Seaweed Tours (low tide beach tours)
Join Marine Biologist Amanda Swinimer as she leads you into the dynamic intertidal zone to learn about our local seaweeds.
“[This tour was] liberating and empowering. You are a rockstar.”
Learn:
To identify local seaweeds
The nutritional and health benefits of seaweed
How to cook with seaweed
Seaweed biology and ecology
Seaweed & skin absorption
*Includes tasting a varity of local, wild seaweeds*
Duration: 90 minutes
Location: Victoria, BC
When: March to October
“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.
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Head to the Online Shop to Book Your Seaweed Tour
Seaweed Workshops
with Amanda Swinimer
This full day course is recommended for those who want to deepen their understanding of our local seaweeds and immerse themselves in their richness & wonder.
Find out when the next upcoming Seaweed Workshop is on our Calendar.
Learn:
Local seaweed identification
Nutritional and health properties of local seaweeds
Seaweed drying techniques
Practical ways of incorporating seaweeds into your life
Sustainable harvest techniques
Seaweed biology and ecology
Seaweed and skin absorption
Includes:
Hands on seaweed gathering
Tasting a variety of wild local seaweeds
Presentation on local seaweeds, their nutritional and health properties and their ecological role in planetary health
Seaweed hand-soak
Duration: 5.5 hours
Location: Sooke, BC
When: Spring and summer (check calendar or registration page for this year’s dates)
“I attended the Seaweed Workshop and learned so much. Amanda approaches her workshops in a perfect blend of science, nutrition, and an appreciation for the natural world. You don’t have to be a scientist to easily understand her training. It’s clear that she is very thoughtful in the way she teaches and harvests and the seaweed tasting portion of the workshop was a personal highlight!”
“Amanda provides an amazing, informative workshop to get the algae enthusiasts started identifying our seaweeds and kelps of the PNW along with how to harvest and prepare them for use. She keeps it high level for the laymen and will delve into the details of any question you throw at her. Highly recommend her course to anyone interested in learning.”
“Amanda delivers an informative, hands-on, engaging tour and workshop on the rich world of Pacific Northwest seaweeds. She brings over 20 years of experience as an educator, wild harvest entrepreneur and author. A great experience for family, friends and team building. Be prepared to learn and be delighted!”
Discover Seaweed in the Classroom
Although Amanda loves being out in the ocean among the kelp, she is equally passionate about teaching people about our local seaweeds and the enormous health and ecological benefits they possess. Amanda has years of experience teaching to a very diverse audience. She has taught in both elementary and high schools, at the University of Victoria, Royal Roads University, Bamfield Marine Sciences Centre and to private groups. Amanda holds a Bachelor of Science degree with an advanced major in Marine Biology and a minor in Oceanography from Dalhousie University.
Amanda has presented internationally at:
Terra Madre Salone del Gusto / Turin, Italy / 2016 and 2018
Phycological Society of America Annual Meeting / Monterey, California, USA / 2017
Slow Fish San Francisco / California, USA / 2018
California Seaweed Festival California, USA / 2021 and 2022
Amanda is a proud member of:
Slow Food Vancouver Island & Gulf Islands
Slow Fish Canada
“Thanks again for the seaweed presentation. I really enjoyed tasting the different kinds!”
Contact Amanda
for teaching at your school or event fill out the form below or call 250.818.4633
