June 2021 Highland Firewise | Neighborhood Wildfire Safety Update
Please share these updates with your neighbors! If you received this email from someone other than Highland Firewise and you would like to get wildfire safety updates sent directly to you, email info@highlandfirewise.org with “add me to your email list” in the subject line.
Goats in Evergreen Cemetery Ravine - Coming in July!
Thank you to all who contributed to the “Goat Fund Me” campaign! The goats will begin munching through the Evergreen Cemetery Ravine in July just before the official wildfire season begins. We will post the goats’ arrival date on Nextdoor: Westlake Neighbors and the Highland Firewise website, https://highlandfirewise.org.
Post-goat ravine debris clearing project
Volunteer for the post-goat ravine debris clearing project (date to be announced soon): email team@highlandfirewise.org with “Post-Goat Clearing” in the subject line.
‘Block Lead’ Information Meeting | Sunday, July 11 | 10:30 AM-Noon | 256 Meadow Road , Santa Cruz
If you are interested in becoming a ‘Block Lead’ for your immediate block OR if you have an interest in learning to help your neighbors with wildfire safety and evacuation preparation, please come to the Block Lead Information Meeting on July 11. No prior experience is required. Email Dagmar Dolatschko at dagmar@highlandfirewise.org to sign up or get more information about Block Leads.
WUI/Highland Initiative | Report on Wildfire Risks in Neighborhoods near Highland Ave. (Full report posted as separate news item on website)
On June 2, 2021, Matt Abernathy from the Resources Conservation District of Santa Cruz County performed an in-depth examination of wildfire risk areas in the Wildland Urban Interface (WUI) areas of our neighborhood (see the attached report for more information). Contact Anne Takahashi at dratakahashi@protonmail.com to get involved with this important work in our neighborhood.
Volunteer Today: Help Neighbors Make Their Homes Safer from Wildfires
Do you need help clearing wildfire fuels (leaves, weeds, etc.) from around your house? Want to join a clearing team to help neighbors who need assistance? Email info@highlandfirewise.org with “I need yard help” or “I’m ready to help” in subject line.
We Need Your Social-Media Skills!
Highland Firewise needs someone with social media experience to manage our website and Facebook page. For information or to volunteer, email info@highlandfirewise.org with “Social Media Volunteer” in the subject line.
Become a Volunteer Firefighter! Go to http://www.santacruzcountyfire.com and choose "Volunteer Opportunities.”
Newsletter produced by Highland Firewise Core Team Members Shareen Bell, Tiffany Zachmeier, Dagmar Dolatschko with contributions from others