Wilton Go Green Presents: Totally Obsessed with “Kelp!”

Join Wilton Go Green to watch Kelp!, a 30-minute documentary and then hear from Dr. Leigh Shemitz about kelp in local waters.

About Kelp! the documentary: Under the looming shadow of ecological breakdown, a young filmmaker searches for a surprising super-solution that can help build a better future for humans and the planet. On an epic adventure aboard the good ship Gleaner through Britain’s rugged coastline, they discover the power of kelp to regenerate our coasts, empower communities and even replace plastic.

After the film Shemitz, president of SoundWaters, will share what it is like to grow kelp locally, just a few miles away. SoundWaters has farmed kelp in Long Island Sound for several years, and Shemitz will explain what it takes to grow kelp, including the timing and process and the challenges and successes. She will discuss the environmental benefits of kelp farming: how it can improve water quality and provide key nutrients for upland farms in our region.

Shemitz is the president of SoundWaters, where her responsibilities include setting strategic direction, developing programs, creating partnerships, overseeing operations and managing the SoundWaters staff and budget. Shemitz’s extensive background in environmental science provides enormous depth and breadth as she helps SoundWaters fulfill its mission to inspire future generations to create a better world through joyful learning on Long Island Sound. Shemitz currently serves on the board of directors of the Stamford Environmental Protection Board and the Bartlett Arboretum and Gardens, and is an emeritus board member at the New Haven Urban Resource Initiative. Shemitz earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in history and literature from Harvard University; and a Master’s degree in forest science and a Ph.D. in environmental health, both from Yale University.

Registration is suggested.