Seaweed Week

Seaweed ID Morning Workshop
2025-05-01 08:00 - 09:30 (America/New_York) | Dyer Cove, Cape Elizabeth, 225 Two Lights Road, Cape Elizabeth, ME, United States
Seaweed ID In-the-Field: Morning Seaweed Walk
Thursday, May 1, 2025 @ 8:00 am – 9:30 am
Start your day with some seaweed ID! Ever wondered how many species of seaweed grow in Maine? How they change with the seasons? Or which ones are edible? Join us for a hands-on species ID workshop and intertidal beach walk with Maine Sea Grant’s seaweed specialist, Jaclyn Robidoux, and get your questions answered.
We’ll explore the rocky shore near Two Lights State Park at and during low tide (8:32 am on 5/1), learning to identify native edible seaweeds and diving into their ecological roles, seasonal rhythms, and 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.
We’ll bring the field guides, seaweed samples, and snacks to take home—just bring your outdoor gear and questions!
Registration: $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
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 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!

Rockweed Forum Art Show: Floating Filaments
2025-05-01 - 2025-05-30 | Blue Hill Co-op, 70 South Street, Blue Hill, ME, 04614, United States
Local Artists of all Styles

Every month, the Blue Hill Co-op features a local artist in the café. You may see paintings, photography, textiles, felted pieces, or any other type of visual art. We’re proud to showcase artists from the Blue Hill Peninsula and to help people find new additions to their personal collections.

In May, the featured show will be “Rockweed Forum Art Show: Floating Filaments”
Fourteen artists have contributed work to the show in a wide range of media (oil, watercolor, photography, collage, pressed seaweed, fiber art, cyanotypes, jewelry, etc). Along our rocky coast seaweeds drape the boulders and ledges of our shoreline with garlands of color and texture attracting the eye of both artist and scientist. It is the hope of the Rockweed Forum that this exhibit will draw attention to the numerous seaweeds that are an integral part of our Maine coast.

The show will run May 1 – 30 with a reception from 3:00 – 5:00 pm on Sunday, May 4th.

Intertidal Walk & Seaweed Cheese Tasting
2025-04-29 17:00 - 19:00 | Lakin’s Gorges Cheese, 2361 Friendship Rd. Route 220 South, Waldoboro, ME, 04572, United States
Join us for a unique seaside adventure! Tour East Forty Farm and its neighboring beach, the sources of Lakin’s Gorges seaweed cheese. Learn about seaweeds on the Maine Coast and indulge in Lakin’s Gorges delectable award-winning treat.
Dress for the weather and wear waterproof boots/shoes. Rain or shine!
Tickets are $25 per person. Spots are limited – register today at herringgut.org.

Digital Panel Discussion: West Coast Kelp Watchers
2025-04-29 15:30 - 16:30 | Virtual
What do the west coast Kelp watchers see off their shore? This digital panel features longtime wild harvesters and conservation-minded aquaculturists speaking from their own experience observing Pacific species, particularly in the last years impacted by ocean heating events that have caused cascading impacts in the coastal kelp forests. Each will talk about her own lifeworld in seaweed, observations about changes in the ocean, reflections on the territoriality, customary practices, and regulatory structures that inform their harvest. They will bring up some of the misconceptions and 101 thinking that they bring to their work as educators and naturalists, “docents to the wild world of seaweed” as well as some points that are relevant for those who wish to see more careful state regulation, and where/ how to approach a life in seaweed learning.
Panelists:
Amanda Swinimer of Dakini Tidal Wilds has been harvesting seaweed in British Columbia for more than 20 years, trained as a marine biologist, she is the author of The Science and Spirit of Seaweed and The Science and Superpowers of Seaweed: A Guide for Kids. She is a primary author of Seaweed Commons white paper and a longtime participant in Slow Fish International.
Julie Drucker (Yemaya Seaweed) has been wild harvesting along the Northern California for the past 20 years.
Visit the event page for the link to connect to the virtual event!

Seaweed ID Workshop: Seaweeds at Sunset
2025-04-28 17:00 - 18:30 | Dyer Cove, Cape Elizabeth, 225 Two Lights Road, Cape Elizabeth, ME, United States
Sunset Seaweed Walk at Dyer Cove, Cape Elizabeth

End your Monday with a seaweed walk at sunset in Dyer Cove!
Ever wondered how many species of seaweed grow in Maine? How they change with the seasons? Or which ones are edible? Join us for a hands-on species ID workshop and intertidal beach walk with Maine Sea Grant’s seaweed specialist, Jaclyn Robidoux, and get your questions answered.
We’ll explore the rocky shore near Two Lights State Park at and during low tide (6:05 pm on 4/28), learning to identify native edible seaweeds and diving into their ecological roles, seasonal rhythms, and 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.
We’ll bring the field guides, seaweed samples, and snacks to take home—just bring your outdoor gear and questions!
Registration: $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
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 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!

Presentation: Trey and Sarah Redmond from Springtide Seaweed and Maine Seaweed Exchange
2025-04-27 13:30 - 15:00 | Reversing Hall, 4 Leighton Point Road, Pembroke, ME, 04666, United States
Join us for a free afternoon talk with Trey Angera and Sarah Redmond from Springtide Seaweed and Maine Seaweed Exchange.
Springtide Seaweed operates the largest organic seaweed farm in North America in Downeast Maine, cultivating some of the finest seaweeds in the world for people and the planet. They also operate a state of the art USDA Organic seaweed nursery and processing facility in Gouldsboro, Maine. Sarah Redmond is a dedicated seaweed farmer, tending the wild ocean garden and inspiring others about all things Maine seaweed. Sarah has been a leader in seaweed aquaculture since 2010 through the development of new nurseries and educational programs, crops and products, sea farmer training programs, the first organic certification program for seaweed crops, and through major facilitation of the industry.
RSVP requested. Virtual attendance option available. RSVP at www.smithereenfarm.com/

Maine Sea Grant Pop-Up at Oxbow Brewing Portland
2025-04-27 12:00 - 15:00 | Oxbow Blending & Bottling, 49 Washington Ave, Portland, ME, 04101, United States
Maine Sea Grant and Seaweed Week will be in the house for this chill Sunday afternoon party featuring Oxbow’s Saison Aquatic beer!
Kelp beer from Oxbow /
Seaweed food specials from Duckfat Frites Shack /
Seaweed science demos from Maine Sea Grant /
Tunes from DJ Comrade /

Low Low Tides Seaweed Harvest Workshop
2025-04-27 - 2025-05-01 | Smithereen Farm, 767 Leighton Point Rd, Pembroke, ME, 04666, United States
Join us to learn about wild seaweeds native to Downeast Maine: harvesting, drying, recipes, ecology, and natural history adventures in the low low tides. Downeast Maine is famous for our 22-foot tides, and the cold Labrador current creates extraordinary algal abundance.
Join Smithereen Farm Seaweed Captain, Kacie Loparto, and other curious people for a week of learning, harvesting, processing, and eating together!
We will cover the ecology and biology of the seaweed ecosystem, hand-harvest techniques, regulations, drying, processing, and cultivation of the wild algae species that abound in our area.
We will help you obtain the proper license for harvesting. Lodging provided, paid work available for committed harvesters.
April 27: Arrival
April 28-May 1: Harvesting, drying, processing, learning!
Registration required: Low Low Tides 2025 — Registration Form
The cost of this workshop is sliding scale – please contribute what you are able. $20 – $150.

Nor'Easter Oyster Co. Pop-Up at Lambs
2025-04-26 16:00 - 20:00 | Lambs, 695 Broadway, South Portland, ME, 04106, United States
Join Nor’Easter Oyster Co. for a Saturday seafood pop-up at everyone’s favorite neighborhood bar, Lambs. In honor of Maine Seaweed Week, they’ll be serving complimentary samples of their soon-to-be-released Maine Oyster Chowder, crafted with locally harvested oysters and enriched with hand-harvested wakame from Springtide Seaweed, Maine’s largest organic seaweed farm. On the raw bar, they’ll have available for purchase a selection of Maine oysters and scallops, shucked and served on the half shell, with accompanying seaweed mignonette. The Lambs team will be slinging amazing their full lineup of local beers, organic wines, and craft cocktails. This pop-up is a fantastic opportunity to taste their chowder before it hits retail shops!
About Nor’Easter Oyster Co.
Nor’Easter Oyster Co is an aquaculture business with a mission to create new revenue opportunities for Maine sea farmers by purchasing excess oysters which would otherwise go unused, and transforming them into value-added products.
Tickets not required – just drop in 4-6 pm!

The Kelp Forests of Maine: 5 Years of Research, 5 Millenia of Change
2025-04-26 14:00 - 16:00 | Panacea, 100 Main Street, Wiscasset, ME, 04578, United States
Head to Panacea in Wiscasset on Seaweed Saturday (4/26) for:

2 – 3 PM: a presentation about Kelp Forests (plus a Q&A) with Dara Yiu
3 – 4 PM: Seaweed crafts & seaweed pressing
All weekend long: Seaweed snacks and seaweed soups!

Just drop in – 100 Main Street, Wiscasset. See you there!

Seaweed Printing Using Gelatin Plates
2025-04-26 13:00 - 16:00 | Pinecone Studio, 3 Cranberry Drive, Brunswick, ME, 04011, United States
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.
Guided by James Sylvester
James 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.
Photograph of James Sylvester at Peregrine Press by Amanda Bizarro

Seaweed Saturday 2025
2025-04-26 11:00 - 16:00 | Gulf of Maine Reserch Institute, 350 Commercial St, Portland, ME, 04101, United States
Celebrate seaweed with friends, family, and farmers! This day-long event will offer public seaweed demos, talks, art, interactive tables, and a marketplace. Free, for all ages.
Join us Saturday, April 26th 2025, 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.
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.
NEW this year, we’ll have expert talks and panel discussions on kelp aquaculture, science, product development and more in GMRI’s beautiful Cohen Center. Online sign-up form for each session coming soon!
Interested in exhibiting or vending at the event? Express your interest or register you business at seaweedweek.org/seaweed-saturday/

Seaweed Art Show & Open Studios
2025-04-25 17:00 - 20:00 | 16 State Street, 16 State Street, Ellsworth, ME, United States
16 State Street artists Rosalie Kell, Curt Larson, Amy Reisman and Grace Otzwirk are excited to share their work inspired by the gardens of the sea. Their processes are very different, but when prompted with the theme of “Seaweed Week,” and using seaweed as a medium, their work converses with each other. Come join in on the conversation of seaweed!
FREE

Seaweed Row with DoryWoman Rowing
2025-04-25 10:00 - 2025-05-04 17:00 | Belfast Bay, Front Street, Belfast, ME, 04915, United States
Six sessions available to book throughout the week. Get in the weeds with DoryWoman Rowing during Maine Seaweed Week! Each row up to 3 people.

Open Water Rowing in a Stunning Location
Come out for a Seaweed Row with DoryWoman Rowing during Maine Seaweed Week, April 25-May 4! Learn about Maine’s favorite weed and the importance of this wild crop in Maine’s culture and aquaculture, while rowing a wooden dory in Belfast Bay. We’ll do a row-by of a kelp farm. You’ll learn about a variety of seaweed in Maine and get to enjoy seaweed tea and seaweed-infused treats as part of this experience! You have the option to row or be a passenger (please note on booking form).
The Seaweed Row will be offered throughout Seaweed Week, in the morning and late afternoon sessions. This row can be booked privately for pairs/couples or as a mixed group of individuals. Pricing is $105 for individuals and $200 for two people (pairs/couples). Seaweed tea and treats are included in the price.
Seaweed Week Row Sessions:

Friday, 4/25
Saturday, 4/26
Thursday, 5/1
Friday, 5/2
Saturday, 5/3
Sunday, 5/3

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.

Book Here!

Seaweed Speakeasy
2025-04-23 18:00 - 21:30 | Freeport Harraseeket Grange No. 9, 13 Elm Street, Freeport, ME, 04032, United States
Calling all seaweed lovers! Freeport Oyster Bar is planning the seaweed soiree of the year! Kicking off Seaweed week a few days early at The Freeport Grange No. 9.
Included in your tickets:

Live Band – Test Subject X
Seaweed snacks
Seaweed beverages
Seaweed touch tank

We will also have the one and only Lady Shuckers Food Truck selling oysters, grilled cheese, lobster rolls, and hot dogs!
Seaweed commodities for sale!
Once you buy your tickets please keep and eye out for your speakeasy password

Tide to Table: An Introduction to Cooking with Seaweed
2025-04-23 17:00 - 19:00, 2025-04-12 10:00 - 12:00 | Healthy Acadia, 77 Beechland Road,, Ellsworth, ME, 04605, United States
Join the Hancock County Food Drive for seaweed cooking classes with Kara from Maine Coast Sea Vegetables:

Saturday, April 12, 10am – 12pm
Wednesday, April 23, 5pm – 7pm

$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.
Why 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.

Flatbread Community Bake with Maine Aquaculture Association
2025-04-22 17:00 - 21:00 | Flatbread Portland, 72 Commercial St #5, Portland, ME, 04101, United States
The Maine Aquaculture Association is partnering with Flatbread Portland for an Earth Day Community Pizza Bake.
From 5-9 PM, a portion of proceeds on all pizzas ordered will benefit the MAA’s work serving Maine’s aquaculture community. Swing by and ask us your questions about Maine’s seaweed farming industry, and enjoy delicious Maine pizza while you’re at it! Test your seaweed knowledge with aquaculture-themed trivia questions to earn some cool swag. Sea you there! – The MAA Team
This is a drop in event and reservations are not required – just stop by!

Seaweed Week Send Off!
2024-04-27 18:00 - 21:00 | Après, 148 Anderson St, Portland, ME, 04101, United States
Join us as we celebrate the final weekend of Seaweed Week with our friends at Apres! They’ll be pouring a variety of seasonal and classic hard seltzers and gluten-free hard ciders and we’ll be (can you guess) talking seaweed, of course!
We’ll have a pop-up table where you can chat seaweed with farmers and experts about all your Maine seaweed questions! We’ll also have seaweed demos on hand to help you learn about this climate-friendly superfood and all the amazing ways that seaweed benefits our community.

Plus, with Seaweed Week going until Sunday the 28th, there’s still time to hear our best recommendations for where to find seaweed specials around town!
We hope you join us for this Seaweed Week send off and we look forward to sea-ing you next year 🙂

Seaweed Row with DoryWoman Rowing
2024-04-27 11:00 - 12:30 | 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.

Seaweed ID In-the-Field: Morning Workshop
2024-04-27 08:00 - 10:00 | Dyer Cove, Cape Elizabeth, 225 Two Lights Road, Cape Elizabeth, ME, United States
Start your Saturday with some seaweed ID!
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 and just after low tide (8:03AM 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.

Maine Seaweeds & Their Wellness Benefits: Botanically Curious
2024-04-25 18:00 - 20:00 | Botanically Curious, 419 Congress Street, Portland, ME, 04101, United States
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.

Discover 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.

About Botanically Curious:
Botanically 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!
About Latitude 43 Farms:
Latitude 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.

Kelp Farmer Pop-Up at SoPo Seafood
2024-04-25 16:30 - 18:30 | SoPo Seafood Market & Raw Bar, 171 Ocean St, South Portland, 04106, 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 Seafood menu is packed this week (and every week!) with seaweed dishes. You’ll be able to order spectacular Seaweed Week food and drink specials from the menu. Some of our favorite past and current SoPo seaweed creations include:

Seaweed salad with Maine scallop crudo
Tuna tartare rice bowl with wakame sprinkles
Pub-style cod chowder with dulse flakes
Kelp infused martinin
Cup of Sea teas

And, in addition to their lively raw bar and impressive seafood case, SoPo carries a variety of Maine-made seaweed products (like seaweed salads and spice blends) that home-cooks can enjoy all Seaweed Week long!
About SoPo Seafood
SoPo Seafood is a locally owned and operated Maine Seafood Wholesaler, fish market, and raw bar based in South Portland, Maine. SoPo sources and supplies high-quality seasonal and sustainable fresh seafood and has quickly achieved a massive fan base and impressive reviews since opening their market and raw bar in 2021.

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.

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.

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.

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 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!
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.

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.

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.
