Free Community Event

Gunnison Wildfire Mitigation Workshop

A half-day workshop focused on wildfire risk, mitigation strategies, and community preparedness.

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Saturday, April 25
9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
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Fred Field Center
Gunnison, Colorado
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Doors Open
8:30 AM
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Defensible Space

Learn how to create fire-resistant zones around your property

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Prescribed Burns

Understand field and pile burning practices for land management

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Fuels Management

Chipping, slash disposal, and vegetation management techniques

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Evacuation Planning

Community wildfire protection plans and evacuation readiness

Colorado Rocky Mountains landscape near Gunnison
About the Workshop

Learn How to Help Protect Our Community

Join your neighbors and local experts for a free half-day workshop at the Fred Field Center in Gunnison, Colorado. This event brings together wildfire professionals, land managers, and community members to share practical knowledge about reducing wildfire risk in our area.

Whether you're a homeowner looking to protect your property, a rancher managing your land, or simply a community member who wants to be prepared, this workshop has something for you.

No registration is required — just show up! Doors open at 8:30 AM, with presentations running from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM.

Hosted by the Gunnison Conservation District and the Colorado State University Extension Office
Workshop Highlights

What You'll Learn

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Why Mitigation Matters

Understanding wildfire risk and the critical role of defensible space in protecting homes and communities.

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Land Management & Burning Practices

Best practices for managing ranchlands through strategic burning and vegetation management.

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Mitigation Benefits & Wildfire Science

The science behind wildfire behavior and how mitigation efforts make a measurable difference.

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Defensible Space & Fuels Management

Hands-on guidance for creating and maintaining defensible space around your structures.

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Chipping & Slash Disposal

Local resources and techniques for disposing of brush, slash, and other fire fuels effectively.

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Chainsaw Safety

Essential safety practices for operating chainsaws during fuel reduction and fire mitigation work.

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Prescribed Fires

Field and pile burning techniques used by professionals to reduce wildfire fuel loads.

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Firewise Landscaping

Fire-resistant plant selection and landscaping strategies that reduce your home's wildfire vulnerability.

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Evacuation & Protection Plans

Understanding the Community Wildfire Protection Plan (CWPP) and preparing your family's evacuation plan.

Firefighters confronting a wildfire
Learn how to help protect our community from wildfire.
Join Us

Registration Is Not Required

This is a free community event — just show up at the Fred Field Center in Gunnison on Saturday, April 25. Doors open at 8:30 AM.

Saturday, April 25 • 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Fred Field Center • Gunnison, Colorado

Questions? Contact Tonya Carr at gunnisoncd2006@gmail.com