Intro to Fire Defensible Garden Design with Erik Blank

Theodore Payne Foundation inspires and educates Southern Californians about the beauty and ecological benefits of California native plant landscapes.We are located on 22 acres of canyon land in the northeast corner of the San Fernando Valley. Our full-service native plant nursery, seed room, book store, art gallery, demonstration gardens, and hiking trails are open to the public year round. We offer garden tours and classes for adults and families, as well as field trips to TPF and in-classroom programs for children. Friendly on-leash dogs are welcome and there is no admission charge!

Theodore Payne Foundation

An overview of general design concepts that can be incorporated into your native garden focusing on fire-resiliency.

Wildfire

Learn about how to manage and understand CA wildfire in your garden and environment

Do you live in a high or very high fire severity zone? Are you interested in learning how to protect your home from wildfire and the embers that threaten it? Whether you are starting from scratch or making adjustments to an existing garden, this introductory class will increase your understanding of the techniques used to create a Firewise garden. An all-encompassing overview that will help you understand how to assess, map, and design your home while considering the evolving guidelines pertaining to fire safety on your property. Afterward, we'll have time to visit the nursery and get aquainted with some of the species ideal for your plans!A small portion of this class will be held outdoors. We ask guests to wear closed-toe shoes. Water bottles and sun protection are strongly encouraged.Erik Blank is a long-time California native plant enthusiast with professional experience in restoration, installation and maintenance. He joined the TPF staff in June of 2020 working in Horticulture and Education.Pictured: Fire-wise Garden in Tujunga, landscaped by FormLA____________________________________Refund Policy:If you are feeling sick or experiencing any COVID-19 symptoms, we urge you to stay home. Please note, credit/refunds are not available within 7 days of the event.