Volunteer Victoria x Dakini Tidal Wilds Workshop (Ages 15-29)

Join marine biologist Amanda Swinimer to discover local seaweed species and learn about their edibility, health properties.

Although Amanda loves being out in the ocean among the kelp, she is equally passionate about teaching people about our local seaweeds and the enormous health benefits they possess. Amanda has years of experience teaching to a very diverse audience. She has taught in both elementary and high schools, at the University of Victoria, Royal Roads University, Bamfield Marine Sciences Centre and to private groups. Amanda holds a Bachelor of Science degree with an advanced major in Marine Biology and a minor in Oceanography from Dalhousie University. 

Learn:

• To identify local seaweeds
• The health benefits of seaweed
• How to cook with seaweed
• Seaweed biology
• Seaweed & skin absorption