A Kelp Afternoon with Kathy Ann Miller and Friends

Come to the Noyo Marine Field Station for a series of engaging kelp lectures led by seaweed and kelp taxonomist Kathy Ann Miller as she describes the life and times of bull kelp and its fellow marine algae. Other speakers will include Tristin McHugh of The Nature Conservancy, Ali Boutros of UC Santa Cruz, and members of the Big River kelp recovery team, as well as Jocelyn Enevoldsen of Cal Poly Humboldt, who will share findings from interviews with local kelp-connected community members about changes in the kelp ecosystem and their perspectives on restoration goals and methods. The group will discuss Caspar Cove, Albion, and Big River kelp recovery efforts. Lively Q&A to follow so bring questions, comments, and input; be part of the kelp knowledge conveyor belt in Fort Bragg!