Free event offers expert advice on wildfire prevention and water-smart gardening.
Wildfire preparedness and response are at their best when everyone contributes. Our city’s firefighters and first responders are always ready to protect communities from wildfires—now it’s your turn to join in.
Bylands Garden Centre will host a free event on Friday, June 13, providing tips on landscaping to both prevent wildfires and conserve water. Learn how to safeguard your home, enhance your garden, and ensure community safety.
Everyone is welcome to this public gathering. Visitors can engage with local fire prevention, water conservation, and gardening professionals.
Specialists attending include a Kelowna Fire Department Wildfire Mitigation Specialist, a local FireSmart representative, friendly Water Smart advisors, and knowledgeable Bylands staff.
Event Details: Friday, June 13, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Bylands Garden Centre, 1629 K.L.O. Road, Kelowna.
Preparing now means peace of mind for the summer. For more, visit kelowna.ca/firesmart and kelowna.ca/watersmart.
For details, contact Jason Twamley, Captain—Wildfire Mitigation Specialist at the Kelowna Fire Department, by phone at 250-470-3192 or email [email protected].