Wildfire

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dry grass on a sloping hillside caught in a blaze of fire
Urban & Community IPM Webinars: Event

Weeds, Wildlands, & Wildfires

Event Date
Nov 5, 2025

Join invasive plant expert Chris McDonald to learn about the impacts of invasive weeds and how they are managed in California.
Urban & Community IPM Webinars
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UC Master Gardeners of Fresno County: Event

Community Ed. Class: Firewise Your Garden

Event Date
Oct 11, 2025

Saturday, Oct 11 10-11:30 AM FIREWISE YOUR GARDEN MG TANNER Wildfire resilience starts in your own backyard. This class introduces Firewise landscaping principles and explores how to maintain defensible space while preserving a vibrant, biodiverse garden. We’ll cover plant spacing, maintenance…
UC Master Gardeners of Fresno County
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UC Master Gardeners of San Mateo & San Francisco Counties: Event

Be Wildfire Safe & Ready

Event Date
Apr 26, 2025

Be Wildfire Safe & ReadyDescription: UC Master Gardeners will staff an education table at the Be Wildfire Safe & Ready event sponsored by the San Mateo County Department of Emergency Management. Stop by the table to learn how to protect your home by creating defensible space and maintaining your…
UC Master Gardeners of San Mateo & San Francisco Counties
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Food Blog: Article

Can a simple spray protect grapes from wildfire smoke?

February 23, 2026
By Emily C. Dooley
Smoke from wildfires can alter grapes and affect the taste and sensory experience of wine. Researchers are applying a calcium spray to grapes to see if the treatment can protect the fruit from smoke exposure.
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Pests in the Urban Landscape: Article

Keep Invasive Plants Out!

June 11, 2025
By Lindsey Hack
The golden flowers of French broom covering hillsides and the tall, striking stalks of pampasgrass stand out on trails and roadsides. These plants may be beautiful, but they are invasive and harm California’s natural landscapes.  Invasive plants outcompete and crowd out native plants, damaging…
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