Help the Kelp – Film Screening & Community Celebration
Dance Palace,
503 B St, Point Reyes Station, CA 94956
February 1, 2026 • 3-6 PM
Tickets: $20/$25 after Jan 26th
Ticket includes admission to the Sequoias of the Sea film screening, Hog Island oysters, snacks and drinks, and access to community partner tables and discussions.
Join us for Help the Kelp, a vibrant community celebration uniting film, art, and food to raise awareness of Northern California’s disappearing kelp forests, building on the efforts of many local groups up and down the coast working to bring visibility to this urgent issue. The event will feature a screening of Sequoias of the Sea, local Hog Island oysters, a showcase of kelp-inspired art from West Marin artists, and presentations from ocean groups working to protect the region’s uniquely rich and fragile coastline.
In partnership with Blue Frontier and Hog Island Oyster Co., along with community partners including Above/Below, International Ocean Film Festival, Kashia Band of Pomo Indians, the Greater Farallones Association, and other local ocean advocates, this afternoon gathering highlights both the beauty and the urgency of our underwater forests. Enjoy film, kelp art, local flavors, and conversations with scientists and community leaders dedicated to restoring and safeguarding our coastal ecosystems.
Your $20 ticket gives you full access to an afternoon of film, food, and community connection in support of Northern California’s kelp forests. The ticket includes:
Screening of Sequoias of the Sea, a powerful film exploring the beauty and urgency of our underwater forests
Fresh Hog Island oysters, along with light snacks
Drinks to enjoy throughout the event
Access to community partner tables, featuring local ocean, conservation, and Indigenous organizations
Opportunities to connect with scientists, artists, and advocates working to protect and restore kelp ecosystems
Come enjoy great food, meaningful conversations, and inspiring stories—all while supporting the movement to help the kelp and our coast thrive.
Schedule:
3:00 - Door Open - Community Partner Tables, Hog Island Oysters, local kelp artists, drinks and more
4:00 - Sequoias of the Sea film screening
5:00 - Kelp Panel Discussion
5:30 - More Community Partner Tables
6:00 - Event Ends
Community Partners:
Above/Below
International Ocean Film Festival
Kashia Band of Pomo Indians
Greater Farallones Association
Greater Farallones & Cordell Bank National Marine Sanctuary
All Hands Ecology
West Marin Environmental Action Comittee
Surfrider Foundation, Marin Chapter
California White Shark Project
Casper Cove Project
Point Reyes National Seashore Association
Local Seaweed Artists:
Laurie Sawyer
Josie Iselin
Lina Prairie
