Fire

One of the risks of living in WUI areas is the increased likelihood of wildfire. Photo: Snappygoat.com Defensible space are areas intentionally planned and maintained to reduce fire danger and to allow firefighters ample room to address embers and spot fires before they grow.

When it comes to creating defensible space, the significance of proper plant and landscape maintenance cannot be overemphasized. Poorly maintained landscapes can easily become fire hazards regardless of which plants are grown.

> Three zones of defensible space > Guidelines for plant spacing > Woodpiles, decks, tanks, & other fire hazards > Choosing plants for a fire-smart landscape > Fighting fire on a slope > Fire-smart home landscape design examples To create defensible space, think about your garden in three zones.

Projects that each Sacramento County 4-H Community Club offers for the current program year

Through the California 4-H Shooting Sports Program, 4-H youth: Learn about the safe handling of firearms and archery equipment; Increase skills and knowledge; Develop self-confidence; Practice leadership as youth leaders.

Kids aged 5 to 8 can join 4-H as Primary Members, also known as Cloverbuds. Primary Member projects and activities are based on research on positive youth development. Positive youth development means helping you grow by giving you chances to learn, make choices, and build skills.

  Wildfire Preparedness in the Home LandscapeAs we adapt to the impacts of climate change in our environment, we need to acknowledge that wildfire and increasing periods of drought are a part of our landscape. It can seem overwhelming to try to manage what seem to be competing interests. Our goal…

Get ready for the experience of a lifetime! Join California 4-H members from across the state at Citizenship Washington Focus (CWF), the leading civic engagement program for high school youth.

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4-H empowers you to be healthy in both body and mind. Having the confidence and skills to lead a healthy lifestyle improves your overall well-being and ability to tackle today's challenges.