In this workshop we will be exploring one of the most pristine State Parks. The timing of this trip was carefully selected to align with morning low tides. This allows familiarity with the intertidal before the lights go out and a chance to capture the golden hour while identifying and exploring unique creatures. This event will include a dinner prepared by Parker on the last night of the trip.

Sunday - Participants can arrive Sunday afternoon at their leisure and set up camp / settle in. Group campfire between 8-9:30 including introductions and setting the scene for the workshop.

Monday - We will wake up EARLY Monday morning for a dawn intertidal session; low tide is at 6:09 AM. It's encouraged to accept this early morning and the low tide with an open mind (and hopefully some coffee). Arriving before first light to see the day begin from the intertidal is magical. As the tide rises and we approach midday participants are free to rest, roam throughout MDO, enjoy a hike or surf, or get some remote work done if needed. Dinner will consist of a specialty seafood ramen made with local ingredients. Grassy Bar Oyster Company will come to shuck oysters and share background on the Oyster farming in Morro Bay. The evening will conclude with a campfire and a vintage projector slideshow of marine organisms.

Tuesday Morning - Intertidal session and departure.