Wildfire Ready! Part 3: Forest Tour

4.15.25 – Registration is CLOSED. Event is full. Please check back for future programming.

Explore the connection between forest health and wildfire preparedness at the Wildfire Ready Forest Tour, part of the Wildfire Ready 2025 Event Series. This FREE guided tour is designed for landowners and forest managers interested in practical strategies for reducing wildfire risks. A light breakfast will be provided.

The tour includes:

• A 1.5-mile hike on an easy/moderate trail with demonstrations of pruning, weed management, and creating defensible space.
• Guidance on replacing weeds with fire-resilient vegetation.
• Discussions on slash management, fuelFuel Human-built structures and plant material that can burn during a wildfire. breaks, and creating good access for firefighters.

This event is for landowners with forested properties but is open to anyone eager to learn more about improving fire resilience.

This 3-part Wildfire Ready 2025 Event Series is a free wildfire preparedness event series for residents of Washington County. Wildfires are a risk in Washington County, and it’s essential for residents to work together to prepare. The series provides resources, strategies, and community connections to help you be ready for wildfire season. Please register separately for each event you are interested in attending.

• Wildfire Ready! Part 1: Documentary & Panel Discussion
• Wildfire Ready! Part 2: Home Hardening Workshop

4.15.25 – Registration is CLOSED. Event is full. Please check back for future programming.

Wildfire Ready! Part 3 will take place at Chehalem Ridge Nature Park (Gaston, OR).

For questions, please contact us.