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Terry d’Selkie aka The Seaweed Mermaid of Ocean Harvest Sea Vegetables shares information about wild-harvested, ethically sourced, edible seaweeds along the Mendocino Coast in Northern California.

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What is a Hipcamp? Basically, think Airbnb, except outside – campsites on private property. Ui Wesley shares the backstory of the Hipcamp at Fortunate Farms in Caspar, California, which includes a community kitchen in an old barn. She also shares tips for those interested in hosting.

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Without proper care, grave sites – including stones – can fall into disrepair, often due to families moving out of the area, or passing away themselves.
Veronica Hamilton of Hamilton’s Grave Care Services shares information on gravestone symbols, types of “grave goods,” and tips on how to correctly maintain gravestones.

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The world is full of wonderfully diverse flora. Brad Williams of Fort Bragg Carnivores just happens to enjoy the carnivorous ones.

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In the Northern California coastal town of Fort Bragg, the Triangle Tattoo Museum offers visitors – whether the generally curious or those seeking tattoos – interesting exhibits of photographs and artifacts. Owners Madame Chinchilla and Mr. G have authored books and given lectures on all things tattoo.

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“Cutting the burl off redwoods … it’s like cutting off their feet. That’s the source of new roots, to get bigger, to keep growing.”

The California Coastal Redwoods were extensively clear cut around the turn of the century. But, thanks to the Redwood League (later Save the Redwoods) and influential individuals, acres of old growth redwoods still stand. The timber industry and environmental activists continue to spar over the healthiest maintenance plans for redwood forests. Gerald Beranek is an “old logger” who also happens to revere the majestic redwoods, and has published several books on these majestic trees. He shares redwood facts, a little history, and the best way to approach stewardship.

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A dog can be more than a homeless person’s best friend. It provides warmth, protection, and companionship. Troy Williams of RoadDogs Outreach shares his experiences of assisting the homeless to feed and care for their furry friends.

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