Wild Foraging Tours
PRICE: $175 per person Duration: 5 hours Location: Lummi Island Restrictions: Ages 14+
Kayak and Forage at the Beautiful Lummi Island, Washington!
A short 20 minute drive from Bellingham, you arrive at a quaint little ferry landing, where you will catch a short six minute ferry ride to the beautiful Lummi Island, population 964. This slow-paced, magical little island will inspire you to relax and enjoy the rhythms of the island life.
Our Wild Foraging Educational Tour is similar to our full-day Lummi Island Tour in route and length. But on this specific trip, we will take more time to explore “sea food,” learn sustainable harvesting methods, rules and regulations, as well as receive a Wild Foraging Educational packet, developed by Jennifer Hahn, author of Pacific Feast: “A Cook’s Guide to West Coast Foraging”. If the season allows, we will enjoy a wild foraged snack along the way. These trips are scheduled around some of the lowest tides of the month, therefore are limited in availability. Please check our calendar for our suggested dates to book. However, if you would like to request another date, please don’t hesitate to ask just know that the diversity of intertidal and sea foraged snacks be more limited due to the tides. Generally we focus on edible kelp and seaweed!
Enjoy the San Juan Islands without the hassle of long ferry lines and short travel time!
All trips include a guided instruction and are great for beginners and experienced paddlers alike! All guests will be in stable fiberglass northwest made TANDEM sea kayaks. Weight limit is 250lbs per person.
*If you are interesting in harvesting your own seaweeds to take home, please provide a current WA state Seaweed/Shellfish Harvesting license.
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This trip departs from a private launch location on Lummi Island. A short 5 minute ferry is required to access the island. No reservations required.
The ferry schedule can be found here (https://www.whatcomcounty.us/562/Ferry-Schedule)
Driving directions can be found in confirmation email
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Depends on what we find! Typically our wild foraging trips focus on seaweeds. Guests will have the opportunity to sample many small tastes. If you are interesting in harvesting your own seaweeds to take home, please provide a current WA state Seaweed/Shellfish Harvesting license.
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10:30am: Arrive at Legoe Bay, get outfitted and move boats to the water.
10:40am: Discuss kayak safety, paddling technique, and the day’s route.
11:00am On the water! Enjoy the views, explore the coastline, and learn about the plants, animals, and history of the Salish Sea. We’ll forage seaweed from our kayaks and discuss the many different wild foods of the Salish Sea.
12:30pm: Enjoy a leisurely lunch break on a beautiful Island, or pebbled beach- explore and relax.
1:30pm: Back in the boats, there’s more to see!
3:00pm Land back at Legoe Bay. Load boats and return safety gear.
3:15pm So long for now!
**Spring/Early Summer highlights include wildflowers and migratory birds! All summer long enjoy expansive views, unique geology, wild(life) visitors and unique perspective of Lummi Island!
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All kayaking related equipment (Tandem fiberglass sea kayak, paddle, pfd, spray skirt, guide, etc)
Experienced Sea Kayak Guide
Delicious lunch (we can cater to dietary restrictions)
Tasty foraged snacks
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Personal Gear (ie. footwear, clothing, sunglasses, etc)
Transportation to and/or from launch location
Ferry Ticket
Guide Gratuity
Seaweed/ Shellfish Harvesting License
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Be prepared to get your feet wet!
Wind or rain break recommended
“Quick dry” shorts or pants
Sunglasses and/or sun hat are desirable.
Full water bottle (there is no potable water at launch site)
Be sure and check out our “Gear List” to ensure you have everything you need! You will receive a confirmation email upon booking that will include detailed information on directions, emergency phone #’s and more.
