Marine biologist, wild seaweed harvester and author Amanda Swinimer shares her knowledge and passion for seaweed in this special three-hour workshop. Learn about the tremendous nutritional and health properties of seaweeds and the critical role seaweeds play in the health of our planet and in regulating climate. Participants will learn about a variety of local, edible seaweed species, how they are sustainably harvested and their culinary uses. This workshop includes tasting seaweeds that Amanda has wild-harvested and a seaweed hand-soak.

Seaweed Tour

Join marine biologist Amanda Swinimer as she leads you into the dynamic intertidal zone to learn about our local seaweeds.  

Learn

*To identify local seaweeds

*Which seaweeds are edible

*The nutritional and health benefits of seaweed

*How to cook with seaweed

*The positive ecological effects of seaweed

*Seaweed & skin absorption

*Includes tasting of locally harvested, wild, edible seaweeds not available anywhere else!

Duration: 90 minutes

Cost: $80.00

Location: James Bay, Victoria (near the breakwater at Ogden Point)

Spend a full day immersed with seaweeds in this hands-on, intensive workshop scheduled to coincide with a very low tide in the heart of the local seaweed season.

Seaweed Workshop includes:

*Foraging fresh seaweeds

*Learning how to dry seaweeds

*Identification of a variety of local seaweeds

*Tasting local, wild-harvested seaweeds

*Learning some culinary uses of seaweeds

*Seaweed hand soak

*Learning about the nutritional and health properties of seaweeds

*Seaweed ecology

*Learning about the crucial role of algae/seaweed to the health of our planet

Location: Shirley Community Hall-2795 Sheringham Point Rd, Shirley, BC V9Z 1G4

Cost: $180.00

Cancellation Policy

*100% refund 2 weeks or more before the event

*50% refund between 48 hours and 2 weeks before the event

*No refund 48 hours or less before the event

Spend a full day immersed with seaweeds in this hands-on, intensive workshop scheduled to coincide with a very low tide in the heart of the local seaweed season.

Seaweed Workshop includes:

*Foraging fresh seaweeds

*Learning how to dry seaweeds

*Identification of a variety of local seaweeds

*Tasting local, wild-harvested seaweeds

*Learning some culinary uses of seaweeds

*Seaweed hand soak

*Learning about the nutritional and health properties of seaweeds

*Seaweed ecology

*Learning about the crucial role of algae/seaweed to the health of our planet

Location: Shirley Community Hall-2795 Sheringham Point Rd, Shirley, BC V9Z 1G4

Cost: $180.00

Cancellation Policy

*100% refund 2 weeks or more before the event

*50% refund between 48 hours and 2 weeks before the event

*No refund 48 hours or less before the event

This hands-on intensive Seaweed Workshop coincides with one of the lowest tides of the year in the heart of the local seaweed season.

Seaweed Workshop includes:

*Foraging fresh seaweeds

*Learning how to dry seaweeds

*Identification of a variety of local seaweeds

*Tasting local, wild-harvested seaweeds

*Learning some culinary uses of seaweeds

*Seaweed hand soak

*Learning about the nutritional and health properties of seaweeds

*Seaweed ecology

*Learning about the crucial role of algae/seaweed to the health of our planet

Location: Shirley Community Hall-2795 Sheringham Point Rd, Shirley, BC V9Z 1G4

Cost: $180.00

Cancellation Policy

*100% refund 2 weeks or more before the event

*50% refund between 48 hours and 2 weeks before the event

*No refund 48 hours or less before the event

Seaweed Tour

Join marine biologist Amanda Swinimer as she leads you into the dynamic intertidal zone to learn about our local seaweeds.  

Learn

*To identify local seaweeds

*Which seaweeds are edible

*The nutritional and health benefits of seaweed

*How to cook with seaweed

*The positive ecological effects of seaweed

*Seaweed & skin absorption

*Includes tasting of locally harvested, wild, edible seaweeds not available anywhere else!

Duration: 90 minutes

Cost: $80.00

Location: James Bay, Victoria (near the breakwater at Ogden Point)

Seaweed Tour

Join marine biologist Amanda Swinimer as she leads you into the dynamic intertidal zone to learn about our local seaweeds.  

Learn

*To identify local seaweeds

*Which seaweeds are edible

*The nutritional and health benefits of seaweed

*How to cook with seaweed

*The positive ecological effects of seaweed

*Seaweed & skin absorption

*Includes tasting of locally harvested, wild, edible seaweeds not available anywhere else!

Duration: 90 minutes

Cost: $80.00

Location: James Bay, Victoria (near the breakwater at Ogden Point)

Seaweed Tour

Join marine biologist Amanda Swinimer as she leads you into the dynamic intertidal zone to learn about our local seaweeds.  

Learn

*To identify local seaweeds

*Which seaweeds are edible

*The nutritional and health benefits of seaweed

*How to cook with seaweed

*The positive ecological effects of seaweed

*Seaweed & skin absorption

*Includes tasting of locally harvested, wild, edible seaweeds not available anywhere else!

Duration: 90 minutes

Cost: $80.00

Location: James Bay, Victoria (near the breakwater at Ogden Point)

Seaweed Tour

Join marine biologist Amanda Swinimer as she leads you into the dynamic intertidal zone to learn about our local seaweeds.  

Learn

*To identify local seaweeds

*Which seaweeds are edible

*The nutritional and health benefits of seaweed

*How to cook with seaweed

*The positive ecological effects of seaweed

*Seaweed & skin absorption

*Includes tasting of locally harvested, wild, edible seaweeds not available anywhere else!

Duration: 90 minutes

Cost: $80.00

Location: James Bay, Victoria (near the breakwater at Ogden Point)

Seaweed Tour

Join marine biologist Amanda Swinimer as she leads you into the dynamic intertidal zone to learn about our local seaweeds.  

Learn

*To identify local seaweeds

*Which seaweeds are edible

*The nutritional and health benefits of seaweed

*How to cook with seaweed

*The positive ecological effects of seaweed

*Seaweed & skin absorption

*Includes tasting of locally harvested, wild, edible seaweeds not available anywhere else!

Duration: 90 minutes

Cost: $80.00

Location: James Bay, Victoria (near the breakwater at Ogden Point)

Seaweed Tour

Join marine biologist Amanda Swinimer as she leads you into the dynamic intertidal zone to learn about our local seaweeds.  

Learn

*To identify local seaweeds

*Which seaweeds are edible

*The nutritional and health benefits of seaweed

*How to cook with seaweed

*The positive ecological effects of seaweed

*Seaweed & skin absorption

*Includes tasting of locally harvested, wild, edible seaweeds not available anywhere else!

Duration: 90 minutes

Cost: $80.00

Location: James Bay, Victoria (near the breakwater at Ogden Point)

Seaweed Tour

Join marine biologist Amanda Swinimer as she leads you into the dynamic intertidal zone to learn about our local seaweeds.  

Learn

*To identify local seaweeds

*Which seaweeds are edible

*The nutritional and health benefits of seaweed

*How to cook with seaweed

*The positive ecological effects of seaweed

*Seaweed & skin absorption

*Includes tasting of locally harvested, wild, edible seaweeds not available anywhere else!

Duration: 90 minutes

Cost: $80.00

Location: James Bay, Victoria (near the breakwater at Ogden Point)

Seaweed Workshop at Bilston Creek Lavender Farm

Spend a full afternoon learning in-depth about seaweeds. Includes a trip to the beach at low tide to identify local seaweeds, seaweed tasting and a presentation on local, edible seaweeds, the nutritional and medicinal properties of seaweeds and the crucial role they play in regulating climate and supporting the health of the planet.

Location: Bilston Creek Farm

4185 Metchosin Rd.

Cost: 140.00

Seaweed: Food & Medicine from the Sea

Amanda Swinimer will share her passion for seaweed among the beautiful backdrop of Bilston Creek Lavender Farm located at 4185 Metchosin Road in Metchosin. She will provide identification infor­mation, ecologically sound harvesting techniques, traditional medicinal appli­cation and evidence-based health information for a variety of seaweeds commonly found here. She will also discuss the global ecological importance of seaweed and some seaweed-based innovations to combat global issues as well as the importance of a precautionary approach. Seaweeds have been prized as a nutrient-dense and medicinal food source for millennia and here in the Pacific Northwest there are an estimated 650 species, many of which are edible. Participants will have a chance to taste some local, wild-harvested, dried seaweed.

This presentation will give an overview and introduction to seaweed and is a great prerequisite to the spring seaweed workshop where participants will get to see and identify seaweeds growing in the intertidal zone, collect some for drying and tasting, learn about sustainable harvest techniques, drying and processing techniques, how to cook with seaweed and different ways to incorporate seaweed into one’s daily life.

Location: Bilston Creek Lavender Farm https://bilston.ca 4185 Metchosin Road, Metchosin

Cost: $25.00

Join marine biologist Amanda Swinimer as she leads you into the dynamic intertidal zone to learn about our local seaweeds.

Learn:

• To identify local seaweeds

• The health benefits of seaweed

• How to cook with seaweed

• Seaweed biology and ecology

• Seaweed & skin absorption

Duration: 90 minutes

Cost: $75.00/person

“If you ever have a chance to see Amanda Swinimer in action talking at low tide about seaweed, you must do it. She was so informative with scientific, nutritional, biological and interesting cooking and drying tips.”

— Joan Athey at the Slow Foods Vancouver Island Seaweed Foray w/ Wild Mountain

Head to the online store here: https://www.dakinitidalwilds.com/shop-online/seaweed-tour to reserve your spot.

Seaweed Tour Dates 2023

April 16: 4:00pm

April 26: 12:00pm

May 13: 1:30pm

May 27: 12:00pm

June 11: 12:30pm

June 24: 11:00am

July 22: 9:45am

Learn about seaweeds from the comfort of your own home!

Online class using Zoom platform.

Learning Outcomes

*seaweed definition

*ecological role of seaweed

*common edible species

*nutritional and health properties

*how to cook with seaweeds

*spa use of seaweeds

Includes

*Live cooking demo

*Q&A

Investment: $40.00

Register here: Introduction to Seaweed Online Class

Join marine biologist Amanda Swinimer as she leads you into the dynamic intertidal zone to learn about our local seaweeds.

Learn:

• To identify local seaweeds

• The health benefits of seaweed

• How to cook with seaweed

• Seaweed biology and ecology

• Seaweed & skin absorption

Duration: 90 minutes

Cost: $70.00/person

“If you ever have a chance to see Amanda Swinimer in action talking at low tide about seaweed, you must do it. She was so informative with scientific, nutritional, biological and interesting cooking and drying tips.”

— Joan Athey at the Slow Foods Vancouver Island Seaweed Foray w/ Wild Mountain

Head to the online store here: https://www.dakinitidalwilds.com/shop-online/seaweed-tour to reserve your spot.

Seaweed Tour Dates for 2022

April 26th 3:30pm to 5:00pm

May 23rd 2:00pm to 3:30pm

June 6th 12:00pm to 1:30pm

June 21st 11:30am - 1:00pm

July 3rd 10:00am to 11:30am

July 17th 10:00am to 11:30am

July 30th 8:30am to 10:00am

August 1st 9:00am to 10:30am

August 13th 8:30am to 10:00am

Time to celebrate and you are invited!

I will be in conversation with my friend Brooke Fader. Brooke is convivium leader of Slow Food VI, founding member of Slow Fish Canada and co-owner of Wild Mountain Food and Drink restaurant. 

Anna Comfort O’Keeffe from Harbour Publishing will be introducing the event and we have partnered with Mermaid Tales Bookshop in Tofino.

I hope you will bring a glass of bubbles, a hot tea or whatever you enjoy and help me celebrate. There will be lots of time to ask me any questions you have about my book or about seaweed. 

You can register for FREE here: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/the-science-and-spirit-of-seaweed-the-official-book-launch-tickets-203385891677

I hope to see you on Saturday!

Join marine biologist Amanda Swinimer as she leads you into the dynamic intertidal zone to learn about our local seaweeds.

Learn:

• To identify local seaweeds

• The health benefits of seaweed

• How to cook with seaweed

• Seaweed biology

• Seaweed & skin absorption

Duration: 90 minutes

Cost: $70.00/person

“If you ever have a chance to see Amanda Swinimer in action talking at low tide about seaweed, you must do it. She was so informative with scientific, nutritional, biological and interesting cooking and drying tips.”

— Joan Athey at the Slow Foods Vancouver Island Seaweed Foray w/ Wild Mountain

Head to the online store here: https://www.dakinitidalwilds.com/shop-online/seaweed-tour to reserve your spot.

Join marine biologist Amanda Swinimer as she leads you into the dynamic intertidal zone to learn about our local seaweeds.

Learn:

• To identify local seaweeds

• The health benefits of seaweed

• How to cook with seaweed

• Seaweed biology

• Seaweed & skin absorption

Duration: 90 minutes

Cost: $70.00/person

“If you ever have a chance to see Amanda Swinimer in action talking at low tide about seaweed, you must do it. She was so informative with scientific, nutritional, biological and interesting cooking and drying tips.”

— Joan Athey at the Slow Foods Vancouver Island Seaweed Foray w/ Wild Mountain

Head to the online store here: https://www.dakinitidalwilds.com/shop-online/seaweed-tour to reserve your spot.

Join marine biologist Amanda Swinimer as she leads you into the dynamic intertidal zone to learn about our local seaweeds.

Learn:

• To identify local seaweeds

• The health benefits of seaweed

• How to cook with seaweed

• Seaweed biology

• Seaweed & skin absorption

Duration: 90 minutes

Cost: $70.00/person

“If you ever have a chance to see Amanda Swinimer in action talking at low tide about seaweed, you must do it. She was so informative with scientific, nutritional, biological and interesting cooking and drying tips.”

— Joan Athey at the Slow Foods Vancouver Island Seaweed Foray w/ Wild Mountain

Head to the online store here: https://www.dakinitidalwilds.com/shop-online/seaweed-tour to reserve your spot.

Join marine biologist Amanda Swinimer as she leads you into the dynamic intertidal zone to learn about our local seaweeds.

Learn:

• To identify local seaweeds

• The health benefits of seaweed

• How to cook with seaweed

• Seaweed biology

• Seaweed & skin absorption

Duration: 90 minutes

Cost: $70.00/person

“If you ever have a chance to see Amanda Swinimer in action talking at low tide about seaweed, you must do it. She was so informative with scientific, nutritional, biological and interesting cooking and drying tips.”

— Joan Athey at the Slow Foods Vancouver Island Seaweed Foray w/ Wild Mountain

Head to the online store here: https://www.dakinitidalwilds.com/shop-online/seaweed-tour to reserve your spot.

Join marine biologist Amanda Swinimer as she leads you into the dynamic intertidal zone to learn about our local seaweeds.

Learn:

• To identify local seaweeds

• The health benefits of seaweed

• How to cook with seaweed

• Seaweed biology

• Seaweed & skin absorption

Duration: 90 minutes

Cost: $70.00/person

When: May to September 

“If you ever have a chance to see Amanda Swinimer in action talking at low tide about seaweed, you must do it. She was so informative with scientific, nutritional, biological and interesting cooking and drying tips.”

— Joan Athey at the Slow Foods Vancouver Island Seaweed Foray w/ Wild Mountain

At this seaweed workshop, we begin with a trip to the beach at one of the lowest tides of the season to see a diversity of seaweeds growing in their natural environment.  Next, there will be a demonstration of how to prepare some seaweed we harvested in the morning  into a yummy snack.  In the afternoon, there will be two presentations on seaweeds, their healing and nutritional properties, practical ways of incorporating them into one's lifestyle and more.  Seaweed tea and and a variety of seaweed snacks are offered during the presentations and a seaweed hand bath is experienced during a break.

Learning Outcomes:

*identify common, local seaweeds

*sustainable harvest techniques

*practical ways of incorporating seaweed into your life

*nutritional & medicinal properties of seaweeds

Facilitators:

Amanda Swinimer, BSc+ Marine Biology, owner/operator at Dakini Tidal Wilds

Christine Hopkins, Aromatherapist, Thalassotherapist, owner at Honestly Tea

Cost:  $160.00 (includes seaweed snacks & tea)

Location:  Shirley, B.C. (22km west of Sooke)

To register, click on this link:

https://www.dakinitidalwilds.com/shop-online/seaweed-workshop-july-5-2020-900am-300pm

If you prefer to pay by cash, etransfer or cheque, please contact Amanda at dakinitidalwilds@gmail.com or (250) 818-4633.

At this seaweed workshop, we begin with a trip to the beach at one of the lowest tides of the season to see a diversity of seaweeds growing in their natural environment.  Next, there will be a demonstration of how to prepare some seaweed we harvested in the morning  into a yummy snack.  In the afternoon, there will be two presentations on seaweeds, their healing and nutritional properties, practical ways of incorporating them into one's lifestyle and more.  Seaweed tea and and a variety of seaweed snacks are offered during the presentations and a seaweed hand bath is experienced during a break.

Learning Outcomes:

*identify common, local seaweeds

*sustainable harvest techniques

*practical ways of incorporating seaweed into your life

*nutritional & medicinal properties of seaweeds

Facilitators:

Amanda Swinimer, BSc+ Marine Biology, owner/operator at Dakini Tidal Wilds

Christine Hopkins, Aromatherapist, Thalassotherapist, owner at Honestly Tea

Cost:  $160.00 (includes seaweed snacks & tea)

Location:  Shirley, B.C. (22km west of Sooke)

To register, click on this link:

https://www.dakinitidalwilds.com/shop-online/seaweed-workshop-june-7-2020-1000am-400pm

If you prefer to pay by cash, etransfer or cheque, please contact Amanda at dakinitidalwilds@gmail.com or (250) 818-4633.

Every Chef Needs a Farmer, Every Farmer Needs a Chef is a one day networking event that brings together more than 300 farmers, chefs and other members of the food and beverage industry to create more opportunities to bring B.C. food to plates around the province. This year’s event will take place on November 12 at the Pacific National Exhibition in Vancouver B.C.

Chefs can explore a variety of B.C. products that are available for their restaurants, and farmers can connect directly with chefs to better understand what products are in high demand.

Dakini Tidal Wilds will have a booth with seaweed samples and will be speaking on one of the panels.

For more info and to register visit:

https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/every-chef-needs-a-farmer