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Firewise Landscaping and Defensible Space Webinar - Wednesday, April 6th

Get ready for fire season! Fire Adapted Ashland, as part of Ashland Fire & Rescue, invites you to join our Firewise Landscaping and Defensible Space webinar on Wednesday, April 6^th.

Two-ways to reserve your spot:

Sign-up with Eventbrite, or
Sign-up through Ashland Parks and Recreation Commission

Improve your understanding of what “being Firewise” really means on your property and around your home. Learn how various wildfire risk reduction activities can improve the survivability of your home in a wildfire event. We will introduce terms and activities relating to wildfire mitigation, learn basics about effective plant spacing and maintenance for improved defensible space and differences between a “Firewise” or “Flammable” plant. We'll offer examples from local homes and help you prioritize actions on your property.

Brian Hendrix is the Fire Adapted Communities Coordinator for the City of Ashland. fireadaptedashland.org (Ashland Fire and Rescue is a Community Partner with North Mountain Park Nature Center)

WHEN: Wednesday, Apr 6^th, 5:00-6:30pm
WHERE: Zoom - Online Class
COST: Free! as part of a Fire Adapted Communities Grant
AGES: 12 & up, minors must be accompanied