Bon(d)fire: A Community Bonding While Pile Burning Event
Wildflower Ridge Preserve 13167 Ridge Rd, Grass Valley, CA, United StatesFire has long been a symbol of inspiration, rebirth and renewal, and thus we thought we’d celebrate the new year by hosting a community Bon(d)fire. Over the last several months, BYLT has worked alongside Cal Fire to clear the dead, downed, woody debris within Wildflower Ridge Preserve. Piles have been amassed that are now ready
California Prescribed-Fire Burn Boss Training
College of the Siskiyous 2001 Campus Drive, Yreka, CAThis in-person classroom-based course provides information about and develops the skills required for planning and managing prescribed fire on State or private lands. This course contains instructor-led training, including simulation exercises, development of a burn plan, and a task book. Students are required to complete the prerequisites (coursework, firing, and leadership requirements) prior to taking
Building Inclusive Cultures: Personal Brand, Recruitment, and Retention
Truckee Town Hall 10183 Truckee Airport Road, Truckee, CA, United StatesJoin us for the fourth and final training of CCTT's Community Belonging Series! During this training, participants will learn about inclusionary leadership and unconscious bias, evaluate diversity and inclusion indexes, and talk about recruitment strategies specific to rural California. Training #4 in TTCF's Community Belonging Series Participants will learn: Strategies around inclusionary leadership and unconscious bias
DEI Action Plan Development Workshop
Truckee Town Hall 10183 Truckee Airport Road, Truckee, CA, United StatesA workshop where individuals and teams will use an action plan template to develop actionable steps, set milestones, and establish accountability structures. Participants will receive support on: Writing a DEI action plan Creating accountability frameworks Securing resources for buy-in and implementation The deadline to register for this event is Thursday, January 9, 2025. Lunch will be provided.
Trailblazing Accessibility: Ensuring Equitable Access to Natural Spaces for Those with Disabilities
This webinar will present information on how outdoor spaces can pose safety and accessibility concerns for those with various disabilities and will introduce solution-seeking methods of dismantling accessibility barriers that are applicable to parks, trails, and similar natural environments. Presented by: Jacqueline Keener-Weatherford, Owner, Brushfoot Access Webinar Outline This webinar will present information on how outdoor
SCIENCEx Fire: Fuels Management in Dry, Frequent Fire Conifer Forests
The USDA Forest Service Research and Development is proud to host a series of SCIENCEx Fire panel discussions intended for fire, fuels and land managers on topics associated with the Wildfire Crisis Strategy and beyond. The SCIENCEx Fire panel discussions will provide big picture and synthetic looks at the current state of knowledge and management
The Mokelumne River cleanup
Join the Foothill Conservancy at the cleanup on Saturday, January 18, 2025 from 10 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. We will meet at the parking lot on River Road off of Hwy 26 near Pioneer. If you plan on coming out on Saturday, please let us know by calling Carolyn at the Foothill Conservancy at 209-223-3508
Virtual California Biodiversity Network Town Hall
Please join us for a virtual California Biodiversity Network Town Hall meeting. Learn about CBN actions in 2024, and join CBN in identifying priority actions for biodiversity conservation for the next 5 years to help meet our California 30x30 targets. Click here to register
SCIENCEx Fire: Smoke, Smoke, and More Smoke
The USDA Forest Service Research and Development is proud to host a series of SCIENCEx Fire panel discussions intended for fire, fuels and land managers on topics associated with the Wildfire Crisis Strategy and beyond. The SCIENCEx Fire panel discussions will provide big picture and synthetic looks at the current state of knowledge and management
Webinar Series: Human Causes and Human Consequences of Wildfires in the Western United States
Date: January 28 Time: 10am PT Click here to register for day 1 Date: January 30 Time: 10am PT Click here to register for day 2
Access Versus Accessibility
The webinar will discuss the distinction between access versus accessibility and will discuss and show examples of increasing trail access and accessibility by focusing on four areas using a DEIAB lens: Information, Language, Experience/Environment, and Authenticity. Presented by: Meg Bandarra, Founder, Unpaved Trails for All Webinar Outline The difference between access and accessibility isn’t well understood,
CalVTP Q&A: How to make the most of the CalVTP Program EIR
OnlineThis webinar includes a panel of specialists working on various aspects of California Vegetation Treatment Program (CalVTP) implementation, including forestry and fuels management, as well as CEQA and other regulatory compliance. These specialists will answer your questions about the CalVTP with the goal of increasing participants’ understanding of how to prepare Project-Specific Analyses (PSAs) to