AgriLife Extension hosts ‘reducing wildfire danger’ workshop
Event will cover ways to curtail fire risk factors
The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service office in Gillespie County will host “Reducing Wildfire Danger at Home” workshop on May 15.
The workshop will run from 6-7:30 p.m. at the AgriLife Extension office, 38 Business Court, Fredericksburg.
The cost is $15 plus a small credit card fee, which includes heavy snacks. Online registration is available at https://tx.ag/GillespieExt, and closes at noon on May 14. Walk-ins will be accepted on the day of the workshop.
Wildfire danger topics and speakers
During the workshop, attendees will learn about the following:
- Fire risk factors for homes and landscapes.
- Reducing wildfire intensity around homes.
- Landscapes less likely to burn.
Speakers include:
- Kevin Knapick, AgriLife Extension Disaster Assessment and Recovery specialist, Fredericksburg.
- Beth McMahon, AgriLife Extension horticulture agent for Gillespie County.
For more information, contact McMahon at 830-997-3452 or [email protected].
