Introduction to Seaweed & Seaweed Pressing

Seaweeds are an incredibly important part of the marine environment, provide us with food and other products, and come in a wonderful variety of shapes, sizes, colours and forms. Take part in this introductory session to learn all about this fascinating group of organisms, identify common species and turn them in beautiful art!

Fold out FSC identification chart included with your ticket.

General

Event suitable for ages 14+. Under 18s must be accompanied by an adult. No former experience required.

Location

This event will take place in the Scottish Seabird Centre's Learning Hub (building opposite the main centre) and nearby beach.

What will we provide?

Trays, buckets, identification materials and alcohol hand-gel for the outdoor section. A full health and safety briefing will take place before heading to the shore and members of the team will be on hand throughout to provide information and help participants find and identify species. All materials needed to turn your seaweed into art will also be provided.

What do you need to bring?

For the outdoor part of the session, we recommend wellies, boots or trainers with good grip, clothing appropriate for the weather outside and any medication you may need.

Accessibility

The outdoor part of the session includes time on the shore with some gentle slopes, uneven sand, rocky ground and slippy surfaces which, unfortunately, is unsuitable for wheelchair users. However, we are happy to adjust plans where possible. Please let us know in advance if you have questions or concerns. You can direct queries to charlottef@seabird.org.

Additional info

Please note: Whilst the session will cover species identification tips, it is not a foraging course and no seaweed will be collected for consumption purposes.

Image copyright: Charlotte Foster

This event is supported by North Berwick Trust and made possible by National Lottery Players.