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SUMMARY:Fire Safe Marin Board Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The Monthly Fire Safe Marin Board of Directors Regular Meetings will be held virtually the Second Friday of each month via Zoom. This meeting is open to the public (online only). Meetings start at 9:00 AM and last about 2 hours. \nJoin the webinar: https://firesafemarin.zoom.us/j/86065419191 \nJOIN ONLINE ZOOM MEETING \nBy Phone:   \niPhone one-tap : US: +16699009128\,\,86065419191# or +13462487799\,\,86065419191# Or Telephone:US: +1 669 900 9128 \nWebinar ID: 860 6541 9191
URL:https://firesafemarin.org/event/firesafe-marin-board-meeting-3/
CATEGORIES:Board Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210629T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210629T191500
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Pet Evacuation
DESCRIPTION:Pet Evacuation: Fire-Safe Animal Information for Large Animals and House Pets \nWe love our pets! Wildfire preparedness includes care for our pets and large animals.  If an evacuation order goes out\, do you know how to keep your animals safe? What should you pack in your pet’s go-bag? Where can you safely evacuate with pets? What about livestock\, horses\, chickens and iguanas and exotic birds? Cindy Machado of Marin Humane and Julie Atwood of the Halter Project will share their extensive knowledge and experience of emergency planning for our animals. They will answer your questions and give advice about how to: \n\nCreate defensible space around your home\, barn and animals’ shelters.\nThink through an evacuation plan and have a checklist.\nLearn guidelines that will give animals the best chance of survival.\nConnect with resources\, such as Marin Humane\, Halter Project and emergency shelters and foster programs for pets.\n\nTuesday June 29\, 2021 @ 6:00pm \nJoin on Facebook live stream or Zoom:https://firesafemarin.zoom.us/j/87382415962 \nOr by telephone:1 669 900 9128  Webinar ID: 873 8241 5962 \n 
URL:https://firesafemarin.org/event/webinar-pets/
CATEGORIES:Living With Fire
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210611T090000
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UID:2417-1623402000-1623409200@firesafemarin.org
SUMMARY:Fire Safe Marin Board Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The Monthly Fire Safe Marin Board of Directors Regular Meetings will be held virtually the Second Friday of each month via Zoom. This meeting is open to the public (online only). Meetings start at 9:00 AM and last about 2 hours. \nJoin the webinar: https://firesafemarin.zoom.us/j/86065419191 \nJOIN ONLINE ZOOM MEETING \nBy Phone:   \niPhone one-tap : US: +16699009128\,\,86065419191# or +13462487799\,\,86065419191# Or Telephone:US: +1 669 900 9128 \nWebinar ID: 860 6541 9191 \n Add to my calendarDownload and import this iCalendar (.ics) file to your calendar system.
URL:https://firesafemarin.org/event/firesafe-marin-board-meeting-2/
CATEGORIES:Board Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210602T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210602T193000
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UID:2415-1622653200-1622662200@firesafemarin.org
SUMMARY:Wildfire Preparedness Community Workshop: Central Marin
DESCRIPTION:Wed\, June 2 \nCentral Marin with Todd Lando\, Central Marin Fire Department Wildfire Hazard Mitigation Specialist and Larry Pasero Kentfield Fire Protetion District Deputy Fire Marshall  \nPrepare yourself for wildfire! A series of virtual community workshops will cover a variety of topics including wildfire science\, defensible space\, home hardening basics\, community preparedness\, and personal preparedness and evacuations. All workshops will include discussion\, Q&A\, and the same topics\, but each will also feature a guest speaker that can answer questions specific to each geographic service area of Marin County. These workshops will teach actionable skills that residents can use right away.  \nJoin on Facebook live stream or via zoom here:https://firesafemarin.zoom.us/j/81659676635 \n 
URL:https://firesafemarin.org/event/wildfire-preparedness-community-workshop-4/
CATEGORIES:Seminars & Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210526T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210526T193000
DTSTAMP:20211022T080952Z
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UID:2413-1622048400-1622057400@firesafemarin.org
SUMMARY:Wildfire Preparedness Community Workshop: Southern Marin
DESCRIPTION:Wed\, May 26Southern Marin with Jesse Figoni\, Southern Marin Fire Protection District Fire Inspector and Vegetation Management Specialist \nPrepare yourself for wildfire! A series of virtual community workshops will cover a variety of topics including wildfire science\, defensible space\, home hardening basics\, community preparedness\, and personal preparedness and evacuations. All workshops will include discussion\, Q&A\, and the same topics\, but each will also feature a guest speaker that can answer questions specific to each geographic service area of Marin County. These workshops will teach actionable skills that residents can use right away.  \nJoin on Facebook live stream or via zoom here:https://firesafemarin.zoom.us/j/81659676635
URL:https://firesafemarin.org/event/wildfire-preparedness-community-workshope/
CATEGORIES:Seminars & Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210525T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210525T191500
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SUMMARY:Webinar:  Environmental Considerations For Homeowners
DESCRIPTION:Environmental Considerations for Homeowners When Creating a Fire-Smart Landscape\nFire mitigation strategies are not at odds with environmental best practices. In fact\, a healthy\, biodiverse and resilient landscape is what we need to defend against catastrophic wildfires and protect our future.  \nGuest speakers:\nMike Swezy of Marin Conservation League will explain the new Ecologically Sound Practices for Defensible Space under consideration by the Marin Wildfire Protection Agency. \nWildfire Mitigation Specialist Yvette Blount will tell us about the environmental concerns that are part of the Defensible Space Home Evaluations. \nNate Clark from Marin County Open Space District\, Biodiversity and Fuels Projects Coordinator will give tips for homeowners to assess their properties for nesting animals and learn the best times and conditions for pruning and removing fire prone growth while preserving biodiversity.  \nJoin on Facebook live stream or Zoom here: https://firesafemarin.zoom.us/j/87382415962 \nOr by telephone:1 669 900 9128  Webinar ID: 873 8241 5962
URL:https://firesafemarin.org/event/webinar-environmental-considerations-for-homeowners/
CATEGORIES:Living With Fire
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210519T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210519T193000
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UID:2409-1621443600-1621452600@firesafemarin.org
SUMMARY:Wildfire Preparedness Community Workshop: Novato
DESCRIPTION:Wed\, May 19Novato with John Dicochea\, Novato Fire Protection District Battalion Chief \nPrepare yourself for wildfire! A series of virtual community workshops will cover a variety of topics including wildfire science\, defensible space\, home hardening basics\, community preparedness\, and personal preparedness and evacuations. All workshops will include discussion\, Q&A\, and the same topics\, but each will also feature a guest speaker that can answer questions specific to each geographic service area of Marin County. These workshops will teach actionable skills that residents can use right away.  \nJoin on Facebook live stream or via zoom here:https://firesafemarin.zoom.us/j/81659676635
URL:https://firesafemarin.org/event/wildfire-preparedness-community-workshop-3/
CATEGORIES:Seminars & Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210514T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210514T110000
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UID:2405-1620982800-1620990000@firesafemarin.org
SUMMARY:Fire Safe Marin Board Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The Monthly Fire Safe Marin Board of Directors Regular Meetings will be held virtually the Second Friday of each month via Zoom. This meeting is open to the public (online only). Meetings start at 9:00 AM and last about 2 hours. \nJoin the webinar: https://firesafemarin.zoom.us/j/86065419191 \nJOIN ONLINE ZOOM MEETING \n  \nBy Phone:   \niPhone one-tap : US: +16699009128\,\,86065419191# or +13462487799\,\,86065419191# Or Telephone:US: +1 669 900 9128 \nWebinar ID: 860 6541 9191 \n Add to my calendarDownload and import this iCalendar (.ics) file to your calendar system.
URL:https://firesafemarin.org/event/firesafe-marin-board-meeting/
CATEGORIES:Partner Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210513T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210513T193000
DTSTAMP:20211022T080953Z
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UID:2403-1620925200-1620934200@firesafemarin.org
SUMMARY:Wildfire Preparedness Community Workshop: San Rafael
DESCRIPTION:Thurs\, May 13San Rafael with Quinn Gardner\, City of San Rafael Emergency Manager \nPrepare yourself for wildfire! A series of virtual community workshops will cover a variety of topics including wildfire science\, defensible space\, home hardening basics\, community preparedness\, and personal preparedness and evacuations. All workshops will include discussion\, Q&A\, and the same topics\, but each will also feature a guest speaker that can answer questions specific to each geographic service area of Marin County. These workshops will teach actionable skills that residents can use right away.  \nJoin on Facebook live stream or via Zoom here:https://firesafemarin.zoom.us/j/81659676635
URL:https://firesafemarin.org/event/wildfire-preparedness-community-workshop-2/
CATEGORIES:Seminars & Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210505T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210505T193000
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UID:2401-1620234000-1620243000@firesafemarin.org
SUMMARY:Wildfire Preparedness Community Workshop: West Marin
DESCRIPTION:Wed\, May 5West Marin with Jordan Reeser\, Marin County Fire Department Captain \nA series of virtual community workshops will cover a variety of topics including wildfire science\, defensible space\, home hardening basics\, community preparedness\, and personal preparedness and evacuations. All workshops will include discussion\, Q&A\, and the same topics\, but each will also feature a guest speaker that can answer questions specific to each geographic service area of Marin County. These workshops will teach actionable skills that residents can use right away.  \nJoin on Facebook live stream or via zoom here:https://firesafemarin.zoom.us/j/81659676635  \n 
URL:https://firesafemarin.org/event/wildfire-preparedness-community-workshop/
CATEGORIES:Seminars & Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210427T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210427T190000
DTSTAMP:20211022T080953Z
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UID:2399-1619546400-1619550000@firesafemarin.org
SUMMARY:Webinar:  Fire Smart Landscaping
DESCRIPTION:Fire Smart Landscaping: Maintaining a Healthy Landscape in the Face of Drought \nDrought is an extreme condition for gardening that challenges plant growth and survival. Learn how to balance the need to conserve water during drought and still have a thriving\, healthy garden in the 0-30 foot defensible space surrounding your home. Plus\, immediate actions you can take to maintain your landscape along the exit routes from your home to ensure safe exit during a wildfire evacuation. \nJoin on Facebook live stream or via Zoom here: https://firesafemarin.zoom.us/j/87382415962 \nOr by telephone:1 669 900 9128  Webinar ID: 873 8241 5962
URL:https://firesafemarin.org/event/webinar-fire-smart-landscaping/
CATEGORIES:Living With Fire
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210330T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210330T190000
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UID:2398-1617127200-1617130800@firesafemarin.org
SUMMARY:Webinar:  Creating Defensible Space: Zones 1\, 2\, & 3
DESCRIPTION:Creating Defensible Space: Zones 1\, 2\, & 3 \nJoin on Facebook live stream or via Zoom here:  https://firesafemarin.zoom.us/j/87382415962 \nOr by telephone:1 669 900 9128  Webinar ID: 873 8241 5962
URL:https://firesafemarin.org/event/webinar-creating-defensible-space-zones-1-2-3/
CATEGORIES:Living With Fire
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210223T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210223T190000
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UID:2397-1614103200-1614106800@firesafemarin.org
SUMMARY:Webinar:  Zone Zero - the Critical First 5 ft. with Jack Cohen\, Steve Quarles\, and Todd Lando
DESCRIPTION:Zone Zero – Ground Zero When Protecting Your Home From Embers\nFire Safe Marin is honored to host well-known wildfire scientists Jack Cohen and Steve Quarles\, along with our own Todd Lando for a deep dive discussion on the concepts of defensible space\, focusing on the near-home non-combustible zone and the importance of the first 5 feet. \nWe’ll cover the history of our understanding of how homes ignite (and how recent wildfires have changed our understanding)\, the current state of science regarding near-home combustibles and ember ignition\, and practical steps a homeowner can take to protect their home from embers. \nSpeakers\nJack Cohen – Fire Scientist (retired) US Forest ServiceSteve Quarles – Chief Scientist (retired) IBHSTodd Lando – Wildfire Hazard Mitigation Specialist/Battalion Chief \nJoin Us Online\n\nJoin on Facebook live stream\nJoin us via Zoom https://firesafemarin.zoom.us/j/87382415962\n\nJoin by telephone\n1-669-900-9128  Webinar ID: 873 8241 5962
URL:https://firesafemarin.org/event/webinar-zone-zero-the-critical-first-5-ft/
CATEGORIES:Living With Fire
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210126T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210126T190000
DTSTAMP:20211022T080953Z
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UID:2396-1611684000-1611687600@firesafemarin.org
SUMMARY:Webinar: Fire Adapted Communities and Active Strategies to Harden Your Home
DESCRIPTION:Join on Facebook live stream or via Zoom at: https://firesafemarin.zoom.us/j/87382415962 \nOr by telephone:1 669 900 9128  Webinar ID: 873 8241 5962
URL:https://firesafemarin.org/event/webinar-fire-adaptive-communities/
CATEGORIES:Living With Fire
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201215T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201215T190000
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UID:2395-1608055200-1608058800@firesafemarin.org
SUMMARY:Webinar: Vegetation Management Practices in Marin's Open Space
DESCRIPTION:Vegetation Management Practices in Marin’s Open Space \nJoin on Facebook live stream or via Zoom here: https://firesafemarin.zoom.us/j/87382415962 \nOr by telephone:1 669 900 9128  Webinar ID: 873 8241 5962
URL:https://firesafemarin.org/event/webinar-vegetation-management-practices-in-marins-open-space/
CATEGORIES:Living With Fire
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201117T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201117T190000
DTSTAMP:20211022T080953Z
CREATED:20210818T094053Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211022T080953Z
UID:2394-1605636000-1605639600@firesafemarin.org
SUMMARY:Webinar:  Home Hardening 1
DESCRIPTION:Home Hardening 1 \nJoin on Facebook live stream or via Zoom here: https://firesafemarin.zoom.us/j/87382415962 \nOr by telephone:1 669 900 9128  Webinar ID: 873 8241 5962
URL:https://firesafemarin.org/event/webinar-home-hardening-1/
CATEGORIES:Living With Fire
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201027T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201027T190000
DTSTAMP:20211022T080953Z
CREATED:20210818T094053Z
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UID:2393-1603821600-1603825200@firesafemarin.org
SUMMARY:Webinar:  How Wildfires Burn
DESCRIPTION:How Wildfires Burn.  Join Yana Valachovic (UC Cooperative Extension Forest Advisor) and Steve Quarles (UC Cooperative Extension Advisor emeritus) discussing the influence of weather and topography on fire spread and how creating defensible space can protect your home. Together they will introduce the topic of home hardening\, a topic more extensively covered in future Fire Safe Marin webinars.  \nJoin on Facebook live stream or via Zoom here: https://firesafemarin.zoom.us/j/87382415962 \nOr by telephone:1 669 900 9128  Webinar ID: 873 8241 5962
URL:https://firesafemarin.org/event/webinar-how-wildfires-burn/
CATEGORIES:Living With Fire
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200829T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200829T120000
DTSTAMP:20211022T080953Z
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UID:2391-1598695200-1598702400@firesafemarin.org
SUMMARY:Living With Fire: Novato
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a FREE 2-hour seminar on wildfire preparedness for Marin residents. \nAs Marin residents\, we all share responsibility to be prepared for wildfires.  Wildfires are a natural part of our environment\, and it’s imperative that we build our homes\, maintain our landscapes\, and prepare our families for the next major fire.  \nLearn about your community’s hazard and what you can do about it from the wildfire experts at Novato Fire Protection District and Fire Safe Marin. \n\nAre you and your family prepared to safely evacuate when a wildfire strikes?\nIs your home vulnerable to igniting from wildfire embers?\nDoes your home have adequate Defensible Space?\nAre you interested in working with neighbors and land managers to reduce fire risk in your community? \n\nThis workshop is intended primarily for residents\, homeowners\, and regular visitors to Novato and Marin County\, CA.  Registration online at www.firesafemarin.org/events is encouraged\, but not required.  \nAugust 29\, 2020 from 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM\, Novato Fire Protection District and Fire Safe Marin will host this seminar\, consisting of a presentation and  questions and answers.  Additional seminars will be held across Marin in 2020.  Each “Living With Fire” session will focus on issues facing the community hosting the event. \nParking may be limited – please carpool! 
URL:https://firesafemarin.org/event/2020-08-29_lwf_novato/
CATEGORIES:Living With Fire
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200825T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200825T190000
DTSTAMP:20211022T080953Z
CREATED:20210818T094053Z
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UID:2390-1598378400-1598382000@firesafemarin.org
SUMMARY:Webinar: Evacuation & Warnings –  How To Survive a Wildfire
DESCRIPTION:Evacuation & Warnings –  How To Survive a WildfireSpeakers: Todd Lando (Hazard Mitigation Specialist/Battalion Chief\, Central Marin FD); Dr. Shannamar Dewey (Camp Fire Evacuee & Survivor) \nJoin on Facebook live stream or via zoom here:https://firesafemarin.zoom.us/j/87382415962 \nOr by telephone:1 669 900 9128  Webinar ID: 873 8241 5962
URL:https://firesafemarin.org/event/webinar-evacuation-warnings-how-to-survive-a-wildfire/
CATEGORIES:Living With Fire
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200728T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200728T190000
DTSTAMP:20211022T080953Z
CREATED:20210818T094053Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211022T080953Z
UID:2388-1595959200-1595962800@firesafemarin.org
SUMMARY:Living With Fire in Marin: Current North Bay Fire Trends and What We're Doing to Prepare
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the Living With Fire in Marin County webinar on Tuesday\, July 28 at 6pm. Hear from Mark Brown\, Deputy Chief of the Marin County Fire Department and Katie Rice\, Marin County Supervisor\, about current North Bay fire trends and learn what Marin County is doing to prepare. \nThe first in Fire Safe Marin’s new online webinar series. \nWhen: Jul 28\, 2020 06:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)Topic: Living With Fire in Marin: Current North Bay Fire Trends and What We’re Doing to Prepare. \nJoin this webinar via Zoom:https://firesafemarin.zoom.us/j/87382415962 \nOr Telephone:Dial 1 669 900 9128Webinar ID: 873 8241 5962 \nThanks for attending Fire Safe Marin’s online webinars.www.firesafemarin.org
URL:https://firesafemarin.org/event/living-with-fire-in-marin-current-north-bay-fire-trends-and-what-we-re-doing-to-prepare/
CATEGORIES:Living With Fire
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200530T120000
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SUMMARY:CANCELLED: Living With Fire: Fairfax (Webinar)
DESCRIPTION:SEMINAR CANCELLED – PLEASE ACCEPT OUR APOLOGIES – WE WILL RESCHEDULE ASAP.\n\n Join us for a FREE 90 minute webinar on wildfire preparedness for Marin residents. (NOTE: This was originall scheduled as an in-person seminar.  Due to COVID-19\, we’re moving online – this webinar will still be geared towards Fairfax residents\, with local specific information). \nAs Marin residents\, we all share responsibility to be prepared for wildfires.  Wildfires are a natural part of our environment\, and it’s imperative that we build our homes\, maintain our landscapes\, and prepare our families for the next major fire.  \nLearn about your community’s hazard and what you can do about it from the wildfire experts at Ross Valley Fire Department and Fire Safe Marin. \n\nAre you and your family prepared to safely evacuate when a wildfire strikes?\nIs your home vulnerable to igniting from wildfire embers?\nDoes your home have adequate Defensible Space?\nAre you interested in working with neighbors and land managers to reduce fire risk in your community? \n\nThis workshop is intended primarily for residents\, homeowners\, and regular visitors to Fairfax and Marin County\, CA.  Registration online at www.firesafemarin.org/events is encouraged\, but not required.  \nMay 30\, 2020 from 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM\, Ross Valley Fire Department and Fire Safe Marin will host this seminar\, consisting of a presentation and  questions and answers.  Additional seminars will be held across Marin in 2020.  Each “Living With Fire” session will focus on issues facing the community hosting the event. \nParking is limited – please walk\, bike\, or carpool! 
URL:https://firesafemarin.org/event/2020-05-30_lwf_fairfax/
CATEGORIES:Living With Fire
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200512T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200512T190000
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CREATED:20210818T094053Z
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SUMMARY:Fire-Smart Landscaping Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Join us tonight for a Webinar on Fire-Smart Landscaping! Presented by UC Marin Master Gardeners and Fire Safe Marin\, this one hour presentation will introduce you to the concepts and techniques required to create a Fire-Smart\, fire-resistant landscape around your home. Defensible Space saves homes\, and this should be priority one for every Marin resident. \nClick here to register!
URL:https://firesafemarin.org/event/fire-smart-landscaping-webinar/
CATEGORIES:Seminars & Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200506T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200506T190000
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Preparing Your Home for Embers & Zone Zero
DESCRIPTION:  \nJoin us for a FREE 1-hour webinar on wildfire preparedness for Marin residents. \nAs Marin residents\, we all share responsibility to be prepared for wildfires. Wildfires are a natural part of our environment\, and it’s imperative that we build our homes\, maintain our landscapes\, and prepare our families for the next major fire. \nLearn about your community’s hazard and what you can do about it from the wildfire experts at Fire Safe Marin. \nWebinar Topic: Is your home ready to survive a wildfire? This session will cover how homes ignite during wildfires (hint: it’s the embers!)\, the basic concepts of “home hardening\,” home maintenance\, and the importance of maintaining defensible space “Zone Zero.” \nRegistration is encouraged\, but not required.   \n\nOnline Webinar Information\nYou are invited to attend Fire Safe Marin’s Zoom webinar. When: Wednesday\, May 6\, 2020 06:00 PM Pacific TimeTopic: Living With Fire: Preparing Your Property for Embers and Zone Zero \nPlease click the link below to join the webinar: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82465219473 \nOr iPhone one-tap :  US: +16699009128\,\,82465219473# or +13462487799\,\,82465219473# Or Telephone: Dial(for higher quality\, dial a number based on your current location): US: +1 669 900 9128 or +1 346 248 7799 or +1 253 215 8782 or +1 301 715 8592 or +1 312 626 6799 or +1 646 558 8656  Webinar ID: 824 6521 9473 International numbers available: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kbiRdrj8b8
URL:https://firesafemarin.org/event/2020-04-06-lwf-webinar/
CATEGORIES:Living With Fire
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200504T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200504T190000
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CREATED:20210818T094053Z
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UID:2383-1588615200-1588618800@firesafemarin.org
SUMMARY:Webinar: Wildfire Evacuation and Personal Preparedness
DESCRIPTION:  \nJoin us for a FREE 1-hour webinar on wildfire preparedness for Marin residents. \nAs Marin residents\, we all share responsibility to be prepared for wildfires. Wildfires are a natural part of our environment\, and it’s imperative that we build our homes\, maintain our landscapes\, and prepare our families for the next major fire. \nLearn about your community’s wildfire risk and hazard\, and what you can do about it from the wildfire experts at Fire Safe Marin. \nWebinar Topic: Are you and your family prepared to safely evacuate when a wildfire strikes? This session will cover emergency alerts and notifications\, personal safety during a wildfire event\, evacuation preparedness\, go-kits\, evacuation routes\, and how to evacuate safely. \nRegistration is encouraged\, but not required.   \n\nOnline Webinar Information\nYou are invited to attend Fire Safe Marin’s Zoom webinar. When: Monday\, May 4\, 2020 06:00 PM Pacific TimeTopic: Living With Fire: Wildfire Evacuation and Personal Preparedness \nPlease click the link below to join the webinar: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89002272179 \nOr iPhone one-tap :  US: +16699009128\,\,89002272179# or +13462487799\,\,89002272179# Or Telephone: Dial(for higher quality\, dial a number based on your current location): US: +1 669 900 9128 or +1 346 248 7799 or +1 253 215 8782 or +1 312 626 6799 or +1 646 558 8656 or +1 301 715 8592  Webinar ID: 890 0227 2179 International numbers available: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kedQOkx824
URL:https://firesafemarin.org/event/2020-04-04-lwf-webinar/
CATEGORIES:Living With Fire
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200429T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200429T203000
DTSTAMP:20211022T080953Z
CREATED:20210818T094053Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211022T080953Z
UID:2382-1588185000-1588192200@firesafemarin.org
SUMMARY:CANCELLED: Living With Fire: Fairfax
DESCRIPTION:CANCELLED DUE TO COVID-19 \nPlease check back – Fire Safe Marin is working on delivering this and other presentations online. We’ll be ready for online education late spring\, 2020. \nJoin us for a FREE 2-hour seminar on wildfire preparedness for Marin residents. \nAs Marin residents\, we all share responsibility to be prepared for wildfires.  Wildfires are a natural part of our environment\, and it’s imperative that we build our homes\, maintain our landscapes\, and prepare our families for the next major fire.  \nLearn about your community’s hazard and what you can do about it from the wildfire experts at Ross Valley Fire Department and Fire Safe Marin. \n\nAre you and your family prepared to safely evacuate when a wildfire strikes?\nIs your home vulnerable to igniting from wildfire embers?\nDoes your home have adequate Defensible Space?\nAre you interested in working with neighbors and land managers to reduce fire risk in your community? \n\nThis workshop is intended primarily for residents\, homeowners\, and regular visitors to Fairfax and Marin County\, CA.  Registration online at www.firesafemarin.org/events is encouraged\, but not required.  \nApril 219\, 2020 from 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM\, Ross Valley Fire Department and Fire Safe Marin will host this seminar\, consisting of a presentation and questions and answers.  Additional seminars will be held across Marin in 2020.  Each “Living With Fire” session will focus on issues facing the community hosting the event. \nParking is limited – please walk\, bike\, or carpool! Presentation: 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM; Q&A and meet your Fire Department and Fire Safe Marin: 8:30 PM – 9:00 PM.
URL:https://firesafemarin.org/event/2020-04-29_lwf_fairfax/
CATEGORIES:Living With Fire
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200422T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200422T203000
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SUMMARY:CANCELLED: Living With Fire: Novato
DESCRIPTION:CANCELLED DUE TO COVID-19 \nPlease check back – Fire Safe Marin is working on delivering this and other presentations online. We’ll be ready for online education late spring\, 2020. \nJoin us for a FREE 2-hour seminar on wildfire preparedness for Marin residents. \nAs Marin residents\, we all share responsibility to be prepared for wildfires.  Wildfires are a natural part of our environment\, and it’s imperative that we build our homes\, maintain our landscapes\, and prepare our families for the next major fire.  \nLearn about your community’s hazard and what you can do about it from the wildfire experts at Novato Fire Protection District and Fire Safe Marin. \n\nAre you and your family prepared to safely evacuate when a wildfire strikes?\nIs your home vulnerable to igniting from wildfire embers?\nDoes your home have adequate Defensible Space?\nAre you interested in working with neighbors and land managers to reduce fire risk in your community? \n\nThis workshop is intended primarily for residents\, homeowners\, and regular visitors to Novato and Marin County\, CA.  Registration online at www.firesafemarin.org/events is encouraged\, but not required.  \nApril 22\, 2020 from 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM\, Novato Fire Protection District and Fire Safe Marin will host this seminar\, consisting of a presentation and questions and answers.  Additional seminars will be held across Marin in 2020.  Each “Living With Fire” session will focus on issues facing the community hosting the event. \nParking may be limited – please carpool! Presentation: 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM; Q&A and meet your Fire Department and Fire Safe Marin: 8:30 PM – 9:00 PM.
URL:https://firesafemarin.org/event/2020-04-21_lwf_novato/
CATEGORIES:Living With Fire
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200101T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201231T235500
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SUMMARY:Living With Fire: 2020 Waiting List
DESCRIPTION:Are you INTERESTED in attending one of Fire Safe Marin’s acclaimed “Living With Fire” presentations in 2020?\nWe’re working on our 2020 schedule\, and plan to release dates and locations early in the new year.  Please register here to show your interest and be notified of our upcoming schedule. \nWe’ll email you as  soon as dates are available.  Want to host an event\, or have a good idea about where a future seminar should be held?  Let us know in the comments!  \nAbout Living WIth Fire:\nJoin us for this important\, FREE\, 2-hour seminar on wildfire preparedness for Marin residents. \nAs Marin residents\, we all share responsibility to be prepared for wildfires.  Wildfires are a natural part of our environment\, and it’s imperative that we build our homes\, maintain our landscapes\, and prepare our families for the next major fire.  \nLearn about your community’s hazard and what you can do about it from the wildfire experts at Fire Safe Marin and your local fire department. \n\nAre you and your family prepared to safely evacuate when a wildfire strikes?\nIs your home vulnerable to igniting from wildfire embers?\nDoes your home have adequate Defensible Space?\nAre you interested in working with neighbors and land managers to reduce fire risk in your community? \n\nThis workshop is intended primarily for residents\, homeowners\, and regular visitors to Marin County\, CA.  Registration for individual Living With Fire seminars is available online at www.firesafemarin.org/events. 
URL:https://firesafemarin.org/event/2020-living-with-fire-wildfire-wishlist/
CATEGORIES:Living With Fire
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191119T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191119T193000
DTSTAMP:20211022T080953Z
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SUMMARY:Home Hardening Workshop for Homeowners
DESCRIPTION:Attention Marin Homeowners! Join Fire Safe Marin for a FREE 2-hour seminar on wildfire home-hardening. \n\n5 PM Live Burn Demo and Manufacturer Showcase\n6 PM-7:30 PM Seminar for Homeowners\n\nRecognizing that home-hardening through improved architectural design\, ember and ignition resistant material selection\, and retrofitting existing buildings are the most important factors in improving home survival during wildfires\, Fire Safe Marin has developed a seminar and training curriculum to introduce homeowners to these concepts. \nTaught by experts in the field of wildfire\, home hardening\, and building science\, this seminar will help Marin homeowners to: \n\nIdentify their home’s vulnerabilities to wildfires and embers;\nIntroduce ignition and ember resistant design and materials;\nProvide home-hardening and retrofitting resources;\nEncourage building modifications to reduce the likelihood of structural ignitions during wildfires;\nManufacturer representatives will be on-site to display fire resistant building materials.\n\nWeather permitting\, a live fire demonstration will be conducted at 5PM to demonstrate the differences between ordinary and fire-resistant construction.  \nWHAT DO THE PHRASES “FIRE HARDENED” AND “HARDENING HOMES” MEAN?\n“Fire hardened” describes a building or structure that is prepared for wildfire and an ember storm. It does not mean fireproof. Home hardening addresses the most vulnerable components of your house with building materials and installation techniques that increase resistance to heat\, flames\, and embers that accompany wildfires. \nSPEAKErs\nStephen L. Quarles\, Ph.D.Chief Scientist for Wildfire and Durability (retired)Institute for Business & Home Safety (IBHS)Steve served 26 years with the University of California\, and 8 years as Chief Scientist for Wildfire and Durability with the Institute for Business & Home Safety (IBHS). His research and outreach focuses on wildfire protection for residential and light commercial buildings and improving the moisture-related durability and resilience of buildings following hurricane/high-wind events.  Steve earned a bachelor’s in wood science from Virginia Tech\, and a master’s and a doctorate in wood science from the University of Minnesota. Steve is a member of the American Society of Testing and Materials (ASTM) where he is secretary for and task group chair in the Subcommittee on Exterior Fire; the Forest Products Society\, where he is Editor in Chief of the Forest Products Journal; the Society of Wood Science and Technology; the National Fire Protection Association\, where he is a member of the Technical Committee on Forest and Rural Fire Protection; the International Association of Wildland Fire and the American Wood Protection Association. \nTodd LandoExecutive Coordinator\, Fire Safe MarinWildfire Hazard Mitigation and Vegetation management ConsultantTodd has worked 28 years in the fire service\, including 19 years as a wildland and municipal firefighter.  He studied Forestry and Wildfire Management at the University of Montana\, and earned a Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Studies and Urban Planning from Sonoma State University.  He is the Wildfire Hazard and Vegetation Management Specialist for several Marin fire agencies\, and has worked as a fire inspector\, an urban forester specializing in community wildfire protection\, and served as Executive Director of Fire Safe San Mateo County\, the nation’s first Fire Safe Council. Todd is an NFPA Certified Wildfire Mitigation Specialist. \nLarry PaseroFire Inspector\, Kentfield Fire Protection DistrictLarry started his fire service career in 2006\, serving with the City of South San Francisco and Napa Fire Departments before joining Kentfield Fire Protection District in 2018.  During his time in Napa\, Larry was part of the city’s emergency response and management of the 2014 South Napa Earthquake and the 2017 North Bay/Wine Country Fires. Larry has developed and administered fire prevention\, inspection and investigation related programs for several Bay Area fire agencies. He holds professional certifications from California’s Office of the State Fire Marshal for Fire Prevention Officer\, Fire Protection Specialist\, Fire Plans Examiner and Fire Investigator. \nProgram Sponsor\nFire Safe Marin has partnered with CSAA Insurance Group\, a AAA insurer\, to bring building professionals the most up-to-date knowledge on home-hardening for wildfire.  CSAA Insurance Group\, a AAA Insurer\, offers automobile\, homeowners and other personal lines of insurance to AAA Members through AAA clubs in 23 states and the District of Columbia. Founded in 1914\, the company has been rated “A” or better by A.M. Best for more than 90 years\, and is one of the top personal lines property casualty insurance groups in the United States\, according to the National Association of Insurance Commissioners. The company has been repeatedly named one of the 50 most community-minded companies in America by Points of Light. More information is available at http://csaa-insurance.aaa.com and on social media (Facebook\, Twitter\, LinkedIn). \nManufacturer and Installer Showcase\nThe following manufacturers will be on-hand to discuss their innovative WUI approved building products: \n  \n \n           \n              \n  \n \n Schedule of Events\n\nDoors open at 1PM to meet manufacturers (early showcase)\nSeminar for Building Professionals 2-4 PM\nShowcase for professionals 4-5 PM\nLIVE BURN 5PM\, all welcome..\nPublic showcase\, meet manufacturers 5-6 PM\nSeminar for Homeowners 6-7:30 PM 
URL:https://firesafemarin.org/event/2019-11-11_home-hardening-workshop-homeowners/
CATEGORIES:Seminars & Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191119T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191119T160000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20211022T080953Z
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SUMMARY:Home Hardening Workshop for Professionals
DESCRIPTION:Attention Building Industry Professionals! Join Fire Safe Marin for a FREE 4-hour seminar on wildfire home-hardening. \n\n1PM Doors Open – Meet Manufacturers and Installers\n2PM-4PM Seminar for Building Professionals\n4PM-5PM Manufacturer Showcase and Live Burn Demo\n\nRecognizing that home-hardening through improved architectural design\, ember and ignition resistant material selection\, and retrofitting existing buildings are the most important factors in improving home survival during wildfires\, Fire Safe Marin has developed a seminar and training curriculum to introduce building professionals to these concepts. \nTaught by experts in the field of building science\, home hardening\, and wildfire\, this seminar is intended for building industry professionals to: \n\nTrain the contractor\, handyman\, architect\, and owner/builder to recognize structural vulnerabilities to wildfires and embers;\nIntroduce ignition and ember resistant designs and materials;\nProvide home-hardening and retrofitting resources;\nEncourage building modifications to reduce the likelihood of structural ignitions during wildfires;\nDevelop a list of contractors to provide Marin homeowners with access to knowledgeable professionals\n\nWeather permitting\, a live fire demonstration will be conducted at 5PM to demonstrate the differences between ordinary and fire-resistant construction.  \nWHAT DO THE PHRASES “FIRE HARDENED” AND “HARDENING HOMES” MEAN?\n“Fire hardened” describes a building or structure that is prepared for wildfire and an ember storm. It does not mean fireproof. Home hardening addresses the most vulnerable components of your house with building materials and installation techniques that increase resistance to heat\, flames\, and embers that accompany wildfires. \nSPEAKERS\nStephen L. Quarles\, Ph.D.Chief Scientist for Wildfire and Durability (retired)Institute for Business & Home Safety (IBHS)Steve served 26 years with the University of California\, and 8 years as Chief Scientist for Wildfire and Durability with the Institute for Business & Home Safety (IBHS). His research and outreach focuses on wildfire protection for residential and light commercial buildings and improving the moisture-related durability and resilience of buildings following hurricane/high-wind events.  Steve earned a bachelor’s in wood science from Virginia Tech\, and a master’s and a doctorate in wood science from the University of Minnesota. Steve is a member of the American Society of Testing and Materials (ASTM) where he is secretary for and task group chair in the Subcommittee on Exterior Fire; the Forest Products Society\, where he is Editor in Chief of the Forest Products Journal; the Society of Wood Science and Technology; the National Fire Protection Association\, where he is a member of the Technical Committee on Forest and Rural Fire Protection; the International Association of Wildland Fire and the American Wood Protection Association. \nTodd LandoExecutive Coordinator\, Fire Safe MarinWildfire Hazard Mitigation and Vegetation management ConsultantTodd has worked 28 years in the fire service\, including 19 years as a wildland and municipal firefighter.  He studied Forestry and Wildfire Management at the University of Montana\, and earned a Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Studies and Urban Planning from Sonoma State University.  He is the Wildfire Hazard and Vegetation Management Specialist for several Marin fire agencies\, and has worked as a fire inspector\, an urban forester specializing in community wildfire protection\, and served as Executive Director of Fire Safe San Mateo County\, the nation’s first Fire Safe Council. Todd is an NFPA Certified Wildfire Mitigation Specialist. \nLarry PaseroFire Inspector\, Kentfield Fire Protection DistrictLarry started his fire service career in 2006\, serving with the City of South San Francisco and Napa Fire Departments before joining Kentfield Fire Protection District in 2018.  During his time in Napa\, Larry was part of the city’s emergency response and management of the 2014 South Napa Earthquake and the 2017 North Bay/Wine Country Fires. Larry has developed and administered fire prevention\, inspection and investigation related programs for several Bay Area fire agencies. He holds professional certifications from California’s Office of the State Fire Marshal for Fire Prevention Officer\, Fire Protection Specialist\, Fire Plans Examiner and Fire Investigator. \nProgram SponsorS\nFire Safe Marin has partnered with CSAA Insurance Group\, a AAA insurer\, to bring building professionals the most up-to-date knowledge on home-hardening for wildfire.  CSAA Insurance Group\, a AAA Insurer\, offers automobile\, homeowners and other personal lines of insurance to AAA Members through AAA clubs in 23 states and the District of Columbia. Founded in 1914\, the company has been rated “A” or better by A.M. Best for more than 90 years\, and is one of the top personal lines property casualty insurance groups in the United States\, according to the National Association of Insurance Commissioners. The company has been repeatedly named one of the 50 most community-minded companies in America by Points of Light. More information is available at http://csaa-insurance.aaa.com and on social media (Facebook\, Twitter\, LinkedIn). \n Manufacturer and Installer Showcase\nThe following manufacturers will be on-hand to discuss their innovative WUI approved building products: \n \n           \n              \n  \n.   \nSchedule of Events\n\nDoors open at 1PM to meet manufacturers (early showcase)\nSeminar for Building Professionals 2-4 PM\nShowcase for professionals 4-5 PM\nLIVE BURN 5PM\, all welcome..\nPublic showcase\, meet manufacturers 5-6 PM\nSeminar for Homeowners 6-7:30 PM 
URL:https://firesafemarin.org/event/2019-11-11_home-hardening-workshop-professionals/
CATEGORIES:Seminars & Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191113T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191113T203000
DTSTAMP:20211022T080953Z
CREATED:20210818T094053Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211022T080953Z
UID:2373-1573669800-1573677000@firesafemarin.org
SUMMARY:Living With Fire: Corte Madera
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a FREE 2-hour seminar on wildfire preparedness for Marin residents. \nAs Marin residents\, we all share responsibility to be prepared for wildfires.  Wildfires are a natural part of our environment\, and it’s imperative that we build our homes\, maintain our landscapes\, and prepare our families for the next major fire.  \nLearn about your community’s hazard and what you can do about it from the wildfire experts at Central Marin Fire Department and Fire Safe Marin. \n\nAre you and your family prepared to safely evacuate when a wildfire strikes?\nIs your home vulnerable to igniting from wildfire embers?\nDoes your home have adequate Defensible Space?\nAre you interested in working with neighbors and land managers to reduce fire risk in your community? \n\nThis workshop is intended primarily for residents\, homeowners\, and regular visitors to Marin County\, CA.  Registration online at www.firesafemarin.org/events is encouraged\, but not required.  \nWednesday\, November 13 from 6:30PM – 8:30 PM\, Central Marin Fire Department\, Fire Safe Marin\, and the Corte Madera Public Library will host this seminar\, consisting of a 90-minute presentation and 30 minutes of questions and answers.  Additional seminars will be held across Marin in 2019.  Each “Living With Fire” session will focus on issues facing the community hosting the event. \nParking may be limited – please carpool! Presentation: 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM; Q&A and meet Fire Safe Marin: 8:00 PM – 8:30 PM.
URL:https://firesafemarin.org/event/2019-09-18-living-with-fire-wildfire-corte-madera/
CATEGORIES:Living With Fire
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