High cuisine, low tides

Are you curious about what lives below the tides?  Want to know what’s safe to eat in an emergency situation, or even just at a fun dinner party? Join Jenni Remillard of the Newport Parks and Recreation Department for “Low tide learning: survival foods,” a tidepool exploration.

At 3:45 pm on Saturday, April 24, and again at 9:30 am on Saturday, May 1, participants will meet at Seal Rock State Park to explore what creatures inhabit these ever-changing environments and learn about the many edible seaweeds of the Oregon Coast.

Tickets for each day are $10 for adults, $5 for kids aged 16 and under and $25 per family.

Space is limited to 10 per day and registration is required. The outing includes a walk down a steep hill to the beach and on slippery rocks, so sturdy shoes that can get wet or rubber boots are recommended. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

To register, go to the Newport Parks and Recreation page on Facebook. While you're there, check out the entries for the clean the beach photo contest.