Posts by IdahoFirewise
Wildfire Awareness Month: A Call to Action for Resilient Communities
The month of May marks an important point in the year for those living in fire-prone regions. As temperatures rise and vegetation dries out, the risk of wildfire intensifies, underscoring the critical need for awareness, preparedness, and community action. In Idaho, Governor Little has declared the month of May as Wildfire Awareness Month, and in…
Read MoreEvent: Garden Open House 2024
Idaho Firewise will be hosting a Garden Open House event on Saturday, May 4th, 2024 from 10 am to 2 pm. Join us for this free event to kick-off Wildfire Awareness Month! Did you know that May 4th is also Wildfire Preparedness Day? Learn how to protect your home from wildfire by visiting the Idaho…
Read MoreLandscape Certification Course: Every Yard Counts
Idaho Firewise, in partnership with the Boise Fire Department and CWI Horticulture Technology, offers a certificate of completion course for professionals in the green industry. This course covers fire science topics such as why homes are at risk, best practices on home hardening, firewise landscaping, and how communities can become fire adapted. The Every Yard…
Read MoreCommunity Programs Coordinator
Join the Idaho Firewise team! We are seeking a highly motivated and passionate individual to join our team as a Community Programs Coordinator. The Community Programs Coordinator will play a key role in planning, implementing, and evaluating community-based wildfire education programs and initiatives aimed at raising awareness, building partnerships, and fostering community engagement in wildfire…
Read MoreHappy Valentine’s Day from Idaho Firewise
Keep safe this Valentine’s Day with safety tips from the National Park Service: https://www.nps.gov/articles/p52-fire-safe-valentines-day.htm And for fun, here are a few fire themed Valentine’s Day cards perfect for sharing! Campfire Valentine PDFWarm my Heart Valentine PDFS’more Valentine PDF
Read MoreIdaho Prepare and Prevent Week with Idaho Firewise
Learn more about Firewise Landscaping and how to be better prepared for fire season.
Read MoreEvent: Garden Open House 2023
Idaho Firewise will be hosting a Garden Open House event on Saturday, June 3rd, 2023! This free event will be held at the Idaho Firewise Garden in Boise from 10 am until 2 pm. Staff, volunteers, and collaborators will be available for visitor engagement and to answer questions about fire-resistant landscaping, home hardening, and suggested…
Read MoreIdaho Firewise Horticulture Internship, by Michelle Williams
A recap of an Idaho Firewise horticultural internship, written by 2022 intern Michelle Williams.
Read MoreEvery Yard Counts Certification Course
Did you know that green industry folks in Idaho can become Idaho Firewise Landscape Certified? Our Every Yard Counts campaign is a collaboration between Idaho Firewise, the College of Western Idaho Horticulture, and the Boise Fire Department on best practices for increased fire-resilient homes, landscapes, and communities. This certification course covers fire science topics such…
Read MoreAmeriCorps Positions: Community Engagement Associates
Now open and accepting resumes and covers letters for joint AmeriCorps opportunities with the Palouse Land Trust and Idaho Firewise, based in Moscow, Idaho. Position summary: Palouse Land Trust and Idaho Firewise are seeking applicants for two 900-hour AmeriCorps members to advance opportunities to engage and educate the broader community about the importance of land…
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