Learn more about this event here and use this link to register: https://us02web.zoom.us/…/reg…/WN_v0KHRIrJQQWKCfE1hKgzGA

Email landere@bluehillheritagetrust.org if you have any questions!

Sun + Seaweed: Cyanotype Workshop with Oriana Poindexter
2023-04-28 12:00 - 14:00 | Après, 148 Anderson St, Portland, ME, 04101, 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 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.
This 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.
The 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.
Registration 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.
Attendees must be 21+. Refunds are not available within 7 days of the event date.
Register here: https://www.orianapoindexter.com/store/p/maine-seaweed-cyanotype-workshop-4-28

Seaweed Row with DoryWoman Rowing: Open-Water Rowing in Stunning Belfast Bay
2023-04-29 | ME
DoryWoman Rowing is excited to offer this totally one-of-a-kind experience where you can learn about Maine seaweed while rowing in a wooden dory in Belfast Bay! You can row or be a passenger (please note on booking form). An extra special guest will be on board, Kim Grindle of Isleboro Oyster, an aquaculturist who grows oysters, kelp and sea urchin. This row happens at the end of the day, rowing into the beautiful Maine sunset.
In this immersive sensory experience, you’ll get to see, touch and taste several varieties of seaweed, including scoping out a local kelp farm in Belfast Bay. Maine seaweed tea will be served to round out your palette. And oysters! These are available as an add-on to your row and will be shucked fresh on-board by Kim, served with several varieties of mignonette, including a kelp version!
The Seaweed Row is offered on two dates only during Maine Seaweed Week: Friday, April 21 and Saturday, April 29. This row can be booked privately for pairs/couples or as a mixed group of two individuals. Children ages 10 and up are welcome (under 14 with adult supervision). Total on the water time is approximately 1.5 hours. $150 for individuals; $275 for two people (pairs/couples). And the oysters! These can be purchased as an add-on to this row in the DWR Shop, a dozen for $25.
Here’s to Maine seaweed and aquaculture! Look forward to getting in the weeds with you!
Learn more and buy tickets here: https://www.dorywomanrowing.com/service-page/seaweed-row?referral=service_list_widget

Seaweed ID Beach Walk
2023-04-29 09:00 - 10:30 | 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 Maine Sea Grant’s seaweed specialist, Jaclyn Robidoux.
We’ll explore the intertidal zone at low tide near Two Lights State Park and learn to identify edible seaweed species native to the Gulf of Maine. Discover the ecology and diversity of seaweeds, while learning about the environmental benefits these species provide in coastal habitats. We’ll discuss sustainable harvest, Maine’s growing seaweed farming industry, and the role this versatile resource plays in Maine’s marine economy. Bring your seaweed questions and we’ll provide the field guides!
RSVP here!
IMPORTANT NOTE
We’ll be moving through slick and rocky terrain. Please wear proper foot gear (rubber boots/shoes with good traction that may get wet). It can be colder and more windy on the ocean. Dress accordingly for a few hours in the Maine outdoors.
DIRECTIONS
Location: Dyer Cove, Cape Elizabeth, ME. Follow directions to Two Lights State Park in Cape Elizabeth, ME. To get to Dyer Cove, bear left at the fork right before the park entrance and follow to the public parking lot at the end of Two Lights Road (right near The Lobster Shack). Approximate address: 225 Two Lights Road, Cape Elizabeth, ME.

Shifting Sands: Beaches, Bathers, and Modern Maine Art
2023-04-29 10:00 - 2023-04-30 17:00 | Ogunquit Museum of American Art, 543 Shore Road, Ogunquit, ME, 03907, United States
Gallery season opening featuring seaweed artists! Exhibition: April 29 to July 16, 2023 at the Ogunquit Museum of American Art.
Curated by Donna Cassidy, Professor Emerita at the University of Southern Maine, Shifting Sands explores the unique place that the beach holds in modern art. The beach is now viewed as a fragile environment subject to a changing climate and human impact. Among the exhibitors are two artists associated with the Maine Seaweed Council, Marjorie Moore of Great Diamond Island and Celeste Roberge of South Portland who are both exhibiting seaweed art works.
The exhibit opens during Seaweed Week and will run through July, with Tuesday Talks on July 11, 2023 (details TBA). Museum hours: open daily, 10am – 5pm.
Learn more on the exhibition webpage here.

Marjorie Moore, Spring Tide, combined media; Celeste Roberge, Wet Suit #2, archival pigment print

Cooking with Kelp: Class at The Maker's Galley
2023-04-29 14:00 - 16:00 | The Maker’s Galley, 5 Commercial St., Portland, ME, 04101, United States
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.
What you’ll learn:
• How to handle and process fresh kelp for cooking
• The nutritional benefits of seaweed
• Intimate discussions with local Maine kelp farmer
• How to source local product
Arianna 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.
Learn more and get your tickets on the event page!

Seaweed Row with DoryWoman Rowing
2024-04-19 10:30 - 12:00 | Belfast Bay, Front Street, Belfast, ME, 04915, 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 Row will be offered April 18-28, morning and late afternoon sessions.
Learn about Maine’s seaweed and sustainable aquaculture industry while rowing around Belfast Bay. We’ll do a row-by of a kelp farm in the bay, and seaweed-infused treats and tea are included. And, did we mention the OYSTERS? Enjoy a dozen delicious locally harvested oysters, which can be purchased as an add-on in the DWR store when you book.
Seaweed Week Row Sessions:

Friday, 4/19
Saturday, 4/20
Tuesday, 4/23
Wednesday, 4/24
Friday, 4/26
Saturday, 4/27

Booking details:
You have the option to row or be a passenger (please note on booking form). This row can be booked privately for pairs/couples or as a mixed group of two individuals. Total on the water time is approximately 1.25. $105 for individuals $200 for two people (pairs/couples). Seaweed and treats are included in the price; as noted, you can purchase oysters as an add-on in the DWR shop!
Book Here!
What to expect:
Your row begins with a safety talk, reviewing the different parts of the boat, going over rowing commands and getting seated properly and comfortably. Lifejackets (PFDs) are required to be worn on the docks and the boat. DWR will provide these–however, if you have your own PFD, please bring it. Dress appropriately for the weather (translation: layers!). Temps can vary this time of year and the wind can sometimes be brisk. Wear comfortable synthetic, silk or wool clothing clothing, wind resistant outerwear and footwear appropriate for the conditions. Bring water to stay hydrated.
DWR WEATHER AND CANCELLATION POLICY: Safety is DWR’s top priority. Rows are weather dependent. DWR will go out in a variety of weather conditions, including light to moderate wind, some chop or swell, fog, rain and snow. DWR’s client cancellation policy applies–please review.
Here’s to Maine aquaculture! Look forward to rowing with you!

1 hr 30 min
From $105
Meet at the public parking lot on Front St, to the left of the Front St. Pub in Belfast.

Atlantic Sea Farms Tasting at Onggi
2024-04-19 11:00 - 15:00 | Onggi, 131 Washington Avenue, Portland, Maine, 04101, United States
Atlantic Sea Farms will be popping up at Onggi for a product tasting from 11am-3pm on Friday, April 19th. The team will be serving up yummy seaweed bites and free flowing seaweed knowledge.

About Your Hosts…
Atlantic Sea Farms is a woman-run, mission-driven seaweed farming company dedicated to making a powerful and positive impact on the health of customers, coastal communities, and the planet by creating delicious products made from regeneratively farmed sea greens.
Onggi is a fermentation shop and food counter in Portland, Maine. Think of them as your fermenty friends and stop by to say hello!

Sea Shanties, Seaweed, Sake & Snacks at Zao Ze
2024-04-19 16:00 - 18:00 | Zao Ze Cafe and Market, 5 Abby Rd, Brunswick, ME, 04011, United States
Join Zao Ze in celebrating Maine’s sixth annual Seaweed Week. This kickoff celebration will be a special Sake and Snacks, featuring free musical entertainment by local artists Jennifer and Bobby Larusso. Zao Ze will be offering tasting of three seaweed-inspired snacks paired with a flight of three curated sakes for $18.88.
Come and enjoy sea shanties, seaweed, sake & snacks at Zao Ze Cafe and Market in Brunswick!

Seaweed Week Launch Party with Oxbow Brewing Company
2024-04-19 16:00 - 21:00 | Oxbow Blending & Bottling, 49 Washington Ave, Portland, ME, 04101, 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 and live music will start at 6pm.

What’s on tap?
Beer: Four new spring releases and many more!
Food: Duckfat fries and special seaweed dipping sauces, plus seaweed snacks and samples!
Activities: Seaweed demos! Maine seaweed specialist Jax will be on hand to answer all your questions about Maine seaweeds, what seaweeds are used for, how we farm seaweed in Maine, and provide recommendations for where you can find the best seaweed specials and events during the festival.
Music: Live DJ set from DJ HiDuke, starting at 6pm. Seaweed-inspired dance moves welcome!

Check out the Facebook event here to see who else is joining or share with friends!

Seaweed Saturday: Food, Films, Art, Science & Marketplace
2024-04-20 11:00 - 16:00 | Gulf of Maine Reserch Institute, 350 Commercial St, Portland, ME, 04101, United States
Dive into seaweed with food, films, art, science and vendors at this free all-day expo on April 20.
Celebrate seaweed with friends, family, and farmers! This day-long event will offer public seaweed demos, films, art, interactive tables, and a marketplace. Free, for all ages.
Join us Saturday, April 20th from 11am to 4pm for Seaweed Saturday at the Gulf of Maine Research Institute in Portland. Activities at Seaweed Saturday will highlight seaweed in art, food, and science, featuring dozens of local seaweed farms, businesses, and organizations.
The Maine Outdoor Film Festival will host film screenings throughout the day featuring seaweed stories and the outdoors. Maine Sea Grant will offer hands-on seaweed identification workshops and demos. Local artists will exhibit their seaweed-inspired works. In the marketplace, seaweed farms and businesses will showcase their seaweed products to taste or take home.

Date & Time: April 20, 11 am to 4 pm
Location: Gulf of Maine Research Institute, 350 Commercial St, Portland, ME
Admission: Free. All ages.

Presented by Maine Seaweed Week in partnership with World Wildlife Fund, Maine Outdoor Film Festival, Gulf of Maine Research Institute, Maine Sea Grant & Heritage Seaweed.

Sea Kraut Sampling by Thirty Acre Farm
2024-04-20 13:00 - 15:00 | Harbor Fish Market, 9 Custom House Wharf, Portland, ME, 04101, United States
We invite you to join us at Harbor Fish Market in downtown Portland for a Sea Kraut sampling event from 1-3 on Saturday, April 20th. Thirty Acre Farm will be showcasing Sea Kraut, a unique blend of land and sea flavors, perfect for seaweed enthusiasts.

About Thirty Acre Farm:
Thirty Acre Farm is a MOFGA certified farm that has been fermenting vegetables and sauces on the Midcoast of Maine since 2005. We are farm-to-jar, sourcing 95% of our ingredients directly from our farm. Offering 11 varieties of fermented vegetables and 5 hot sauces, we’re confident there’s a zippy, tangy flavor to suit every palate.

Seaweed ID In-the-Field: Afternoon Workshop
2024-04-21 15:30 - 17:30 | Dyer Cove, Cape Elizabeth, 225 Two Lights Road, Cape Elizabeth, ME, United States
The Seaweed Week species ID workshop is back for our 6th annual event!
Join us for this Sunday afternoon ID workshop where we’ll explore all things Maine seaweeds.
Have you ever wondered… how many species of seaweed are there in Maine? Or if seaweeds change with the season? And, what species are edible? We’ll dive into these questions and more at this species-identification workshop and beach walk, hosted by Maine Sea Grant’s seaweed specialist, Jaclyn Robidoux.
We’ll explore the intertidal zone at low tide (4:39PM on 4/21/24) near Two Lights State Park and learn to identify edible seaweed species native to the Gulf of Maine. Discover the ecology and diversity of seaweeds, while learning about the environmental benefits these species provide in coastal habitats. We’ll discuss sustainable harvest, Maine’s growing seaweed farming industry, and the role this versatile resource plays in Maine’s marine economy. Bring your seaweed questions and we’ll provide the field guides, seaweed samples, and more.
Registration: $20, children 10 and under free (please note if children will be joining in your registration so we have enough supplies, thanks!)

Register Here!

LOCATION
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, folks can use the address: 225 Two Lights Road, Cape Elizabeth, ME 04107. We’ll meet out on Dyer Cove beach.
WEATHER NOTE
This workshop may require navigating some slick and/or rocky terrain. Attendees should have proper foot gear (rubber boots/shoes with good traction that may get wet) and know to 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.

Seaweed Row with DoryWoman Rowing
2024-04-23 10:30 - 12:00 | Belfast Bay, Front Street, Belfast, ME, 04915, 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 Row will be offered April 18-28, morning and late afternoon sessions.
Learn about Maine’s seaweed and sustainable aquaculture industry while rowing around Belfast Bay. We’ll do a row-by of a kelp farm in the bay, and seaweed-infused treats and tea are included. And, did we mention the OYSTERS? Enjoy a dozen delicious locally harvested oysters, which can be purchased as an add-on in the DWR store when you book.
Seaweed Week Row Sessions:

Friday, 4/19
Saturday, 4/20
Tuesday, 4/23
Wednesday, 4/24
Friday, 4/26
Saturday, 4/27

Booking details:
You have the option to row or be a passenger (please note on booking form). This row can be booked privately for pairs/couples or as a mixed group of two individuals. Total on the water time is approximately 1.25. $105 for individuals $200 for two people (pairs/couples). Seaweed and treats are included in the price; as noted, you can purchase oysters as an add-on in the DWR shop!
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What to expect:
Your row begins with a safety talk, reviewing the different parts of the boat, going over rowing commands and getting seated properly and comfortably. Lifejackets (PFDs) are required to be worn on the docks and the boat. DWR will provide these–however, if you have your own PFD, please bring it. Dress appropriately for the weather (translation: layers!). Temps can vary this time of year and the wind can sometimes be brisk. Wear comfortable synthetic, silk or wool clothing clothing, wind resistant outerwear and footwear appropriate for the conditions. Bring water to stay hydrated.
DWR WEATHER AND CANCELLATION POLICY: Safety is DWR’s top priority. Rows are weather dependent. DWR will go out in a variety of weather conditions, including light to moderate wind, some chop or swell, fog, rain and snow. DWR’s client cancellation policy applies–please review.
Here’s to Maine aquaculture! Look forward to rowing with you!

1 hr 30 min
From $105
Meet at the public parking lot on Front St, to the left of the Front St. Pub in Belfast.

Flatbread Community Bake with the Maine Aquaculture Association
2024-04-23 17:00 - 21:00 | Flatbread Portland, 72 Commercial St #5, Portland, ME, 04101, United States
Join the Maine Aquaculture Association at Flatbread Portland on Tuesday, April 23rd from 5-9 for a Flatbread Community Bake! Come for a pizza dinner and help support MAA’s work across Maine’s aquaculture community. Visitors will be entered into a raffle to win a whole swag bag of goodies from the Maine Oyster Trail & MAA. Stop in, say hi, and let us answer your aquaculture questions while you enjoy some of Flatbread Portland’s delicious pizza or salad, topped with Maine kelp!
Where: Flatbread Portland, 72 Commercial St #5, Portland, ME 04101
When: Tuesday, April 23rd, 5-9 pm

Seaweed Explorers: Discover, Touch, & Learn
2024-04-24 10:00 - 11:30 | Ellsworth Public Library, 20 State Street, Ellsworth, ME, 04605, 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 admission. Spots are limited. Please register: info@ellsworthlibrary.net or call 207.667.6363

About Maine Coast Sea Vegetables:
Maine 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.

Oceanic Cuisine: Delicious Seaweed Creations
2024-04-24 18:00 - 19:30 | Ellsworth Public Library, 20 State Street, Ellsworth, ME, 04605, 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 Library, 20 State Street
About Maine Coast Sea Vegetables:
Maine 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.

Talk of the Towns: Aquaculture in Stonington
2024-04-24 18:00 - 19:30 | Stonington Opera House, 1 School Street, Stonington, ME, 04681, 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 special snacks, beverages, and a chance for everyone attending to mingle and talk informally with invited special guests and neighbors old and new. Join at 6 to try some local aquaculture products through the culinary wizardry of friends and neighbors El El Frijoles!

About Talk of the Towns:
Talk of the Towns is a new series of public conversations and media screenings presented by the Town of Stonington at the Stonington Opera House. Talks and screenings focus on the issues that bridge, matter to, and unique the area communities.
