Join us for the third workshop of our Four Part Webinar Series: Fire-Wise Design within the Defensible Space Zone

When: October 15th, 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm

Where: FREE on Zoom!

The Resilient Landscapes Coalition is hosting a FREE, bilingual Four Part webinar series on creating a fire-wise landscape in the Defensible Space zone and beyond, while at the same time enhancing biodiversity and wildlife habitat, and conserving resources.

This four part, one hour per week, workshop series will allow plenty of time for questions and discussion!

Part 3 – April Owens, Executive Director, Habitat Corridor Project & Horticulture Chairperson, CNPS-Milo Baker Chapter will be presenting Fire-Wise Design within the Defensible Space Zone

“As a landscape designer watching the rebuilding process from the past fires I see many not incorporating defensible space into their landscape. I have created many rebuilds now throughout the county creatively weaving in fire-wise, water saving and California native plants. The product is what we at the RLC call a resilient landscape. I’m excited to share photos, tricks and tips to attendees so that they can start to implement them on their land.” – April Owens 

Discover how you can make your home and the landscape beyond it fire resilient with a science-based approach including:

• Recommendations for fire-wise landscape design in the 0-5’, 5-30’, and 30-100’ defensible space zones, with specific suggestions within each zone.

• Explore different kinds of hardscapes and mulches and their benefits and challenges.

• Suggestions for water savings and habitat creation within your landscape.

• Discussion of California native plants and their arrangement for a more fire wise landscape.

• Practical and affordable ways to achieve a beautiful, biodiverse, energy-saving and fire-wise landscape

Four Part Series Webinar Series Agenda: 

Part 1: October 1st – Sustainability in the Defensible Space and Beyond

Part 2: October 8th – Defensible Space Zones and Code Requirements

Part 3: October 15th – Fire-Wise Design within the Defensible Space Zone

Part 4: October 22th – Maintenance in the Defensible Space Zone

Each workshop will be accompanied by fire official Roberta MacIntyre, Board President and CEO of Fire Safe Sonoma.

You may sign up for all four parts or choose just one or two.

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.