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Clipper Mills Fire Safe Council Monthly Meeting
2023-11-01 17:00 - 18:00, 2023-09-06 18:00 - 19:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Bigfoot Eats and Market, 12235 La Porte Rd, Clipper Mills
Meetings occur the first Wednesday of the month at 6 pm at Bigfoot Eats and Market at 12235 La Porte Rd, Clipper Mills.
Direct questions to clippermillsfire@gmail.com

17th Annual Wildfire Safety Summit
2023-12-06 09:00 - 13:00 | Paradise Alliance Church, 6491 Clark Road, Paradise
Sorry, this event is full.
To be put on the waitlist, please call our office at 530-877-0984.

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Invasive Species Removal in Bidwell Park
2023-12-02 09:00 - 12:00 | Campfire Council Ring, Chico
Join us for an invasive species removal event in the historic Bidwell Park! Help us remove unwanted vegetation found around the park to improve the safety, health, and aesthetic of the park.
The event will be held from 9:00AM to 12:00PM on Saturday, December 2nd, at the Campfire Council Ring located in South One Mile Park. We will be removing Himalayan blackberry, English ivy, black walnut, pistachio, and other plants via hand tools.

What Should You Bring?
• CLOSED TOE SHOES ARE REQUIRED
• Water Canteen – Water will be provided, but a refillable canteen is recommended.
• Long Sleeve T-Shirt/Work Shirt – We will be working with thorns, so make sure you are covered!
• Pants – Thick pants or work pants that you do not mind getting dirty.
• A Snack!

Do I Need My Own Tools?
No, all tools and personal protective equipment will be provided on your arrival.
Please bring your own gloves.

If you are interested in volunteering, follow this link to register: Golden Volunteers

Little Chico Creek Fire Safe Council Monthly Meeting
2023-08-17 19:00 - 20:00
Monthly meetings occur on the 3rd Thursday of the month at 7 pm.
Meeting locations are private residences; you must contact the Little Chico Creek Fire Safe Council for the address.
Little Chico Creek Fire Safe Council Contact: littlechicocreekfsc@yahoo.com

Forestry Community “Brown Bag Lunch”
2023-09-20 12:00 - 13:00 | The Training Place at Butte College Skyway Center, 2480 Notre Dame Blvd, Chico, CA, United States
Join us for a short leadership training with The Training Place, followed by networking with other community leaders and professionals in the natural resource and wildfire field.
Brown Bag Lunch meetings are open to the public.
RSVP to: thetrainingplace@butte.edu
* Bring your own lunch or snacks

Forest Ranch Fire Safe Council Monthly Meeting
2023-08-09 18:30 - 20:00 | Forest Ranch Community Center, 15807 Forest Ranch Rd, Forest Ranch, 95942
Meetings occur on the 2nd Wednesday of every month at 6:30 pm at the Forest Ranch Community Center.
View agendas and resources here: Forest Ranch Fire Safe Council | Forest Ranch Communi (forestranchcommunity.com)
Direct questions to the Forest Ranch Fire Safe Council at frfiresafecouncil@gmail.com

Paradise Ridge Fire Safe Council Monthly Meeting
2023-08-09 17:30 - 19:00 | 6585 Clark Road, Suite 240, Paradise, 6585 Clark Road, Suite 240, Paradise
The Paradise Ridge Fire Safe Council (PRFSC) encompasses the entire Paradise Ridge, from Butte Valley to Butte Meadows. Meetings are open to the public.
When: Second Wednesday of each month at 5:30 pm
Where: Butte County Fire Safe Council Office
6585 Clark Road, Suite 240, Paradise
To be added to the PRFSC email list, contact Jim Broshears at prafirejb@comcast.net

BCFSC Board of Directors Meeting
2023-08-02 09:00 - 11:00 | Paradise Town Hall, 55555 Skyway, Paradise
Hybrid meetings, unless otherwise noted.
Meetings are open to the public.
There is a public comment period and community reports in the last 15 minutes.
When: The first Wednesday of every month from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Where: Zoom or in-person
In-person at Paradise Town Hall, 5555 Skyway, Paradise.
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82599712750
Download Meeting Agendas Here: https://buttefiresafe.net/document-library/board-of-directors-meetings/

Invasive Species Removal in Lower Bidwell Park
2023-10-21 09:00 - 12:00 | Lower Bidwell Park
This event is hosted by the Butte County Fire Safe Council as part of this year’s Butte County Climate Action Day.
Join us for a free celebratory lunch and live music afterward in the Oak Grove picnic area, hosted by the Butte Environmental Council.
Tools provided. Bring a water bottle, closed-toed shoes, and long pants and sleeves.
When: 9 am-12 pm on Saturday, October 21st
Where: Lower Bidwell Park. Sign up for the exact location.
Register: Invasive Species Removal in Lower Bidwell Park (ca.gov)

Adopt-a-Forest/Make A Difference Day
2023-10-20 08:00 - 13:00
This year, our annual Adopt-a-Forest volunteer event will be held in conjunction with Love Paradise’s Make a Difference Day. Volunteers are needed to continue work on three important project areas in Magalia. Projects involve removing invasive broom plants, pruning regrowing oak trees, removing small amounts of garbage, and piling vegetation for the chipper. These projects are hosted in partnership with Paradise Recreation and Park District and the U.S. Forest Service.
Volunteers must bring a full water bottle, closed-toed shoes, long pants and leaves, and sun protection. Please bring work gloves if you have them.
Water refills, snacks, and tools will be provided.
Make a Difference Day will include a volunteer kick-off event and a post-activity free lunch to celebrate.
Check-out and sign-up for the volunteer projects on the Love Paradise website: https://loveparadise.net/Projects

U-Pick Apple Fundraiser at Noble Orchards
2023-10-15 10:00 - 15:00 | Noble Orchards, 7050 Pentz Rd, Paradise, CA
Grab your family, flannels, and friends for a fall Sunday in the orchards to benefit the Butte County Fire Safe Council!

Noble Orchards’ Gala and Granny Smith apples will be ready for picking, in addition to pre-picked products and plants for sale. Only proceeds from the U-pick apples will go towards this fundraiser. Half of the proceeds from U-pick apples will go directly towards community wildfire safety projects.

Keep an eye out for Wildfire Ready Raccoon picking apples in the orchard too! Our staff will be set up with wildfire safety information and collecting additional donations from 10 am – 3 pm.

RSVP and share on Facebook: https://fb.me/e/4QwxB0HT1
Download Flyer:
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“Wilder Than Wild” Film Screening and Discussion
2023-10-12 18:00 - 20:00 | Oroville State Theatre, 1489 Myers St., Oroville, California, 95965
WILDER THAN WILD: Fire, Forests and the Future
This award-winning documentary shows how fire suppression and climate change have exposed our forests and wildland-urban landscapes to large, high-severity wildfires, and explores strategies to mitigate the impact of these fires.

Brought to you by the Butte County Fire Safe Council as part of our 25th Anniversary. The evening will include presentations from our team about ongoing wildfire safety and forest health projects, the one-hour film showing, and a following discussion with experts in the field. Come and learn about what you can do to support forest health and take steps to protect your property and community from wildfire.
Suggested donation: $10 or become a Wildfire Ready Member
Event includes free admission and popcorn.
Help spread the word. RSVP and share the Facebook Event.
Content Warning: Images of active wildfire and community destruction throughout the film may be upsetting. Graphics from Butte County’s recent wildfire history are included.
We recommend this film for ages 13+
Learn more about the film: https://www.wilderthanwildfilm.org/
Watch the trailer:

Download Event Flyer:
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Johnny Appleseed Days with Wildfire Ready Raccoon
2023-10-08 10:00 - 16:00 | Terry Ashe Recreation Center
Find us on Sunday at Johnny Appleseed Days with Wildfire Ready Raccoon! Ready Raccoon will be back to challenge audiences to another round of “Are you smarter than a raccoon?” with family-friendly questions about wildfire preparedness. Find him on the stage at 11:30 am to participate.
Stop by the Butte County Fire Safe Council’s booth during the rest of the day to learn about how to get involved with the Paradise Ridge Fire Safe Council, start a Firewise USA community, Doom the Broom, and more!
Learn more about Johnny Appleseed Days

Clipper Mills Forest Health Tour and Rib Cookoff
2023-10-07 10:00 - 14:00
Join us for a forest health tour featuring three Butte County Fire Safe Council wildfire safety projects in the Clipper Mills area.
Meeting/Parking Location: Merry Mountain Village HOA
Clipper Mills, CA – 6158 Merry Way, Clipper Mills, CA 95930
Time: Tour 10 AM – 12:30 PM
If you would like to join the tour, please RSVP to Connor at connor_gilmartin@buttefiresafe.net

If you are interested in supporting the Merry Mountain Village Home Owners Association, their annual rib cook-off fundraiser will begin right after at 1pm. Part of the proceeds will go towards their wildfire mitigation projects. Tickets must be purchased in advance by emailing Mike at chewey2211@gmail.com. For more information on the Rib Cookoff, visit: https://merrymountainvillage.info/events

Concow/Yankee Hill Fire Safe Council Annual Swap Meet
2023-10-07 10:00 - 14:00 | The Old School House, 11666 Concow Road, Oroville, CA, 95965
Download Flyer:
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3rd Annual Bear Fire Remembrance
2023-09-09 10:00 - 14:00 | Berry Creek Community Church, 1461 Bald Rock, Berry Creek
Artisan Faire Invitation
Attention all Bear Fire Survivors! We would like for you to join us for the Bear Fire Anniversary and show off your talent. No Fees.

For more information and to Register:
jgiezentanner@nvcss.org
(530) 990-1248
Come and join us!

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Ready at the Chico Library
2023-07-27 15:30 - 16:00 | Chico Library, 1108 Sherman Ave, Chico
Event Dates: July 27th, July 28th, August 17th, August 25th, August 31st

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Ready at the Oroville Library
2023-08-16 15:30 - 16:00 | Oroville Library, 1820 Mitchell Ave, Oroville
* Event Dates: August 16th, August 23rd, August 30th

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