A defensible space and wildfire resiliency workshop featuring experts from around the state is set for July 22 at The Oregon Garden in Silverton.
The 9 a.m. to noon event is free but reservations are required. Space is limited to 50. See https://tinyurl.com/e5uynwuk to register.
The workshop offers the essential skills and knowledge needed to protect your home and family from the risk of wildfire. Topics to be covered include risk evaluation, home hardening, creating defensible space, preparing for evacuation and information on fire-resistant plants.
The session features speakers including:
• Kayla Bordelon, regional fire specialist for Oregon State University Extension;
• Stephanie Stafford, fire risk reduction specialist with the Oregon State Fire Marshal;
• Professionals with the Silverton Fire District; and Brooke Edmunds, community horticulturist with OSU Extension for Marion, Polk, Linn and Benton counties.
Event partners include The Oregon Garden, Sustainable Silverton and the Oregon Department of Forestry.
The workshop takes place at the Garden’s fire safety house in the lower portion of The Oregon Garden, a short walk from the J. Frank Schmidt Pavilion.
