Get to know kelp forests!
The kelp forest can teach us so much about interconnection and balance. Learn more about these vital ocean communities in this educational worksheet!
This packet includes fun facts, some cultural connections, opportunities to create and share art, as well as active links that you can explore. There’s something for learners of all ages!
Scroll down to explore the worksheet and additional learning materials!
Gratitudes and acknowledgements
- We wanted to express our sincere gratitude to all of the hands, minds, and hearts whose publicly shared knowledge, teachings and contributions were a part of this learning resource.
- https://www.montereybayaquarium.org/
- https://hakai.org/the-kelp-brings-all-the-isopods-to-the-yard/
- Book – Animals of the Salish Sea by Melaney Gleeson-Lyall
- Book – Sharing our World: Animals of the Native Northwest Coast by Native Northwest
- We always love to hear from you! Please send your creations to education@sierraclub.bc.ca
- We invite you to start with one thing, just one action to help.
Explore these additional learning resources
- Learn how to say kelp in the language of the Indigenous community on whose territory you live.
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Engage with the wealth of learning resources shared by the Kwakiutl Nation, including more information on bull kelp and other ocean beings!
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Check out some very cool ocean stories and photos from The Marine Detective, Jackie Hildering. She also has a great blog about the life cycle of bull kelp!
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Learn about an exciting new collaborative project to map the health of kelp forests.
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Did you know kelp forests create a quiet refuge from underwater noise? Find out more in this article from The Narwhal.
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Get creative with us! Learn how to draw kelp forests and hear more about all the life they hold in our Learn to Draw Kelp Forests webinar.
Learn about other beings with our SCBC educational packets!
