Edible & Medicinal Seaweeds of the Pacific Coast
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As spring unfolds along the Pacific Coast and the days grow long it is not only the terrestrial landscape that bursts forth in a verdant display of color, at this time of year our often overlooked/under-appreciated "sea-vegetables" are ALSO on the rise. And with over 800 species of marine algae (seaweed) found along our rugged & expansive coastline (from SoCal to Washington State) the region just so happens to be one of the most diverse on the planet! Given this, it is no surprise that many feel a bit overwhelmed and intimidated when approaching the field of phycology (study of algae). Join us as we make sense of this vast oceanic realm while exploring the diverse array of edible/medicinal seaweeds found at their prime during the spring/summer seasons.
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During this information packed online class we'll be covering: seaweed ecology/intertidal communities, seaweed identification, edible/medicinal uses, legal/ethical harvesting guidelines, safety issues/seaweed toxicology, coverage of recent taxonomic/nomenclature changes, harvesting/processing/cooking/preservation tips, and even a handful of edible/medicinal terrestrial plants of the neighboring coastal strand community!
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Absolutely guaranteed to take your seaweed awareness and appreciation to a whole new level!
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The class session will be recorded and will include Q&A at predetermined intervals. Participants will have access to the session recording for two weeks following the class.
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Date/Time: June 20 (Tuesday) 6pm-8:30pm PT
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Location: Online class
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Fee: $35
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Instructor: Tellur Fenner of the Blue Wind School of Botanical Studies
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Registration link:

https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=WA6FH5NDU87L2
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IMPORTANT NOTE: Detailed class info will be emailed out to the registered/paid participants 7 days prior to the class session (see FAQs for payment confirmation info). This message will be sent to the email associated with your PayPal transaction (and for some people this may not be their primary email). Included will be info aimed at helping prep students for how to effectively navigate the Zoom video platform ahead of the program start date.
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Refund Policy: After registration/payment no refunds will be issued for this online course.
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Make sure to check out the FAQ section at the bottom of this course description.
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Contact Info:

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:

-So I paid the class fee via PayPal...am I now officially registered and on the roster? Yes, your spot in class is now secure. PayPal will not accept online payments when a class is already sold out. Your payment confirmation/receipt has been sent to the email address associated with your account.

-Will the class be recorded and available to participants for viewing afterwards? Yep, just as is stated above.

-Is this course suitable for kids? Nope. My adult-level online classes are in no way suitable for youth under 18. Trust me: they would be bored to tears.

-I see that hundreds/thousands of people have clicked on "interested and/or going" for this event...what are your class size limits? Don't take Facebook numbers too seriously folks...I cap these types of online classes at around 35 students :) That said, it IS true that my classes tend to fill to capacity months ahead of time...so procrastination is not recommended if you are hoping to secure a spot.

-When should I expect to receive more course details after registering? As is CLEARLY stated in the above description: "Detailed class info will be emailed out to the registered/paid participants 7 days prior to the class session. IMPORTANT NOTE: this message will be sent to the email associated with your PayPal transaction (and for some people this may not be their primary email)."

-I've never used Zoom before and am not very tech savvy...can I still register? Yes. All students will receive an email containing info to help prep them for how to effectively navigate the Zoom video platform ahead of the program start date. Zoom is very user friendly and doesn't take long to learn (especially with a little guidance).

-I'm a total beginner...will this class be too advanced for me? Nope. This class was designed for both beginner/intermediate students alike.