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Things To Do While Staying At Nettles Farm

The First Annual Seaweed Festival!

Saturday, May 24, 2025 – 12:00 to 7:30

Announcing the first Annual Seaweed Festival on Lummi Island! Celebrate and promote sustainable seaweed harvesting and fishing practices with an array of fun and educational booths, seaweed foot soaks, and a special cooking demo and book signing from local author Jennifer Hahn. Salish Sea halibut & chips and a beer garden means there will be something for everyone to enjoy.

Come learn about our vital role in supporting healthy ecosystems, resilient fishing communities and sustainable oceans, and make meaningful connections with local seafood producers and the food they provide.

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Moondance Kayaking Adventures

Moondance Sea Kayak offers guided foraging and other tours from Legoe Bay. Owner Kristi Kucera and her experienced guides have led hundreds of trips and will make you comfortable no matter your skill level. You will want to book with them a week in advance if possible, and let them know where you are staying. Ask for their special Sunset Paddle!

Kayak near Lummi Island

Whale Watching

Outer Island Excursions offers whale watching and other adventures on small boats that originate from Orcas Island. Owner Beau Brandow has an amazing success rate at finding both Orca and other whales, and may be able to pick you up from out beach.

Take A Tour of the Reefnets

From July through September, you can join the Salish Center for Sustainable Fishing Methods, for a water tour of the reefnets. Simply go to SalishCenter.org and tap the donate button for options.

Ancient Fossil Viewing

Our beach is one of the best beaches on Lummi Island. The goats (right) are standing on a 75 million year old fossil of a palm tree. This fossil is accessible at a 2 foot or lower tide.