Fire Network Events
The Fire Network offers programming through our statewide team of local extension advisors, campus faculty and specialists, and staff. We deliver research and extension programming in four key thematic areas related to land stewardship, wildfire preparedness, post-fire recovery, and workforce development. To find out about event opportunities near you, please search below or contact your local Fire Network Member.
Events in Northern California
Wildfire Preparedness Walking Tour
Are you wondering how you can prepare yourself and your property for this upcoming wildfire season? If so, you are invited to learn about simple, low-cost actions that you can do to protect your house and property from future fire exposures. UC Cooperative Extension, the City of Auburn Fire Department, and Grand Oaks HOA Firewise Community are hosting a free Wildfire Preparedness Walking Tour in Auburn. This tour is intended for homeowners, renters, and interested Placer County residents.
Instructors from UC Cooperative Extension and the UC ANR Fire Network will offer science-based solutions for home construction, design, and maintenance and provide an opportunity for shared, experiential learning. Representatives from the City of Auburn Fire Department and Placer County Office of Emergency Services will also share wildfire-related community resources available to Placer County residents.
Date and Time: Tuesday, May 5, 2026 from 5:30 - 7:30 PM PST
Format: In-person in Auburn, CA
Cost: FREE
Register here: https://forms.gle/rRCVZdg82Fm6gCRJ6