Workshops at Frog Farm to teach about wildfire defensible spaces for homes using waterscaping

Josephine County ranks amongst the highest fire danger counties in the U.S., and landscaping with water can be an effective strategy for the homeowner to prevent catastrophic wildfire damage.
Two workshops will be offered in Cave Junction in May to help arm property owners with techniques to create hydrated landscapes as a wildfire defensive strategy. Join On Sacred Ground Land Trust and the Spiral Living Center for two different but complementary workshops May 17 and May 18 , 2025 to understand how creating ponds, swales, and general waterscaping techniques help protect your home against wildfire.
You do not need to register for both workshops to attend. Workshop presenters are certified permaculture designers and skilled in helping landowners learn land design techniques that are incredibly effective in wildfire prevention and minimizing damage from wildfires.
Each workshop will provide on-site examples with pond, swale, rainwater collection and garden elements to design a holistic, hydrated landscape.
Classroom time as well as hands-on opportunities will be provided to participants to facilitate learning.
Workshop attendees will be provided with take-home information to implement design projects on their own properties. Though this workshop is designed for the private homeowner, all are welcome, including renters, realtors, government employees, farmers, and landscaping professionals.
The workshop is funded in part by a grant from the Pacific Power Foundation. All proceeds go to benefit the nonprofit hosts and educators, On Sacred Ground Land Trust and Spiral Living Center, held May 17. 10 a.m.- 4 p.m. Frog Farm 9044 Takilma Rd. Cave Junction, OR. Register at onsacredgroundlandtrust.org with a $5-$50 sliding scale fee. For more information contact On Sacred Ground Land Trust, Executive Director Sarah Hanson at sarah@onsacredgroundlandtrust.org.