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Seaweeds in the Herbal Kitchen: Winter Edition (In Person Class)
Feb
21

Seaweeds in the Herbal Kitchen: Winter Edition (In Person Class)

Nourish your body and creativity with the ocean’s medicine. In this hands-on winter workshop, you’ll explore seaweeds as warming, restorative foods and herbal allies through broths, teas, tonics, and topical blends. Learn simple ways to integrate seaweeds into your winter kitchen and craft a seaweed-and-herb blend to take home.

Recommended pre-requisites: Introduction to Marine Herbalism and Seaweed Meet and Greet

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Seaweeds in the Herbal Kitchen: Winter Edition (In Person Class)
Feb
22

Seaweeds in the Herbal Kitchen: Winter Edition (In Person Class)

Nourish your body and creativity with the ocean’s medicine. In this hands-on winter workshop, you’ll explore seaweeds as warming, restorative foods and herbal allies through broths, teas, tonics, and topical blends. Learn simple ways to integrate seaweeds into your winter kitchen and craft a seaweed-and-herb blend to take home.

Recommended pre-requisites: Introduction to Marine Herbalism and Seaweed Meet and Greet

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2026 Seaweed Field Excursions
Apr
20

2026 Seaweed Field Excursions

The 2026 Seaweed Field Excursion (WA) Schedule will be announced by March 2026.

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Interested in organizing a Field Excursion in Washington or Oregon? Contact Kristy: kristy@mermaid-botanicals.com

The ocean is an elemental body that connects continents and people throughout the world; we realize more of our interconnectedness when we step into the ocean and sense how the same water that is touching us has also touched far-away lands and far-away people. The ocean is the source and origin of life, yet a place that holds many mysteries for us land dwellers. Seaweeds link us back to these origins, connect us to other places in the world, and open the doorway to this underwater world that is so familiar and yet so unknown.

The Seaweed Field Excursion is a unique opportunity to deepen your connection to the ocean and its amazing, healing macroalgae in the field.

Interested in diving deeper into seaweeds for health and healing right away?
Registration is open through February 28, 2026 for the recorded Three-Class Seaweed Immersion: Foundations of Marine Herbalism series.

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Seaweeds in the Herbal Kitchen: Winter Edition (Online Class)
Feb
10

Seaweeds in the Herbal Kitchen: Winter Edition (Online Class)

Nourish your body and creativity with the ocean’s medicine. In this hands-on winter workshop, you’ll explore seaweeds as restorative foods and herbal allies for winter vitality through broths, teas, tonics, and topical blends. Learn simple ways to integrate seaweeds into your winter kitchen and craft a seaweed-and-herb blend with fellow participants, which will be mailed to you after class.

Recommended pre-requisites: Introduction to Marine Herbalism and Seaweed Meet and Greet

Enrollment for the full Immersion series (all 3 classes) by recording will be available through 2/17/26

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Seaweed Meet and Greet (Online Class)
Feb
3

Seaweed Meet and Greet (Online Class)

Seaweed Meet and Greet
Meet a variety of Atlantic and Pacific seaweeds and discover their unique flavors, nutrients, and healing properties — plus practical ways to use them at home.

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Recommended pre-requisite: Introduction to Marine Herbalism

This class is part of the three-part Seaweed Immersion online series. Register for the full series and save $15.

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Three-Class Seaweed Immersion: Foundations of Marine Herbalism (Online Series)
Jan
27
to Feb 10

Three-Class Seaweed Immersion: Foundations of Marine Herbalism (Online Series)

Three-Class Seaweed Immersion: Foundations of Marine Herbalism (Online Series)

Join all three online classes — Introduction to Marine Herbalism,Seaweed Meet & Greet, and Seaweeds in the Herbal Kitchen — and save. A full immersion in the healing and culinary world of seaweeds.

📅 Jan 27 & Feb 3, 2026 · 6:00–8:00 PM PDT
📅 Feb 10, 2026 · 5:30–8:00 PM PDT
🪸 Online via Zoom

Enrollment for the full Immersion series (all 3 classes) by recording will be available through 2/17/26

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Seaweed Field Excursion (Orcas Island)
Jul
23

Seaweed Field Excursion (Orcas Island)

Embark on a hands-on, immersive learning experience, where you'll explore the fascinating world of seaweeds. Over the course of this 3-hour Seaweed Field Excursion, you’ll engage directly with our magnificent macroalgae in their natural habitat. From identifying edible species and learning basic harvesting techniques to discovering seaweeds’ incredible health benefits and making kelp pickles, this adventure offers an enriching experience for all levels. Ideal for anyone curious about marine life, foraging, or health—no prior experience necessary, just a passion for connecting with our marine ecosystems and the healing power of seaweeds!

Note: There will be the option to harvest and take home seaweed during this class, depending seaweed conditions and water quality. Drying seaweeds at home requires some set up. See Seaweed Drying Instructions for more information. If harvesting seaweeds during class is a priority, we recommend joining us on May 1!

Early Bird discount ($5 off) through July 1, 2025.

Refund Policy: No refunds on cancellations after July 18, 2025.

Registration Closed

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Seaweed Field Excursion (San Juan Island)
Jun
27

Seaweed Field Excursion (San Juan Island)

Embark on a hands-on, immersive learning experience, where you'll explore the fascinating world of seaweeds. Over the course of this 3-hour Seaweed Field Excursion, you’ll engage directly with our magnificent macroalgae in their natural habitat. From identifying edible species and learning basic harvesting techniques to discovering seaweeds’ incredible health benefits and making kelp pickles, this adventure offers an enriching experience for all levels. Ideal for anyone curious about marine life, foraging, or health—no prior experience necessary, just a passion for connecting with our marine ecosystems and the healing power of seaweeds!

Note: There will be the option to harvest and take home seaweed during this class, depending seaweed conditions and water quality. Drying seaweeds at home requires some set up. See Seaweed Drying Instructions for more information. If harvesting seaweeds during class is a priority, we recommend joining us on May 1!

Registration through Island Rec.

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Seaweed Field Excursion (Whidbey Island)
May
1

Seaweed Field Excursion (Whidbey Island)

Embark on a hands-on, immersive learning experience, where you'll explore the fascinating world of seaweeds. Over the course of this 3-hour Seaweed Field Excursion, you’ll engage directly with our magnificent macroalgae in their natural habitat. From identifying edible species and learning basic harvesting techniques to discovering seaweeds’ incredible health benefits and making seaweed artwork, this adventure offers an enriching experience for all levels. Ideal for anyone curious about marine life, foraging, or health—no prior experience necessary, just a passion for connecting with our marine ecosystems and the healing power of seaweeds!

This May 1 Field Excursion will be the best class opportunity in 2025 for harvesting seaweeds during class. (Drying seaweeds at home requires some set up. See Seaweed Drying Instructions for more information.)

Refund Policy: No refunds on cancellations after April 26, 2025.

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Interested in organizing a Field Excursion in Washington or Oregon? Contact Kristy: kristy@mermaid-botanicals.com

Thanks again for the amazing class. Everyone left sounding inspired. I truly love how you teach by asking a question and letting folks go out to discover for themselves first and then pulling it together. It was also awesome how you were able to distill down the science around the constituents and medicine in a very understandable way. I can't thank you enough. 

—Kachi Cassinelli, Dandelion Botanicals

Field Excursion Participant

Thank you again for a great class the other day….I really loved how you laid heavy emphasis on the experience that comes with harvesting from the Sea. How that ties into our well being as a whole community and planet….I feel the practice works wonders when embedded into the culture....This link is the link to caring for this wondrous resource.

— J.B., Seaweed
Field Excursion Participant

I spent yesterday afternoon with Kristy Bredin, one of the San Juan Islands’ most beloved marine herbalists. There were 27 of us on her Seaweed Excursion and we learned so much! Kristy’s knowledge of the plants available, within the Salish Sea, is extensive however her approach to explaining how we all affect our surroundings is what truly impressed me. 

—Ellen Kaminsky

Field Excursion Participant