Join the Movement Toward Wildfire Resilience
Wildfire Resilience Month is an annual series of events designed to Ignite Connection and empower communities to take meaningful action in to prepare for wildfire. Throughout May, residents will have opportunities to connect with experts, learn practical wildfire risk-reduction strategies, and work with neighbors toward a more fire-adapted future.
**Please check back often! We will continue to update this page throughout the month with wildfire resilience events and opportunities near you. Hosting a community preparedness event? Reach out to crystal@whitebarkinstitute.org so we can highlight your efforts!
List of Upcoming Events (click each event for details)
May 3 | 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Bishop City Park, Bishop
Wildfire Resilience Month begins with the region’s first Wildfire Ready Festival, Sierra Spark!
This lively all-ages event will focus on community connection, featuring live music by The Felt Cutouts, local food trucks, an interactive kid’s zone, and opportunities to earn great prizes. Residents can participate in workshops and demonstrations, view educational exhibits, and connect with local organizations dedicated to wildfire readiness and sustainable landscapes. Free green waste disposal will also be available onsite, making it easy for residents to take a proactive step toward reducing wildfire risk around their homes.
May 7 | 6:00 – 8:00 PM
Mountain Rambler Brewery, Bishop
Understanding how forests function—and how we can better manage them—is key to building wildfire resilience. This presentation will explore the importance of reestablishing silvicultural practices in fire-adapted forests and how thoughtful forest management can help restore healthier landscapes while reducing wildfire risk.
May 16 | 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Community Recreation Center, Mammoth Lakes
Community action is one of the most powerful tools for wildfire preparedness. Mammoth Lakes residents are invited to take advantage of free green waste disposal as part of Town Cleanup Weekend. The Mammoth Lakes Wildfire Taskforce will be offering signups for free home evaluations including grant funded incentives to help residents reduce wildfire risk. Resources from local organizations will be available to learn about defensible space, home hardening, and how to contribute to a more sustainable Eastern Sierra. All participants are welcome to enjoy a community BBQ at the conclusion of the event.
May 28 | 5:30 – 6:30 PM
Online Webinar
Wildfire science and insurance are becoming increasingly connected. This virtual event offers a rare look inside one of the world’s leading wildfire research facilities. Steve Hawks, Senior Director for Wildfire at the Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety Research Center, will demonstrate how live wildfire simulations are helping researchers better understand home ignition risks and inform strategies for safer communities.
Register for webinar here: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/0fRBEeTLSPyiT-j8btGmRA
Working Together for a Fire Resilient Future
Wildfire Resilience Month is about turning awareness into meaningful action. This regional effort is made possible through the continued collaboration between Whitebark Institute, Mono and Inyo Counties, partner agencies, and community organizations committed to working together to build wildfire resilience across the Eastern Sierra.
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