About This Class:

As wildfire seasons become longer and more intense, creating a wildfire-resilient garden is growing increasingly important. This practical workshop helps attendees understand how wildfire behaves in the landscape, how to identify vulnerable areas around their homes, and most importantly, empowers them to take proactive steps to reduce risk without sacrificing beauty or biodiversity. Learn how to make informed choices about resilient plants, mulches, fences and ongoing maintenance practices that support wildfire resilience and landscape health. Participants will leave feeling empowered with practical ideas on how to help protect their homes while still creating vibrant, beautiful gardens that can better adapt to a changing climate.

What You Will Learn:

• How to mimic nature’s wildfire resilience

• Selecting wildfire-resilient plants

• Choosing fire-resilient mulches and groundcovers

• Water and soil conservation practices for fire-resilient landscapes

• Design tips for resilient gardens that protect your home

• Ongoing maintenance practices to ensure your garden stays resilient through all seasons. 

 

Who This Class is For:

• Homeowners and residents near wilderness areas

• Gardening enthusiasts interested in sustainable practices

• Environmentalists and conservationists

• Landscapers and landscape designers

• Community leaders and neighbourhood groups

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What Participants are Saying About This Class: ​

"Fabulous informative presentation. Well paced. Would highly recommend to others!" 

 

"Best gardening/fire resiliency workshop I've participated in."

"This is excellent guidance that fire agencies are looking for"

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"Really enjoyed your course! It was well organized and presented everything in nice bite sized pieces. I’ve read quite a bit on the topic already and I still learned new stuff!"

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