Nativity as the Study

In the natural world, the difference between an invasive species and a naturalized one is their relationship with other members of their ecosystem.

Harvesting & Ecology Workshops

We build ethnoecology through mind, body, and spirit

Designed to expand your foundation of ecological understanding beyond the sports aspect to the knowledge base necessary to build your own relationship with the land & sea.

In learning “nativity,” our objective is to understand through science, culture, and sport how to become one with the land.

Content

  • Introduction to Coastal & Marine Ecology of California

  • Spearfishing & Harvesting

    • Technique/Skills

    • Ecosystem Members Identification

    • Regulations & Etiquette

  • Concepts of ethnoecology

  • Safety & Reading Environments

Structure

  • Prerequisite: Minimum PFI Basic Freediver Certification or Equivalent

  • Class Size 8 Students Max

  • Tuition $534 Sliding Scale*

  • 2 Classroom Sessions (Weekday - 4 hrs)

  • 2 Openwater Workshops (Weekend Local Trip - 6-8 hrs)

  • 1 Ceremony

Included: Education & instruction, harvesting supplies & equipment

Not included: Trip costs (boat charter fees) and personal diving equipment †

*Sliding scale to compensate for economic disparities, based on income & assets, social background, and is determined on integrity & communication

† Student discounts offered thru partnering retailers