04/16/2026
Want to learn how to protect your home and community from wildfire through smart gardening? There's so much you can do in your own yard to reduce risk and increase safety.
Join Yana Valachovic on Saturday, April 18 from noon to 1:30 p.m. to learn about defensible space, fire-resistant landscaping, fire hazard reduction and more.
Valachovic serves as UC Cooperative Extension’s Forest Advisor and County Director for Humboldt and Del Norte counties and as the University of California's Fire Network Community Resiliency and Built Environment Program Lead.
At this event, she’ll share key insights on landscaping design, building maintenance and practical strategies that can make a real difference in protecting your property from wildfire. You'll also hear about her latest research findings and learn about low-cost actions you can take to safeguard your home and family through firesafe garden design and upkeep.
This free event takes place at the Humboldt County Public Library in Eureka, located at 1313 Third St. Pre-registration is not required.
For more information, please email [email protected] or visit: ucanr.edu/site/uc-master-gardeners-humboldt-del-norte-counties/events-and-classes
📸 Pictured: A flyer for the event noted in this post's caption.
UC Cooperative Extension - Humboldt/Del Norte Counties
UC Master Gardeners of Humboldt and Del Norte Counties
Humboldt County Library - Eureka Main Branch
Humboldt County Office of Emergency Services
