FoodMasters and Food Co-op Lead Beach Ramble

Sunday,  June 15 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Camp Orkila

Dr. Ryan Drum’s Seaweed Rambles are famously informative and fun

— from Learner Limbach —

Its that time again! Orcas Food Co-op and Food Masters bring you a Seaweed Ramble with Dr. Ryan Drum. The lowest tides of the year are upon us and it is time to grab our boots and our sun hats and head out to the beach!

Come walk with Dr. Ryan Drum and glean from his vast knowledge of the full gamut of sea vegetables that populate our shorelines.

COST:
$15 Co-op Members
$30 Regular Price

Payments collected onsite or in advance at the Co-op.

Class size is limited. To Register You May 1) email info@orcasfoodcoop.com indicating your interest or 2) register at the Co-op

LOGISTICS:
We’ll leave the Main (North) Parking Lot at Camp Orkila at 11AM so we can head to the beach as a group. If you come late, you can find us down on the beach.

WHAT WILL BE COVERED:

• Identification of various species of Seaweed;
• Methods of harvesting, processing and storing sea vegetables for year round use;
• Important medicinal and protective qualities of sea vegetables;
• Many, many fascinating facts about Sea Vegetables and their many uses;
• Ryan Drum will try to answer as many questions as possible.

What to bring: Please be on time and be prepared for a day at the Camp Orkila Beach. Bring water, sturdy sandals or rubber boots if possible, snacks, any personal comfort items you may need such as sun hat, appropriate clothing, sun screen etc.).

If you wish to harvest seaweed to take home (optional):
• obtain a seaweed/shellfish harvesting license online or from the sporting goods store in Eastbound.
• bring a bucket, several plastic bags, and a small knife