Community Presentations

When the Montezuma Fire broke out on October 31, 2024, firefighters braced for devastation, expecting to lose 15 to 20 homes. Thanks to a rapid and massive response, only one home was destroyed, leaving residents eager to learn how this miracle happened and how to prepare for the next fire.

50+ local folks learned a lot about efforts to make our canyons and homes safer during a presentation by the San Diego the Fire Department, Parks and Recreation Open Spaces Division and our Community Liaison Police Officer at the Kensington Community Church on June 12th, 2024.

Watch the insurance presentation by Scott Caraveo given on Februrary 11, 2023 at Clem’s Tap House.

So, are you ready to start clearing that hazardous, overgrown brush and make your home and community safer? Good for you! But before you get started, here’s a helpful guide and video tutorial from SD Canyonlands to help you do it RIGHT.

On Wednesday, November 17, Master Gardener Cindy Bruecks gave a Zoom presentation on Fire Safe Landscaping. We’ve provided a link to the video of the presentation in this blog.

Home hardening expert Danny Glessner gave an educational seminar to help us fire-proof our homes. Check out the video of the presentation in this blog.