Tidepooling Workshops: Free Beta Classes

Be the first to experience Coastal Local, a new outdoor workshop series dedicated to turning San Diego’s beaches into living laboratories. As I prepare for the official launch, I am hosting a series of free beta classes to fine-tune our curriculum and ensure the best experience for future students.

Guided by Lyn, a marine scientist and experienced educator, you’ll dive deep into the "why" and "how" of our coast. This isn't just a walk on the beach—it’s a dynamic investigation into marine biology, coastal geology, and local ecology.

• The Tidepools: Discover the resilient creatures that call the tide pools home, and learn the proper way to observe them.
• Coastal Geology: Learn about the ancient forces that shaped the cliffs and sands beneath our feet.
• Local Ecology: Explore the dynamic interactions that form our coasts
• Coastal Stewardship: Understand how we can better protect and enjoy our local marine ecosystems.

By attending this trial session, you are helping Coastal Local grow! You’ll get the full expert-led experience for free, and in exchange, I’ll be asking for your honest feedback at the end of the session to help perfect the program.

This event is free, but if you would like to support, you can donate here: https://gofund.me/37ddb099c

Info: We will gather at the north end of the parking lot. During this first half-hour, I’ll introduce myself and walk you through the "rules of the tide"—essential etiquette to ensure we explore these fragile ecosystems without leaving a footprint.

Info: Once we reach the tide pools (about a 20-minute walk from the parking lot), I’ll be guiding you through the pools to help you spot the masters of camouflage that many people walk right past and help identify different creatures that live there.

Info: As our formal session comes to a close, we’ll gather for any final questions or identification recaps. I want to make sure you leave feeling confident in your tidepooling "eyes" for your next solo adventure!

Head Back: If you’re ready to call it a day, you can begin the walk back to the north end of the parking lot at your own pace.


Stay & Explore: If the tide is still low and you’re not done discovering, you are more than welcome to stay and hang out at the pools for as long as you’d like! Feel free to keep practicing what we learned or just enjoy the coastal views.

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