

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Intro to Fire Defensible Garden Design with Erik Blank
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 17 Jan, 2026 at 09:30 am – Sat, 17 Jan, 2026 at 12:30 pm
- **Event Description**: On the anniversary of last year's devastating fires, it's a good time to assess our homescaping needs to be better prepared in the future. Do you live in a high fire severity zone? Are you interested in learning how to protect your home from wildfire and the embers that threaten it? Whether you are starting from scratch or making adjustments to an existing garden, this introductory class will increase your understanding of the techniques used to create a Firewise garden. We'll use real world examples from our own site at TPF, look at native plant recommendations, and time permitting...even try our hand at drawing a baseline plan of your own. This is an all-encompassing overview that will help you understand how to assess, map, and design your home while considering the evolving guidelines pertaining to fire safety on your property. Resources and all materials will be provided.A small portion of this class will be held outdoors. We ask guests to wear closed-toe shoes. Water bottles and sun protection are strongly encouraged.Erik Blank is a long-time California native plant enthusiast with professional experience in restoration, installation and maintenance. He joined the TPF staff in June of 2020 working in Horticulture and Education.Pictured: Fire-wise Garden in Tujunga, landscaped by FormLARefund Policy: If you are feeling sick or experiencing covid-19 symptons we urge you to stay home. Please note refunds/credit are not available within 7 days of the event.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/sun-valley/intro-to-fire-defensible-garden-design-with-erik-blank/200029506957945
- **Event Categories**: workshops, art, fine-arts
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 5

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket URL**: https://events.humanitix.com/intro-fire-defensible-garden/tickets?utm_source=AllEvents.in&utm_medium=event-discovery-platform&utm_campaign=sun+valley-events

## Event venue details

- **city**: Sun Valley
- **state**: CA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 10459 Tuxford St, Sun Valley, CA 91352, USA
- **lat**: 34.23853
- **long**: -118.35951
- **full address**: 10459 Tuxford St, Sun Valley, CA 91352, USA, United States

## Event Organizer details

- **affiliate_id**: 2
- **organizer**: Theodore Payne Foundation for Wild Flowers & Native Plants (https://allevents.in/org/theodore-payne-foundation-for-wild-flowers-and-native-plants/26684586)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Sat, 17 Jan, 2026 at 09:30 am
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** 10459 Tuxford St, Sun Valley, CA 91352, USA, United States
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Theodore Payne Foundation for Wild Flowers & Native Plants
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** workshops, art, fine-arts
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about Intro to Fire Defensible Garden Design with Erik Blank ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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