Posts Tagged ‘Idaho Firewise’
Genus: Euphorbia | Idaho Firewise
If you’ve spent much time exploring the outdoors in Idaho, there’s a good chance that you’ve come across Euphorbia plants on some of your adventures. While landscape plants in this genus have attractive qualities, what you’ve seen in the wild likely are introduced or escapee plants, considered invasive in many parts of the country. From…
Read MoreVirtual 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 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 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.
Read MoreAmeriCorps Position: Idaho Firewise & Palouse Land Trust
Moscow, IdahoIdaho Firewise in collaboration with Palouse Land Trust is looking for an enthusiastic individual interested in Outreach and Community Engagement. The dates of service for this new position are 11 months, between September 2021 and August 2022, actual dates TBD. To learn more about this position and how to apply, please review the position…
Read MoreVirtual Talk with Brett Van Paepeghem
Idaho Firewise presents a Lunch n’ Learn Virtual Talk with Brett Van Paepeghem, South Idaho Project Manager with Idaho Firewise. Brett will discuss how to mitigate the risk of wildfire to your home and property by utilizing firewise principles. Brett will also highlight specific fire-resistant plants that work well for Idaho. Tuesday, July 6, 2021…
Read MoreNeighborhood Chipping Event
Bring your limbs/branches to this free chipping event brought to you by Idaho Firewise and the Idaho Department of Lands. Chipper Location: Idaho Department of Lands1806 Main AveSt. Maries, ID 83861 Saturday & Sunday, June 26-27, 202110 am – 4 pm
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