Posts by IdahoFirewise
Virtual Talk with Martha Brabec
Join us for a Lunch and Learn virtual talk with Martha Brabec on Wed 5/25 to learn about the City of Boise Weed Warriors Program and how it relates to wildfire risk and mitigation efforts. Martha Brabec, Foothills Restoration Specialist and Ecologist with the City of BoiseWednesday, May 25th, 202211:00 AM Pacific Time/12:00 PM Mountain…
Read MoreVirtual Talk with Amy Skibiel, Ph.D.
Join us for a Lunch and Learn virtual talk on 5/18 to learn about the impacts of smoke inhalation on livestock. Amy Skibiel, Ph.D.Assistant ProfessorUniversity of Idaho College of Agricultural and Life SciencesDepartment of Animal, Veterinary and Food Sciences May 18th, 2022, 11:00 AM Pacific Time (or 12:00 Mountain Time) To register for this virtual…
Read MoreIdaho Firewise Garden Open House
Please join Idaho Firewise for a kick-off event to Wildfire Awareness Month (May) by visiting our main demonstration garden in Boise on Saturday, 4/30. We will have staff, volunteers, and collaborators available for the public to talk about fire-resilience, home hardening, and firewise landscaping. Idaho Firewise Garden Open HouseOld Penitentiary Rd, Boise, 83712Saturday, April 30th,…
Read MoreVolunteer Appreciation: Thank You from Idaho Firewise!
Idaho Firewise would like to thank our volunteers for their time, hard work, generosity, and dedication in supporting our mission. Volunteering is a commitment to community and the selfless support of our volunteers is truly an inspiration. We hope to always be able to foster an environment of learning and enjoyment for those that spend…
Read MorePerennial Plant Ideas for the Firewise Landscape
Are you looking for firewise landscape inspiration? Here are perennial plant ideas for multi-season interest! These are tried and true plant species that have performed well at the Idaho Firewise Garden and are recommended by our staffed horticulturists. All plants are hardy to approximately USDA Zone 4 unless otherwise indicated. Combination A: Turkish Veronica Veronica…
Read MoreNorth Idaho Outreach & Events: An Update from AmeriCorps Member, Erica Jansen
Coeur d’Alene Home and Garden Expo AmeriCorps Member Erica Jansen recently attended the Home & Garden Expo in Coeur D’Alene (March 4th – 6th). There, she was a part of a collaborative exhibition with Idaho Department of Lands (IDL) and Next Generation Logging. Erica described it as “A great experience working alongside Jen (with IDL)…
Read MoreA Low-Water Turf Option to Consider: Dog Tuff™ Grass
Turf can be a perfectly good choice for the firewise landscape and can also be appropriate in xeric applications if the species or mix is carefully selected. Regular maintenance is a priority to keeping turf healthy and green during the fire season. With increased drought conditions and minimal rainfall amounts, Idaho Firewise encourages homeowners to…
Read MoreMeet Erica Jansen, AmeriCorps Member
Erica Jansen is serving as the AmeriCorps Community Outreach and Engagement Assistant for Idaho Firewise. This is Erica’s second year serving with AmeriCorps. Last year, she served with a different local environmental non-profit. Her work with Idaho Firewise will focus on organizing fuel reduction events across the state, educating the public on the importance of…
Read MoreRequest for Proposal – Up In Smoke
Don’t Let Your Summer Go Up In Smoke Wildfire Media Campaign Link to review: Request for Proposal
Read MoreIdaho Capital Sun, Fire Season Article
Brett Van Paepeghem, South Idaho Project Manager for Idaho Firewise, was recently interviewed about the importance of firewise landscaping and taking preventative steps to reduce the risk of loss due to fire. Link to article –Defensible space: Wildfire experts say planning, preparation can reduce the risk of losing homes.
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