by wpengine | Aug 16, 2024 | Resources
Photo Credit: Resilient Landscape Coalition; Design by April Owens, photo by Saxon Holt/PhotoBotanic A few weeks ago, over 200 residents toured the Safer West County’s member gardens with Ellie Insley, where they learned how to garden and create a fire-resilient...
by wpengine | May 10, 2024 | Reduce Risk
How many of us have wondered whether making changes to our structures and landscaping will actually reduce wildfire risk? Learn about the science behind mitigating wildfire exposures to homes and businesses with Safer West County Board Member and Madronus...
by wpengine | May 3, 2024 | Reduce Risk
In April, Safer West County teamed up with Resilient Landscapes Coalition to present a workshop for the community all about creating and maintaining a fire-wise, sustainable garden that supports biodiversity while meeting County code requirement. Missed the event?...
by wpengine | Apr 26, 2024 | Reduce Risk
As we leave winter months and welcome spring, here are a few things to reset your home for fire resilience. And, speaking of spring, make sure you are well aware of nesting season! Click here to read more about considerations for wildlife in the coming spring months...
by Roger | Mar 22, 2024 | Reduce Risk
Image by Jameson Wolf Before you begin burning piles of debris, please make sure you have a current 2023-2024 burn permit, and that you call before you burn! And remember, Occidental, Camp Meeker, Monte Rio, and Forestville residents have free chipping service. Apply...