Following this workshop, attendees are encouraged to submit a design for the Occidental Community Center landscape design competition.

Also, learn about Safer West County’s defensible space rebate program–reimbursements for up to $1,000 spent on defensible space projects!

• 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

•Tips on how and when to engage in pruning, irrigation, mulching, composting and other maintenance techniques for fire resiliency.

Attendees will also learn priorities for the Occidental Community Center Design Competition! All are welcome to participate in this event. More details about the design competition to follow.