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;…

Cooking with Kelp: Workshop & Dinner with Chef Cara Stadler (BaoBao Dumpling House)

Zao Ze Cafe and Market 5 Abby Rd, Brunswick, ME, 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 Cara Stadler, chef-owner at BaoBao Dumpling House and co-owner of Canopy Farms, for this cooking class focused on Maine kelp. Registration: Tickets must…

$108

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 Launch Party with Oxbow Brewing Company

Oxbow Blending & Bottling 49 Washington Ave, Portland, ME, 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…

Seaweed Row with DoryWoman Rowing: Open-Water Rowing in Stunning Belfast Bay

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…

$150

Women of the Gulf of Maine: Sculptures by Celeste Roberge

Moss Galleries 100 Fore Street, Suite B, Portland, ME, 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…

Freeport Oyster Bar Beer Dinner featuring Mast Landing Brewing

Freeport Oyster Bar 43 Main St, Freeport, ME, 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

$100

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…

$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…

$125