The Mountain Science Nights, presented by the Mt. Hood Corridor Wildfire Partnership, offers an informative and engaging series on wildfire safety, with a focus on property hazards in the event of a wildfire. These events are free, family-friendly, and designed to help property owners in the area better understand how to protect their homes and prepare for wildfire risks. Here's what you can expect:

Event Details:

• Dates:
  • March 5, 2025
  • April 2, 2025
  • May 7, 2025
• Time: 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM
• Location: Rendezvous Grill, 67149 US 26, Welches, OR 97067
• Cost: Free
• Audience: Open to all ages

What You Will Learn:

• Understanding Wildfire Hazards: Learn what makes a property hazardous in terms of wildfire risk. The event will provide insights into how the changing environment around Mt. Hood impacts wildfire behavior.
• Home Hardening and Fire Mitigation: Dive deeper into strategies for home hardening and fire mitigation based on science-backed approaches. Past Homeowners Workshops and burn events have highlighted ways to protect homes and property from fire damage.
• Interactive Q&A: Attendees will have the opportunity to ask questions about recent trends and discover additional measures to reduce wildfire risk.

These sessions are a great opportunity for homeowners, residents, and anyone interested in wildfire preparedness to come together, learn, and share their experiences. The Mt. Hood Corridor Wildfire Partnership is dedicated to providing relevant, science-based information to help the community be more resilient in the face of wildfire risks.

Make sure to mark your calendar for these upcoming sessions and attend to gain valuable knowledge to protect your home from wildfire hazards!

Questions Contact: Melinda McCrossen pdxmelinda@gmail.com