Tuesdays: October 7, 14, 21 and 28

5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.

Free Virtual Series

Learn how to create and maintain a fire-wise, sustainable garden that supports biodiversity while meeting county code requirements. We can help with plant selection, placement, and maintenance to preserve and even enhance wildlife habitat, while keeping your property and neighborhood fire-wise and sustainable.

This four-part, one hour per week, virtual workshop series will allow plenty of time for questions, and will provide:

·     Recommendations for fire-wise landscaping in the 0-5’, 5-30’, and 30-100’ defensible space zones, with specific plant and design suggestions.

·     Practical ways to reconcile the sometimes conflicting guidelines to achieve a beautiful, biodiverse, energy-saving and water- and fire-wise landscape.

·     A practical understanding of what it means to be sustainable in an ever-changing California climate.

·     Resources for how to move forward with your landscape and community.

Workshop creators and presenters include:

·     Eric Schoohs: Land Management Planner, Sonoma Ecology Center

·     Mimi Enright: Program Manager, UC Cooperative Extension Master Gardener Program of Sonoma County

·     April Owens: Executive Director, Habitat Corridor Project; Horticulture Chairperson, CNPS-Milo Baker Chapter

·     Jennifer Roberts: Community Education Specialist & Landscape Designer, UCCE Master Gardener Program of Sonoma County & Native Habitats Landscape Design

October 7: Sustainability in the Defensible Space and Beyond

October 14: Defensible Space Zones and Code Requirements

October 21: Fire-Wise Design within the Defensible Space Zone

October 28: Maintenance in the Defensible Space Zone

You may sign up for all four parts or just one. All workshops available in both English and Spanish, please choose your preference upon registering. Workshop content is endorsed by the Fire Chiefs of Sonoma County. Please pre-register: https://tinyurl.com/mpvjtakj