Wildfire Preparation

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UC Master Gardener Program of Sonoma County: Page

Red Flag Warning Days

What is a Red Flag Warning Day, what are the criteria used to determine the risk and what does it mean? Find a list of what should you do on a Red Flag Warning Day and how to prepare in advance.
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Information for wildfire preparedness of your home landscape
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Wildfire Preparedness in the Home Landscape

A summary of information from expert UC advisors on how to best prepare your home garden landscape for wildfire safety. Defensible space explained and recommendations for how to design and maintain our homes and adjacent property in ways that reduce their vulnerability to wildfire but also provide critically…
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Community Education Classes

Fresno County Master Gardeners offer a variety of in-person and zoom community education classes. Questions about these classes or other information needed, please contact the Fresno Master Gardener helpline by e-mail. Gardening Questions? Send an email to mgfresno@ucanr.edu
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Central Sierra: Calendar

UC Central Sierra programming includes virtual and on-line training as well as in-person classes and workshops in Amador, Calaveras, El Dorado, and Tuolumne Counties.
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Gifford Fire
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Fire Information

San Luis Obispo County Links San Luis Obispo County Fire Department- Fire Prevention Education, Wildland Hazard and Building Codes, Fire Safety Council, and more local, state, county, and federal informational links https://www.fire.ca.gov/
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California Tree School

From finding your way in the woods to planning a prescribed burn, UC ANR's California Tree School is a chance to explore foundational forestry concepts in a community space.
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A person wearing rubber gloves using a spray bottle to spray pesticide on a rose bush outside.
Pests in the Urban Landscape: Article

Tips for Using Pesticides Safely

February 24, 2025
By Lauren Fordyce
At UC IPM we recognize pesticide safety education every month, but February in particular is National Pesticide Safety Education Month! Below are some simple tips for using pesticides safely to protect yourself, others, wildlife, and the environment.
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What is an invasive species?
Pests in the Urban Landscape: Article

National Invasive Species Action Week 2025

February 24, 2025
From February 24 - 28, 2025, help increase public awareness of invasive species and join the fight against invasive species by participating in National Invasive Species Action Week (NISAW).
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Pests in the Urban Landscape: Article

Drain After Rain to Prevent Mosquitoes

February 20, 2025
By Lauren Fordyce
Recent rainfall throughout much of California has created puddles and stagnant water. With the temperature warming up in many parts of the state, this combination can create the perfect situation for mosquitoes to breed. We encourage you to drain after the rain to reduce mosquito-breeding sites.
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