Our Speakers

Mary Beth Beuke

A Pacific Northwest native, Mary Beth has grown up in the beautiful landscapes of the region and has extensively traveled the vast expanse of the North American continent's west coast and even beyond. She has spent a lifetime along the shore, immersing herself in the elements, living, working, studying, and recreating on picturesque beaches all over the world, gaining a wealth of experience and knowledge from her adventures by the ocean.

When:

Saturday, September 13th 11:00 -12:00pm and

Sunday, September 14th 12:00-1:00pm

"West Coast Sea Glass Rarities; Tales, Treks, and Timelines” - Mary Beth Beuke

Where:

Elks Lodge #613, 150 N Kellogg Ave, Santa Barbara

Jo Fry

“I am an avid beachcomber and history geek from Half Moon Bay, CA who incorporates my beach finds into her art and jewelry. I research, write, and speak about what I find, as I love to discover and share the history behind these lost treasures. The sea has rekindled my creative spark; I like to think of myself as an artist whose inspiration is the waste of the past.” - Jo

When:

Saturday, September 13th from 1:00pm - 2:00pm and

Sunday September 14th from 1:30pm -2:30pm

On Your Mark!

An overview of the key bottle manufacturers who created the containers which turned into the sea glass that we find and love here on the west coast. 

Whether by being tossed aside as trash or cast into dump sites which have long eroded out, my talk will highlight the makers whose marks are sometimes still evident on your sea glass. I will alphabetically dive into logos, manufacturing locations, years of operation and what type of containers they made.  My goal is to provide tools for people to understand and date their sea glass.

From AB (those gorgeous 19thc blues!) to Thatcher Glass (found on many root beer brown bottles, in operation up until the 1980s).

Where:

Elks Lodge #613, 150 N Kellogg Ave, Santa Barbara

Sage Harmon

Sage is an ocean lecturer, jewelry artist, and sea glass judge whose life follows the rhythm of the tides. With a background as a park ranger, salmon biologist, and environmental educator, he blends science and art in his work. A beachcomber for over 20 years, Sage finds meditation in the shore's quiet beauty, crafting pieces that tell the sea's story.

When:

Saturday, September 13th 3:00pm-4:00pm

Fragile Frontiers: The Changing Ecology of Tidepools

Intertidal zones, rich in biodiversity, are undergoing significant changes due to climate-induced stressors. The decline of key species like sunflower sea stars has led to imbalances, affecting kelp forests and overall marine health.

Sunday, September 14th 10:30am-11:30pm

The Magic of Beachcombing

Discovering the overlooked physical and mental benefits of beachcombing—from gentle movement to stress relief and a deeper connection with nature.

Where:

Elks Lodge #613, 150 N Kellogg Ave, Santa Barbara