Tryon Creek Wildfire-Ready Workshop

We are excited to offer a new event for community members in the Tryon Creek area and nearby neighborhoods. This free, interactive event features four sessions led by local experts who will share practical steps to strengthen your property’s wildfire resilience and help your household stay safe and ready for an emergency.
Local agencies will also be sharing information and resources on wildfire preparedness at tables after the event.
This event is free and snacks will be provided. There will also be a free raffle to give away tools that can help you navigate an emergency and manage your landscape to reduce your fire risk.
Sessions
Preparedness. Participants will learn:
What to include in a simple household Go Bag
How to sign up for evacuation notices and other urgent alerts
How to connect with your neighborhood for trainings for fire, earthquakes, and other emergencies.
Defensible Space and Home Hardening. Participants will learn:
How homes ignite during wildfires.
Strategies for hardening the home against ignitions.
Ideas for creating defensible space.
Tools to organize neighbors and enhance collective efforts.
Wildfire-Resilient Gardening & Landscapes. Participants will learn:
How to nurture a fire adapted landscape in your yard
What plants are fire resilient
Zones of defensible space around your house and how to plant them
How to maintain a low-fuel yard
Breakout Session. Participants will learn how to:
Apply defensible space and home‑hardening principles to real‑world scenarios.
Weigh safety, aesthetics, and cost considerations when planning home improvements.
Prioritize structure‑hardening and defensible‑space actions based on effectiveness.