Cascadia Seaweed has expressed interest in possibly growing seaweed in the Tahsis area. They are sponsoring a seaweed festival online. Most sessions are free.
Seaweed Days
May 17 - 23, 2021
The thought of slowing climate change is often overwhelming, so much so that it leads to fear and inaction for individuals. But there is light where most people may not expect it! Living in our oceans, sequestering carbon, providing habitat, and adding oxygen to our atmosphere are brown, green and red seaweeds with so many potential uses — human food, pet food, livestock feed, bio-packaging, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, biofuels, and more! A little awareness mixed with a dash of innovation is a recipe for HOPE!
The purpose of the festival is to educate people on the environmental benefits of seaweed, to expand consumers' acceptance of seaweed as a food product, and to leave participants feeling inspired to make a positive impact on the climate simply by inviting more seaweed into their lives!
Essentially, we are looking to create more seaweed enthusiasts around the world!
Festival headquarters and ground zero for the budding seaweed industry is Sidney, British Columbia. Although the majority of components in 2021 will be virtual — a combination of FREE pre-recorded and live sessions will be available in addition to two ticketed events, the in-person Catamaran Kelp Tour and the virtual Seaweed Farming 101 workshop.
This first festival will lay the groundwork for a grand expansion in 2022 when we can (hopefully) gather safely in person again!
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