# Event Details - **Event Name**: Seaweed: Food and Medicine from the Sea - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 21 Mar, 2026 at 01:00 pm – Sat, 21 Mar, 2026 at 03:00 pm - **Event Description**: Learn seaweed identification and mindful harvest techniquesAbout this EventMarine biologist, wild seaweed harvester and author Amanda Swinimer shares her knowledge and passion for seaweed in this special two-hour workshop. Learn about the tremendous nutritional and health properties of seaweeds and the critical role seaweeds play in the health of our planet and in regulating climate. Participants will learn about a variety of local, edible seaweed species, how they are sustainably harvested and their culinary uses. This workshop includes tasting seaweeds that Amanda has wild-harvested and a seaweed hand-soak.Instructor BioAmanda Swinimer is a seaweed harvester, author, speaker, and educator who lives and works on the southwest coast of Vancouver Island, Canada. She began her own business, Dakini Tidal Wilds, in 2003, hand-harvesting wild edible seaweed from the beaches and kelp forests surrounding her home. Swinimer’s unique expertise makes her a sought-after speaker at international conferences, colleges and universities, speaking about the ecological importance of seaweeds and their extraordinary health benefits. She has been conducting seaweed workshops and tours as well as teaching young people in the British Columbia school system for years, passing on her rare knowledge and sharing her intensely joyful connection to the ocean with diverse audiences. She holds a BSc in marine biology and is the author of The Science and Spirit of Seaweed: Discovering Food, Medicine and Purpose in the Kelp Forests of the Pacific Northwest and The Science and Superpowers of Seaweed: A Guide for Kids.How to Register for this EventThis workshop is happening in person only. Please dress appropriately for all types of weather, the workshop may be outside or in our heated strawbale building.Only current members in good standing are eligible to use the free ticket option as a part of their member benefits package.There are a limited number of Pay What You Can tickets available for folks who self-identify as Black, Indigenous, and People of Colour (BIPOC), and people who are facing significant financial barriers to their involvement in our programming. The Compost Education Centre is continually in the process of examining the ways in which our program accessibility can be improved for all members of our community. This ticket gesture is by no means a fulsome examination of the systems of oppression that exist for people inside and outside of our community. We welcome your ideas and feedback.You must pre-register for this event. You can purchase a ticket through Eventbrite. You can also register for the event by calling our office at 250 386 9676 or via email by contacting office@compost.bc.caCustomers can receive a full refund (less the Eventbrite processing fee) up to 7 days before the workshop. Customers who request a refund less than 7 days before the workshop can request to switch their ticket to a different workshop within the calendar year if tickets are available. To request a refund or switch your ticket, email office@compost.bc.ca.VERY IMPORTANT: Please be in touch if you are no longer able to attend but hold a ticket so we can make your space available to someone else.AccessibilityThe Compost Education Centre site has flat paths made of woodchips. The strawbale learning classroom is accessed via a wooden ramp and has a wide double door and a ramp leading up to it. Once inside everything is flat.There is a single-stall gender neutral washroom on site. The washroom is not wheelchair accessible. There is a steep ramp from the wood chip pathway onto the washroom boardwalk, and a 2-inch step up from the washroom boardwalk into the washroom.About the organizationThe Compost Education Centre is located on unceded and occupied Indigenous territories, the land of the Lekwungen people— specifically the Xwsepsum and Songhees Nations. These nations are two of many, made up of individuals who have lived within the porous boundaries of what is considered Coast Salish, Nuu-Chah-Nulth and Kwakwa'wakw Territory (Vancouver Island) since time immemorial. At the CEC we seek to respect, honour and continually grow our own understandings of Indigenous rights and history, and to fulfill our responsibilities as settlers, who live and work directly with the land and its complex, vital ecologies and our diverse, evolving communities.Compost Education Centre memberships get you free workshops, discounts at garden centres around town and more great perks! Sign up or learn more on our website. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/victoria/seaweed-food-and-medicine-from-the-sea/100001965629894929 - **Event Categories**: workshops, kids, health-wellness, art, literary-art, business, it, calendar - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 2 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 35, currency: CAD ## Event venue details - **city**: Victoria - **state**: BC - **country**: Canada - **location**: Compost Education Centre - **lat**: 48.4294136 - **long**: -123.34953569999999 - **full address**: Compost Education Centre, 1216 N Park St, Victoria, Canada ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Seaweed: Food and Medicine from the Sea - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/ecc6df9eca60ff4208f341dfb959a2de62ec68a6569aa3d42c8181b92b0ff08c-rimg-w1200-h900-dc151718-gmir.jpg?v=1763943682 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Seaweed: Food and Medicine from the Sea being held? - **A:** Seaweed: Food and Medicine from the Sea takes place on Sat, 21 Mar, 2026 at 01:00 pm to Sat, 21 Mar, 2026 at 03:00 pm at Compost Education Centre, 1216 N Park St, Victoria, Canada. - **Q**: How much do tickets cost for Seaweed: Food and Medicine from the Sea? - **A:** Tickets for Seaweed: Food and Medicine from the Sea are priced at CAD 35 per person. Here's a full breakdown of available ticket types:Ticket TypePriceAvailabilityIn-Person Regular (non-member)CAD 35AvailableIn-Person Member (if free workshop already used)CAD 30AvailableIn-Person Member (only for member w wrkshp credit)FreeAvailablePay What You Can (BIPOC & low income)FreeAvailable - **Q**: Who is organizing Seaweed: Food and Medicine from the Sea? - **A:** Seaweed: Food and Medicine from the Sea is organized by Victoria Compost Education Centre. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Seaweed: Food and Medicine from the Sea is ideal for learners, working professionals, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Victoria, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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