Latest Past Events

Wildfire Preparedness Community Workshop: Central Marin

Wed, June 2
Central Marin with Todd Lando, Central Marin Fire Department Wildfire Hazard Mitigation Specialist and Larry Pasero Kentfield Fire Protetion District Deputy Fire Marshall 

Prepare 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. 

Join on Facebook live stream or via zoom here:
https://firesafemarin.zoom.us/j/81659676635

Free

Wildfire Preparedness Community Workshop: Southern Marin

Wed, May 26
Southern Marin with Jesse Figoni, Southern Marin Fire Protection District Fire Inspector and Vegetation Management Specialist

Prepare 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. 

Join on Facebook live stream or via zoom here:
https://firesafemarin.zoom.us/j/81659676635

Free

Webinar: Environmental Considerations For Homeowners

Environmental Considerations for Homeowners When Creating a Fire-Smart Landscape

Fire 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. 

Guest speakers:

Mike Swezy of Marin Conservation League will explain the new Ecologically Sound Practices for Defensible Space under consideration by the Marin Wildfire Protection Agency.

Wildfire Mitigation Specialist Yvette Blount will tell us about the environmental concerns that are part of the Defensible Space Home Evaluations.

Nate 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. 

Join on Facebook live stream or Zoom here:
 https://firesafemarin.zoom.us/j/87382415962

Or by telephone:
1 669 900 9128  
Webinar ID: 873 8241 5962

Free