Thursday, August 1, 10 a.m. – 1:30 p.m., Orcas Food Co-op
— from Susannah Weaver for Orcas Food Co-op —
Join us for this special hands-on learning opportunity! Annual Tradition. New Location.
Seaweed Excursion with Kristy Bredin, Herbalist
Seaweeds have traditionally been important plants for food and healing among coastal people throughout the world and are a rich source of diverse nutrients uncommonly available in land plants.
This 3-hour in-the-field adventure will cover:
- Types of local seaweeds
- Optimal harvest times
- Sustainable harvesting
- Drying techniques
- Healing properties
- Iodine and thyroid health
- External uses of seaweeds
- Pollution issues
Participants will take home a jar of kelp pickles we will make in class.
Meet at the Co-op courtyard. Carpooling will be arranged to the class location. Stop by the Co-op or visit Eventbrite to register. $5 additional discount for Orcas Food Co-op Members
For more information, visit www.kristybredin.com or email info@orcasfood.coop
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