You can learn a lot about the ocean by studying what washes up on shore! All that stuff is collectively called Beach Wrack and once you know what to look for, the beach becomes a treasure trove of fascination.

Children ages 0 to 6 and their families are invited to join us at the Fort Bragg Library for a special storytime to celebrate KelpFest!

Learn about successful and inspiring collaborations between conservation organizations, agencies and other groups on the north coast that are working together to restore, protect and strengthen our ocean ecosystems.

The Kelp Parade on Saturday morning will end at the Mendocino Art Center, where the fun continues with a host of family-friendly activities, food, art and education.

Come and learn about the kelp recovery efforts led by the Big River Kelp Recovery team and the Pacific Coast Ocean Restoration Initiative (PCOR).

Get a firsthand look at one of Northern California's most successful community-led kelp restoration efforts.

The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (Department), in close collaboration and with support from the Ocean Protection Council (OPC) and other partners, continues to develop a statewide, adaptive, ecosystem-based Kelp Restoration and Management Plan (KRMP) for giant kelp, Macrocystis pyrifera, and bull kelp, Nereocystis luetkeana, that will guide the state’s efforts to manage, protect, and restore kelp forests in California waters.

Dive deep into the topic of regenerative aquaculture with a panel discussion hosted by the Noyo Center. The program will include scientists involved with current research and recovery programs focused on red abalone.

Walk along the coastal trail toward the point, where you'll have a view of one of several active kelp forest restoration sites that are part of the Pacific Coast Ocean Restoration (PCOR) Initiative along California's North Coast.