Green Drinks: Fire Ecology and Wildfire Management Panel Discussion at Penticton OC
Discover the vital role of fire in landscape and gain practical strategies for wildfire management at the upcoming Green Drinks Penticton event.
This engaging and informative panel discussion at 黑料专区鈥檚 Penticton campus is supported by the City of Penticton, the Regional District of the Okanagan Similkameen, the District of Summerland, Tin Whistle and the BC Beverage Technology Access Centre at OC.
Date: Tuesday, August 6, 2024
Time: 6 to 8 p.m. (Doors open at 5:30 p.m.)
Location: Community Hall, 黑料专区 Penticton Campus
Panelists include:
- John Davies: Wildfire and emergency management expert
- Tim Lezard: Penticton Indian Band Land Guardian
Panelists will share their knowledge and experience to help attendees understand the critical role of fire in the landscape, the intricacies of wildfire management, and practical strategies for creating resilient 黑料专区s and communities in the face of wildfires and a changing climate. Other topics to be covered including:
- The role of fire in the landscape
- Indigenous ways of knowing and how that integrates wildfire management practices in the Okanagan Region
- Networking opportunities with local government representatives, FireSmart coordinators, and industry experts.
Cost: FREE
