Screening of “Rooted in California” and “Seeds of Hope”

The Santa Monica Mountains Fund received a grant from Safe, Clean Water Program to make a film telling the story of how ripping out lawns will conserve water, allow greater groundwater recharge, improve water quality, support biodiversity and … look cool.

Rooted in California is a documentary by  Emmy Award winning filmmaker Joseph Litzinger about why it might be time to Bring California Native Plants Home.


The second film is Seeds of Hope by Angelina Lee, a former Obama Fellow turned international documentary filmmaker.

Join us for two documentary short films that explore the power of native plants in rehabilitating the environment, followed by Q&A panels.

Join us for a special, double screening of Seeds of Hope and Rooted in California: Bringing Nature Home, followed by Q&A panels.

Browse and purchase books, learn about the incredible work of SAMO Fund, and enter for a chance to win in our raffle featuring special items donated by Patagonia!

Free snacks & drinks will be available, 21+ please bring ID.

Doors Open: 5:30 PM

1st Screening: 6:20–7:00 PM
Seeds of Hope documents the efforts of SAMO Fund and the National Park Service to boost native seed reserves, in order to restore the current and future burn scars in Southern California.

2nd Screening: 7:00–7:30 PM
Rooted in California: Bringing Native Plants Home follows the Santa Monica Mountains Fund as they transform two Southern California gardens into thriving native landscapes filled with California's remarkable plants, birds, pollinators, and wildlife.

This event is perfect for nature lovers, conservationists, and anyone interested in learning more about native plants & local environmental stewardship.

Parking is available in the City of Santa Monica parking structures on 2nd and 4th Streets nearby the venue.

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