[Scheduled events · curated locations · small groups]

Foraging Walks

Seaweed foraging is a scheduled event — pick a published date, sign the waiver, and meet on the beach. For custom or private dates, request a Private Foraging Circle below or send a custom inquiry.

Cupped hands holding a small sea star over dark shoreline rocks at sunset
Finding sea stars at low tide — Camano Island shoreline

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Saturday, September 5

8:15 AM Pacific · 90 min

Camano Island State Park — Lowell Point$65 / adult · $20 / kid

Big minus tide morning at Lowell Point (-1.1 ft at 5:25 AM). We meet at 8:10 AM near the Cascadia Marine Trail campsite at Lowell Point and step onto the flats at 8:15 AM, working the outer rocks first and following the tide back in — off the beach by 9:45 AM. The water is rising through our window, so we move outside-in and stay ahead of it. Park as close to Lowell Point as you can (lower day-use / boat-launch lot; upper picnic lot as overflow). Bring: Discover Pass, sturdy closed-toe shoes, layers, gloves, water, and a camera. Look-and-learn only — no harvesting at Camano Island State Park (WAC 352-32-350). Rain-or-shine; tide waits for no one.

Driftline rates at checkout · $45 or $25 / adult · kids $10 or free

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Sunday, September 6

6:45 AM Pacific · 90 min

Constellation Park & Marine Reserve — Alki Point$65 / adult · $20 / kid

Sunrise minus tide at Alki Point (-0.8 ft at 7:05 AM) — the biggest daylight low of the season at Constellation Park. TIMELINE - 6:45 AM — meet at the beach stairs at 63rd Ave SW & Beach Dr SW, just south of the Alki Point Lighthouse - 7:00 AM — on the beach, working the cobble bench outward as the water pulls back - 8:30 AM — off the beach WHAT WE LOOK FOR Giant Pacific octopus tucked under ledges, gumboot and lined chitons, ochre and mottled sea stars, nudibranchs, sculpin, anemones, and the rockweed / sea lettuce / sugar kelp zonation that tells you exactly where you are on the tide. LOOK-AND-LEARN ONLY Constellation Park is a Seattle marine reserve. Nothing is harvested and nothing is tasted here — no license applies, no exceptions. Everything you turn over goes back exactly as it was, right side up. BRING Sturdy closed-toe shoes with grip, layers, a headlamp for the first half hour, water, and a camera. Free street parking on Beach Dr SW; no restroom on site. Rain-or-shine; tide waits for no one.

Driftline rates at checkout · $45 or $25 / adult · kids $10 or free

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Monday, September 7

7:00 AM Pacific · 90 min

Fort Ebey State Park$65 / adult · $20 / kid

Labor Day minus tide (-1.11 ft at 7:20 AM). Meet at 7:00 AM sharp at the picnic table beside the Pacific Northwest Trail sign, on the park road between the two north-end lots. Bring: Discover Pass, WA Personal Use Shellfish/Seaweed License, sturdy closed-toe shoes, layers, gloves, small basket or mesh bag, water. 10 lb wet-weight per-person daily limit. Rain-or-shine; tide waits for no one.

Driftline rates at checkout · $45 or $25 / adult · kids $10 or free

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Saturday, September 12

11:00 AM Pacific · 90 min

Camano Island State Park — Lowell Point$65 / adult · $20 / kid

Midday low at Lowell Point (+1.7 ft at 11:34 AM) — a gentler tide, ideal for a relaxed first walk with kids. We meet at 10:55 AM near the Cascadia Marine Trail campsite at Lowell Point, step onto the flats at 11:00 AM, and are off the beach by 12:30 PM. Park as close to Lowell Point as you can (lower day-use / boat-launch lot; upper picnic lot as overflow). Bring: Discover Pass, sturdy closed-toe shoes, layers, water, and a camera. Look-and-learn only — no harvesting at Camano Island State Park (WAC 352-32-350). Rain-or-shine; tide waits for no one.

Driftline rates at checkout · $45 or $25 / adult · kids $10 or free

[Also scheduled]10 spots left

Saturday, September 26

10:15 AM Pacific · 90 min

Constellation Park & Marine Reserve — Alki Point$65 / adult · $20 / kid

Late-morning low at Alki Point (+2.1 ft at 11:13 AM) — a friendlier hour than the sunrise walks, with the outer cobble bench and the lower ledges still open to us. TIMELINE - 10:15 AM — meet at the beach stairs at 63rd Ave SW & Beach Dr SW, just south of the Alki Point Lighthouse - 10:30 AM — on the beach, working outward to the low ledges through the bottom of the tide - 11:45 AM — off the beach WHAT WE LOOK FOR Giant Pacific octopus tucked under ledges, gumboot and lined chitons, ochre and mottled sea stars, nudibranchs, sculpin, anemones, and the rockweed / sea lettuce / sugar kelp zonation that tells you exactly where you are on the tide. LOOK-AND-LEARN ONLY Constellation Park is a Seattle marine reserve. Nothing is harvested and nothing is tasted here — no license applies, no exceptions. Everything you turn over goes back exactly as it was, right side up. BRING Sturdy closed-toe shoes with grip, layers, water, and a camera. Free street parking on Beach Dr SW; no restroom on site. Rain-or-shine; tide waits for no one.

Driftline rates at checkout · $45 or $25 / adult · kids $10 or free

[Offerings & rates]

Offerings

90 min · up to 10 adults · kids welcome · min 2 to run

Seaweed Foraging Walk

Salish Sea intertidal · ID · ethical harvest · take-home recipes

$65

/ adult$20 / child 5-15

Driftline rate: pick $45 or $25 per adult, and $10 or free for kids under 16, right at checkout. Honor system — no forms, no questions, no proof.

1.5 hours in the intertidal zone — seaweed history & identification, mindful ethical harvesting, and at-home processing for food and daily self-care. The Salish Sea is a generous, ever-shifting place. Over 20,000 species of algae grow worldwide; the cold, nutrient-rich water around Camano grows some of the most flavorful and nourishing — gram for gram more nutrient-dense than most terrestrial plants. We'll walk a low-tide window together, learning to identify and sustainably harvest local favorites: sugar kelp, sea lettuce, nori, rockweed, dulse — and if we're lucky, a tucked-away find with a flavor closer to truffle than vegetable. Along the way I'll point out the marine life we cross paths with — octopus, harbor seals, river otters, sculpin, crab — and share how I bring each species home: rinsing, drying, broths, salts, salves, and the small rituals that turn a walk in the rocks into a week of meals. Children 5-12 are $20 each (add a child ticket at checkout). Under 5 are free.

Included

  • · ID guidance for all species we encounter
  • · Harvesting tools to borrow
  • · At-home processing & recipe handout
  • · Sample tastings on the beach

What to bring

Waterproof boots, water shoes, or Native Shoes Jefferson (made from algae; no flip-flops)Layers (Salish weather shifts fast)A small basket or mesh bagReusable water bottleSun or rain protection for the dayState harvest license if 15+ ($16/year, easy online — link sent with confirmation)
Weather: It is unsafe to harvest seaweed within 72 hours of a major rain event. A scheduled walk may be cancelled for that reason — if so, you'll receive a link to reschedule or to convert to a gift credit you can use whenever you're ready.
Accessibility: This experience is not ADA accessible. Guests need to walk uneven trails and maneuver on rocks and cobble in the tide pools. Sturdy waterproof boots required.

Camano Island & nearby Salish Sea tide pools

150 min · up to 6 adults · kids welcome · min 1 to run

Private Foraging Circle

Up to 6 guests · 2-2.5 hours · seaweed broth on the beach

$500

flat / group$20 / child 5-15

An intimate 2-2.5 hour walk for your circle of up to six. Slower pace, more story, more time to taste. We meet at the location you've chosen from the curated list (or one I'll suggest based on the tide and weather that day). You'll learn species ID and ethical harvest at the rhythm your group wants, gather a small basket of the day's best, and finish on the beach with a warm pot of seaweed broth I bring along — made with kelp, miso, and the day's harvest. Good for birthdays, anniversaries, retreats, family weekends, and small groups who want the unhurried version. Children 5-12 are $20 each; under 5 are free.

Included

  • · Choice of curated location
  • · All ID guidance & tools
  • · Seaweed broth & tasting on the beach
  • · At-home processing & recipe handout
  • · Photos from the day if you want them

What to bring

Waterproof boots, water shoes, or Native Shoes Jefferson (made from algae; no flip-flops)Warm layers + rain shellA small basket or mesh bag (or I can bring extras)Reusable water bottleState harvest licenses for adults 15+ (link sent with confirmation)
Weather: Same 72-hour rule applies — if a major rain event lands inside the window, we'll reschedule. Private circles also reschedule for storm-front weather even if the rule technically allows the date.
Accessibility: Most curated locations involve uneven terrain. Cama Beach State Park is the most accessible option — request it specifically and we'll plan a gentler walk.

Your pick from the curated Camano + Salish Sea locations

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Book your spot

Your walk is selected below — set how many adults and kids are coming, sign the waiver, and pay. Switch dates any time by picking a different walk above.

Saturday, September 5, 2026

10 spots open

Meeting location

Camano Island State Park — Lowell Point

Camano Island, WA

Exact pin sent when you book
Meeting point & parking: we meet at a marked spot inside the park. Once you book, I email you the labeled map, the parking pins, and step-by-step directions — and they live in your account too.
Restrooms: Flush restrooms at the Lowell Point day-use area; none once we are on the beach.
Pass: Discover Pass ($10/day or $30/year)
Tide window: Timed to the 11:40 AM low (+0.7 ft) on Aug 29 — the flats open roughly an hour before low and we walk them straight through the bottom of the tide.
Accessibility: Short, mostly level walk from the lower lot to the beach; the upper lot adds a downhill grade. Beach is cobble and sand — uneven, not wheelchair accessible at the tideline.
Heads up: Slick cobble and barnacles — sturdy closed-toe shoes required. Watch the returning tide and driftwood logs. Cold water.
Tasting & harvest: no license needed to come look and learn. Seaweed harvest inside Washington State Parks is legal only at Fort Ebey, Fort Flagler, and Fort Worden, and only April 16 – May 15 (WAC 352-32-350). Camano Island State Park is look-and-learn only: no cutting, no collecting. This walk is observation-only: no cutting, no collecting, no tasting from this beach. Any tasting comes from seaweed I harvested legally, in season, from a classified beach, and prepared at home.
This walk runs with a minimum of 2 guests. If we're under by the day before, you'll get an email with options to bring a friend, pick a new date, or convert your deposit to a gift credit.

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Every walk carries a sliding scale. Pick the rate you can pay — it's an honor system, I don't ask questions and nothing is flagged on your booking. Paying standard is what keeps the reduced rates open for someone else.

Per adult

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Read the full waiver
### Brackish & Co. Foraging Tour — Liability Acknowledgment I understand that participating in a guided intertidal foraging tour involves inherent risks including, but not limited to: slipping on wet rock and seaweed, falling, being struck by waves or driftwood, exposure to cold water and weather, contact with sharp shells or barnacles, and consuming wild-harvested foods. I confirm that I am physically able to walk on uneven trails and cobble for up to 90 minutes, that I have disclosed any allergies or relevant medical conditions to the guide, and that I will follow the guide's instructions about location, timing, and harvest limits at all times. I release Jules Marsh / Brackish & Co. from liability for injury or loss arising from my participation, except in cases of gross negligence. I confirm I am 18 or older, or I am the parent/guardian signing on behalf of a minor participant.
Estimated total · 1 guest$65

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[Primary meetup]

Fort Ebey State Park — Point Partridge, Whidbey Island.

A three-mile cobble-and-boulder beach on the west side of Whidbey, sitting right on the Strait of Juan de Fuca. Big current-driven exchanges = strong bull kelp beds offshore, deep drift lines after storms, and rocky pockets that hold sea stars, chitons, hermit crabs, and the occasional octopus at very low tide.

Parking — two lots at the north end
Head to the far north end of the park, at the end of N Fort Ebey Rd — not the campground/day-use area at the entrance. From the entrance station, keep right and follow the road all the way to the end. Discover Pass required.
Main lot: the larger upper lot beside the restrooms at road's end. Most room — park here if you're unsure.
Secondary lot: a small lot about two minutes further along at the Pacific Northwest Trail trailhead, right beside our meeting spot. Look for a white Subaru Outback, plate EATKELP — that's me.
Meetup spot — the picnic table
We gather at the picnic table by the Pacific Northwest Trail sign, between the two north-end lots. If you park in the secondary lot, you're already there. If you park in the main upper lot by the restrooms, walk 3–5 minutes down the park road — or take the bluff trail that runs alongside it — back toward the secondary lot; the table is right at the trail sign. Be there 10 minutes before start time. From the table we walk down to the beach together, then south ~10–15 minutes toward Point Partridge, where the boulders and tidepool life concentrate.
Terrain
Slippery cobble and barnacle-covered rock at low tide. Waterproof boots, water shoes, or Native Shoes Jefferson (made from algae) all work — no flip-flops. Bring layers; the strait is windy even in September. This is the water shoe I reach for first; not an ad.
That shellfish sign on the beach
Fort Ebey (DNR-140) carries a permanent Department of Health sign because the beach is unclassified — DOH has never evaluated it for pollution, so shellfish harvest is not recommended there. That is a pollution-classification status, not an active biotoxin closure: DOH's current biotoxin status for Fort Ebey is open, with no PSP or domoic-acid closure listed. Two separate systems, two separate signs. Either way, the sign is about filter-feeding shellfish — clams, mussels, oysters — which concentrate toxins and bacteria in a way attached seaweed does not. It does not close the beach to seaweed. But because DOH has no water-quality data for this beach, I treat it as a look-and-learn site and don't serve anything harvested there.
Fort Ebey park page →WDFW beach infoNOAA tide chart

Saturday, September 5 · 1 guest

$65

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