Getting to Know the Shoreline: A Sensory Intertidal Walk
Georgia Strait Alliance
About this event
What can the shoreline teach us when we slow down and deeply listen?
Our shorelines are always changing. Each season brings different sights, sounds, and rhythms to the intertidal, from shifting tides and weather to the plants, animals and other living things that make their homes along the coast.
As our climate changes, paying attention to these everyday transformations takes on new meaning. How do we notice change in familiar places? What can seasonal rhythms teach us about the coast? And how do we apply these lessons to our lives in the climate chaos and social upheaval of our time?
Join nature-based facilitator Lynden Parry and kelp biologist Maisie Roy-Musor for a guided shoreline walk inviting us to explore these questions together.
We’ll slow down, get curious, and experience the shoreline through our senses. Along the way, we’ll learn about coastal ecology, share observations, and make space for the memories, feelings, and questions that arise.
Early winter is an often neglected but fascinating time for the curious observer! The land and sea are alive as organisms experience new life stages guided by the change in the seasons and the beginning of the winter storms.
Whether you’re a lifelong coastal explorer or someone who rarely finds time to visit the shore, this is an opportunity to discover something new about a familiar place, spend time outdoors, and connect with others in our coastal community.
No prior knowledge or experience is needed. Everyone is welcome!
What to expect
– A relaxed, guided exploration of the shoreline and intertidal ecosystem
– Opportunities to learn about seasonal changes in coastal ecology
– Invitations to notice the sights, sounds, textures, and rhythms of the shore
– Space to reflect on our experiences, memories, and emotions about changing coastal landscapes
– Time to connect and share observations with other participants