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Statewide Events
Wildfire Resilience: California and the Modern Fire Regime
In the past 25 years, California has experienced the largest and deadliest wildfires in its history, and climate change will further heighten fire risks. Legal and policy responses to make California wildfire resilient include new approaches to landscape management, utility regulation to reduce fire risk, wildfire resiliency projects, and steps to address the aftermath of mega-fires. UC Davis School of Law’s California Environmental Law and Policy Center invites you to join this engaging discussion of lessons learned from the past and future directions in the modern fire regime.
Fire Network Director, Lenya Quinn-Davidson, will be speaking as a panelist in the Beneficial Fire session.
Date and Time: February 13, 2026 from 8:30AM - 4:15PM PST, followed by a reception until 6:00PM PST
Format: In-person at UC Davis, King Hall, Room 1001, with a livestream option available
Cost: Free
Register here: https://law.ucdavis.edu/celpc-conference-2026
Fish & Fire 2026
Join us for the 4th annual Fish & Fire Workshop, hosted as part of the 43rd annual Salmonid Restoration Conference! This workshop provides a rare space to learn about research, management, and policy at the intersection of fish, water, and fire. These workshops are known for their interesting presentations, rich dialogue, door prizes, and spirited audiences.
Whether you are a fish person, a fire person, or just curious, we hope you’ll join!
Date and Time: April 29, 2026 from 9:00AM - 5:00PM PST
Format: In-person in Redding, CA
Cost: $115.00
Register here: https://www.calsalmon.org/programs/events/fish-fire-2026-bringing-restoration-fire-and-fire-restoration
After the Fire: Understanding Challenges to Post-Fire Recovery in California Webinar Series
Californians who have experienced wildfire can face major hurdles during the recovery process. If you are looking for information and resources around wildfire recovery, join the UC ANR Fire Network and our partners to learn about ongoing research efforts that address wildfire impacts on rural and urban communities. This webinar is intended for all California homeowners, residents, resource professionals, and other interested community members. Researchers will share the latest information related to water resource contamination, soil contamination and remediation, backyard chicken and livestock safety, and rebuilding and structure loss.
Join us for 3 distinct webinars or just register for the ones you are interested in!
Date and Time:
Soil Contamination and Remediation: February 10, 2026 from 5:30 - 6:30 PM PST
Backyard Chickens and Livestock Safety: February 17, 2026 from 5:30 - 6:30 PM PST
Rebuilding and Structure Loss: February 23, 2026 from 5:30 - 7:00 PM PST.
Format: Zoom Webinar
Cost: Free
Register here: https://surveys.ucanr.edu/survey.cfm?surveynumber=47549
Events in Northern California
Pile Burning Workshop
Join us to learn essential skills for safely burning piles created through
vegetation management or fuel reduction projects. This workshop is designed to support property owners, ranchers and land stewards. We will cover key topics, including weather conditions, permits, necessary tools, how to safely construct and light piles, and proper monitoring.
Due to location, registration is limited to 25 people. Reserve your spot today!
For more information, contact Tori Norville, UCCE Fire Science Advisor, at 707-582-0951 or trnorville@ucanr.edu.
Date and Time: March 1, 2026 from 9:00AM - 12:30PM PST (Weather-dependent, alternate date is March 15th)
Format: Occidental, CA*
Cost: $10.00
Register here: https://link.ucanr.edu/pileburning2026
*Specific meeting location will be emailed to participants a few days prior to event