Aquaculture, Seaweed Farming & Film: A Special Community Event on January 15
- FHFF
- Jan 12
- 2 min read
Friday Harbor Film Festival is pleased to collaborate with San Juan Island Grange #966 on an upcoming community event that brings together documentary film, local knowledge, and hands-on learning around one of our region’s most important marine resources—seaweed.
Taking place Thursday, January 15, from 5:00–7:30 PM at the San Juan Island Grange, this evening is part of the Grange’s ongoing Lecture Series, which highlights timely topics connected to sustainability, food systems, and community resilience.
Aquaculture: Seaweed Farming
Thursday, January 15
⏰ 5:00–7:30 PM
📍 San Juan Island Grange #966
152 First St. N, Friday Harbor
This special event includes:
A free screening of the documentary Send Kelp!
A presentation on the nutritional and medicinal attributes of seaweed
A seaweed tasting featuring local products, sponsored by Rolling Sushi
The presentation will be led by Kristy Bredin of Mermaid Botanicals, who will share insights into the health benefits and practical uses of seaweed, drawing from her work with medicinal and nutritional marine plants .
Featured Documentary Film: Send Kelp!
Send Kelp! screened as part of the 2025 Friday Harbor Film Festival and quickly became a standout for its immersive storytelling and striking cinematography.
Directed by Blake McWilliam, the film explores kelp farming near Vancouver Island, offering a visually rich look at how seaweed aquaculture supports sustainable food systems and ocean health. One of the film’s most distinctive elements is its original score, which incorporates the sounds of kelp itself, creating a deeply atmospheric and place-based viewing experience.
By pairing the film with an in-person presentation and tasting, this event invites audiences to move from cinematic storytelling into real-world connection—linking what we see on screen to local practice and lived experience.
About the Grange Lecture Series
The San Juan Island Grange Lecture Series brings community members together for thoughtful programs that combine education, conversation, and shared experience. These events reflect the Grange’s long-standing commitment to fostering informed dialogue around agriculture, environment, and community well-being.
FHFF is excited to support this mission and to collaborate on programming that aligns film, learning, and local engagement.
Join Us
We invite you to explore this special evening of film, conversation, and seaweed-centered learning.
Friday Harbor Film Festival is proud to collaborate with San Juan Island Grange on this event and looks forward to welcoming community members to an evening that celebrates storytelling, sustainability, and our shared marine environment.
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