# Calendar **URL:** https://www.berkeleyfirewise.org/c/berkeley-firewise-calendar/29.md [Latest](https://www.berkeleyfirewise.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://www.berkeleyfirewise.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://www.berkeleyfirewise.org/tags.md) --- ## [🚨 Current Events 🚨](https://www.berkeleyfirewise.org/t/current-events/49)
**Author:** [@system](https://www.berkeleyfirewise.org/u/system)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 20, 2025, 1:21am UTC](https://www.berkeleyfirewise.org/t/current-events/49 "2025-02-20T01:21:30Z")
Current events 2026-10-13 Fair Plan increases coming: this webinar discusses alternatives 2026-09-27 Berkeley Ember Stomp! 2026-08-22 Month-Long Fire Resilient Art Show at Berkeley's ACCI Gallery 2026-08-16 Homeow… --- ## [2026-10-13 Fair Plan increases coming: this webinar discusses alternatives](https://www.berkeleyfirewise.org/t/2026-10-13-fair-plan-increases-coming-this-webinar-discusses-alternatives/594)
**Author:** [@system](https://www.berkeleyfirewise.org/u/system)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 12, 2026, 8:59pm UTC](https://www.berkeleyfirewise.org/t/2026-10-13-fair-plan-increases-coming-this-webinar-discusses-alternatives/594 "2026-10-12T20:59:46Z")
While we are not vouching for this for-profit outfit, this free webinar appears very relevant to many of us: FAIR Plan 29% Increase Coming Oct. 15: Alternatives, Discounts & Home Hardening California FAIR Plan premiums… --- ## [2026-09-27 Berkeley Ember Stomp!](https://www.berkeleyfirewise.org/t/2026-09-27-berkeley-ember-stomp/586)
**Author:** [@system](https://www.berkeleyfirewise.org/u/system)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 16, 2026, 2:10am UTC](https://www.berkeleyfirewise.org/t/2026-09-27-berkeley-ember-stomp/586 "2026-09-16T02:10:09Z")
A day of practical wildfire solutions followed by a community picnic! Join us with the family, inlaws, children and friends for all or some of the day! Sunday Sep. 27, 12:00-7:00pm @ Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran,… --- ## [2026-08-16 Homeowner's Insurance & Wildfire Risk Seminar with uphelp.org](https://www.berkeleyfirewise.org/t/2026-08-16-homeowners-insurance-wildfire-risk-seminar-with-uphelp-org/580)
**Author:** [@system](https://www.berkeleyfirewise.org/u/system)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2026, 7:00am UTC](https://www.berkeleyfirewise.org/t/2026-08-16-homeowners-insurance-wildfire-risk-seminar-with-uphelp-org/580 "2026-08-14T07:00:00Z")
Worried about your homeowner’s insurance? Concerned about rate increases or your policy getting canceled due to fire risk? El Cerrito FireSafe Council is sponsoring a free 1-hour community meeting featuring United Poli… --- ## [2026-08-22 Month-Long Fire Resilient Art Show at Berkeley's ACCI Gallery](https://www.berkeleyfirewise.org/t/2026-08-22-month-long-fire-resilient-art-show-at-berkeleys-acci-gallery/576)
**Author:** [@ruthe](https://www.berkeleyfirewise.org/u/ruthe)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 6, 2026, 3:30pm UTC](https://www.berkeleyfirewise.org/t/2026-08-22-month-long-fire-resilient-art-show-at-berkeleys-acci-gallery/576 "2026-08-06T15:30:47Z")
Zone 0: New Opportunities for Art in the Garden opens at ACCI Gallery from August 22 through September 27, 2026. As wildfire preparedness reshapes California landscapes, the exhibit explores how artists are transforming … --- ## [2026-08-11 6:30pm Online Firewise Evacuation Clinic](https://www.berkeleyfirewise.org/t/2026-08-11-6-30pm-online-firewise-evacuation-clinic/574)
**Author:** [@MichelThouati](https://www.berkeleyfirewise.org/u/MichelThouati)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 23, 2026, 10:31pm UTC](https://www.berkeleyfirewise.org/t/2026-08-11-6-30pm-online-firewise-evacuation-clinic/574 "2026-07-23T22:31:13Z")
Online Evacuation clinic by Creston Firewise & HelpBerkeley! It will be given at a more detailed level than the City of Berkeley’s evac clinics. The clinic will move fast with a packed agenda: Extreme Fire Weather—a ne… --- ## [2026-08-09 4:00pm In-Person Firewise Evacuation Clinic w Chief Winnacker!](https://www.berkeleyfirewise.org/t/2026-08-09-4-00pm-in-person-firewise-evacuation-clinic-w-chief-winnacker/573)
**Author:** [@MichelThouati](https://www.berkeleyfirewise.org/u/MichelThouati)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 23, 2026, 10:19pm UTC](https://www.berkeleyfirewise.org/t/2026-08-09-4-00pm-in-person-firewise-evacuation-clinic-w-chief-winnacker/573 "2026-07-23T22:19:59Z")
In-person Evacuation clinic with Chief Winnacker by Creston Firewise & HelpBerkeley! Chief Winnacker, nationally respected expert (the analyst in the PBS documentary of the SoCal fires Weathered), will do the questions a… --- ## [2026-07-16 6:30pm Online Firewise Evacuation Clinic](https://www.berkeleyfirewise.org/t/2026-07-16-6-30pm-online-firewise-evacuation-clinic/564)
**Author:** [@MichelThouati](https://www.berkeleyfirewise.org/u/MichelThouati)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 9, 2026, 5:07am UTC](https://www.berkeleyfirewise.org/t/2026-07-16-6-30pm-online-firewise-evacuation-clinic/564 "2026-07-09T05:07:26Z")
Online Evacuation clinic by Creston Firewise & HelpBerkeley! It will be given at a more detailed level than the City of Berkeley’s evac clinics. The clinic will move fast with a packed agenda: Extreme Fire Weather—a ne… --- ## [2026-07-11 4:00pm In-Person Firewise Evacuation Clinic](https://www.berkeleyfirewise.org/t/2026-07-11-4-00pm-in-person-firewise-evacuation-clinic/563)
**Author:** [@MichelThouati](https://www.berkeleyfirewise.org/u/MichelThouati)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 9, 2026, 5:00am UTC](https://www.berkeleyfirewise.org/t/2026-07-11-4-00pm-in-person-firewise-evacuation-clinic/563 "2026-07-09T05:00:25Z")
In-person Evacuation clinic by Creston Firewise & HelpBerkeley! It will be given at a more detailed level than the City of Berkeley’s evac clinics. The clinic will move fast with a packed agenda: Extreme Fire Weather—a… --- ## [2026-06-23 For Landscaping Pros: Navigating East Bay Fire-Smart Landscaping Challenges](https://www.berkeleyfirewise.org/t/2026-06-23-for-landscaping-pros-navigating-east-bay-fire-smart-landscaping-challenges/562)
**Author:** [@MichelThouati](https://www.berkeleyfirewise.org/u/MichelThouati)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 10, 2026, 6:13pm UTC](https://www.berkeleyfirewise.org/t/2026-06-23-for-landscaping-pros-navigating-east-bay-fire-smart-landscaping-challenges/562 "2026-06-10T18:13:10Z")
In this Forum on Navigating East Bay Fire-Smart Landscaping Challenges, landscape architect Emily Schlickman (UC Davis) will help to trouble-shoot common challenges and showcase ways of navigating challenges that have co… --- ## [2026-06-16 Networking Session for Fire-Smart Landscaping Professionals Webinar](https://www.berkeleyfirewise.org/t/2026-06-16-networking-session-for-fire-smart-landscaping-professionals-webinar/561)
**Author:** [@MichelThouati](https://www.berkeleyfirewise.org/u/MichelThouati)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 10, 2026, 6:07pm UTC](https://www.berkeleyfirewise.org/t/2026-06-16-networking-session-for-fire-smart-landscaping-professionals-webinar/561 "2026-06-10T18:07:45Z")
In this Networking Session for Fire-Smart Landscaping Professionals, landscaping professionals will have the opportunity to engage with each other as well as with other professionals working to reduce fire risk in the Ea… --- ## [2026-06-09 For Landscaping Pros: Fire-Smart Landscaping in the East Bay Webinar](https://www.berkeleyfirewise.org/t/2026-06-09-for-landscaping-pros-fire-smart-landscaping-in-the-east-bay-webinar/560)
**Author:** [@MichelThouati](https://www.berkeleyfirewise.org/u/MichelThouati)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 10, 2026, 5:57pm UTC](https://www.berkeleyfirewise.org/t/2026-06-09-for-landscaping-pros-fire-smart-landscaping-in-the-east-bay-webinar/560 "2026-06-10T17:57:31Z")
Format: FREE webinar series for landscaping professionals Description: Join UC Cooperative Extension and collaborators for a three-part virtual series for East Bay landscaping professionals interested in working with cl… --- ## [Apr 11, 2026 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM Neighbors Helping Neighbors: Wildfire Clearing](https://www.berkeleyfirewise.org/t/apr-11-2026-9-00-am-3-00-pm-neighbors-helping-neighbors-wildfire-clearing/539)
**Author:** [@MichelThouati](https://www.berkeleyfirewise.org/u/MichelThouati)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 6, 2026, 4:56am UTC](https://www.berkeleyfirewise.org/t/apr-11-2026-9-00-am-3-00-pm-neighbors-helping-neighbors-wildfire-clearing/539 "2026-04-06T04:56:26Z")
Help clear vegetation debris in endangered yards on the Berkeley Ridge, near Tilden Park! source: California OEHHA The number of very large, difficult to control, wildfires per year in CA has tripled since the 1960s… --- ## [Sep 15, 2025 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM Online Firewise Evacuation Clinic](https://www.berkeleyfirewise.org/t/sep-15-2025-5-30-pm-6-30-pm-online-firewise-evacuation-clinic/456)
**Author:** [@MichelThouati](https://www.berkeleyfirewise.org/u/MichelThouati)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 8, 2025, 3:50am UTC](https://www.berkeleyfirewise.org/t/sep-15-2025-5-30-pm-6-30-pm-online-firewise-evacuation-clinic/456 "2025-09-08T03:50:04Z")
September 15, '25 on Zoom Online Evacuation clinic by Creston Firewise on Zoom. It will be given at a more detailed level than the City of Berkeley’s evac clinics. The clinic will move fast with a packed agenda: Extre… --- ## [Sep 6, '25 10:00 AM-4:00 PM Firesafe Marin's Ember Stomp](https://www.berkeleyfirewise.org/t/sep-6-25-10-00-am-4-00-pm-firesafe-marins-ember-stomp/453)
**Author:** [@system](https://www.berkeleyfirewise.org/u/system)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 5, 2025, 1:08am UTC](https://www.berkeleyfirewise.org/t/sep-6-25-10-00-am-4-00-pm-firesafe-marins-ember-stomp/453 "2025-09-05T01:08:23Z")
September 6, '25 at the Marin County Fairgrounds in San Rafael The 2025 Ember Stomp Wildfire Safety Festival will occur on Sep 6, 2025 at the Marin County Fairgrounds. The Festival mixes wildfire and wildfire mitigati… --- ## [Aug 23-24, '25 Berkeley Ridge "Prepare for Fire Season" Clearing and Picnic!](https://www.berkeleyfirewise.org/t/aug-23-24-25-berkeley-ridge-prepare-for-fire-season-clearing-and-picnic/454)
**Author:** [@system](https://www.berkeleyfirewise.org/u/system)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 20, 2025, 7:00am UTC](https://www.berkeleyfirewise.org/t/aug-23-24-25-berkeley-ridge-prepare-for-fire-season-clearing-and-picnic/454 "2025-08-20T07:00:00Z")
All-Ridge “Prepare for Fire Season” clearing and picnic for all 1,200 households along the Ridge! We have special vegetation bins distributed along the ridge, and special chipper pickups all thorugh the ridge, by specia… --- ## [Home: introduction to BerkeleyFirewise](https://www.berkeleyfirewise.org/t/home-introduction-to-berkeleyfirewise/437)
**Author:** [@system](https://www.berkeleyfirewise.org/u/system)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 30, 2025, 4:56pm UTC](https://www.berkeleyfirewise.org/t/home-introduction-to-berkeleyfirewise/437 "2025-07-30T16:56:32Z")
Welcome! BerkeleyFirewise.org is self-published by all the Firewise neighborhoods in the city. A website member can ask questions and receive our periodic newsletter. Navigating the website Each category displays a li… --- ## [June 17, '25 6:00 PM Final EMBER vote at the City Council](https://www.berkeleyfirewise.org/t/june-17-25-6-00-pm-final-ember-vote-at-the-city-council/314)
**Author:** [@system](https://www.berkeleyfirewise.org/u/system)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 28, 2025, 8:00am UTC](https://www.berkeleyfirewise.org/t/june-17-25-6-00-pm-final-ember-vote-at-the-city-council/314 "2025-02-28T08:00:00Z")
The final (second reading) EMBER vote will occur on June 17, 2025. More details to come. The vote was originally scheduled for May 6, and was item 9 of the agenda for this regular session of the Berkeley City Council th… --- ## [May 27, '25 6:00 PM In-person EMBER Workshop](https://www.berkeleyfirewise.org/t/may-27-25-6-00-pm-in-person-ember-workshop/324)
**Author:** [@system](https://www.berkeleyfirewise.org/u/system)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 14, 2025, 8:00am UTC](https://www.berkeleyfirewise.org/t/may-27-25-6-00-pm-in-person-ember-workshop/324 "2025-02-14T08:00:00Z")
Mayor Adena Ishii, the Berkeley Fire Department, City Council members, and wildfire science experts will join us at these workshops Date and time: Tuesday May 27, 6:00 -7:30 PM Location: Northbrae Community Church, 941… --- ## [May 15, '25 6:00 PM Online EMBER workshop](https://www.berkeleyfirewise.org/t/may-15-25-6-00-pm-online-ember-workshop/323)
**Author:** [@system](https://www.berkeleyfirewise.org/u/system)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 12, 2025, 8:00am UTC](https://www.berkeleyfirewise.org/t/may-15-25-6-00-pm-online-ember-workshop/323 "2025-02-12T08:00:00Z")
Mayor Adena Ishii, the Berkeley Fire Department, City Council members, and wildfire science experts will join us at these workshops Date and Time: Thursday, May 15th from 6-7:30pm Location: online on Zoom To attend, R… --- ## [May 3, '25 4:00 PM Berkeley Fire Department presentation: lessons from the SoCal fires](https://www.berkeleyfirewise.org/t/may-3-25-4-00-pm-berkeley-fire-department-presentation-lessons-from-the-socal-fires/52)
**Author:** [@MichelThouati](https://www.berkeleyfirewise.org/u/MichelThouati)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 10, 2025, 8:00am UTC](https://www.berkeleyfirewise.org/t/may-3-25-4-00-pm-berkeley-fire-department-presentation-lessons-from-the-socal-fires/52 "2025-02-10T08:00:00Z")
Chief Kevin Revilla, of the Berkeley Fire Department, will discuss the lessons from the SoCal fires as they apply to the East Bay. There will be plenty of time for questions and answers! The presentation questions will b… --- ## [April 15, '25 4:00 PM Special Berkeley City Council Meeting](https://www.berkeleyfirewise.org/t/april-15-25-4-00-pm-special-berkeley-city-council-meeting/274)
**Author:** [@ruthe](https://www.berkeleyfirewise.org/u/ruthe)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 7, 2025, 8:00am UTC](https://www.berkeleyfirewise.org/t/april-15-25-4-00-pm-special-berkeley-city-council-meeting/274 "2025-02-07T08:00:00Z")
This meeting is the most important one to attend for EMBER. The EMBER Ordinance will be read for the first time. Come for the reading, stay for the public comment opportunity. April 15, 4:00 PM Special City Council Mee… --- ## [March 24, '25 10:30 AM Staff EMBER proposal presentation @ Safety Committee](https://www.berkeleyfirewise.org/t/march-24-25-10-30-am-staff-ember-proposal-presentation-safety-committee/51)
**Author:** [@system](https://www.berkeleyfirewise.org/u/system)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 5, 2025, 8:00am UTC](https://www.berkeleyfirewise.org/t/march-24-25-10-30-am-staff-ember-proposal-presentation-safety-committee/51 "2025-02-05T08:00:00Z")
Staff EMBER proposal presentation in front of the Berkeley Policy Committee for Public Safety Date: March 24, 2025 Time: 10:30 am Location: 2180 Milvia Street on the 6th Floor in the Redwood Room. The meeting agenda … --- ## [March 12, '25 7:00 PM Berkeley Virtual Disaster Preparedness Class](https://www.berkeleyfirewise.org/t/march-12-25-7-00-pm-berkeley-virtual-disaster-preparedness-class/183)
**Author:** [@MichelThouati](https://www.berkeleyfirewise.org/u/MichelThouati)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 3, 2025, 8:00am UTC](https://www.berkeleyfirewise.org/t/march-12-25-7-00-pm-berkeley-virtual-disaster-preparedness-class/183 "2025-02-03T08:00:00Z")
This virtual workshop will discuss six critical steps to do in a disaster and what supplies to gather to be ready for emergencies. These steps will help you prepare for emergencies by making a plan and gathering supplies… --- ## [March 8, '25 1:00 PM Evacuation Workshop and EMBER Proposal Discussion](https://www.berkeleyfirewise.org/t/march-8-25-1-00-pm-evacuation-workshop-and-ember-proposal-discussion/50)
**Author:** [@system](https://www.berkeleyfirewise.org/u/system)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 1, 2025, 8:00am UTC](https://www.berkeleyfirewise.org/t/march-8-25-1-00-pm-evacuation-workshop-and-ember-proposal-discussion/50 "2025-02-01T08:00:00Z")
Berkeley’s Office of Emergency Services will lead an Evacuation workshop BFD representative will discuss the EMBER proposal Councilmember Brent Blackaby will be on hand to discuss Safe Passages Date: Saturday, March 8 … --- ## [March 4, '25 1:00 PM Zone 0 workshop @ Board of Forestry & Fire Protection](https://www.berkeleyfirewise.org/t/march-4-25-1-00-pm-zone-0-workshop-board-of-forestry-fire-protection/155)
**Author:** [@MichelThouati](https://www.berkeleyfirewise.org/u/MichelThouati)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 3, 2025, 8:00am UTC](https://www.berkeleyfirewise.org/t/march-4-25-1-00-pm-zone-0-workshop-board-of-forestry-fire-protection/155 "2025-01-03T08:00:00Z")
The agenda for the Board of Forestry and Fire Protection meeting, scheduled for March 4 and 5, 2025, is posted online here under “2025 agendas”. This meeting includes a Zone 0 Workshop \[PDF\] on the ember-resistant zone, … --- ## [March 1, '25 11:00 AM Fire weather & evacuation planning in-person workshop](https://www.berkeleyfirewise.org/t/march-1-25-11-00-am-fire-weather-evacuation-planning-in-person-workshop/173)
**Author:** [@MichelThouati](https://www.berkeleyfirewise.org/u/MichelThouati)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 2, 2025, 8:00am UTC](https://www.berkeleyfirewise.org/t/march-1-25-11-00-am-fire-weather-evacuation-planning-in-person-workshop/173 "2025-01-02T08:00:00Z")
City of Berkeley Office of Emergency Services workshop to learn about Household Fire Weather Plans A Household Fire Weather Plan will help residents make important decisions about how your household will stay safe … --- ## [Feb 27, '25 7:00 PM Virtual Berkeley Wildfire Evacuation Workshop](https://www.berkeleyfirewise.org/t/feb-27-25-7-00-pm-virtual-berkeley-wildfire-evacuation-workshop/184)
**Author:** [@MichelThouati](https://www.berkeleyfirewise.org/u/MichelThouati)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 1, 2025, 8:00am UTC](https://www.berkeleyfirewise.org/t/feb-27-25-7-00-pm-virtual-berkeley-wildfire-evacuation-workshop/184 "2025-01-01T08:00:00Z")
Create a plan to keep your household safe when the risk of wildfire is high. Wildfires are now more frequent, destructive, and fast-moving than ever. A Household Fire Weather Plan will help you make important decisions …