AUBURN, CA – UC Cooperative Extension and the UC ANR Fire Network invites Nevada County residents to learn about cost-effective actions they can take to protect their homes and properties from wildfire. The Wildfire Preparedness Walking Tour will be held on Monday, September 14, 2026, from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM in Grass Valley, CA. This event is in collaboration with the CAL FIRE, Rattlesnake Firewise Community, and Nevada County Office of Emergency Services.
Instructors will provide science-based solutions for home hardening and maintenance to protect structures from wildfires. The walking tour will cover:
- Wildfire Preparedness Fundamentals: Participants will learn key concepts related to home hardening and defensible space, along with fire science fundamentals.
- Zone Zero and Home Hardening: Instructors will cover the importance of
implementing Zone Zero, a five-foot noncombustible zone around your structure. Learn about other parts of your home that can be hardened to resist wildfires.
- Fire-Smart Landscaping Best Practices: Instructors will highlight the principles of “right plant, right place, right care,” alongside best practices for pruning and spacing plants, flammability of different mulches and the importance of working with neighbors.
- Forest and vegetation management: Attendees will learn about management practices for vegetation and forest health on and around their properties.
Additionally, representatives from the CAL FIRE and Nevada County Office of Emergency Services will be on site to discuss local ordinances and share wildfire-related community resources available to residents.
Event Details
- Date and Time: Monday, September 14, 2026, from 5:30 – 7:30 PM
- Location: Grass Valley, CA (additional details provided upon registration)
- Cost: Free
Register by Sunday, September 13, 2026: REGISTER HERE