Illustration of fire spread toward a house, showing horizontal fire path through grass and vertical path up a wooden fence, reaching the roof.

Firewise Living: From Structure to Landscape/Strathearn House

Date & Time

May 2, 2026 from 10:00am to 11:00am

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About the Event

Firewise Living: From Structure to Landscape

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This practical workshop equips homeowners with essential skills to reduce wildfire risks. Participants will learn strategies for creating defensible space around structures, including vegetation management, landscaping techniques, and home modification approaches. The class covers fire-resistant landscaping principles, structural hardening methods, and emergency preparedness to protect homes in wildfire-prone regions.

Taught by Certified Master Gardener, Dani Brusius

When: Saturday, May 2, 2026

Time: 10am-11am

Location: Strathearn House, 137 Strathearn Place, Simi Valley

Use this link to register: https://surveys.ucanr.edu/survey.cfm?surveynumber=47301

Walk ins welcome!

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If you have gardening questions, please email our free Master Gardener Helpline at mgventura@ucanr.edu