June Coastal Foraging Campout

Where: Camping at camp Wagmore, a private campground in Morro Bay, CA; Foraging in Estero bay just north of Cayucos, CA

Who: This is an all-ages event, great for families. Parents you are  in charge of your kids at all times- no child-care provided.

Why: This is an opportunity to take a deep dive with us into the  world of sustainable coastal foraging, tending and stewardship. We will  come together to reconnect with the ocean and its abundant life. A great  family adventure and time to unplug and get wild in the intertidal zone!

Scholarships/ discounts available!

This event is free for all California indigenous/native folks, please email us to coordinate. info@kelpful.com

50% off for low income- If you qualify for Cal Fresh and/or make less  than $30,000/ year you can attend for half price, please contact us  directly for more details. info@kelpful.com

Schedule:

Friday 3pm: Check-in at campground and set up camp (BYO camping gear, tents, food etc.)

Friday 7pm: Welcome campfire and pizza party, introductions

Saturday 8am: Breakfast

Saturday 9-11:30am: Head over to harvesting location, where we will  teach you sustainable seaweed foraging methods, wild seaweed  identification, and coastal stewardship. All harvesting equipment  provided.

Saturday noon: Lunch (TBD)

Saturday afternoon: Seaweed drying demo at the campground, followed  by  native plant walk on the property led by herbalist Tanya Stiller

Saturday evening: Cooking with seaweed lesson- we will collectively  prepare a beautiful feast with our harvests from the day! Including  seaweed Salad, seaweed wraps and seaweed ramen bowls. Potluck dinner.

Sunday Morning: Breakfast, Wrap-up, clean-up and goodbyes! Optional  second harvest at the coast, or take some time to explore Morro bay, go  surfing, fishing, etc.

About the Camping Location at Camp Wagmore:

A 63 acre property adjacent to large nature preserve and Morro bay State Park. Beautiful and private, yet close to many Central Coast  attractions. Enjoy views of Chorro Creek Valley and iconic Hollister Peak from this oak covered terrain of knolls and interspersed grassland.  This is a relatively undeveloped property that offers closeness with our local flora and fauna, hiking trails, and privacy. Some of our guests have said it is like having a state park to yourself! Come  prepared for primitive camping!

We will share a large group site, individual sites may be available for an extra cost, please email us if you'd like a private site, but  please know they are extremely limited.

Potable water and outhouse on site, no showers or flush toilets. BYO Everything.

Please  note that this event takes place in the forest and the intertidal zone.  We will be hiking and walking over sharp, slippery rocks, hills and  cliffs. This is not an event for people with major mobility issues.

This  is an all ages and family friendly event, but we are not providing  child care. Parents are in charge of their children at all times.

Guides will include Kelpful co-founders Melissa Hanson and Jules Marsh, as well as guest Tanya Stiller of Healing Tide.

Questions? Please email us at info@kelpful.com!