Firescaping: Preparing for Wildfires

UF/IFAS Extension Natural Resources

This 8-hour course occurs 9am - 11am (ET) on June 9, 16, 23, & 30; all sessions must be attended to receive the certificate of completion.

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This FIRESCAPING course will help you prepare for wildfires with fire-wise landscaping!Every year hundreds to thousands of wildfires occur across Florida and the southeastern US, threatening both residents and their homes. Fortunately, there are actions residents can take, such as firescaping, to help reduce their wildfire risk. Join us for an exciting new training aimed at educating and empowering Master Gardener Volunteers, Master Naturalists, other Extension volunteers, and community leaders to make an impact and help protect Florida homes from wildfire. The 8-hour training (2 hours per week for 4 weeks) includes a blend of presentations, “hands-on” activities, and discussions. The training will introduce participants to Florida fire history and behavior, plant flammability, firescaping design, home wildfire risk assessment, and tips for combining firescaping with other landscape objectives. The training also includes recommended volunteer opportunities and materials.All sessions must be attended to receive the certificate of completion. The knowledge participants gain from this training can be used to educate their communities on firescaping and other wildfire risk reduction measures. WHERE: Live Online (Zoom)WHEN: June 9, 16, 23, &amp; 30, 9am - 11am each day (8 hours total; must attend all for certificate). If you cannot attend all sessions, please reconsider your enrollment to allow for others to attend.FEE: $24CAPACITY: 60 attendees; Registration closes May 31st or when capacity is reached.INSTRUCTORS:Holly Campbell, Public Service Assistant, UGA Warnell School of Forestry and Natural ResourcesLudie Bond, Fire Mitigation Specialist, Florida Forest Service Tanya Anderson, Wildland Fire Prevention Officer, Baker County Fire Rescue Zachary Prusak, Florida Fire Manager/CFL Program Manager, The Nature Conservancy MORE INFORMATION: Dr. Shelly Johnson, SSA, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Extension @ Shelly.Johnson@ufl.edu

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