North Coast Kelpfest Set to Educate, Entertain

by Carole Brodsky

FORT BRAGG, CA — The second annual North Coast Kelpfest! 2025 is a combination of art, science, food, film, and community, with the overarching goal of engaging community hearts and minds in the continued effort to successfully restore kelp forests while inspiring appreciation for this underappreciated, yet essential, member of the ocean ecosystem.

The four-day event takes place from October 3 to 7. It is produced by a regional coalition of artists, scientists, educators, and ocean advocates, including Above/Below, Word of Mouth Magazine, Noyo Center for Marine Science, The Nature Conservancy, Flockworks, Mendocino Art Center, the City of Fort Bragg, MendoParks, Xa Kako Dile:, The Mendocino Film Festival, and Visit Mendocino. The Nature Conservancy, The Ocean Protection Council, California Sea Grant, and the Spirit of Max Foundation provide support. Most events are free and open to the public.

This piece was also published in the Mendocino Beacon.