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Learn how to create beautiful, wildfire-resilient landscapes that can protect your property and enhance your surroundings. This practical class provides actionable strategies for safeguarding gardens against wildfire risks. Classes are 3 hours. Click date to register.
Next course dates:
Sat May 31, 2025: 1-4 pm
In Person
Sponsor: View Royal Fire Department
Location TBD
Sat June 21, 2025: 1-4 pm
In Person
Sponsor: Saanich Fire DepartmentFire Station #1,
1512 Keating Cross Road
Sat June 28, 2025: 9-12 am
In Person,
Horticulture Centre of the Pacific, Victoria BC
Wed July 9, 2025: 5-8 pm
In Person,
Sponsor: Metchosen Fire Department
Old Metchosen School
Some of the feedback so far....
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"I thought this was a very informative course. The instructors did a wonderful job of covering the full scope of topics related to wildfire resilient gardening. I really appreciated their knowledge sharing and the PowerPoint presentation and handout were very helpful."
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"​I really liked the way the 2 instructors worked together to present the class. Jennie Sparks with information about wildfires and the zones that are important in planting. Bethany Couture with the emphasis of soil stewardship and a need for a healthy soil in order to increase wildfire resiliency. Very devoted and knowledgeable!"
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"Lots of information in this class! I am able to use this information to plant or take out plants/trees/shrubs at our complex."
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"I think with climate change it is an essential course to take, especially landscapers, people building a new home (getting a good start on knowing the zones of planting), and existing homes/condos in taking out plants/trees/shrubs."